Wilms' tumor
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Broader Terms
genetic disorder, nephroblastoma
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Related Terms
pediatric neoplasm /cancer, tumor suppressor gene
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Scope Note
pediatric nephroblastoma originating from embryonic kidney stem cells; usually affects children before the fifth year, but may occur in the fetus or rarely in later life; caused by defects in one or more tumor suppressor genes.
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Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)
- The cause of Wilms' tumor is not known, although a genetic abnormality may be involved in some cases.
- Usually Wilms' tumors are one mass in one kidney, but sometimes they are found in both kidneys, or bilateral.
- Children with Wilms' tumor may have associated anomalies, including hemihypertrophy, cryptorchidism, and hypospadias.
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