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Doxorubicin cardiomyopathy in children with left-sided Wilms tumor

Journal Article · · Med. Pediatr. Oncol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6373984
Two children with Wilms tumor of the left kidney experienced severe anthracycline cardiomyopathy after irradiation to the tumor bed and conventional dosage of doxorubicin. The cardiomyopathy is attributed 1) to the fact that radiation fields for left Wilms tumor include the lower portion of the heart and 2) to the interaction of doxorubicin and irradiation on cardiac muscle. It is recommended that doxorubicin dosage be sharply restricted in children with Wilms tumor of the left kidney who receive postoperative irradiation.
Research Organization:
Division of Pediatrics, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California
OSTI ID:
6373984
Journal Information:
Med. Pediatr. Oncol.; (United States), Journal Name: Med. Pediatr. Oncol.; (United States) Vol. 10:5; ISSN MPOND
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English