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1
Q

most common site for neuroblastoma to occur

A

adrenal gland

2
Q

signs of leukaemia in children

A
  • BM infiltration (anaemia, thrombocytopaenia, neutropaenia, skeletal pain, bony tenderness)
  • B symptoms
  • organ infiltration
  • leukostasis
3
Q

which leukaemia has Auer rods

A

AML

4
Q

most common clinical presentation for a Wilm’s tumour

A

asymptomatic, unilateral abdominal mass

5
Q

risk factors for iron deficiency anaemia

A
  • Diet
  • Early cord clamping
  • Low birth weight
  • Parasitic infection
  • Absorptive disorders
  • Prematurity (before 3rd trimester)
  • Excess cows milk
  • Multiples
6
Q

equation to work out tissue oxygen delivery

A

CO x Hb x %saturation x 1.34

7
Q

clinical presentation of retinoblastoma

A

leukocoria

strabismus

8
Q

3 medical emergencies of leukaemia

A

DIC
leukostasis
febrile neutropaenia

9
Q

what is the most common cancer occuring in the first year of life

A

neuroblastoma

10
Q

which ages have the highest incidence of leukaemia in children

A

2-5 years

11
Q

what will a peripheral blood smear show in thalassaemia

A

homochromic microcytic anaemia
basophilic stippling
abnormally shaped RBC

12
Q

what should you warn parents of before starting iron supplementation

A

teeth staining
constipation
abdominal pain

13
Q

common age for Wilm’s tumour (nephroblastoma)

A

2-5