Overview
Wilms Tumour is also known as nephroblastoma or embryonal renal neoplasm. It is a childhood cancer and occurs commonly during the first 7 years of age. Mostly they are unilateral where they only affect one kidney but it may occur bilateral as well.Signs and Symptoms
Palpable abdominal mass usually at the flanks, Abdominal pain, Fever, Loss of appetite, Hematuria (blood in urine), Diarrhea, Edema of limbs and superficial veins, High blood pressureCommon Causes
Genetic , Birth defect syndromesRisk Factors
Family history, Gene changes, Syndromes such as Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome or WAGR syndrome, Race or ethnicityInvestigation Techniques
Full blood count , Peripheral blood smear, Urine microscopy, Ultrasound abdomen, X-ray abdomen, Intravenous urography, CT scanTreatment and Prevention
Nephrectomy, Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy
