Wilms' tumor
A kidney cancer (tumor) that occurs in children, usually before age 5. | ||||
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Wilms' tumor
Wilms' tumor is a neoplasm of the kidneys that typically occurs in children. It is eponymously named after Dr. Max Wilms, a German surgeon (1867-1918) who first identified this form of cancer. It is also known as a nephroblastoma.
Approximately 500 cases are diagnosed in the U.S. annually. The majority (75%) occur in otherwise normal children; a minority (25%) is associated with other developmental abnormalities. It is highly responsive to treatment, with about 90% of patients surviving at least five years.
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