Primary Renal Neuroblastoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

KEBUDİ R., Koca D., YILDIRIM Ü. M.

Current Pediatric Reviews, 2025 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.2174/0115733963321945241118113026
  • Journal Name: Current Pediatric Reviews
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Keywords: intrarenal ganglioneuroblastoma, non-wilms renal tumors, renal ganglioneuroblastoma, renal neuroblastoma, renal tumor, İntrarenal neuroblastoma
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumor found in childhood. Case Representation: Primary renal neuroblastoma has been reported in the literature as case reports. Almost all cases had a preliminary diagnosis of Wilms tumor and were diagnosed as neuroblastoma after nephrectomy. Renal localized neuroblastoma may not be distinguished radiologically from Wilms tumor. Discussion: We report a case of a 9-month-old infant with primary intrarenal neuroblastoma and provide a literature review. The definitive differential diagnosis of some renal masses is both radiologically and clinically challenging. Conclusion: In such cases, the input of a multidisciplinary team, including the oncologist, surgeon, and radiologist, is invaluable in deciding on a biopsy or nephrectomy.