Characteristics and clinical outcomes of children with Wilms ’ tumour: A 15-year experience in a single centre in Nigeria

Wilms' tumor (WT) is the most common paediatric renal tumor and is one of the most treatment-responsive solid tumours. Survival from Wilms tumour (WT) in sub-Saharan Africa remains dismal as a result of late presentation, treatment abandonment and infrastructure deficit. The purpose of this study was to analyze the clinical outcome of children with Wilms tumour managed in a Nigerian referral centre over a 15-year period.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research