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WorksheetsPeds Exam 3 - Oncology/Neuro
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 40mins
most common malignancy of childhood
ALL
AML
CML
Peripheral blood smears show abnormalities in RBCs, such as teardrops ***
ALL
AML
CML
Associated with congenital conditions, chromosomal and molecular genetic abnormalities ***
ALL
AML
CML
Dx includes Cytogenetic studies of Chromosomes 9 and 22 (Philadelphia chromosome) ***
ALL
AML
CML
Children aged 2-10 years; peak at age 4
– 10-20x more common in Downs Syndrome children
ALL
AML
CML
More common in males and in those over 16 years old (in the pediatric population)
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Clinical Findings – painless cervical LAD – firm and rubbery ***
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
5%–10% of malignancies in children younger than 15 years.
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
can arise in any site of lymphoid tissue, including the lymph nodes, thymus, liver, and spleen. ***
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Dx for Hodgkin's Lymphoma _________ MUST be present ***
Reed-Stenberg cell
Philadelphia chromosome
Teardrop cells (dacrocytes)
Most common brain tumor in children
Astrocytomas
Medulloblastomas
Ependymomas
Invasive and rapidly growing childhood CNS tumors
Astrocytomas
Medulloblastomas
Ependymomas
It has a bimodal peak at age 3 to 4 yr and at age 8 to 10 yr but can occur throughout childhood
Astrocytomas
Medulloblastomas
Ependymomas
Resection is very important, when possible. Complete resection is desirable.
Survival rate depends on age and on how much of the tumor can be removed.
Astrocytomas
Medulloblastomas
Ependymomas
most common cancer among infants
Neuroblastoma
Wilm's Tumor
Ewing's Sarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Neuroblastoma: arise in different locations but the majority do so in ________
adrenal glands
thorax
neck
pelvis
most ________ produce catecholamines, which can be detected as elevated levels of urinary catecholamine breakdown products
Neuroblastomas
Wilm's Tumors
Most common sx of Neuroblastomas ***
Abdominal pain
Fever
Weight loss
Leukocoria
Embryonal tumor of the kidney
Neuroblastoma
Wilm's Tumor
Ewing's Sarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Rhabdomyosarcoma
S/Sx: painless, palpable abdominal mass
Wilm's Tumor
Ewing's Sarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Rhabdomyosarcoma
considered a “small, round, blue cell” malignancy -- a group of malignant neoplasms that have a characteristic appearance under the microscop
Ewing's Sarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Retinoblastoma
S/Sx - Pain at the site of the primary tumor is the most common presenting sign, with or without swelling and erythema. Usually a high LDH
Ewing's Sarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Retinoblastoma
an aggressive form of cancer characterized by chromosomal instability
Ewing's Sarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Retinoblastoma
S/Sx – usually pain in a long bone
may present with, loss of function, mass, or limp
Ewing's Sarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Retinoblastoma
Arising from embryonal mesenchymal cells that have potential to differentiate into skeletal muscle cells. It can arise from almost any type of muscle tissue in any location, resulting in highly variable clinical manifestations.
Ewing's Sarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Retinoblastoma
Tx: -Surgical excision (limb salvage) or amputation is indicated based on the extent of the tumor.
-Plus chemotherapy
Ewing's Sarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Retinoblastoma
most common primary intraocular malignancy of childhood
Ewing's Sarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Retinoblastoma
Most common presenting sign in a child with previously undiagnosed retinoblastoma is
Abdominal pain
Fever
Weight loss
Leukocoria
Microcytic hypochromic anemia
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Sickle Cell
A history of pica is common
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Sickle Cell
Neonatal screening test on all infants
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Sickle Cell
Dactylitis is the most common initial symptom
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Sickle Cell
have a mild to moderately severe microcytic hemolytic anemia (hemoglobin level of 7–10 g/dL), which may be accompanied by hepatosplenomegaly and some bony abnormalities
one α-globin gene (three-gene deletion)
deletion of all four α-globin genes
α-thalassemia trait
causes severe intrauterine anemia and results in hydrops fetalis and fetal demise or neonatal death shortly after delivery. Extreme pallor and massive hepatosplenomegaly are present.
one α-globin gene (three-gene deletion)
deletion of all four α-globin genes
α-thalassemia trait
require no treatment
one α-globin gene (three-gene deletion)
deletion of all four α-globin genes
α-thalassemia trait
Mild microcytic, hypochromic anemia
β-Thalassemia minor
β-Thalassemia intermediate
β-Thalassemia major
Microcytic, hypochromic anemia that usually becomes symptomatic after the first few years of life with hepatosplenomegaly.
β-Thalassemia minor
β-Thalassemia intermediate
β-Thalassemia major
Severe microcytic, hypochromic anemia with marked hepatosplenomegaly.
– Skeletal changes cause characteristic facial deformities (prominent forehead and maxilla) and predispose the child to pathologic fractures.
