diffuse hyperplastic perilobar nephroblastomatosis

Definition of diffuse hyperplastic perilobar nephroblastomatosis

diffuse hyperplastic perilobar nephroblastomatosis

(dih-FYOOS HY-per-PLAS-tik payr-ee-LOH-bar NEH-froh-blas-TOH-muh-TOH-sis)
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.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms