Extrarenal Wilms' tumour presenting with intraperitoneal haemorrhage.
Extrarenal Wilms' tumours are very rare and have usually been reported as isolated cases. Presentation occurs with a painless abdominal mass. This case report is the first presentation of such a tumour with intraperitoneal haemorrhage. The investigation and surgical management are discussed and the need for urgent surgical assessment reinforced.
Anderson
P J
PJ
Department of Surgery, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh, UK.
Smith
N M
NM
Scobie
W G
WG
D002675:Child, Preschool; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity; D012186:Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D009396:Wilms Tumor / Q000150:complications*