HemeOnc Step Up Flashcards
what happens to O2 curve in alkalosis
decreased body temp, increased HbF shfit to left
what happens to O2 curve in acidosis
increased body temp
high altitude
exercise shift curve to right
what is a left shift fo O2 curve
increased Hb affinity
what is a right shift O2 curve
decreased affinity for O2. easier off loading
immediate Tx for CO poisoning
100% O2 mask
signs CO poisoning
mental status changes, cherry red lips, hypoxia despite normal pulse ox readings
causes of microcytic acnemia
iron deficiency lead poisoning chronic disease sideroblastic thalassemias
causes of normocytic anemia
hemolytic
chronic disease
hypovolemia
causes of macrocytic anemia
folate def
vit B12 def
liver disease
alcohol abuse
signs of hemolytic anemia
brown urine
HSM
jaundice
labs in hemolytic anemia
decrease Hb and Hct
increased reticulocyte count from turnover
increased bilirubin (indirect) from lysis
increased LDH
normal MCV!!!!
decreased serum haptoglobin
most common form anemia
iron deficiency
Coombs direct test
Coombs reagant mixed with RBC. if agglutinates then IgG and c’ are present (warm and cold agglutinins.
Coombs indirect test
patient serum mixed with type O RBCs
then mixed with coombs reagant
if agglutinate– anti-RBC Ab in serum
Rh alloimmunization
schistocytes
seen in hemolytic anemia
RBC fragments
angular cheilitis
irritaiton of lips and corners of mouth
blood smear shows burr ceslls and schistocytes
Drug induced hemolytic anemia
wha drugs cause hemolytic anemia
penicillin, methyldopa
quinidine
warm reacting Ab are what
IgG
cold reacting Ab are what
IgM
Tx immune hemolytic anemia
corticosteroids
Coombs test is + when
drug induced hemolytic anemia and immune
finding in hereditary spherocytosis
HSM
Tx hereditary spherocytosis
splenectomy
what induced G6PD hemolytic anemia
ingestion fava beans high dose ASA, sulfa drugs, dapsone, quinine, quinidine, primaquine, nitrofurantoin
bite cells and heinz bodies
G6PD def
labs in Fe def anemia
decreased Hb and Hct decreased MCV decreased or normal reticulocytes decreased ferritin decreased Fe increased transferrin- TIBC low Fe:TIBC ratio
labs in anemia of chronic disease
decreased Fe
normal or increased ferritin
decreased TIBC(transferrin)
hypochromic microcytic or normocytic
labs in lead poisoning anemia
inc Fe or normal
inc or normal ferritin
normal or decreased TIBC
stippled microcytic RBC
labs in sideroblastic anemia
inc Fe
inc ferritin
dec TIBC (transferrin)
ringed sideroblasts in bone marrow
labs in thalassemias
inc or normal Fe inc or normal ferritin normal TIBC increased Fe:TIBC ratio target cells in alpha basophilic stippling in beta
signs of lead poisoning
mental developmental delayse, gingival lead lines, peripheral neuropathy (motor)
pallor weakness, abdominal pain
basophilic stippling
lead poisoning
Tx for lead poisoning
EDTA or simercaptosuccinic acid DMSA for chelation
severe lead toxication Tx
dimercaprol
most common cause megaloblastic anema
folate def
what drugs inhibit folate metabolism
MTX, trimethoprim and phenytoin
signs of folate def
diarrhea, sore tongue, palor, tachy, tachypnea, inc pulse P, not neuro Sx
labs in folate def
dec Hb and HCt
increased MCV
dec folate
decreased reticulocytes
hypersegmented neutrophils
folate def and B12 def
populations with inadequate folate
alcoholics and elderly
pernicious anemia
autoimmune anemia from no IF so cannot absorb B12
infection with pernicious anemia
diphyllobothrium latum
Sx B12 def
DOE, memory loss, tachy, inc PP, symmetric paresthesias, loss vibration, ataxia, dementia
labs in B12 def
macrocytic
dec Hb Hct
increased MCV
dec B12
which diet causes B12 def
strict vegetarian
which megaloblastic anemia deficiency occurs first
folate because have lots of B12 stores in body
associated findings in anemia of chronic disease
iron trapping in macrophages
decreased EPO
increased hepcidin (inhibits iron absorption)
labs in anemia chronic disease
mild dec Hb and Hct normal or dec MCV dec Fe dec transferrin!!! TIBC normal or increased ferritin
aplastic anemia in sickle cell patient
parvoB19
what is aplastic anemia
pancytopenia in bone marrow failure
what drugs cause aplastic anemia
chloramphenicol, sulfonamides, phenytoin, chemo Rx
Signs Sx aplastic anemia
fatigue weakness, persistent infections, poor clotting, easy bruising, pallor. petechiae, tachy, tachypnea, systolic murmur. inc PP
labs in aplastic anemia
dec Hb HCt dec WBC dec platelets
BM shows hypocellularity and fatty infiltrate!!!
