Wilms Tumor
Wilms tumor is a kidney cancer that usually occurs in children.
When to get help quickly: Prompt hospital review is important for a child with a persistent abdominal swelling or lump, blood in the urine, or a worrying abdominal scan finding.
Common symptoms
A child may develop a swollen abdomen, a lump in the belly, abdominal pain, blood in the urine, fever, or loss of appetite, though some children otherwise seem well.
When imaging helps
Imaging helps show the kidney tumour, whether one or both kidneys are involved, and whether the disease has spread to nearby areas or the chest.
What radiology does
Ultrasound, CT, and MRI help define the tumor, look at the other kidney, and assess spread.
What usually happens next
Treatment often involves pediatric oncology care, surgery, chemotherapy, and sometimes radiotherapy.
Seen this on your report?
Your doctor or the radiologist who wrote it can tell you what it means for you.