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