Tx for long term survival aplastic anemia
BM transplant
what causes sideroblastic anemia
defective heme synthesis
iron panel in sideroblastic anemia
dec Hb Hct
increased ferritin
increased Fe
decreased TIBC(transferrin)
blood smear in sideroblastic anemia
multiple sizes of RBCs
ringed sideroblasts– RBC surrounded by iron granules that stain blue
Tx sideroblastic anemia
B6 in hereditary
give EPO in acquired cases
phlebotomy for iron overload
chelation with deferoxamine
sideroblastic anemia puts one at risk for
Acute leukemia
what causes thalassemias
Hb defects in alpha or beta globin
alpha thalassemia common in what ethnicities
asian or african
alpha thalassemia minima
1 abnormal alpha allele
asymptomatic
alpha thalassemia minor
reduced alpha globin
mild anemia
microcytic anemia and target cells
Hemoglobin H disease
3 abnormal alpha alleles
chronic hemolytic anmia, splenomegaly, microcytic RBcs, HbH in blood, decreased lifespan
What causes hydrops fetalis
4 abnormal alpha chains Hb Barts (no alpha)
beta thalassemia minor
1 abnormal beta allele
mild anemia, increased Hb A2
beta thalassemia major
2 abnormal beta alleles no beta globin production asymptomatic until decline fetal Ab growth retardation, develoipmental delays, bony abnormalities, HSM, anemia, increase A2 and F microcytic anemia die without tranfusions
what ethnicity has beta thalassemias
mediterranean
labs in thalassemias
decreased MCV
increased reticulotyes
in Hb Bart (cannot release O2)
increased HbA2 or F in beta thalssemia
Dx thalassemia
Hb electrophoresis
which thalassemia has RBCs of variable size and shapes with target cells
beta
find micorcytic anemia on blood smear
next step
rule out thalassemia before giving Fe because can cause overload
complications thalassemias
chronic iron overload from transfusions
damages heart and liver
sickle cell is defect in what
beta chain of Hb causing HbS- poorly soluble when deoxygenated
defective chain
what causes sickle shape
acidosis, hypoxia and dehydration
labs in sickle cell
dec Hct increased reticulocyte increased PMN decreased haptoglobin increased indirect bili
Hb in sickle cell
HbS, no HbA
may have Hb F
imaging findings sickle cell
codfish vertebrae
lung infltrates in acute chest syndrome
blood smear sickle cell
target cells, nucleated RBCs, deoxygenation of blood produces sickle cells
when do HbF levels decrease
after 6 mo old
Tx sickle cell
hydration
supp O2
analgesics during crisis
hydroxyurea
how does hydroxyurea help in sickle cell
increases HbF
what vaccine do you give for sickle cell patients
pneumococcal and meningococcal
sickle cell patients are susceptible to what
salmonella osteomyelitis strep pneumo H flu N meningitis Klebsiella (encapsulated)
what is acute chest syndrome
acute pneumonia, pulm infarction and embolus
in sickle cell
what organs are most susceptible to ischemia in sickle cell patients
kidney heart and retina
what can cause iatrogenic lymphopenia
after chemo
radiation
diseases with increased cortisol
what diseases have eosinophilia
addison neoplasm asthma allergic drug reactions collagen vascular diseases transplant rejections parasitic infections
what drugs cause neutropenia
clozapine, antithyroid medicaitons, sulfasalazine, methimazole, TMP-SMX, chemo and aplastic anemia
what can help with neutropenia
granulocyte colony stimulating factor, corticosteroids
Type I HS
anaphylactic IgE
release of mast cell contents
Tx type I HS
antihistamines, leukotriene inhibitors, bronchodilators, corticosteroids
Type II HS
IgM and IgG reacting with complement cascade
examples of type II HS
drug induced or immune hemolytic anemia
hemolytic disease of the newborn
Tx type II HS
anti inflammatories or immunosupressive agents
type III HS
IgM and IgG IC that deposit into tissue and start C’ cascade
types of HS III
arthus reaction
serum sickness
glomerulonephritis
Tx type III HS
anti inflammatories
type IV HS
