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| Issue : 2 | Page : 134-135 |
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Neoadjuvant chemotherapy in neonatal Wilms' tumor
Ramesh K Reddy, Lavanya Kannaiyan, Srinivas Srirampur, Gulam Mohammed Irfan, Subba Rao
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Niloufer Hospital, Hyderabad, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Ramesh K Reddy
Plot no. 36, Snehapuri Colony, Nacharam, Hyderabad - 500 076
India
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DOI: 10.4103/2277-8632.158601
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Neonatal presentation of Wilms' tumor is rare with an incidence of 0.16%. The treatment protocol has to be tailored according to the need. Most studies recommend nephroureterectomy followed by chemotherapy. We present our experience with a baby who came with stage 2 Wilms' tumor in the neonatal period and was treated using neoadjuvant chemotherapy. |
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