NWTS 1 5 POST MORTEM CHECKLIST National Wilms Tumor Study Form

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today's topic is Will's tumor Wilms tumor is a type of rare Childhood Cancer that starts in the kidney Wilms tumor also known as nephroblastoma is the most common form of kidney cancer in children and the fourth most common type of Childhood Cancer Wilms tumor is prevalent in children ages four to five years and becomes much less common after the age of five most Wilms tumor is unilateral meaning they only affect one kidney they are bilateral found in both kidneys in about five to ten percent of children with the condition Wilms tumor can metastasize to the lungs it may also put the patient at risk of bleeding and peritoneal dissemination if the tumor is ruptured causes the exact cause of the condition is unknown researchers believe that certain genetic factors may play a role researchers believe that alteration or mutations of Will's tumor 1 wt1 or Will's tumor 2 wt2 Gene plays a role these genes are located on chromosome 11 and help in suppressing tumors changes in these genes accoun