Lessons learned from the developmental origins of childhood renal cancer. Issue 10 (18th November 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chong, Wai Chin; Cain, Jason E.
• Is Part Of: Anatomical record. Volume 303:Issue 10(2020)
• Page Start: 2561
• Page End: 2577
• Publication Date: 2019-11-18
• Subjects: childhood renal cancer -- genetics -- kidney malignancy; Anatomy -- Periodicals; Evolution (Biology) -- Periodicals; Morphology -- Periodicals; 571.3
• DOI: 10.1002/ar.24315
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1932-8486

Abstract

Abstract: Despite the rarity of renal tumors in children, many different types of malignant and nonmalignant renal neoplasms have been described. Therefore, the correct diagnosis and clinical management of these patients can represent a challenge. Here we provide a comprehensive review of the commonly diagnosed pediatric renal malignancies, including nephroblastoma (commonly known as Wilms tumor), clear cell sarcoma of the kidney, rhabdoid tumor of the kidney, several subtypes of renal cell tumors (often collectively termed renal cell carcinoma), and congenital mesoblastic nephroma. The epidemiology, pathology, treatments, underlying genetic and molecular mechanisms, and proposed developmental origins are discussed in detail, highlighting differential features and potential improved therapeutic strategies for affected individuals.