viernes, 4 de septiembre de 2020

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

National Cancer Institute



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

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.

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