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300 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 355-6000
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Clinical Services (Kidney Tumors):
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What signs might suggest child has a kidney tumor?
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The general symptoms of kidney tumors include:
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- a non-tender mass, or lump, felt or seen in the abdomen
- swelling of the abdomen
- distended or large veins appearing across the abdomen
- blood in the urine (hematuria)
- abdominal pain from pressure on other organs near the tumor
- decreased appetite, weakness or tiredness
- fever
- high blood pressure (hypertension)
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If your child is exhibiting any of these symptoms, contact us as soon as possible for evaluation.
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