title: Wilms' tumor associated with vertebral anomalies.
abstract: The association of Wilms tumor (WT) and vertebral disorders, such as hemivertebrae or fusion anomalies, have been described in literature. Here, we report a rare association of butterfly T3, T8 vertebrae and a T2, T7 hemivertebrae in a patient with WT, determined during initial examinations of tumoral extension. In patients with WT, investigation of vertebral malformations should be a part of diagnostic work-up.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Oncology, Institute of Oncology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey. serkupeli@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Serhan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Küpeli
authors.forename: Funda
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Tekkeşin
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Varan
authors.forename: Figen
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Demirkazik
authors.forename: Metin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Unsal
authors.forename: Münevver
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Büyükpamukçu
mesh_terms: D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D013131:Spine / Q000002:abnormalities*; D009396:Wilms Tumor / Q000150:complications*