Wilms Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version - National Cancer Institute

Wilms Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version - National Cancer Institute

Wilms Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version

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• General Information About Wilms Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors
• Stages of Wilms Tumor
• Treatment Option Overview
• Treatment Options for Wilms Tumor
• Treatment Options for Other Childhood Kidney Tumors
• Treatment of Recurrent Childhood Kidney Tumors
• To Learn More About Wilms Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors
• About This PDQ Summary

General Information About Wilms Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors

KEY POINTS

• Childhood kidney tumors are diseases in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the kidney.
• There are many types of childhood kidney tumors.
  • Wilms Tumor
  • Renal Cell Cancer (RCC)
  • Rhabdoid Tumor of the Kidney
  • Clear Cell Sarcoma of the Kidney
  • Congenital Mesoblastic Nephroma
  • Ewing Sarcoma of the Kidney
  • Primary Renal Myoepithelial Carcinoma
  • Cystic Partially Differentiated Nephroblastoma
  • Multilocular Cystic Nephroma
  • Primary Renal Synovial Sarcoma
  • Anaplastic Sarcoma of the Kidney
• Nephroblastomatosis is not cancer but may become Wilms tumor.
• Having certain genetic syndromes or other conditions can increase the risk of Wilms tumor.
• Tests are used to screen for Wilms tumor.
• Having certain conditions may increase the risk of renal cell cancer.
• Treatment for Wilms tumor and other childhood kidney tumors may include genetic counseling.
• Signs of Wilms tumor and other childhood kidney tumors include a lump in the abdomen and blood in the urine.
• Tests that examine the kidney and the blood are used to diagnose Wilms tumor and other childhood kidney tumors.
• Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.