Purpose or Case Report: Review the unique features of pediatric oncologic emergencies using case review of neurological, spinal, thoracic and abdominal pathologies, covering complications due to the malignancy or its treatment.
Methods & Materials: 1. Review mechanisms of pediatric oncologic emergencies
2. Emphasize differences of children versus adults making children prone to certain emergencies
3. Review pros/cons of different imaging modalities to assess for emergencies in children (i.e. attempt ultrasound over CT due to radiation, sedation with MRI)
Results:
Conclusions: After reviewing this presentation we hope to arm physicians with knowledge of expected oncologic emergencies in pediatric-specific malignancies and the best imaging modalities to assess for these complications. We also hope to help physicians make accurate diagnoses and formulate timely treatment strategies to treat children with these life-threatening diseases.