Leukemia in Children: General Symptoms
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „Leukemia in Children: General Symptoms“ von Brian Alverson, MD ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Year 4 – Selective Sub-Internship“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
Which of the following findings on a complete blood count is MOST concerning for leukemia?
- Blasts
- Leukocytosis
- Anemia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Neutropenia
A child with acute leukemia is least likely to present with which of the following findings?
- Mediastinal mass
- Fatigue
- Dyspnea
- Petechiae
- Pallor
Which of the following peripheral blood findings is most suggestive of chronic myeloid leukemia?
- Marked leukocytosis with normal myeloid precursors
- More than 5% blast cells
- Hypokalemia
- Morphologically abnormal granulocytes
- High leukocyte alkaline phosphatase score
Which of the following is the most appropriate initial treatment in chronic myeloid leukemia?
- Tyrosine kinase inhibitors
- Watchful waiting
- Anthracyclines
- Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
- Radiotherapy
Which of the following best represents the 10-year survival rate in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in developed countries?
- 80-90%
- 40-50%
- 60-70%
- 70-80%
- 30-40%
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Dozent des Vortrages Leukemia in Children: General Symptoms
Brian Alverson, MD
Dr. Brian Alverson is the Residency Director at Nemours Children's Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware and a Professor of Pediatrics at Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Until 2022, he has been a Professor of Pediatrics and Professor of Medical Science at Brown University, as well as the Director for the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Hasbro Children's Hospital, Rhode Island, USA.
He obtained his MD at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1999 and is currently also the Director of Undergraduate Pediatric Education at the Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University.
Due to his achievements in pediatric education, he has won over 25 teaching awards at two Ivy League Medical Schools.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Alverson teaches courses on Pediatrics.
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A complex topic made easy: the hallmark of a great teacher. Thanks a lot!
