Topic: Musculoskeletal, Hematologic, and Oncologic Conditions in Children Management Plans In this unit, there will be a variety of conditions we will cover pertaining to musculoskeletal, hematologic, and oncologic conditions

Topic: Musculoskeletal, Hematologic, and Oncologic Conditions in Children Management Plans

In this unit, there will be a variety of conditions we will cover pertaining to musculoskeletal, hematologic, and oncologic conditions. You are expected to present your initial topic including, but not limited to, the following items:

• 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

In addition, you are required to follow the Discussion Board grading rubric and respond to at least three of your classmates.

Topics may include:

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