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Comparison of the three PET-CT images with respect to the size of
retroperitoneal mass.
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Figure 1 shows the comparison of the three CT images.
Intraoperative image showing the retroperitoneal mass encasing the left
ureter and after removal of the retroperitoneal mass.
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AFP levels, it was decided to proceed with RPLND and the child underwent exploratory laparotomy and left template removal after placing a double-J (DJ) stent in the left ureter cystoscopically (Figure 2). A drain was kept in the pelvis to allow for lymphatic drainage, in case lymphorrhea occured postoperatively.