Pediatric oncology I

Question 1

what is the most common childhood cancer?

Answer 1

leukemia

Question 2

what is the most common cancer in adolescents?

Answer 2

hodkin lymphoma

Question 3

what are the concerning signs and symptoms for leukemia?

Answer 3

1. unexplained fever over 101 for over 7 days
2. petechiae
3. unexplained anemia / pallor
4. generalized lymphadenopathy
5. hepatosplenomegaly
6. bone / joint pain

Question 4

what are the symptoms of brain tumors in children?

Answer 4

headaches, vomiting

Question 5

lymph nodes are considered large if over what size? what are the exceptions?

Answer 5

1. 10 mm
2. epitrochlear - greater than 5 mm
3. inguinal - greater than 15 mm

Question 6

which is considered to be more indicative of malignancy - generalized or regional lymphadenopathy? what is the exception?

Answer 6

1. generalized

2. EBV

Question 7

when is lymph node biopsy suggested?

Answer 7

1. enlargement after 2-3 weeks
2. undimished at 6-8 weeks
3. abnormal chest x ray

Question 8

what is the cause of most of the pain associated with cancer?

Answer 8

bone, nerve, or visceral involvement or encroachment