Hemeonc Flashcards
1
Q
EBV is linked to what malignancy
A
burkitt lymphoma
2
Q
burkitt lymphoma is non hodgkin or hodgkin
A
non hodgkin
3
Q
Which genetic conditions have a high rate of non hodgkin lymphomas
A
WAS, ataxia-telangiectasia, HIV
4
Q
Most common location for burkitt lymphoma tumor
A
peyer patches near ileocecal junction
5
Q
why does thalassemia major lead to frontal bossing on facial features
A
erythroid hyperplasia from failed bone marrow with the unbalanced alpha hemoglobin
6
Q
AFP level in pure seminoma
A
not elevated
7
Q
most common renal tumor in children
A
wilms tumor. 90% cure
8
Q
when to start testing for lynch syndrome
A
when child is 18 and can decide if they want testing
