Denys-Drash syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by ambiguous genitalia, cryptorchidism, nephrotic syndrome, and a high predilection for Wilms tumor with intravascular invasion. We report a 5-year-old male with Denys-Drash syndrome who rapidly developed Wilms tumor with vascular invasion, subsequent saddle tumor embolus, and required emergent embolectomy. This case illustrates the rapid emergence of Wilms tumor in a patient with Denys-Drash syndrome and the importance of considering embolectomy over thrombolytic therapy for PE in this population, given a high likelihood of tumor embolus.

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