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[Wilms' tumor. Our clinical experience].

E Madon, P G Baroncelli, A Sacerdote

    Minerva Medica
    |January 14, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study on childhood Wilms' tumour found that survival rates decrease with advanced clinical stage. Younger children (under 2 years) had better survival outcomes than older children.

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    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.

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