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This article introduces Hodgkin lymphoma: common in teens, presents with lymphadenopathy. Chemo/radiotherapy effective, >90% early-stage, >85% high-risk 5-year survival.
This article introduces Pediatric heart tumors: mostly benign (rhabdomyomas, teratomas). Malignant forms rare. Teratomas most common in newborns; tuberous sclerosis linked to fetal tumors.
This article introduces Child APL: t(15;17) causes PML-RARα fusion; treated with ATRA/arsenic; high bleeding risk; >90% survival.
This article introduces Osteosarcoma: most common pediatric bone cancer (5% childhood tumors), typically affects teens' long bones (knee area). Aggressive, requires prompt treatment.
Osteosarcoma (benign tumor composed of bone-like material)
This article introduces Ewing sarcoma: rare pediatric bone/soft tissue tumor. Treat with chemo/surgery/radiation. Highly aggressive, poor prognosis, often recurs.
Ewing sarcoma
This article introduces Cancer treatments: radiation, chemo (systemic/local), surgery (total/partial nephrectomy), immunotherapy, targeted therapy. Diagnostics: imaging (CT/MRI/PET), biopsies, scans.
Interpretation of nouns
This article introduces Wilms tumor: top pediatric kidney cancer (ages 3-4). Presents as abdominal mass. Treated with chemo/surgery/radiation. >85% survival rate.
Nephroblastoma