Peds-heme/onc Flashcards
1
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Alpha thalassemia
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Presents as 4 syndromes depending on mutations on the alpha chains
Dx: Bart’s Hemoglobin seen on electrophoresis
2
Q
Beta thalassemia minor
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Seen am mild anemia 6-12 months after birth
3
Q
Beta thalassemia major
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Severe microcytic anemia at birth and electrophoresis shows absent hemoglobin a on neonatal exam
4
Q
Sickle cell trait
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FAS pattern on electrophoresis
hemoglobin f, a, and s
5
Q
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
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Most common malignancy of childhood
6
Q
Hemophilia A
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Presentation: hemarthrosis and easy brushing
Causes: generic disorder
Low factor xiii causes prolonged aptt but normal PT
7
Q
Factor v deficiency
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Thrombotic disorder and leads to thrombotic effects
8
Q
Osteochondroma
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Most common benign tumor in children
Pain free mass
