Add like
Add dislike
Add to saved papers

Prevalence of and risk factors for hydrocele in survivors of Wilms tumor.

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of hydrocele as a complication of Wilms tumor (WT) therapy and nephrectomy and to determine whether radiation therapy to the flank increases the risk. We hypothesize that radiation increases the risk of hydrocele formation in patients treated for WT.

METHODS: A retrospective, medical review of the chart was completed on 57 male patients with WT diagnosed between 1985 and 2000.

RESULTS: There is an increased prevalence of hydrocele in males that had a nephrectomy as part of their WT therapy.

CONCLUSIONS: Male survivors of WT are at risk for development of a subsequent hydrocele that appears to be related to their prior surgery.

Full text links

We have located links that may give you full text access.
Can't access the paper?
Try logging in through your university/institutional subscription. For a smoother one-click institutional access experience, please use our mobile app.

For the best experience, use the Read mobile app

Mobile app image

Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university

For the best experience, use the Read mobile app

All material on this website is protected by copyright, Copyright © 1994-2024 by WebMD LLC.
This website also contains material copyrighted by 3rd parties.

By using this service, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy.

Your Privacy Choices Toggle icon

You can now claim free CME credits for this literature searchClaim now

Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university

For the best experience, use the Read mobile app