title: Multilocular cyst of the kidney.
abstract: Five cases of multilocular cyst of the kidney are presented with a follow-up of 8 mo to 13 yr. Two children were treated with partial nephrectomy and three with nephrectomy. Radiation therapy and chemotherapy were not given pre- or postoperatively. Ultrasonography is helpful in preoperative diagnosis of this lesion. A brief review of the literature, differential diagnosis, possible etiology, preoperative evaluation and treatment are discussed.
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D052177:Kidney Diseases, Cystic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D009392:Nephrectomy; D009396:Wilms Tumor / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery