Wilm's Tumour (3)

Question 1

What is it?

How does it present?

Answer 1

➊ Nephroblastoma, typically affecting children < 5 yrs

➋ • Abdominal mass
• Abdominal distension
• Haematuria
• Hypertension

Question 2

Which investigations are done?

How is it managed?

What’s the prognosis like?

Answer 2

➊ • Abdomen US
• CT CAP
• Renal biopsy

➋ Nephrectomy +/- adjuvant chemo/radiotherapy

➌ Excellent with >90% 5 yr survival rate