[Wilms' tumor. Our clinical experience].

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Oncology
• Clinical Research
• Cancer Survival Rates

Context:

• Evaluation of treatment outcomes for pediatric Wilms' tumour.
• Analysis of patient data from 1967-1975.
• Involves 11 males and 12 females.

Purpose:

• To assess the survival rates of children diagnosed with Wilms' tumour.
• To investigate the influence of clinical stage, age at diagnosis, and sex on survival.
• To provide insights into prognostic factors for pediatric kidney cancer.

Summary:

• Survival rates for Wilms' tumour decrease progressively with higher clinical stages (Stage I: 100% at 36 months).
• Younger patients (under 2 years) showed significantly better 2-year survival (50%) compared to older patients (>2 years, 24%).
• Patient sex did not appear to be a significant prognostic factor.

Impact:

• Highlights the critical role of clinical stage and age in Wilms' tumour prognosis.
• Informs treatment strategies and patient counseling for pediatric kidney cancer.
• Provides historical data for comparison with contemporary treatment protocols.