TRUE regarding Wilm’s tumour is –
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Description: Ans. is 'None' Let us see each option one by one Metastasis of Wilm's tumour - Metastasis occurs early, mainly by the bloodstream to the lungs. Liver and bone metastasis are rare and brain metastasis even more so. Wilm's tumour is usually unilateral but in 5% cases bilateral Wilm's tumour is seen. Prognosis of Wilm's tumour is good --> Under 1 year of age 80% survive for 5 years, but the prognosis is less good in older children. Other Questions on Wilm's tumour ? The clinical triad seen in wilm's tumour is - Abdominal mass Pyrexia Hematuria The immediate treatment for unilateral tumours is surgical removal of the affected kidney even if pulmonary metastasis are present. Wilm's tumor is both chemosensitive and radiosensitive tumor. So both chemotherapy & radiotherapy play significant role in its treatment (cf. Renal Cell Ca is both chemoresistant & radioresistant)
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