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==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
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[[Aniridia]] may be present | * [[Aniridia]] may be present | ||
===Abdominal === | ===Abdominal === | ||
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** Examination of the mass should be done cautiously. | ** Examination of the mass should be done cautiously. | ||
** If too much force is used then the mass rupture and lead to hemorrhagic bleeding into the peritoneal cavity. | ** If too much force is used then the mass rupture and lead to hemorrhagic bleeding into the peritoneal cavity. | ||
** Mass is eccentrically located. | |||
** It rarely crosses the midline. | |||
=== | ===Neurmuscular=== | ||
Mental retardation may be present | * Mental retardation may be present | ||
=== Genitourinary === | |||
* Genitourinary malformations may be present. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shanshan Cen, M.D. [2]
Overview
On abdominal examination a painless mass may be palpated in the flank.
Physical Examination
HEENT
- Aniridia may be present
Abdominal
- A palpable abdominal mass may be present.
- Examination of the mass should be done cautiously.
- If too much force is used then the mass rupture and lead to hemorrhagic bleeding into the peritoneal cavity.
- Mass is eccentrically located.
- It rarely crosses the midline.
Neurmuscular
- Mental retardation may be present
Genitourinary
- Genitourinary malformations may be present.