Wilms Tumor

Wilms tumor is the most common type of which cancer in children?

Nephroblastoma (kidney cancer)

What is the most common presenting sign of Wilms tumor?

Abdominal mass which is firm, nontender, unilateral, and deep within the flank

For a child with suspected or diagnosed Wilms tumor, a sign should be posted on the bed that reads:

Do not palpate abdomen

Palpation of the abdomen for a child with Wilms tumor may cause:

dissemination of the tumor to other sites

Once a child is diagnosed with Wilms tumor, what is the typical short-term plan?

Prepare for surgery within 24-48 hours

How does postoperative nursing care after Wilms tumor removal differ from a typical abdominal surgery?

It doesn't, except maybe to consider how chemotherapy and radiation may compound problems, especially constipation