Wilms' tumor: Difference between revisions
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*Affects children <10yr | *Affects children <10yr | ||
*Arises from persistent embryonal renal cells *10-15% will have mets at | *Arises from persistent embryonal renal cells | ||
*10-15% will have mets at presentation (lungs) [[File:Wilms.jpg|thumbnail]] | |||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
Revision as of 21:11, 18 March 2017
Background
- Affects children <10yr
- Arises from persistent embryonal renal cells
- 10-15% will have mets at presentation (lungs)
Clinical Features
- Abdominal swelling/mass
- Avoid vigorous palpation to prevent capsular rupture
- Patient often appears well
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
- Ultrasound or CT
- CBC, chemistry, LFT, coags
Management
Disposition
- Admission