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Rhabdomyosarcoma laboratory findings
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The essential laboratory tests for patients with rhabdomyosarcoma are evaluation of CBC, liver function tests, renal function tests, blood electrolytes, and coagulation studies.
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory Findings
- The essential laboratory tests for patients with rhabdomyosarcoma are:[1][2]
- CBC:
- It may result into pancytopenia and anemia due to bone involvement.
- Liver function test ( LFT):
- LFT should be evaluated before chemotherapy and for assessment of liver metastasis.
- Renal function test:
- BUN and creatinine levels should be evaluated before chemotherapy.
- Blood electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, chlorine, calcium, phosphorous, and magnesium:
- Hypercalcemia may occur.
- These tests should be evaluated before chemotherapy.
- Coagulation studies:
- Disseminated intravascular coagulation may occur.
- CBC:
References
References
- ↑ Fiegl M, Weltermann A, Stindl R, Fonatsch C, Lechner K, Gisslinger H (1999). “Massive disseminated intravascular coagulation and hyperfibrinolysis in alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma: case report and review of the literature”. Ann Hematol. 78 (7): 335–8. PMID 10466447.
- ↑ Kawasaki H, Takayama J, Nagasaki K, Yamaguchi K, Ohira M (1998). “Hypercalcemia in children with rhabdomyosarcoma”. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 20 (4): 327–9. PMID 9703006.
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