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Nephroblastoma
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The presence of a nephroblastoma, which is a neoplasm of the kidney that primarily affects children. [ ]
Term info
Label
Nephroblastoma
Synonyms
- Wilm's tumor
- Wilms tumor
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Nephroblastoma is characterized by an abnormal proliferation of the metanephric blastema cells, which are believed to be primitive embryologic cells of the kidney. Clinically, nephroblatoma usually presents as an abdominal mass, and in some cases with abdominal pain, hypertension, hematuria, and fever.
has alternative id
HP:0000115
has obo namespace
human_phenotype
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HP:0002667