Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Oncologic emergencies
Introduction
Classification
Classification
There are two different classifications of oncologic emergencies.
1. According to Presentation
Presenting Emergencies
Therapy-associated Emergencies
2. According to Organ Systems
Metabolic Emergencies
Cardiac Emergencies
Hematologic Emergencies
Neurologic Emergencies
Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Chest X Ray
Show below is a chest x ray demonstrating a mediastinal mass.
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Mediastinal mass
CT
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CT: Thickened peritoneum and ascites. Burkitt’s lymphoma -
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CT: Typhilitis
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