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Wilms' tumor (nephroblastoma)
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Wilms tumor, also known as nephroblastoma, is a cancer of the kidneys that typically occurs in children, rarely in adults. It is named after Dr. Max Wilms, the German surgeon (1867–1918) who first described it. Approximately 500 cases are diagnosed in the U.S. annually.
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This video introduces Wilms tumor, also known as nephroblastoma, a cancer of the kidneys. It notes that the condition typically occurs in children and rarely in adults, that it is named after Dr. Max Wilms who first described it, and that about 500 cases are diagnosed in the United States annually.
Key points
- Wilms tumor is also known as nephroblastoma
- It is a cancer of the kidneys
- It typically occurs in children and rarely in adults
- It is named after Dr. Max Wilms, the German surgeon who first described it
- Approximately 500 cases are diagnosed in the United States annually
Video Overview
This video presents “Wilms' tumor (nephroblastoma)” — Wilms tumor, also known as nephroblastoma, is a cancer of the kidneys that typically occurs in children, rarely in adults. It is named after Dr. Max Wilms, the German surgeon (1867–1918) who first described it. Approximately 500 cases. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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