Pediatric Oncology in Children http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ONCOLOGY/PEDIATRIC_ONCOLOGY.asp The branch of medicine that deals with tumors, including study of their development, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. en-us 2012-02-21T19:14:37.0000000-07:00 Pediatric Oncology - Pediatric Oncall http://www.pediatriconcall.com/rss_media/rss_Pediatric-Oncology_rss.jpg http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ONCOLOGY/PEDIATRIC_ONCOLOGY.asp Pediatric Oncology Oncology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of tumors(Cancer). http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ONCOLOGY/PEDIATRIC_ONCOLOGY.asp 2012-02-21T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Chronic Leukemias Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is the most common myeloproliferative disease of childhood, accounting for 2-5% of cases. There are two main types of chronic myeloid leukemia: Adult type (Ph1 positive),Juvenile type (JMML). http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ONCOLOGY/chronic_leukemia.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Proposed treatment approach in patients with CML.

Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is the most common myeloproliferative disease of childhood, accounting for 2-5% of cases. There are two main types of chronic myeloid leukemia: Adult type (Ph1 positive),Juvenile type (JMML).

]]> Thyroid Malignancies in Children Thyroid cancers in children usually occur in the age group of more than 10 years of age. If a child presents with a nodule in the thyroid, since the chances of it being malignant are high, it should be rapidly and thoroughly evaluated. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ONCOLOGY/malignancies.asp 2012-02-22T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Retinoblastoma Retinoblastoma is the most common primary tumor of the eye that arises from the nuclear layer of the retina and accounts for about 3% of the cancers occurring in children younger than 15 years of age. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ONCOLOGY/retinoblastoma.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Hodgkin's Lymphoma It is a lymphocytic cancer originating from B or T lymphocytes. It is characterized by pleomorphic lymphocytic infiltrate with malignant multinucleated giant cells Reed - Sternberg cells). http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ONCOLOGY/hodgkin.asp 2012-02-22T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL) results from the malignant proliferation of cells of lymphocytic lineage. Although malignant lymphomas are generally restricted to lymphoid tissue such as lymph nodes and spleen, it is not uncommon to find bone marrow involvement in children. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ONCOLOGY/non_hod.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL) Clnical Features and Presentation Children with NHL usually present with extranodal disease involving the mediastinum (superior venacava syndrome), abdomen - in the ileocecal, appendical, colonic or retroperitoneal region (abdominal pain, vomiting, palpable mass, intussusception, ascitis, hepatospleenonmegaly etc) and head & neck region (cervical adenopathy, parotid involvement, jaw and tonsillar swelling). Endemic Burkitt's lymphoma presents as a jaw mass in 50% of the cases. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ONCOLOGY/non_hodgkins_lymphoma.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Follow Up of Cancer Patients in Remission Cancer patients in remission & post therapy face both medical and psychosocial problems. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ONCOLOGY/follow_up.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Solid Tumors The term solid tumor is used to differentiate between a localized growth of tissue and leukemia. There are different kinds of solid tumors are Sarcomas,Carcinomas and Lymphomas. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ONCOLOGY/solid_tumors.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Childhood Leukemia Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells. There are various types of leukemia in children. The most common are Acute lymphocytic leukemia,Acute Myelogenous leukemia,Chronic myelogenous leukemia. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ONCOLOGY/childhood_leukemia.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Congenital Leukemia & Hypoplastic Preleukemia Leukemia diagnosed from birth to 6 weeks of age is defined as congenital leukemia. This is a rare disease. Its etiology is unknown. Congenital leukemia has been associated with: Trisomy 7,Turner's syndrome,Mosaic trisomy 9,Mosaic monosomy 7. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ONCOLOGY/congenital_leukemia.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Infection Control in Cancer Patients Infection control is important in cancer patients, as they are immunocompromised hosts on intense and invasive treatment protocols and in them intravascular devices are increasingly used. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ONCOLOGY/infection_control_cancer.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 How to Diagnose Pediatric Cancer Cancer in children is a clinically heterogeneous disease. Early recognition and rapid diagnosis is vital for survival. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ONCOLOGY/diagnose_cancer.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Wilm's Tumor (Nephroblastoma) Wilm's tumor commonly occurs as an abdominal or a flank mass with abdominal pain, hematuria, hypertension. There may be associated findings of fever, anorexia, vomiting and features suggestive of metastatic disease to the lung, liver and brain. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ONCOLOGY/wilms_tumor.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) ALL is the commonest childhood cancer. The peak age is between 2-6 years. Boys are affected more frequently as compared to girls. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ONCOLOGY/acute_lymphoblastic_leukemia.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Chemotherapy - General Guidelines Most chemotherapeutic agents exert their major toxic and anti- tumor effect by inhibiting the DNA synthesis of malignant and dividing cells. Hence bone marrow and intestinal mucosa suffer the most toxicity. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ONCOLOGY/chemotherapy.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cancer of the non-lymphoid series of the blood is called myeloid leukemia. It is also called acute myelogenous leukemia or AML, acute nonlymphocytic leukemia or ANLL. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ONCOLOGY/acute_myeloid_leukemia.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Oncologic Emergencies They are defined as an acute, life-threatening events related to patient's neoplasm or its treatment, which may lead to death. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ONCOLOGY/oncologic_emergencies.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00