Fine needle aspiration cytology of cystic partially differentiated nephroblastoma. A case report.
BACKGROUND
Cystic partially differentiated nephroblastoma (CPDN) is an uncommon childhood kidney tumor.


METHODS
For the first time, in this case report we describe the cytologic features of this entity. Predominant clusters and rows of cells with occasional discrete blastemal cells on cytologic smear along with multiple hypoechoic cystic spaces on radiology suggested CPDN.


CONCLUSIONS
It is essential to diagnose CPDN preoperatively because the tumor needs only nephrectomy for treatment.
Dey
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Department of Cytology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Das
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Radhika
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D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D052177:Kidney Diseases, Cystic / Q000473:pathology; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D009392:Nephrectomy; D011859:Radiography; D009396:Wilms Tumor / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery