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Wilms tumor is a neoplasm of the kidneys that typically occurs in children. It is eponymously named after Dr Max Wilms, a German surgeon ( 1867- 1918). It is also known as a nephroblastoma.

A triphasic nephroblastoma comprises three elements

The mesenchymal component may include cells showing rhabdomyoid differentiation . The rhabdomyoid component may itself show features of malignancy ( rhabdomyosarcomatous Wilms).

Wilms tumor may be sporadic or familial . Predisposition to this neoplasm forms part of some syndromes.

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