ABP Pediatric Hematology-Oncology case studies
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The Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Subspecialty Certifying Examination is the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) assessment through which pediatricians in hematology-oncology earn subspecialty board certification. It is intended for physicians who have completed accredited pediatric hematology-oncology fellowship training (or who qualify through one of the ABP's non-standard or research pathways) and who already hold general pediatrics certification or are progressing through the ABP's admission requirements. The ABP Pediatric Hematology-Oncology case studies are 5 cases and about 3,381 words.
1Toddler with microcytic anemia, pica, and a modest lead elevation
An 18-month-old boy is seen for a health supervision visit. His parents report fatigue and pica - he has been eating dirt from a windowsill.
689 words, about 3 min2Adolescent with heavy menstrual bleeding, borderline von Willebrand studies, and upcoming tonsillectomy
A 14-year-old girl presents with heavy menstrual bleeding since menarche 10 months ago. Periods last 8–10 days with clots, and she soaks a pad hourly for the first 2 days.
725 words, about 4 min3New T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia with hyperleukocytosis, tumor lysis, and a mediastinal mass
A 7-year-old boy presents with 3 weeks of fatigue, bone pain, and cervical lymphadenopathy. Chest radiograph shows a large anterior mediastinal mass; CT measures 9 cm with 40% tracheal narrowing.
673 words, about 3 min4Sickle cell disease, transfusional iron overload, and an ABO-incompatible unrelated donor
An 11-year-old girl with sickle cell anemia (HbSS) had an overt stroke at age 6 and has received chronic simple transfusions since, with HbS kept below 30%. Ferritin is 3200 ng/mL, liver iron concentration 7 mg/g dry weight, and cardiac T2 18 ms.
621 words, about 3 min5Relapsed osteosarcoma, a phase 1 trial, and sepsis in a patient with a do-not-intubate order
A 16-year-old boy with relapsed osteosarcoma and bilateral pulmonary metastases has progressed after two lines of chemotherapy. He is alert, understands his prognosis, and wants to enroll in a phase 1 trial 4 hours from home.
673 words, about 3 min