Extrarenal Wilms tumor occurring in the inguinal canal

We report an unusual case of extrarenal Wilms tumor discovered incidentally during routine inguinal orchiopexy. The world literature and embryological implications of Wilms tumor in the inguinal canal are reviewed.

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Published in:	The Journal of urology Vol. 143; no. 4; p. 783
Main Authors:	Strand, W R, Chou, P, Pero, J E, Kaplan, W E
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-04-1990
Subjects:	Humans Infant Inguinal Canal Male Wilms Tumor - pathology
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Summary:	We report an unusual case of extrarenal Wilms tumor discovered incidentally during routine inguinal orchiopexy. The world literature and embryological implications of Wilms tumor in the inguinal canal are reviewed.
ISSN:	0022-5347
DOI:	10.1016/S0022-5347(17)40093-0