Wilms Tumor “state-of-the-art” update 2016

Despite an impressive increase in survival rate over the last decades, there is still a need to improve the survival of specific subgroups of Wilms tumor (anaplastic, metastatic, bilateral) and to decrease the late effects of treatment in term of renal function and heart toxicity. We aim to explore new areas of improvement, from diagnosis to treatment: in the field of radiology the increased use of MRI and exploration of its diffusion weighted imaging capabilities to predict WT histology at diagnosis and for preoperative assessment; in biology the emergence of new biomarkers that could be integrated into the decision-making process; and surgical techniques with more accurate indication of nephron sparing surgery that is no longer reserved for bilateral WT and the minimally invasive approach.
Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Source Type: research