Urinary Flashcards
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aka: Wilms tumor
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nephroblastoma
2
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describe WILMS TUMOR
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highly malignant neoplasm of kidney in kids younger than 10
3
Q
what is the most common kidney tumor of childhood
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Wilms tumor
4
Q
what is the fourth most common childhood cancer
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Wilms tumor
5
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sx: Wilms tumor
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- firm, nontender mass in kidney region gen on one side
- symptoms from compression bc of tumor
- metabolic alterations (hematuria, anemia, vomiting, intestinal obstructions, constipation, weight loss, fever)
6
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cause: Wilms tumor
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fetal kidney tissue left behind, heredity, congenital & genitourinary abnormalities
7
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how is Wilms tumor diagnosed
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- physical exam
- blood tests
- abdomen ultasound
- CT
- urinalysis
8
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tx: wilms tumor
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surgery & chemotherapy
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