Wilms tumor is the most common childhood kidney malignancy, requiring multimodal treatment including surgery and chemotherapy.

Staging and histology guide treatment intensity; favorable histology has excellent prognosis with appropriate therapy.

Nephron-sparing surgery may be considered in bilateral disease or predisposition syndromes to preserve renal function.

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Clinical Guideline

Wilms Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors PDQ®

2020-03-12

Topic overview

NCI's evidence-based clinical reference for healthcare professionals managing Wilms tumor (nephroblastoma) and other pediatric renal malignancies. Covers diagnostic evaluation, risk stratification, multimodal treatment approaches including surgery and chemotherapy, and prognostic factors for childhood kidney tumors.

Key Takeaways

Wilms tumor is the most common childhood kidney malignancy, requiring multimodal treatment including surgery and chemotherapy.
Staging and histology guide treatment intensity; favorable histology has excellent prognosis with appropriate therapy.
Nephron-sparing surgery may be considered in bilateral disease or predisposition syndromes to preserve renal function.

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#WilmsTumor #PediatricOncology #ChildhoodCancer #PediatricNephrology

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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Wilms Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors PDQ®. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. https://library.globalcastmd.com/guideline/2363

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