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Renal Masses in Childhood: An Australian Perspective

Childhood renal masses comprise a heterogeneous group of conditions that have a wide range of presentations. This review outlines an approach to the diagnostic work-up of childhood renal masses and discusses the most common presentations and treatments. Renal tumours make up 5% of childhood cancer in Australia, with Wilms tumour being the most common under age 10 years.

Citation:
Trinder SM, Kiraly-Borri C, Dholaria H, Charles A, Roebuck DJ, Ryan AL. Renal Masses in Childhood: An Australian Perspective. J Paediatr Child Health. 2025.

Keywords:
Wilms tumour; cancer predisposition; childhood; renal masses

Abstract:
Childhood renal masses comprise a heterogeneous group of conditions that have a wide range of presentations. This review outlines an approach to the diagnostic work-up of childhood renal masses and discusses the most common presentations and treatments. Renal tumours make up 5% of childhood cancer in Australia, with Wilms tumour being the most common under age 10 years.