A case of cystic nephroma is described in a 20-month-old female. The diagnosis of this rare renal pathologic lesion is essentially based on its pathologic features. The treatment consisted of nephrectomy followed by a brief course of chemotherapy. The literature is reviewed with regard to the pathologic features and treatment of this lesion, which has a favorable prognosis.
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