Unit 7 Discussion 46

Topic: Musculoskeletal, Hematologic, and Oncologic Conditions

In this unit, you cover various musculoskeletal, hematologic, and oncologic conditions in children and management plans. In your initial discussion, please select a topic and include the following:

• Pathophysiology
• Epidemiology
• Physical exam findings
• Differential diagnoses and rationale
• Management plan to include diagnostic testing, medications if applicable, follow-up plans, and referrals if needed
• PLEASE MAKE SURE DISCUSSION ANSWERS ALL OF THESE.

Topics may include:

1. Microcytic anemia
2. Hemolytic anemia
3. Sickle cell anemia and trait
4. Hereditary spherocytosis
5. Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
6. Hemophilias
7. Leukemia
8. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
9. Hodgkin lymphoma
10. Brachial plexus injury
11. Clavicle fracture
12. Costochondritis
13. Scoliosis
14. Developmental dysplasia of the hip
15. Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
16. Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
17. Genu varum, genu valgum
18. Osgood-Schlatter disease
19. Subluxation of the radial head