What is the hallmark pathophysiology of Wilms’ tumor?
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Correct answer: Nephroblastoma arising from embryonic nephrogenic rests that fail to mature
Wilms’ tumor originates from embryonic kidney tissue (nephrogenic rests) that do not mature properly and progress to malignant nephroblastoma.
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