Case report: Ballotable abdominal mass in a child - Definitely renal in origin?

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and importance

The differential diagnosis of a paediatric abdominal mass can be extensive, as it potentially involves multiple organs including gastrointestinal, genitourinary, endocrine, and gynaecological systems. Hence, a systematic approach to history taking and physical examination is needed to clinch the diagnosis. Specifically, the approach for assessing, investigating, and managing a ballotable left hypochondrial mass in a child can be challenging.

Case presentation

We report a 10-year-old Dusun girl presenting with left hypochondrial pain and noted a left hypochondrial mass on examination. This report highlights the role of clinical imaging during the pre-operative and post-operative phases.

Clinical discussion

Ultrasound and CT imaging was usefu

SUBMITTER: Lim GT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7815487 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature