Unfavorable prognosis of nephroblastoma in adults

Wilms’ tumor is the most common type of malignant kidney tumor in children. Due to the fact that this type of cancer is so rare in adults, however, there is a significant lack of treatment strategies in this age group. Moreover, the treatment of adults is often based on protocols used in children. The present report describes a case of a 25–year–old male with nephroblastoma stage IV, who had a primary surgery and underwent chemotherapy with CDVC (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vepesid, carboplatin). During the systemic treatment, the authors observed progression of disease and serious side effects.