Wilms' tumor

Description

A kidney cancer that mainly affects children ages 3 to 4.

Overview

Wilms tumor is a kidney cancer that mainly affects children ages 3 to 4. The condition can affect one or both kidneys.

Symptoms

Symptoms may include swelling or a mass in the belly, belly pain and bloody urine.

Treatments

Treatments may include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Last Updated Mar 16, 2024


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