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.
Authors
- Deogratias Nkya
- David Muhunzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6547-8707)
- Joyce Gimonge
Institutions
- Ifakara Health Institute (TZ)
- Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-11-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05514-6
- Primary Topic
- Renal and related cancers
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00