Screening for Wilms tumor in high-risk individuals.

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Screening for Wilms tumor in high-risk individuals.

Hematology/oncology clinics of North America - 1 Dec 1995

Clericuzio C L, Johnson C

Abstract excerpt

Recognition of the association between a variety of genetic syndromes and Wilms tumor has influenced physicians to develop tumor surveillance protocols based on empiric risk estimates. In recent years, clinical evaluation of high-risk individuals has been greatly refined and sensible screening pr...

Topics

Humans
Kidney Neoplasms
Mass Screening
Phenotype
Risk Factors
Syndrome
Wilms Tumor

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