T cells and macropahges which secrete lymphokines that induce macrophages to destroy tissue
types of HS IV
transplant rejection
allergic contact (poison ivy)
dermatitis
PPD testing
Tx type IV HS
corticosteroids or immunosuppressants
Tx for anaphylaxis
subcut epinephrine intubation antihistamines bronchodilators recumbent positioning IV hydration vasopressors for hypotension
what calculates platelet function
bleeding time
what induces the vasoconstriction and platelet plug at sites of vascular injury
ADP
coagulation cascade makes what
fibrin clot
PTT reflects what
intrinsic pathway
PT reflects what
extrinsic pathyway
induced by tissue factor
if have increased PT or INR then suspect what
decrease function Factors II VII IX and X
heparins effect
enhances antithrombin III
problem if start warfarin before LMWH
short period hypercoagulability from inhibition proteins C and S
what is considered thrombocyopenia
labs for thrombocytopenia
increased BT
which clotting factors do not decreased with liver failure
vWF and factor VIII
inheritance vWD
auto dominant
labs in vWD
increased PTT increased BT decreased factor VIII decreased vWF decreased ristocetin cofactor activity
Tx for vWD
desmopressin for minor bleeding
vWF concentrate and factor VIII concentrate before surgery
how does ASA work
inhibits cyclooxygenase and supress thromboxane A2
what are thiopyridines and how do they work
clopidogrel and ticlopidine
block ADP R to suppress fibrinogen binding to injury and platelet adhesion
What are the GIIb/IIIa inhibitors
abciximab
tirofiban
epitifibatide
how do GIIb/IIIa inhibitors work
inhibit platelet aggregatino
What are the adenosine reuptake inhibitors and how do they work
dipyridamole
inhibit activity adenosine deaminase and phosphodiesterase to inhibit aggregation
how does heparin work
binds antithrombin to increase activity and prevent clot formation
adverse effects heparin
hemorrhage
HS
thrombocytopenia
narrow therapeutic window
how does LMWH work
binds to factor Xa to prevent clot formation
What are the direct thrombin inhibitors
lepirudin
argatroban
direct thrombin inhibitors suppress acitvity of what factors
V IX and XIII and aggregation
what are the direct Xa inhibitors
apixaban
rivaroxaban
how do the direct Xa inhibitors work
no activity against thrombin
highly selective inhibition factor Xa which is in the common pathway
how does warfarin work
antagonize K dependent carboxylation of II VII IX and X
labs in Vit K def
increased PT and increased INR
Tx vit K def
oral or IM vit K and FFP
inheritance hemophilia
X linked recessive
hemophilia A
factor VIII
hemophilia B
factor IX
labs in hemophilia
increased PTT
normal PT
normal BT
decareased VIII or IX
Tx for hemophilias
replacement of factors
desmopressin can help in hemophilia A
transufsions needed
thrombocytopenia with splenomegaly and normal Bone marrow
splenic platlet sequestration
Dx HIT
diffuse thrombus formation
sudden decrease platlets
+ serotonin release assay
+ Heparin induced platelet aggregation assay
What is Immune thrombocytopenia ITP
autoimmune B cell directed production of antiplatelet Ab
platelet count in ITP
Tx for ITP
adults need corticosteroids
delayed splenectomy
IV Ig, plasmapheresis or recombinant VIIa
What causes TTP-HUS
diffuse platelet aggregation due to AutoAb against preventative enzyme
assoc with endothelial injury and Ecoli infection
Dx TTP-HUS
hemolytic anemia, acute renal failure, thrombocytopenia without severe bleeding
sometimes fever
Tx TTP-HUS
corticosteroids, plasmapheresis, FFP
Tx antiphospholipid syndrome
anticoagulation with heparin warfarin and hydroxychloroquine
Dx HELLP
during pregnancy HTN increased LFTs decreased Hb schistocytes
labs in DIC
dec platelets
increased PT and PTT
decreased fibrinogen
blood smear DIC
schistocytes with few platelets
Tx DIC
underlying disorder platelets FFP cryoprecipitate heparin
Dx for Systemic inflammatory response synrome
2:
- temp >38.3 or 90
- RR >20 or PaCO212000 or 10% bands
