Question 132 · LEK · Kidney tumors
Which procedure is necessary for the diagnosis of Wilms’ tumour?
- A. opened biopsy of the tumour.
- B. fine needle biopsy of the tumour.
- C. abdominal ultrasound and/or computed tomography.
- D. alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) concentration in plasma.
- E. renal scintigraphy.
Hint
Remember why puncturing a suspected nephroblastoma is avoided and what the SIOP treatment protocol relies on to start therapy.
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