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Oncology

Osteosarcoma (benign tumor composed of bone-like material)

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)

Jul 03,2025 11:19:58 227 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 11:18:45 221 views

Oncology

Other rare kidney tumors

Jul 03,2025 11:15:21 178 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 11:13:11 202 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 11:09:53 103 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 95 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 11:03:56 128 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 11:02:26 301 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 84 views

Oncology

Childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia

This article introduces Child ALL: most common pediatric leukemia, causes anemia, bleeding, infections. Treated with chemo/transplant. Survival >70% overall, >85% for low-risk cases.

Childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Jul 03,2025 10:38:41 178 views