community acquired sepsis pathogens
strep taph E coli Klebsiella Pseudomonas N meningitis
Nosocomial pathogens causing sepsis
Staph, gram neg bacilli anaerobes, pseudomonas and candida
sepsis in IV drug user
staph
what mosquito caries malaria
anopheles
Sx malaria
chills, diaphoresis, HA, myalgias, fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, periodic fever, splenomegaly
Dx malaria
PCR
stain used in blood smear malaria
giemsa
Tx malaria
chloroquine, primaquine, quinine
atavoquone and megloquine used in the R cases of P falciparum
labs in mono
\+ heterophile (monospot) \+ EBV serology elevated LFTs increased WBCs hemolytic anemia thrombocytopenia
blood smear in mono
increased lymphocytes
Tx mono
supportive
complications mono
splenic rupture
rare aplastic anemia
DIC, tTP
fulminant liver failure
what type of virus is HIV 1 and 2
RNA retro
risk factors HIV in US
homosexual, bisexual
IV drug user
blood transfusions before 1980s
high risk sexual behavior
acute Sx hIV
flu like with myalgias nausea and vomiting, diarrhea
sore throat weight loss
mucosal ulcers fever lymphadenopathy
late Sx HIV
opportunistic infections and AIDS illnesses
weight loss night sweats and dementia
needle stick with HIV + patient next step
prophylactic tenofovir and emtricitabine and raltegravir
Testing post needle stick for HIV
immediately, 6 weeks, 3 mo and 6 mo
opportunistic infection CD4
herpes zoster or simplex
parasitic diarrhea from isospora, strongyloides and crytptosporidium
Tx parasitic diarrhea in HIV patientq
antiretroviral and metronidazole
TMP SMX and paromomycin
opportunistic infection CD4
kaposi sarcoma
coccidiomycosis
Tx kaposi sarcoma
topical alitretinoin, chemo, laser therapy and radiation
Tx coccidiomycosis
fluconazole, itraconazole, amphotericin B
opportunistic infections CD4
AIDS dementia bacterial pneumonia candida esophagitis cervical CA PCP pneumonia TB
Dx of AIDs dementia
declining mental status
generalized neuro Sx
elevated B2 microglobulin in CSF
cerebral atrophy on CT or MRI
dysphagia and odynophagia in HIV patient
candida esophagitis
Tx candida esophagitis
cephalosporins, beta lactams or macrolides
Dx PCP
bilateral infiltrates on CXR
icreased LDH
sputum gram stain
Tx PCP
TMP SMX
corticosteroids
Dx TB in HIV
acid fast bacilli
cavitary defects
hilar adenopathy
+ PPD
Tx TB
RIPE
opportunistic infections CD4
histoplasmosis
Tx histoplasmosis
amphotericin B or itraconazole
opportunistic infections CD4
cerebral toxo
lymphoma
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
wasting syndrome
Dx toxo in HIV
+ toxo IgG Ab
ring enhacing lesion on CT or MRI
Tx cerebral toxo
pyrimethamine
sulfadiazine
clindamycin
Tx lymphoma (CNS or non hodgkin)
chemo radiation
Dx lymphoma in HIV
CT or MRI shows lesion
Bx confirms
focal neurologic Sx in HIV
cerebral toxo or lymphoma
signs of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
ataxia, motor deficits, mental status changes
Dx PML
positive PCR for JC virus
opportunistic infections CD4
cryptococcul meningitis
CMV
myocobacterium
Dx cryptococcal meningitis
elevated P on LP
yeast on India ink stain of CSF
+ cryptococcal Ag in CSF or serum
Tx cryptococcal meningitis
amphotericin B, fluconazole
Sx CMV in HIV
vision loss and esophagitis and diarrhea
Dx CMV
viral titer, yellow infiltrates with hemorrhage on fundoscopic exam
Tx CMV in HIV
ganciclovir, foscarnet, valganciclovir
signs MAC
fatigue, weight loss, fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain, lymphadenopathy, HSM
Dx MAC
blood cultures
Tx MAC
clarithromycin, azithromycin, ethambutol, rifabutin, rifampin
labs for HIV
ELISA if + repeat
then western blot because high specificity
viral load indicates what in HIV
rate of degree progression
useful in detection of acute infection
HAART
2 NRTI
+ Protease inhibitor or NNRTI
low dose ritonavir can be added to increase Protease inhibitor
Antibiotic prophylaxis in HIV
TMP SMX when CD4
what are the NRTIS
abacavir emtricitabine lamivudine zidovudine tenofovir
