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What is diffuse hyperplastic perilobar nephroblastomatosis?

Pronunciation: /dɪfˈjuz hyperplastic* perilobar* nephroblastomatosis*/

diffuse hyperplastic perilobar nephroblastomatosis

Definition

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.