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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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Cancerous Goiter
This article introduces Pediatric thyroid cancer: 1.5% of childhood cancers. Papillary type (60%) peaks at 15-19yrs. Higher in females & teens (17.6/million).
Cancerous Goiter
Olfactory Neuroblastoma
This article introduces Olfactory neuroblastoma: rarest pediatric nasal cancer (1/million under 15), yet most common childhood nasal malignancy. Small round cell origin.
Olfactory Neuroblastoma
Nasopharyngeal Darcinoma
This article introduces Pediatric nasopharyngeal carcinoma: rare, 1/3 childhood upper respiratory cancers. Incidence rises with age (10-19yrs). Very uncommon under age 10.
Nasopharyngeal Darcinoma
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
This article introduces LCH: rare childhood disorder (peak 1-4yrs), ranges from mild to fatal. Treatment varies. Prognosis better in adults/single-system cases.
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
Childhood Hepatocellular Carcinoma
This article introduces Pediatric HCC: rare liver cancer in 10-14-year-olds. Presents with abdominal symptoms. Treated surgically. Poor prognosis (<30% survival).
Childhood Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Hepatoblastoma
This article introduces Hepatoblastoma: top pediatric liver cancer (90% under age 5). Presents as abdominal mass. Treated with chemo/surgery. 80% survival rate.
Hepatoblastoma