Oncology

Approach to Lymphadenopathy

This podcast describes an approach to lymphadenopathy in children. Listeners will learn about the definition of lymphadenopathy, the differential diagnosis, and key considerations for history, physical exam, and investigations. The podcast was written by Anna Whalen-Browne with the help of Dr. Melanie Lewis. Anna is a medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Lewis is a General Pediatrician and Professor at the University of Alberta and the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton.


Approach to Acute Leukemia in Children

This episode presents an approach to acute leukemia in children. Listeners will learn about the epidemiology, etiology, and pathogenesis of acute leukemia. Listeners will also develop an approach to the clinical presentation and initial management of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. This podcast was developed by Amarjot Padda in collaboration with Dr. Bev Wilson, a Pediatric Oncologist at the Stollery Children’s Hospital. 


Approach to Leukocoria (Audio)

This video is designed to give medical students an organized approach to the physical exam finding of leukocoria, or an abnormal red reflex in children. Objectives of this podcast include reviewing the anatomy of the eye, developing an approach to the examination of the red reflex, reviewing the differential diagnosis of leukocoria and discussing the management and referral process in a child with leukocoria. This podcast was developed by Dr. Chris Novak, a pediatric resident at the University of Alberta with the help of Dr.


Approach to Pediatric Anemia (Part 2)

https://www.pedscases.com/pallor-17-month-oldThis podcast is the first in a two-part series on pediatric anemia.  The first part can be found here. This podcast develops an approach to the differential diagnosis for anemia in childhood, as well as what to look for on history and physical exam. This episode was written by Chris Novak, and Dr. Karen Forbes.  Chris is a senior medical student at the University of Alberta.  Dr.


Approach to Pediatric Anemia (Part 1)

This podcast is the first in a two-part series on pediatric anemia.  You can find the second part here. This podcast develops an approach to the differential diagnosis for anemia in childhood, as well as what to look for on history and physical exam. This episode was written by Chris Novak and Dr. Karen Forbes.  Chris is a senior medical student at the University of Alberta.  Dr.


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