Pathophysiology
The organ where Wilms tumor originates
What is the kidney?
The first imaging test used to evaluate a suspected Wilms tumor
What is an abdominal ultrasound?
The surgical procedure commonly performed to remove Wilms tumor
What is nephrectomy?
The most common first sign of Wilms tumor noticed by parents
What is an abdominal mass?
This test are done to evaluate kidney function
What is urinalysis/blood test?
A serious chemo side effect parents must watch for
What is infection or signs of low immunity?
This dangerous event can spread cancer cells if Wilms tumor ruptures
What is metastasis?
This imaging study helps detect lung metastasis
What is a chest X-ray or CT scan?
The purpose of chemotherapy given after surgery
What is to kill remaining cancer cells?
This type of primitive kidney cell keeps dividing in Wilms tumor instead of maturing.
What is the metanephric blastema?
A definitive diagnosis of Wilms tumore requires this procedure
What is biopsy?
This therapy may be used for higher staged or aggressive tumors
What is radiation therapy?
Wilms tumor can form when kidney cells don’t do this properly during development
What is mature or develop?
Determines size, location, and if the tumor has spread
What is CT/MRI?
A chemotherapy drug often combined with vincristine
What is dactinomycin?