Wilms Tumor

What is Wilm's Tumour?

Wilms' tumour (or nephroblastoma) is a rare type of kidney cancer that primarily affects children. It is known to be the most common type of cancer of the kidneys in children. It usually occurs in chi....

Prognosis of Wilm's Tumour

Prognosis indicates the possible course and outcome of a disease i.e. the chance of recovery from it or a recurrence of cancer. Understanding the prognosis or what the future holds is important for th....

Treatment options for Wilm's Tumour

Wilms tumour is a highly curable tumour in most children. Several factors are known to influence treatment for Wilms tumour. Your doctor will decide the type of treatment based on: Patient factors su....

Symptoms of Wilm's Tumour

Children with Wilms tumour can be asymptomatic (without symptoms). A mass or lump in the abdomen is the most common symptom that may be noted either incidentally by the parent or a caregiver in a heal....

Diagnosis of Wilm's Tumour

Wilms' tumour is often asymptomatic in many children. Many healthy children are noted to have swelling or mass in the abdomen by a parent or caregiver. If a lump or growth is detected or your child ha....