Wilms tumour-An overview
Journal Title: International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Wilms tumor (nephroblastoma), an embryonal malignancy of the kidney, is the most common renal tumor of childhood. Wilms tumor usually presents as an abdominal mass in an otherwise apparently healthy child. Wilms tumor has the potential for both local and distant spread. Approximately 5%-10% of children with Wilms tumor have bilateral or multicentric tumors. The average age at presentation is 42-47 months for children with unilateral Wilms tumor and 30-33 months for those with bilateral Wilms tumor.Treatment options include surgery,chemotherapy and radiation therapy.wilm’s tumour is almost curable by the Multidisciplinary approach with a good team work of surgeon,oncologist and radiotherapist.
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Mounica Bollu
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