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In May 1997 the little boy was diagnosed with a kidney cancer called Wilms 'tumor.
Trials--And Errors 2007
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A doctor or genetic counselor may also construct a pedigree, or a multi-generation family tree, that indicates which members of the family, if any, have developed certain clinical findings such as Wilms tumor, kidney abnormalities, GU anomalies, and/or early onset renal failure.
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If the pattern of clinical features and/or cancers is suggestive of a WT1-related Wilms tumorsyndrome, the physician or counselor may recommend that genetic testing be performed.
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The estimated risks for developing Wilms tumordepend upon the type of WT1 mutation that is present.
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If both kidneys are affected (bilateral Wilms tumor), the age at diagnosis usually is30-33 months
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This feature is generally worse in patients who have been treated for a Wilms tumor.
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Ginsberg JP, Hobbie WL, SK, Canning DA, Meadows AT: Prevalence of and risk factors for hydrocele in survivors of Wilms tumor.
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Wilms 'tumor, also called nephroblastoma, is a malignant (cancerous) tumor originating in the cells of the kidney.
Wilms' Tumor -- Diagnosing and Treating Wilms' Tumor in Children 2010
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National Cancer Institute - Wilms tumor and other childhood kidney tumors
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How doyou test for WT1-related Wilms tumor (WT) syndromes?
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