CT of Renal Lymphoma in Children

• Published in: American journal of roentgenology (1976) Vol. 180; no. 2; pp. 429 - 431
• Main Authors: Chepuri, Neeraj B, Strouse, Peter J, Yanik, Gregory A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Leesburg, VA Am Roentgen Ray Soc 01.02.2003; American Roentgen Ray Society
• Subjects: Adolescent; Biological and medical sciences; Burkitt Lymphoma - diagnostic imaging; Child; Child, Preschool; Contrast Media; Female; Humans; Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects); Kidney Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging; Kidneys; Lymphoma - diagnostic imaging; Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin - diagnostic imaging; Male; Medical sciences; Nephrology. Urinary tract diseases; Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry; Retrospective Studies; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; Tumors of the urinary system; Urinary system; Human; Kidney disease; Urinary system disease; Multiple; Prognosis; Retroperitoneal; Radiodiagnosis; Lymph node; Radiologic sign; Stage classification; Bilateral; Malignant hemopathy; Metastasis; Malignant tumor; Epidemiology; Lymphoma; Kidney; Incidence; Lymphoproliferative syndrome; Cohort study; Medical imagery; Computerized axial tomography; Diagnosis; Child
• ISSN: 0361-803X; 1546-3141
• DOI: 10.2214/ajr.180.2.1800429

The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence and to describe the CT findings of renal lymphoma in children. Renal lymphoma was seen in 11 children, most commonly due to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (n = 10, 91%) and Burkitt's subtype (n = 5, 45%). Multiple bilateral masses were the most common CT appearance. Less common presentations included focal solitary masses or an engulfing mass. Retroperitoneal lymph node enlargement and other organ involvements were common associated findings. Five of six patients with renal involvement at initial diagnosis have had cures or remissions. Therefore, renal involvement at the time of initial diagnosis with lymphoma does not portend a poor prognosis.