A case of clear cell sarcoma of the kidney

J Radiol Case Rep. 2011;5(2):8-12. doi: 10.3941/jrcr.v5i2.630. Epub 2011 Feb 1.

Abstract

Clear cell renal sarcoma is a rare tumor and comprises 4% of primary pediatric malignant renal tumors. It is known as an aggressive tumor with poor prognosis. Clinically and radiographically, it resembles Wilms tumor. We present a case of a child with an abdominal mass that was diagnosed as clear cell sarcoma of her right kidney.

Keywords: Clear cell sarcoma; Wilms tumor; kidney.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney / diagnostic imaging
  • Kidney / pathology
  • Kidney Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Kidney Neoplasms / therapy
  • Multimodal Imaging
  • Nephrectomy
  • Positron-Emission Tomography
  • Sarcoma, Clear Cell / diagnosis*
  • Sarcoma, Clear Cell / therapy
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography
  • Wilms Tumor / diagnosis