Fatal tricuspid valve inflow obstruction and inferior vena cava syndrome in a child with advanced Wilms’ tumor: a case report

This case underscores the importance of early recognition, prompt diagnosis, and multidisciplinary management of Wilms' tumor with intracardiac and vascular extension. It highlights the need to strengthen pediatric oncology, surgical, cardiac, and intensive care infrastructure in low-resource settings to avoid preventable fatalities.

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Journal of Medical Case Reports
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2025-11-05
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05514-6
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Renal and related cancers
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Fatal tricuspid valve inflow obstruction and inferior vena cava syndrome in a child with advanced Wilms’ tumor: a case report

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Fatal tricuspid valve inflow obstruction and inferior vena cava syndrome in a child with advanced Wilms’ tumor: a case report

Deogratias Nkya, David Muhunzi, Joyce Gimonge
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Abstract

This case underscores the importance of early recognition, prompt diagnosis, and multidisciplinary management of Wilms' tumor with intracardiac and vascular extension. It highlights the need to strengthen pediatric oncology, surgical, cardiac, and intensive care infrastructure in low-resource settings to avoid preventable fatalities.

Journal of Medical Case ReportsVol. 19(1)
Ifakara Health Institute (TZ), Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (TZ)
Openalex Percentile: Top 71%
Renal and related cancers
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