A Study of Intra Abdominal Masses in Pediatric Age Group (Hepatosplenomegaly Secondary to Portal Hypertension Excluded)
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 11
Abstract
Aims and Objectives: To study incidence of various intra abdominal masses in pediatric age group, their age and gender incidence, clinical presentation, incidence and types of intraperitoneal and retroperitoneal abdominal masses, incidence of malignancy, urological and non-urological masses, anatomical origin and management in pediatric age group. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted on 30 patients of 0-12 years age groups who presented with intra abdominal mass at Dr.D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune over a period of 2 years. Cases of hepatosplenomegaly, including those caused by portal hypertension, were excluded from the study. Results and Conclusion: In our study of Intra abdominal masses, excluding hepatosplenomegaly, in pediatric age group maximum age incidence was between 1 month to 1 year, equal gender distribution, majority being benign and non-urological origin. Intussusception was the commonest intra abdominal mass. Wilms tumor and Hydronephrosis were the commonest masses found of urological origin. Operative intervention was the best mode of management in majority of abdominal masses.
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Dr Virendra S. Athavale
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