Wilms’ tumor in 3 years old female patient - A case report
Journal Title: International Archives of Integrated Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 7
Abstract
Nephroblastoma or Wilms' tumor is an embryonic tumor derived from primitive renal epithelial and mesenchymal components. It is the most common abdominal malignant tumour of young children. Overall, Wilms' tumor incidence is 7.8 cases per million children. Peak age of incidence is 2 to 3 years of age, or 99% occurring less than six years of age. Here, we are presenting a case of 3 years old female patient with diagnosis of Nephroblastoma.
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Gunvanti Rathod, Kamlesh Shah
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