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Diagnosing Wilms tumor involves a combination of physical examination, imaging tests, and laboratory tests. The diagnostic process typically includes:
: This "rule of thumb" notes that roughly 10% of cases are bilateral (affecting both kidneys), 10% have unfavorable histology, and 10% present with pulmonary metastases. National Institutes of Health (.gov) Clinical Presentation Patients often present with an asymptomatic, firm abdominal mass . Other common symptoms include: Slideshare evidence based management of wilms tumor - AROI
The treatment of Wilms tumor typically involves a combination of the following:
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Includes Anaplasia (diffuse or focal), which indicates resistance to standard chemotherapy. 4. Staging Systems (NWOG vs. SIOP) There are two primary management philosophies: