A 4 years old girl presented with abdominal lump. Bone scan is needed in ___________
Correct Answer: Neuroblastoma
Description: Neuroblastoma is the most common intra-abdominal solid tumor in children.The patient can present with an abdominal lump.Metastasis occurs in 60-70% children,usually to the skeleton(facial bones,skull),bone marrow.Therefore bone scan is needed in this case. Reference:Essential pediatrics-Ghai,8th edition,page no:616,617.
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