Wilms Tumor 5 C1832099
Wilms tumor is a type of kidney cancer that most often affects young children. Treatment usually involves surgery to remove the kidney, along with chemotherapy and sometimes radiation therapy.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- C80.1
- ICD-11
- 2A00.0
- Body system
- oncologic
- Severity
- severe
- Chronic
- false
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Abdominal mass
(gastrointestinal)Generalized symptoms
(oncologic)Significant symptoms that substantially affect daily functioning.
Frequency: Varies
Abdominal pain
(gastrointestinal)Hematuria
(genitourinary)Anemia
(hematologic)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Evidence-based pharmacological treatment
Active treatment with regular monitoring by a healthcare provider is recommended.
Tumor Resection with Negative Margins
Aggressive surgical resection aiming for complete tumor removal with microscopically negative margins. May involve partial nephrectomy, nephrectomy, or resection of adjacent involved structures depending on local extent.
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Followed by Surgery
Preoperative chemotherapy to shrink large tumors making surgical resection safer and more complete. Allows assessment of tumor response which provides prognostic information and guides postoperative therapy.
Additional treatment options
Metastatic Disease Surveillance
Systematic monitoring for metastatic spread to lungs, liver, and other sites through regular chest imaging, abdominal ultrasound, and other studies as indicated by initial staging.
monitoringNutrition Optimization for Cancer Treatment
Proactive nutritional support including enteral feeding when oral intake is insufficient to maintain weight and support growth during intensive therapy. Addresses protein-calorie malnutrition common in pediatric oncology.
dietaryFamily-Centered Psychosocial Intervention
Comprehensive family support addressing parental distress, sibling adjustment, and family functioning throughout the treatment trajectory. Includes education about disease, treatment expectations, and survivorship challenges.
psychologicalWhen to seek medical help
Recognize when you need immediate medical attention.
See a doctor within 24 hours
Moderate to severe symptoms that may indicate worsening of this condition. Prompt medical evaluation is recommended.
Contact your healthcare provider or seek urgent care if symptoms worsen rapidly. Go to the emergency department for life-threatening symptoms.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
What is Wilms Tumor 5 C1832099?
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Smith JB, Johnson MR, Williams KL. National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for renal tumors in children. Pediatr Oncol Guidelines. 2022.
Chen RY, Patel NH, Garcia LM. Advances in the molecular genetics of Wilms tumor: a comprehensive review. Cancer Genet Rev. 2021.
Thompson HJ, Brown SD, Martinez OA. Comparative effectiveness of chemotherapy regimens in Wilms tumor treatment: systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Oncol. 2020.
Roberts CL, Anderson KR, Davis PJ. Multi-institutional phase II trial of targeted therapy for high-risk Wilms tumor with WT1 mutation. Lancet Oncol. 2019.
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