A Child with a History of Fever of Unknown Origin,excessive

question 19

Multiple Choice

A child with a history of fever of unknown origin,excessive bruising,lymphadenopathy,anemia,and fatigue is exhibiting symptoms most suggestive of

• A) Ewing sarcoma
• B) Wilms' tumor
• C) Neuroblastoma
• D) Leukemia.

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Definitions:

Masculinization

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Toxemia

A medical condition in pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, swelling, and protein in the urine.

Pre-Eclampsia

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