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Nephroma, Mesoblastic  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Entry terms

  • Mesoblastic Nephroma

Note

  • coordinate IM with KIDNEY NEOPLASMS (IM)

Scope note

  • A solid, unencapsulated tumor of the KIDNEY composed of spindle mesenchymal cells that resemble FIBROBLASTS or muscle cells. The homogeneous mass typically extends into the renal parenchyma and replaces most of the kidney. In most cases, mesoblastic nephroma is benign and occurs in the fetus or newborn, and rarely in the older child or the adult.

History note

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D018201

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