Pediatric Oncology Flashcards
1
Q
Top 3 commonest childhood cancers ages 0-14 yrs.
A
Leukemia
CNS
Lymphoma
2
Q
Most common cancers ages 15-19
A
Lymphoma
Germ cell
Leukemia
3
Q
Which syndrome is associated with higher rates of leukemia?
A
Down syndrome
4
Q
Morning HA w/ vomiting =
A
Brain tumor until proven otherwise
5
Q
Cushings triad
A
HTN, Bradycardia, wide pulse pressure
Late finding if increased ICP
6
Q
ALL
A
Acute lymphocytic leukemia.
Most common childhood cancer
Causes 30% of cancer deaths in kids <20 yrs old
7
Q
ALL S/S
A
Hepatosplenomegaly, pancytopenia, bone pain, fever.
