Wilms' tumor: Difference between revisions
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==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
Revision as of 07:04, 2 July 2016
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
Diagnosis
- UTZ or CT
- CBC, chemistry, LFT, coags
Management
Disposition
- Admission