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Case #5 -
A 3 year old child presents with swelling of the abdomen

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1.) What is the differential diagnosis of the abdominal mass in this child?  Answer 
2.) What further history should you obtain?  Answer 
3.) What other physical findings may be present?  Answer 
4.) What diagnostic evaluation will be required?  Answer 
5.) For a renal mass, what do you need to know preoperatively?  Answer 
6.) What is the staging for Wilm's tumor?  Answer 
7.) What is the primary treatment?   Answer 
8.) Do adjuvant therapies have a role?  Answer 
 
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