Wilms Tumor
Health Encyclopedia: Wilms' Tumor
Nephroblastoma; Kidney tumor
Prevention
For children with a known high risk of Wilms tumor, screening with ultrasound of the kidneys may be recommended.
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Health Guide
Wilms' tumor
.........occur in about 1 out of 200,000 to 250,000 children. The peak time of occurrence is at 3 years old, and Wilms tumor is rare after the age of 8 years. Read more »Wilms' tumor
...blood pressure and kidney damage may occur as the result of the tumor or its treatment. Removal of Wilms tumor that is present in both kidneys may leave the patient with borderline kidney... Read more »Wilms' tumor
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