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*Affects children | *Affects children <10yr | ||
*Arises from persistent embryonal renal cells *10-15% will have mets at presentatio (lungs) [[File:Wilms.jpg|thumbnail]] | *Arises from persistent embryonal renal cells *10-15% will have mets at presentatio (lungs) [[File:Wilms.jpg|thumbnail]] | ||
Revision as of 18:45, 23 January 2017
Background
- Affects children <10yr
- Arises from persistent embryonal renal cells *10-15% will have mets at presentatio (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