WILMS’ TUMOR NEPHROBLASTOMA

Question 1

is a malignant tumor that rises from the
metanephric mesoderm cells of the upper
pole of the kidney.

Answer 1

Nephroblastoma ( Wilms’ Tumor)

Question 2

• Originates during fetal life from
undifferentiated embryonic tissues
• Accounts for 20% of solid tumors in
childhood.
• It may occur in association with
congenital anomalies.
• Gene mutation has been identified as
associated with the disease.

Answer 2

Nephroblastoma (Wilms’ Tumor)

Question 3

What are the assessments in Nephroblastoma (Wilms’ Tumor)

Answer 3

• FIRM NONTENDER ABDOMINAL MASS.
• DOUBLE IN SIZE IN A MATTER OF HOURS.
• HEMATURIA
• LOW-GRADE FEVER
• ANEMIA
• HYPERTENSION

Question 4

What are the diagnostic examinations done if u have Nephroblastoma (Wilms’ Tumor)

Answer 4

CT SCAN & KIDNEY FUNCTION STUDIES

Question 5

Is a malignant tumor of
the retina of the eyes.
• A rare tumor
Accounts 1 % to 3% of
childhood malignancies.
• Inherited autosomal
dominant pattern that
causes an alteration
on chromosome 13.

Answer 5

RETINOBLASTOMA

Question 6

What do u called a cloudy white pupil

Answer 6

LEUKOCORIA

Question 7

FREEZING OF THE TUMOR TO DESTROY LOCAL CELLS

Answer 7

Cryosurgery

Question 8

is a
tumor of striated muscle. It arises
from the embryonic mesenchyme
tissue that forms muscle,
connective, and vascular tissue.
• The peak age of incidence is 2
to 6 years with a second peak
occurring during puberty.
• common sites of occurrence
include the eye orbit, paranasal
sinuses, uterus, prostate,
bladder, retroperitoneum, arms
and legs.

Answer 8

RHABDOMYOSARCOMA