Journal
PEDIATRIC BLOOD & CANCER
Volume 60, Issue 1, Pages 5-11Publisher
WILEY PERIODICALS, INC
DOI: 10.1002/pbc.24321
Keywords
Africa; developing countries; low income countries; nephroblastoma; treatment guideline; Wilms
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- World Child Cancer
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Wilms tumour is a relatively common and curable paediatric tumour. Known challenges to cure in low income countries are late presentation with advanced disease, malnutrition, failure to complete treatment and limited facilities. In this article, management recommendations are given for a low income setting where only the minimal requirements for treatment with curative intent are available (setting 1). These include general management, supportive care, social support and registration of patients. Recommendations specific for Wilms tumour care include diagnostic procedures with emphasis on the role of ultrasonography, preoperative chemotherapy with a reduced dosage for malnourished children and postoperative chemotherapy based on surgical staging. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2013; 60: 5-11. (C) 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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