Oncology

Snapshot A 68-year-old man presents to his primary care physician for an annual examination.

Introduction Neoplasia of mature myeloid cells most notably megakaryocytes Most commonly seen in older adults

Introduction Metastasis to brain Metastasis to liver Metastasis to bone

Introduction Testicular tumors can be of germ cell or non-germ cell origin germ cell

Overview Proteins released by neoplasm into circulation Tumor markers should be used to confirm

Snapshot A 56-year-old man presents to his primary care physician for abdominal pain. His

Overview Acquired abilities of neoplastic tissue  apoptotic evasion self-sustained monoclonal growth all cells in

Vinca Alkaloids (Vincristine and Vinblastine) Taxols (Paclitaxel)

Snapshot A 65-year-old man presents to his primary care physician for right upper quadrant abdominal

Overview Drugs/Antibodies Mechanism of Action Toxicity Hydroxyurea Inhibits ribonucleotide reductase GI upset and myelosupression

Snapshot A 12-year-old boy develops mild pain in his right leg. The pain is

Snapshot Introduction Presentation Evaluation Differential Diagnosis Treatment Complications