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Which is the commonest abdominal mass in neonate :

A
Wilm's tumor
B
Polycystic kidney
C
Neuroblastoma
D
Rhabdomyosarcoma
High-Yield Explanation
The commonest intra - abdominal tumor in first two years of life → Neuroblastoma. The commonest intra - abdominal tumor between 2nd to 5th  year of life → Wilm’s tumor. The commonest intro - abdominal tumor in children (no age specification) → Neuroblastoma. (Wilm's tumor is the second most common abdominal tumor in children). Remember: The commonest cause of abdominal mass in Newborn is Multiple dysplastic kidneys (if neoplasm or tumor has not been mentioned when asking for the commonest intra-abdominal mass, the answer will be multiple dysplastic kidneys).

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