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Wilms' Tumour
Medical Questions » Wilms' Tumour
Name: Wilms' Tumour |
Also known as: Nephroblastoma |
A form of cancer that arises in the supportive tissue immediately surrounding the kidneys of children. |
Causes of Wilms' Tumour Unknown. More than 80% of patients are under four years of age when diagnosed, and it accounts for nearly 10% of all childhood cancers. |
Symptoms of Wilms' Tumour The children develop a swollen abdomen, but only one in five has pain, and even fewer develop the other possible symptoms of fever, bloody urine, weight loss and loss of appetite. Usually detected by a parent feeling
the large hard mass in the abdomen. |
Tests for Wilms' Tumour Diagnosis confirmed by X-ray or CT scan of the kidney, followed by a biopsy. |
Treatment for Wilms' Tumour The affected kidney is removed surgically, followed by irradiation of the abdomen to destroy any remaining cancer cells. Chemotherapy with cytotoxic drugs may also be given.
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Complications of Wilms' Tumour of its treatment Spread of the cancer to other tissues and organs, particularly the liver and lungs, and in rare cases to the bone and brain. |
Likely Outcome of Wilms' Tumour With localized disease 90% of patients now survive more than five years, and even if the cancer has spread to other organs, more than 50% survive for five years. |
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