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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?

Rapid turnover of tumor cells (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Changes in behavior, restlessness, and irritability (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To assess for rapid turnover of tumor cells (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Due to the rapidity with which the disease progresses (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To look for mediastinal disease and tracheal deviation (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To look for signs of leukemia (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To look for enlarged lymph nodes and hepatosplenomegaly (B) Signup and view all the answers