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Wilms tumor

D M Green1, G J D'Angio, J B Beckwith

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, New York, USA.

CA: a Cancer Journal for Clinicians
|January 1, 1996
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Wilms tumor, a common childhood kidney cancer, has seen improved outcomes due to advancements in multimodal treatment. This review covers progress in diagnosing and managing this pediatric malignancy.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Nephrology
  • Cancer Research

Background:

  • Wilms tumor is the most frequent primary malignant renal tumor in children.
  • It accounts for approximately 6% of all childhood cancers in the United States.
  • Wilms tumor serves as a model for multimodal treatment strategies in pediatric oncology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the advancements in the diagnosis and management of Wilms tumor.
  • To highlight the progress in treating this pediatric renal malignancy.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of diagnostic and therapeutic developments.
  • Analysis of treatment outcomes and prognostic changes.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements in patient prognosis due to combined modality treatments.

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  • Established Wilms tumor as a paradigm for multimodal therapy in pediatric solid tumors.

    • Conclusions:

    • Multimodal approaches including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy have dramatically improved Wilms tumor outcomes.
    • Continued progress in diagnosis and management offers better prognoses for affected children.