Cystic nephroma (NQ) is a multilocular cystic neoplasm of the kidney that falls on a spectrum of diseases. There is some debate about whether these lesions represent a spectrum of disease with a common etiology.
A cyst is not multilocular renal segment affected by multicystic kidney disease because these conditions differ clinically,histologically and radiographically. However, the controversy continue over whether the multilocular cyst is a form of segmental renal dysplasia. Cystic nephroma is a renal lesion with characteristic bimodal behavior and a benign clinical course. Distribution presents a peak in the first 2 to 3 years, especially in men and another peak in the 4 th and 5 th decade of life with a significant increase in its prevalence in women. The accurate preoperative diagnosis to differentiate NQ from other malignant cystic kidney entities may not be possible only with the clinical and radiological examination, histopathology is that provided the final diagnosis.
A review of NQ with emphasis on involvement in pediatric patients it is made. |
