Wilms Tumor or Nephroblastoma

Contact Hours: 2

Author(s):

R.E. Hengsterman MSN, RN

Course Overview

This course on Wilms Tumor, also known as nephroblastoma, offers an overview of the most common malignant renal tumor in children, which ranks as the fourth most common pediatric cancer. Participants will explore the history, epidemiology, and genetics of this disease, understanding how Wilms Tumor presents in children under five years of age.

The course will cover the crucial role of histological and molecular analyses in diagnosis and staging, emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in effective treatment planning. Through the case study, learners will examine the presentation of Wilms Tumor, from the identification of abdominal masses to the development of tailored treatment regimens.

The course will also address the latest advances in therapeutic strategies, including surgical approaches, chemotherapy, and the role of radiation therapy in managing complex cases.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Case Study: A 3-Year-Old Girl with Abdominal Swelling
  3. Differential Diagnosis
  4. Etiology
  5. Epidemiology
  6. Diagnostic Workup
  7. Surgical Management
  8. Chemotherapy
  9. Radiation Therapy
  10. Clinical Presentation
  11. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Discuss the clinical features and epidemiology of Wilms Tumor
  2. Recognize the genetic and embryological factors contributing to Wilms Tumor development.
  3. Identify the essential diagnostic techniques for Wilms Tumor.
  4. Assess the treatment options for Wilms Tumor.
  5. Recognize the importance of a multidisciplinary, collaborative, approach in managing Wilms Tumor.

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.