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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*Affects children | *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== | ||
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==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
*[[Neuroblastoma]] | |||
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*Ultrasound or CT | *Ultrasound or CT | ||
*CBC, chemistry, LFT, coags | *CBC, chemistry, LFT, coags | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Pediatrics]] | [[Category:Pediatrics]] | ||
[[Category:Heme/Onc]] | [[Category:Heme/Onc]] | ||
Revision as of 05:02, 5 November 2018
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