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Wilms' tumor |
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Wilms' tumor [′vilmz ‚tü·mər] (medicine) A malignant renal tumor composed principally of mesodermal tissues. Also known as nephroblastoma. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Diagnosed with Wilms' tumor (cancer of the kidneys) as an infant, Oscar was in and out of hospitals for most of his life before he died in September 2003, shortly after his fourth birthday. Ligand activated Ahr signaling leads to disruption of nephrogenesis and altered Wilms' tumor suppressor gene splicing. Familial primary hyperparathyroidism complicated with Wilms' tumor. |
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