Pulmonary Manifestations of Hematologic and Oncologic Diseases in Children

Pediatr Clin North Am. 2021 Feb;68(1):61-80. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2020.09.003.

Abstract

Pulmonary complications are common in children with hematologic or oncologic diseases, and many experience long-term effects even after the primary disease has been cured. This article reviews pulmonary complications in children with cancer, after hematopoietic stem cell transplant, and caused by sickle cell disease and discusses their management.

Keywords: Hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT); Immune compromised; Oncology; Pediatrics; Pulmonary complications; Sickle cell disease.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Hematologic Diseases / complications*
  • Hematologic Diseases / therapy*
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host
  • Lung Diseases / diagnosis
  • Lung Diseases / etiology*
  • Lung Diseases / therapy
  • Neoplasms / complications*
  • Neoplasms / therapy*