Signs and symptoms of rheumatic diseases as first manifestation of pediatric cancer: diagnosis and prognosis implications

Conclusion The constitutional and musculoskeletal symptoms common to rheumatic and neoplastic diseases can delay the diagnosis and consequently worsen the prognosis of neoplasms. Initial blood count and bone marrow smear may be normal in the initial framework of neoplasms. Thus, the clinical follow-up of these cases becomes imperative and the treatment, mainly with corticosteroids, should be delayed until diagnostic definition.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Reumatologia - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research