Leukemia Subtypes and Diagnostic Techniques
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What is the main cause of edema of the face in patients with mediastinal lymph gland swelling?

  • Obstruction in the abdomen
  • Pressure on veins returning blood from the head (correct)
  • Metastasis to the bone marrow
  • Tumor lysis syndrome
  • Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of abdominal diseases mentioned in the text?

  • Fever (correct)
  • Anorexia
  • Abdominal cramping
  • Constipation
  • What is the primary purpose of a lumbar puncture in the diagnostic evaluation of lymphoma?

  • To assess for metastasis to the central nervous system (correct)
  • To perform a bone marrow aspirate and biopsy
  • To measure uric acid levels
  • To check for mediastinal disease
  • What is the primary cause of tumor lysis syndrome in lymphoma patients?

    <p>Rapid turnover of tumor cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common sign or symptom of tumor lysis syndrome?

    <p>Changes in behavior, restlessness, and irritability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of measuring uric acid levels in the diagnostic evaluation of lymphoma?

    <p>To assess for rapid turnover of tumor cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are children with NHL, especially Burkitt's lymphoma, often in metabolic disarray at presentation?

    <p>Due to the rapidity with which the disease progresses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a CT scan in the diagnostic evaluation of lymphoma?

    <p>To look for mediastinal disease and tracheal deviation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a bone marrow aspirate and biopsy in the diagnostic evaluation of lymphoma?

    <p>To look for signs of leukemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a physical examination in the diagnostic evaluation of lymphoma?

    <p>To look for enlarged lymph nodes and hepatosplenomegaly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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