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A 2-year-old male child has an asymptomatic right flank mass discovered incidentally by the mother while bathing. Suspicion of Wilms tumor is raised. Of the following, the LEAST likely investigation to be performed in this child is

  • A. plain abdominal radiography
  • B. computerized tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen
  • C. CT scan of the chest
  • D. biopsy of the mass
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Biopsy is generally avoided in suspected Wilms tumor to prevent upstaging the disease.