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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Wilms' tumor
Noun
1. malignant renal tumor of young children characterized by hypertension and blood in the urine and the presence of a palpable mass
(synonym) Wilms tumour, adenomyosarcoma, nephroblastoma, embryoma of the kidney
(hypernym) sarcoma
Wilms' tumor
A kidney cancer that usually occurs in children younger than 5 years old.