Which clinical staging of Wilm’s tumor involves metastasis to distant organs?

Which clinical staging of Wilm’s tumor involves metastasis to distant organs? Correct Answer Stage IV

Concept:

Wilm's Tumor also known as Nephroblastoma is a rare kidney cancer that affects children whose ages are around 3-5 years.

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Symptoms

  • An abdominal mass you can feel
  • Abdominal swelling
  • Abdominal pain

Stages of Wilm's Tumor

Stage I: Tumor limited to kidney and completely resectable

Stage II: Tumor extend beyond Kidney, into nearby fatty tissue, but is resectable

Stage III: Non haematogenous spread in the abdomen, like spread to lymph nodes

in abdomen or pelvis, but this stage is not completely resectable.

Stage IV: Hematogenous metastasis to lungs and liver

Stage V: Bilateral Renal Involvement

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