pediatric oncology Flashcards
what are the two types of leukemia?
acute lymphoblastic leukemia
acute myeloid leukemia
what is the difference between acute vs. chronic leukemia?
acute affects blast cells
chronic affects mature/abnormal cells
when is the general age of onset for leukemia?
2-4 years old
fatigue and generalized weakness bruising and bleeding fever and unexplained infection bone and/or joint pain abdominal pan decreased appetite/weight loss indicate what type of pediatric cancer?
leukemia
swelling of lymph nodes mediastinal mass difficulty breathing weight loss night sweats fatigue fever indicate which type of pediatric cancer?
lymphoma
what is sarcoma?
a cancer of the muscles or tendons
what is osteosarcoma?
most common type of cancer that arises in bones, and it is usually found at the end of long bones, often around the knee. Most people diagnosed with osteosarcoma are under the age of 25, and it is thought to occur more often in males than females.
what is ewing’s sarcoma?
bones or the soft tissue around your bones, such as cartilage or the nerves. It usually affects people from the ages of 10 to 20
localized pain swelling and/or redness at tumor sit increase pain with activity limp pathologic fracture indicate which type of pediatric cancer?
sarcoma
what are three important considerations with brain tumors?
location
rate of growth and if malignant
areas of brain impacted
tumor that arises from tissues of sns and is found mostly in the abdomen?
neuroblastoma
what are restrictions with rotationplasty?
no restrictions, but cosmesis is an issue (ankle becomes knee)
what are restrictions with endoprosthetic placement?
like a joint replacement, but you can never play contact sports, no running
what is a specific consideration about gross motor skills in pediatrics?
are these motor skills age appropriate?
