Fifteen-minute consultation: Assessment, surveillance and management of hemihypertrophy. Issue 3 (26th August 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mark, Catherine; Hart, Caroline; McCarthy, Anthony; Thompson, Andrew
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 103:Issue 3(2018)
• Page Start: 114
• Page End: 117
• Publication Date: 2017-08-26
• Subjects: hemihypertrophy -- childhood -- paediatric practice -- malignancy; Pediatrics -- Practice -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2017-312645
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1743-0585

Abstract

Abstract : This article aims to provide a structured and concise guide for the general paediatrician managing a child with hemihypertrophy. Hemihypertrophy is a relatively uncommon condition. The significance is that a proportion of those affected are at risk of developing malignancies in childhood. For these children regular surveillance is required. We have outlined how one might assess and investigate a child presenting with hemihypertrophy. We have also formulated a practicable surveillance strategy which is in line with the current Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) guideline 'Wilms' tumour surveillance in at-risk children'.