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This chapter outlines the clinical manifestations, associated features, and methods used to investigate and establish a diagnosis of Wilms’ tumor. Optimal therapy combines surgical extirpation of the tumor and chemotherapy. Occasionally, radiation therapy is also administered. Other conditions allied to or simulating Wilms’ tumor are discussed. A follow-up schedule for use in evaluating patients successfully treated for Wilms’ tumor is presented.
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Jaffe, N., Pearson, M.G. (2005). Wilms’ Tumor. In: Chan, K.W., Raney, R.B. (eds) Pediatric Oncology. M.D. Anderson Cancer Care Series, vol 4. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-24472-3_5
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