Question 346 · LEK · Kidney tumors
Select the false statement about nephroblastoma:
- A. it is commonly referred to as “Wilms’ tumour”.
- B. the basis for initiating treatment is a diagnostic biopsy with histologic examination.
- C. treatment involves preoperative chemotherapy.
- D. 5-year survival rate for stage I nephroblastoma is >95%.
- E. stage V nephroblastoma refers to bilateral kidney involvement.
Hint
Consider how the SIOP protocol starts treatment of a typical renal mass in a young child and the risk of tumour spill.
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