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Hodgkin's lymphoma in children

This article introduces Hodgkin lymphoma: common in teens, presents with lymphadenopathy. Chemo/radiotherapy effective, >90% early-stage, >85% high-risk 5-year survival.

Cardiac tumor

This article introduces Pediatric heart tumors: mostly benign (rhabdomyomas, teratomas). Malignant forms rare. Teratomas most common in newborns; tuberous sclerosis linked to fetal tumors.

Acute promyelocytic leukemia in children

This article introduces Child APL: t(15;17) causes PML-RARα fusion; treated with ATRA/arsenic; high bleeding risk; >90% survival.

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Inflammatory Myofibroblastoma

IMT: rare pediatric tumor, often in lungs. Treated surgically; may recur but rarely metastasizes. Targeted therapy effective for genetic mutations.

Inflammatory Myofibroblastoma
2025-07-03

Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis

This article introduces LCH: rare childhood blood cancer (2-10/million kids). Affects organs; liver/spleen involvement high-risk. Treatment differs from adults.

Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
2025-07-03

Angeioma

This article introduces Infant hemangiomas: benign 'strawberry' marks, usually self-resolving. Avoid overtreatment; rare cases need early intervention to prevent misdiagnosis delays.

Angeioma
2025-07-03

Tumors of Liver

This article introduces Liver: largest regenerative organ, reddish-brown, upper right abdomen. Two main lobes (right larger), two smaller lobes. Weight ratio declines with age.

Tumors of Liver
2025-07-03

Germinoma

This article introduces Germ cell tumors arise from embryonic cells, mainly in ovaries/testes (90%). Rarely form in abdomen, pelvis, mediastinum, or brain.

Germinoma
2025-07-03

Urinary System

This article introduces Pediatric kidney cancer survivors with bilateral disease/genetic syndromes risk renal dysfunction, electrolyte loss, impaired filtration post-treatment.

Urinary System
2025-07-03

The Five Sense Organs

This article introduces Young pediatric cancer survivors face higher vision risks post brain radiation/chemo: cataracts, glaucoma, optic damage, orbital deformities, blindness.

The Five Sense Organs
2025-07-03

Respiratory System

This article introduces Childhood cancer survivors risk lung damage post-treatment. Requires monitoring, tests, healthy habits to manage long-term pulmonary complications.

Respiratory System
2025-07-03

Reproductive System

This article introduces Pediatric cancers (ALL, lymphomas, sarcomas) treated with TBI pre-transplant risk late effects. Includes kidney/germ cell tumors, ovarian cancers.

Reproductive System
2025-07-03

Musculoskeletal System

This article introduces Childhood cancer survivors risk bone/joint issues post-treatment (surgery/chemo/radiation). Requires monitoring for symptoms and diagnostic tests for long-term health.

Musculoskeletal System
2025-07-03