title: Wilms' tumor.
abstract: Wilms' tumor is the most common renal malignancy of childhood. Survival rates for favorable histology of Wilms' tumor currently approach 90%. Recent advances in the molecular genetics of Wilms' tumor have led to insights into the genetic factors involved in the development of Wilms' tumor, normal renal development, and the mechanisms of tumorigenesis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, USA.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Petruzzi
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Green
mesh_terms: D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D009396:Wilms Tumor