congenital mesoblastic nephroma

Definition / meaning of congenital mesoblastic nephroma

A type of kidney tumor that is usually found before birth by ultrasound or within the first 3 months of life. It contains fibroblastic cells (connective tissue cells), and may spread to the other kidney or to nearby tissue. Congenital mesoblastic nephroma is more common in males.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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