What are the NNRTIs
efavirenz
etravirine
rilpivirine
what are the protease inhibitors
navirs
what are the integrase inhibitors
gravirs
what is the fusino inhibitor in HIV meds
enfuvirtide
what is the CCR5 antagonist in HIV Rx
maraviroc
how do NRTIs work
inhibit producitno viral genome and preven incorporation of viral dNA into host genome
adverse effects NRTIs
lactic acidosis
lipodystrophy
pancreatitis
HS ractions
adverse zidovudine
bone marrow toxicity
how do NNRTIs work
inhibit reverse transcriptase activity to prevent replication
adverse effects NNRTIs
rash
adverse efavirenz
neropsychiatric effects and is teratogenic
how do protease inhibitors work
interfere with viral replication to cause nonfunctional viruses
adverse effects protesase inhibitors
hyperglycemia
hyper TG
GI toxicity
side effect of atazanavir
hyperbili
how do integrase inhibitors work
inhibit final step of integration viral DNA into host
adverse effects integrase inhibitors
neutropenia, pancreatitis, hepatotoxicity
hyperglycemia
how do fusion inhibitors work
bind to gp41 inhibiting viral ability to fuse to CD4 membrane and enter cell
how do CCR5 antagonist work
inhibit CCR5 coreceptor on virus blocking entry to host cell
Tx pregnant HIV + woman
Tx to keep viral load low during pregnancy
zidovudine during labor
and again after birth at 6 weeks
can HIV + breast feed
no
65 year old with burning in hands and feet and intense itching after showering
large retinal veins and splenomegaly
polycythemia vera
labs in PCV
inc Hb Hct inc RBC mass inc WBC normal platelets
dec EPO
hyperceullular marrow
Tx PCV
serial phlebotomy
antihistamines
ASA
hydroxyura (BM suppression)
complications PCV
thombus formation, leukemia (acute or chonic myelogenous) stroke
msot common cause of inc RBC production
chronic hypoxia
MM
proliferation plasma cells
monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance puts one at risk for
MM
what is produced in MM
abnormal M protein from IgG and IgA heavy chaings and kappa gamma light chains (bence jones proteins)
Signs Sx MM
back pain, radicular pain, weakness, fatigue, weight loss, constipation, fractures, frequent infections, pallor and bone tenderness
labs in MM
dec Hb HCt WBC inc BUn and Cr Inc Ca high M protein and bence jones proteins increased plasma cells on BM Bx
imaging MM
punched out lesions on long bones and skull
Tx MM
radiation, cehmo, bone marrow transplant
repair fractures Tx infections
complications MM
renal failure, recurrent infections, hyperca, spinal cord compression
poor prognosis 2-3 year survival
most common CA in children
ALL
ALL
children 2-5 years old
whites>blacks
proliferation of lymphoid line- B cell precursors
labs in ALL
dec Hb Hct decreased platelets WBCs
increased uric acid, increased LDH
bone marrow Bx in ALL
abundant blasts
9:22 BCR-ABL phildelphia chromosome
signs Sx ALL
bone pain, infections, fatigue, DOE, easy bruising, fever, pallor, purpura, HSM and lymphadenopathy
Tx ALL
chemo and BM transplant
complications ALL
adulta have bad prognosis. kids have better
presence of philadelphia chromosome= worse prognosis
AML
both children and adults
Signs Sx AML
fatigue, easy bruising, DOE, frequent infections, arthralgias, fever, pallor, HSM, muscosal bleeding, ocular hemorrhages
labs in AML
dec Hb Hct
dec platelets WBCs
bone marrow Bx in AML
blasts of myeloid origin and stain with myeloperoxidase
blood smear in AML
myeloblasts with notched nuclei and AUER rods
Tx AML
chemo and BM transplant
complications AML
relapse common
DIC
long term survivial poor
CLL
proliferation mature B cells
elderly patients >65
Signs Sx CLL
fatigue, infecitons, night sweats, fever, lymphadenopathy, HSM
labs in CLL
increased WBC >100,000
blood smear CLL
small lymphocytes with smudge cells
Tx CLL
supportive chemo tadiation for bulky masses
splenectomy for splenomegaly
complications CLL
malignant B cells may for auto Ab leading to severe hemolytic anemia.
