Hereditary Wilms tumour
Inherited susceptibility to Wilms tumour (nephroblastoma), including WT1- and REST-related forms.
What a diagnosis changes
Regular kidney ultrasound in early childhood allows tumours to be found early; WT1 carriers may also need kidney-function and gonadal checks.
Also known as
familial Wilms tumor; familial Wilms tumour; hereditary kidney adenosarcoma; hereditary nephroblastoma; hereditary renal adenosarcoma; WT1
Includes 7 related subtypes ↓Hide subtypes ↑
- Wilms tumor 1
- Wilms tumor 2
- Wilms tumor 3
- Wilms tumor 4
- Wilms tumor 5
- Wilms tumor 6
- Wilms tumor 7
