diffuse hyperplastic perilobar nephroblastomatosis

Definition / meaning of diffuse hyperplastic perilobar nephroblastomatosis

A childhood condition in which abnormal tissue grows on the outer part of one or both kidneys. Diffuse hyperplastic perilobar nephroblastomatosis usually develops into Wilms tumor (a type of childhood kidney cancer) if not treated. Also called DHPLN.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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