CML
mature meyloid cell proliferation in middle aged adults
radiation exposure
what occurs with CML after stable for a couple eyars
blast crisis- usually fatal
signs Sx CML
fatigue, weight loss, night sweats, splenomegaly,
labs in CML
WBC >100,000 with high neutrophils
decreased leukocyte alkaline phosphatase
BM Bx in CML
granulocyte hyperplasia with cytogenic analysis showing philadelphia chromosome
Tx for CML
chemo with imatinib
BM transplant in younger patients
complications CML
blast crisis
philedelphia chromosome
almost always CML
5% ALL
Hair cell leukemia
proliferation B cells in middle aged men
Signs Sx hairy cell leukemia
fatigue, infections, abdominal fullness, massive splenomegaly and no lymphadenopathy
NO fever or night sweats
labs in hairy cell leukemia
dec Hb Hct platelets and WBCs
BM show lymphocytes
Tx hairy cell leukemia
chemo
blood smear hairy cell leukemia
lymphocytes with hairy projections of cytoplasm
purpose of radiation therapy
necrose tumor cells and decrease tumor size
what are some radiation induced malignancies
thyroid
CML
sarcomas
adverse of chemoTx in general
bone marrow suppression, alopecia, GI upset, infertility, neurotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, skin changes, pulm fibrosis, cardiomyopathy, renal toxicity
which drugs cause free radical damage and cytotoxic alkylization of DNA and RNA
clyclophosphamide, chlorambucil, ifosfamide, mechlorethamine carmustine and streptozocin busulfan thitepa andhexamtheylmelamine dacarbazine
which drugs inhibit spindle proteins and stop mitosis
vinca alkaloids like cinblastine and vincristine and etoposide
which drugs cause cytotoxic polymerization
taxanes like paclitaxel and docetaxel
which chemo drugs interfere with enzyme regulation or dNA regulation
cytarabine, 5-fluoreuracil, MTX, mercaptopurine
carboplatin and cisplatin
risk factors for hemolytic disease of newborn
abortion, amniocentesis, third trimester bleeding
Tx for hemolytic disease of newborn
RhoD Ig within 72 hours of Rh+ fetus or anytime blood may have mixed
fanconi anemia
autosomal recessive bone marrow failure
signs of fanconi anemia
fatigue, DOE, infections
short stature, abnormal skin pigments(cafe au lait and hypopigmented areas)
horseshoe kidney and thumb abnormalities
labs in fanconi anemia
dec Hb Hct platelets and WBC
increased AFP
BM show hypocellularity
Tx fanconi anemia
Antibiotics, tranfusions, stem cell transplants, growth factors, androgens, corticosteroids
complications fanconi anemia
death as child or leukemia
diamond blackfan anemia
congenital pure red anemia from defect in erythroid progenitor cells
Signs Sx diamond blackfan
faitue dyspnea, cyanosis, pallor
craniofacial abnormalties, thumb abnormalities, heart murmurs, mental retardation and hypogonadism
labs in diamond blackfan
dec Hb Hct reticulocyte count
inc MCV
decreased activity in BM but with increased EPO
Tx for diamond blackfan anemia
transfusions, corticosteroids, BM transplant
Neuroblastoma
neural crest cell tumor in adrenal glands or sympathetic ganglia
risk factors Neuroblastoma
NF
tuberous sclerosis, pheo, beckwith wiedemann syndrome, turners, low maternal folate
signs Sx neuroblastoma
abdominal distention with pain, weight loss, malaise, bone pain,, diarrhea, abdominal maa, HTN, horners, proptosis, movement disorders, hepatomegaly, fever, periorbital bruising!
labs in neuroblastoma
inc VMA and homovanillic acid in 24 hour urine collection
radiology findings in neuroblastoma
CT locate adrenal or ganaglion tumor
Tx neuroblastoma
surgical resection, chemo radiation
complications neuroblastoma
poor prognosis if present afeter 1 year of life
mets of neuroblastoma
bone and brain
rhabdomyosarcoma
tumor striated mm in children
signs Sx rhabdomyosarcoma
painful soft tissue mass with swelling
Dx rhabdomyosarcom
Bx and CT shows extent
Tx rhabdomyosarcoma
surgical debulking, radiatoin, chemo
most common soft tissue sarcoma in children
rhabdomyosarcoma