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Abdominal features in childhood - NICE urgent cancer referral guidance

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Abdominal symptoms

Symptom and Specific Features

Possible Cancer

Recommendation

Hepatosplenomegaly (unexplained) in children and young people

Leukaemia

Refer for immediate specialist assessment

 

Symptom and Specific Features

Possible Cancer

Recommendation

Abdominal mass (palpable) or enlarged abdominal organ (unexplained) in children

Neuroblastoma or Wilms' tumour

Consider very urgent referral (for an appointment within 48 hours) for specialist assessment

 

Symptom and Specific Features

Possible Cancer

Recommendation

Splenomegaly (unexplained) in children and young people

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

Consider a very urgent referral (for an appointment within 48 hours) for specialist assessment. When considering referral, take into account any associated symptoms, particularly fever, night sweats, shortness of breath, pruritus or weight loss

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