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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Epidemiology and Demographics
Wilms tumours are the most common paediatic renal mass, accounting for over 85% of cases and accounts for 6% of all childhood cancers. It typically occurs in early childhood (1-11 years) with peak incidence between 3 and 4 years of age. Approximately 80% of these tumours are found before the age of 5 years. When part of a syndrome (see below) they occur even earlier, typically between 2 and 24 months of age.
There is no recognised gender predilection, however, presentation is a little later in females. The vast majority are unilateral with less than 5 % occurring bilaterally.[1]
References
- ↑ Wilms tumour. Dr Tim Luijkx and Dr Frank Gaillard et al. Radiopaedia.org 2015.http://radiopaedia.org/articles/wilms-tumour