Wilms Tumor
Overview of Wilms Tumor
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 of Wilms Tumor
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 pressure
Common Causes of Wilms Tumor
Genetic , Birth defect syndromes
Risk Factors of Wilms Tumor
Family history, Gene changes, Syndromes such as Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome or WAGR syndrome, Race or ethnicity
Investigation Techniques for Wilms Tumor
Full blood count , Peripheral blood smear, Urine microscopy, Ultrasound abdomen, X-ray abdomen, Intravenous urography, CT scan
Treatment and Prevention of Wilms Tumor
Nephrectomy, Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy
Available Wilms Tumor Medicines
No medicines currently available for this condition.
