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==Background== *Affects children <10yr *Arises from persistent embryonal renal cells *10-15% will have mets at presentatio (lungs) [[File:Wilms. | ==Background== *Affects children <10yr *Arises from persistent embryonal renal cells *10-15% will have mets at presentatio (lungs) [[File:Wilms.jpg|thumbnail]] | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Revision as of 18:41, 13 August 2013
==Background== *Affects children <10yr *Arises from persistent embryonal renal cells *10-15% will have mets at presentatio (lungs)
Diagnosis
- Abdominal swelling/mass
- Avoid vigorous palpation to prevent capsular rupture
- Pt often appears well
Work-Up
- UTZ or CT
- CBC, chemistry, LFT, coags
Disposition
Admission
Source
Tintinalli