The Cancer Council WA

Overview It is important primary care health professionals are able to confidently investigate and manage incidentally detected renal masses. With increasing use of imaging to diagnose other conditions, incidentally detected small renal masses and cysts are now a common clinical scenario. Most of these represent simple cysts that can be easily diagnosed as benign, however, malignant masses are also discovered. Learning outcomes* 1. Identify a patient who is at an increased risk of developing kidney cancer 2. Describe the approach for assessing a renal mass 3. Summarise the management options for patients with a renal mass *Please note these learning...

Overview Neck masses are a common cause of presentation to general practice for both adults and children. It is important primary care health professionals are confident in the diagnosis, management, and referral of neck lumps. Learning outcomes* 1. Describe modifiable factors known to increase the risk of malignant neck lumps 2. Outline the differential diagnosis of neck lumps in adults and in children 3. Identify the clinical features of neck lumps requiring urgent investigation 4. Summarise the urgent referral pathway for adults presenting with a neck lump 5. Summarise the urgent referral pathway for children presenting with a neck lump...