Consider the possibility of typhlitis in cancer patients who present with symptoms suggestive of appendicitis Cynthia Gibson MD What to Do – Interpret the Data Typhlitis refers to a necrotizing…
The provision of sedation in patients with anterior mediastinal mass may be fatal without appropriate preparation Renée Roberts MD What to Do – Make a Decision The mediastinum is comprised…
Provide systemic antimicrobial therapy for neutropenic patients with fever Emily Riehm Meier MD What to Do – Take Action Febrile neutropenia should be considered a medical emergency in children receiving…
Know the differences between melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma Elizabeth Wells MD What to Do – Interpret the Data Clinicians often have a low index of suspicion…
Recognize the triad of headache, vomiting, and ataxia as a focal lesion in the central nervous system (CNS) Elizabeth Wells MD What to Do – Interpret the Data CNS malignancies,…
Consider the differential diagnosis of low back pain in pre-teens, which may include oncologic diagnoses and infections that cause pain prior to becoming clinically identifiable in diagnostic studies Elizabeth Wells…
Be careful characterizing conditions as child abuse. There are a number of great masqueraders, including neuroblastoma Elizabeth Wells MD What Do to – Make a Decision Although child abuse continues…
Do not administer systemic steroids in malignancy prior to confirmation of the diagnosis, as they may interfere with the ability to diagnose and treat appropriately Emily Riehm Meier MD What…
Anticipate tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) in children with leukemia or lymphoma Emily Riehm Meier MD What to Do – Interpret the Data TLS is a constellation of metabolic abnormalities that…
Adjust the vaccine schedules for children who receive chemotherapy, particularly for live virus vaccines Emily Riehm Meier MD What to Do – Interpret the Data, Make a Decision, Take Action…
