How is Wilms’ Tumor Diagnosed?
In addition to a complete medical history and physical examination, diagnostic procedures may include, but are not limited to, the following: • Abdominal ultrasound – a diagnostic imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves and a computer to create images of blood vessels, tissues and organs; can provide an outline of the kidneys, the tumor, and determine if there are problems in the renal or other major veins in the abdomen. It can also determine if there are any lesions or tumors in the opposite kidney. • Abdominal computed tomography scan (CT or CAT scan) – a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce cross-sectional images (often called slices), both horizontally and vertically, of the body. A CT scan shows detailed images of any part of the body, including bones, muscles, fat and organs. CT scans are more detailed than X-rays. • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) – a diagnostic procedure that uses a combination of lar
