[Wilms' tumor: current classification and the basic principles of a morphological study].

Abstract

A morphological study of renal tumors in children requires the accurate diagnosis of the histological type and stage of a tumor and the evaluation of its risk in accordance with the SIOP protocol standards. Pathological findings may provide the most adequate therapeutic approach in every specific case. It is necessary to correctly analyze the results of studies and to elaborate the most effective and adequate treatment

• Authors: G M Muianich, S D Popov, E D Popova
• Journal: Arkhiv patologii (Arkh Patol) 2006 Nov-Dec Vol. 68 Issue 6 Pg. 46-9 ISSN: 0004-1955 [Print] Russia (Federation)
• PMID: 17290897 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Child
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Humans
• Kidney Neoplasms (classification, pathology, therapy)
• Neoplasm Staging (methods)
• Wilms Tumor (classification, pathology, therapy)