Wilms' tumor
Wilms' tumor or Wilms tumor, also known as nephroblastoma, is a cancer of the kidneys that typically occurs in children (rarely in adults), and occurs most commonly as a renal tumor in child patients. It is named after Max Wilms, the German surgeon (1867–1918) who first described it.
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| Other names | Wilms' tumor Nephroblastoma |
| High magnification micrograph showing the three elements of Wilms' tumor. H&E stain. | |
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| Specialty | Oncology, urology, nephrology |
| Usual onset | 3–4 years old |
| Treatment | Nephrectomy Radiotherapy |
| Prognosis | ~90% of children are cured |
| Frequency | ~500 new diagnoses per year (United States) |
| Named after | Max Wilms |
Approximately 650 cases are diagnosed in the U.S. annually. The majority of cases occur in children with no associated genetic syndromes; however, a minority of children with Wilms' tumor have a congenital abnormality. It is highly responsive to treatment, with about 90 percent of children being cured.
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