Max Wilms †

Wilms Tumor

[Wilms' tumor].

Today the prognosis in children with nephroblastoma is excellent. With the combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation more than 80% of children can be cured. Because of acute toxicity and late effects of treatment (scoliosis, cardiotoxicity, fertility problems and second malignancies) a major issue in the management of children with this kind of malignancy is the reduction of chemothera...

Kidney : Nephroblastoma ( Wilms tumor )

Other names: Nephroblastoma Note: Wilms' tumor, although generally rare, is the most common abdominal malignancy in children. Wilms' tumor cells are believed to derive from pluripotent embyronic renal precursor cells. Thus, Wilms' tumors are linked to the early development of the kidney. While most are isolated sporadic tumors, approximately 10% of cases are associated with genetic syndromes an...

Wilms tumor: what's new?

Wilms' tumor in adults.

Wilms' tumor is an uncommon neoplasm in adults. We report the clinical manifestations, complementary explorations, treatment, and results from 3 males aged 16, 21, and 22 years. Computed tomography commonly suggests the diagnosis. Despite its aggressive treatment, such as radical surgery, chemo- and radiotherapy, the prognosis is worse than in children.