β-Thalassemia minor
β-Thalassemia intermediate
β-Thalassemia major
requires no specific therapy
β-Thalassemia minor
β-Thalassemia major
β-thalassemia major, two treatments are available:
chronic transfusion with iron chelation
stem cell transplant
Hemoglobin of 10–11 mg/
iron supplementation
chemotherapy
Disorders of Hemostasis that result in Bleeding
Hemophilia Von
Willebrand disease
Factor V Leiden
Antithrombin III (ATIII) deficiency
Protein C or protein S deficiency
Disorders of Hemostasis that result in Clotting
Factor V Leiden
Antithrombin III (ATIII) deficiency
Protein C or protein S deficiency
Prothrombin (PT) gene mutation
Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome
Disorders of Hemostasis that resulting in Bleeding S/Sx:
Blood in the urine or stool
Bruising easily and excessively
Extreme fatigue
An injury that will not stop bleeding
Recurrent pregnancy loss or stillbirth
Disorders of Hemostasis that resulting in Bleeding S/Sx:
Joint pain caused by internal bleeding
Nosebleeds that seem to have no cause
A painful headache that will not go away
Prolonged bleeding from ordinary cuts or from surgery or dental work
A heart attack or stroke at a young age
Disorders of Hemostasis that resulting in Bleeding S/Sx:
Sudden pain, swelling and warmth in joints or muscles
Vision problems, such as double vision
Vomiting repeatedly
DVT
PE
Disorders of Hemostasis that resulting in Bleeding Tx:
Replacement therapy
Desmopressin.
Discontinuing aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Blood transfusions
Heparin or low molecular weight heparin
Disorders of Hemostasis that resulting in Bleeding Tx:
Preventive dental care
Subcutaneous immunizations
Joint strengthening
Heparin or low molecular weight heparin.
Warfarin.
Disorders of Hemostasis that result in Clotting Tx:
Preventive dental care
Subcutaneous immunizations
Joint strengthening
Heparin or low molecular weight heparin.
Warfarin.
Disorders of Hemostasis that result in Clotting S/Sx:
DVT
PE
A heart attack or stroke at a young age
Recurrent pregnancy loss or stillbirth
An injury that will not stop bleeding
Criteria for febrile seizures
age 3 months to 6 years (most occur between ages 6 and 36 months)
fever of greater than 38.8°C (101.8ºF)
non-CNS infection
inflammation
most common causes of febrile seizures
upper respiratory infections
otitis media
gastroenteritis (most commonly caused by Shigella or Campylobacter)
urinary tract infections
Sometimes after vaccinations such as MMR
Febrile Seizures diagnosis is
Clinical after exclusion of other causes.
CSF analysis
Cranial MRI
Bacterial Meningitis causes for newborns ***
Group B strep
Escherichia coli
Listeria monocytogenes
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Neisseria meningitis
Bacterial Meningitis causes for Infants and Children ***
Escherichia coli
Listeria monocytogenes
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Neisseria meningitis
Haemophilus influenzae type B
Bacterial Meningitis causes for Adolescents and Young Adults ***
Escherichia coli
Listeria monocytogenes
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Neisseria meningitis
Haemophilus influenzae type B
With the patient supine, passively flex the hip to 90 degrees while the knee is flexed at about 90 degrees With the hip kept in flexion, attempts to extend the knee produce pain in the hamstrings and resistance to further extension
Kering Sign
Brudzinski Sign
With the patient supine and the limbs extended, passively flex the neck. Flexion of the hips is a positive sign
Kering Sign
Brudzinski Sign
Viral Meningitis: most cases caused by
HIV infection
EBV
Enterovirus
mononucleosis
What to order for Viral Meningitis ***
CBC
Culture of CSF
PCR for enteroviruses
Cranial MRI
Viral Meningitis most useful diagnostic method and can give an answer within 24–48 hours
CBC
Culture of CSF
PCR for enteroviruses
CSF in Meningitis ***
Glucose: low
Bacterial
Viral
CSF in Meningitis ***
Opening Pressure
Bacterial - Elevated
Bacterial - Slightly Elevated
Viral - Slightly Elevated
Bacterial - Elevated
CSF in Meningitis ***
Protein: VERY high
Bacterial
Viral
CSF in Meningitis ***
WBCs
Bacterial > 200
Bacterial < 200
Viral < 200
Viral > 200
CSF in Meningitis ***
CBC Diff
Bacterial - PMNs
Bacterial - Monocytes
Viral - Monocytes
Viral - PMNs
CSF in Meningitis ***
Appearance
Bacterial - Turbid
Bacterial - Clear
Viral - Clear
Viral - Turbid
No definitive cause or cure for ADHD/ADD
True
False
NO SPECIFIC physical examination or laboratory findings associated with ADHD
True
False
______ Sensory Processing Disorder may result in tantrums as a way to express frustration ***
Hyposensitive
Hypersensitive
Both
Sensory Processing Disorders, who can help?
ADHD medications
Occupational therapists
Ortho
Oncologists
