Kent State University Sickle Cell Anemia & Children Management Plans Discussion

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: choose one

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

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