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What is wilms tumor?

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Kidney cancer: It is a form of kidney cancer affecting children.

Answered 5/3/2012

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Dr. Susumu Inoue answered

Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Kidney cancerw: Wilms tumor is a malignant tumor of the kidney. It most commonly occurs in toddlers and young children. It is extremely uncommon in teenagers or adults. Although it is a malignant tumor, it is one of the cancer with highest cure rate. Over all cura rate is about 80 %. Usually chidren present with a big abdomen due to the large tumor size.

Answered 1/24/2015

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Dr. James Ball answered

Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Kidney tumor: Wilms is a malignant (cancerous) mass involving one (sometimes both) of the kidneys. It typically occurs in young children. It typically causes an abdominal mass or newly noticed blood in the urine. It can spread to lymph nodes, lungs, and brain. Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.

Answered 9/24/2016

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