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Oncology

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.

Cardiac tumor

Jul 03,2025 02:57:07 133 views

Oncology

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

Jul 03,2025 01:57:30 24 views

Oncology

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

Jul 03,2025 01:55:23 53 views

Oncology

Ewing sarcoma

This article introduces Ewing sarcoma: rare pediatric bone/soft tissue tumor. Treat with chemo/surgery/radiation. Highly aggressive, poor prognosis, often recurs.

Ewing sarcoma

Jul 03,2025 11:18:45 84 views

Oncology

Nephroblastoma

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

Jul 03,2025 11:13:11 79 views

Oncology

Synovial sarcoma

This article introduces Synovial sarcoma: common in youth near joints. SYT-SSX gene fusion. Surgery + chemo/radiation. 50-60% 5-year survival.

Synovial sarcoma

Jul 03,2025 11:09:53 43 views

Oncology

Rhabdomyosarcoma

This article introduces Rhabdomyosarcoma: top pediatric soft tissue tumor (6.5%), often head/neck. Chemo/radio/surgery combo needed. 70% 5-year survival in kids.

Rhabdomyosarcoma

Jul 03,2025 11:08:18 24 views

Oncology

Burkitt's lymphoma

This article introduces Burkitt lymphoma: aggressive pediatric B-cell NHL. Rapid onset, multi-site involvement. Risk-stratified chemo yields >80% 5-year survival overall.

Burkitt's lymphoma

Jul 03,2025 11:03:56 69 views

Oncology

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.

Hodgkin's lymphoma in children

Jul 03,2025 11:02:26 146 views

Oncology

Lymphoblastic lymphoma

This article introduces Lymphoblastic lymphoma: T/B-cell origin, common pediatric NHL. Chemotherapy main treatment, 75-90% 5-year survival. Similar to ALL but <25% marrow involvement.

Lymphoblastic lymphoma

Jul 03,2025 11:00:55 37 views