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ArticleDiscover oncology2025

Eosinophilic solid and cystic renal cell carcinoma: a case study of the youngest surgical patient.

Zhenfang Qin, Geng Li, Wen Zhang, Fang Yu, Heyun Gao, Shanzhen Yu, Guowei Du, Tao Hu, Yunkai Guo, Yifan Liu and 1 more

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Zhenfang Qin *Department of Pediatric Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China.
Geng Li *Department of Pediatric Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China.
Wen ZhangDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China. wzhang115@163.com.
Fang YuDepartment of Pathology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China.
Heyun GaoDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China.
Shanzhen YuDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China.
Guowei DuDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China.
Tao HuDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China.
Yunkai GuoDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China.
Yifan LiuDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China.
Mingshuang LuoDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China.

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Research Project on the Application of Single-Port Robotic Technology in Pediatrics YYXKNLJS2025017
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Abstract

backgroundEosinophilic solid and cystic renal cell carcinoma (ESC RCC) is a rare subtype of renal cell carcinoma. The tumor often presents without specific clinical symptoms or detectable signs for a definitive diagnosis. The vast majority of ESC RCC are sporadic, with a few associated with tuberous sclerosis. This case report details a young patient diagnosed with ESC RCC. We recommend complete excision of the tumor after a comprehensive evaluation, followed by postoperative pathology, to achieve a conclusive diagnosis. An 8-year-old boy was incidentally found to have multifocal renal masses in the right kidney during routine physical examination one year ago, without presenting abdominal pain or hematuria. Contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography (CT) revealed two isodense masses (27 × 21 mm and 20 × 16 mm) at the upper pole of the right kidney. PET imaging showed no signs of metastasis. The patient underwent robot-assisted partial nephrectomy, and postoperative pathological examination diagnosed ESC RCC. Genetic testing showed no significant abnormalities. After 8 months of follow-up, there were no signs of recurrence or metastasis. This ESC RCC case is likely the youngest case reported to date in urological oncology records, according to current data.

conclusionA combination of imaging studies and postoperative pathological examination is crucial for the definitive diagnosis of rare tumors. For small renal tumors with well-defined borders, no evidence of metastasis, and no tumor thrombus, robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy is a viable treatment option for pediatric renal tumors. The pathogenesis of ESC RCC requires further investigation with more data.

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Da Vinci Surgical SystemEosinophilic solid and cystic renal cell carcinoma (ESC RCC)Pediatric kidney tumorsTSC

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PMCPMC12334780

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