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Wilms' Tumor
Alternate Names : Kidney Tumor, Nephroblastoma
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Wilms' Tumor Prevention
For children with a known high risk of Wilms' tumor, screening with ultrasound of the kidneys may be recommended.
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• Definition
• Wilms' Tumor Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Wilms' Tumor Symptoms & Signs
• Wilms' Tumor Prevention
• Wilms' Tumor Diagnosis & Tests
• Wilms' Tumor Treatment
• Wilms' Tumor Prognosis
• Wilms' Tumor Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Anemia
• Cancer
• Tumor
Tests & Exams
• Abdominal CT Scan
• Abdominal Film
• BUN
• CBC
• Chest X-Ray
• Creatinine - Serum
• Creatinine Clearance
• Intravenous Pyelogram
• Urinalysis
Other Topics
• Abdomen - Swollen
• Abdominal Mass
• Abdominal Pain
• Appetite - Decreased
• Chemotherapy
• Chest Pain
• Constipation
• Cough
• Fever
• High Blood Pressure
• Iris
• Malaise
• Metastasis
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Palpation
• Physical Examination
• Protein in Diet
• Radiation Therapy
• Urine - Abnormal Color
• Urine - Bloody
• Weight Loss - Unintentional
Review Date : 7/17/2002
Reviewed By : Scott Howard, M.D., M.S., Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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