malignant renal (kidney) tumour of early childhood. In 75 percent of the cases, the tumour grows before the age of five; about two-thirds of the ... [1 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/n/26
<oncology, tumour> Wilm's tumour or nephroblastoma, is a cancerous tumour of the kidney in children. Wilm's is the most common tumour of the kidney and the most common intra-abdominal tumour in children. The exact cause is unknown, but probably develops in foetal tissue due to an underlying genetic factor. ... (13 Nov 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973