A 26-year-old man who survived childhood acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), one of the most common childhood cancers, now complains of weakness, fatigue, and shortness of breath
His treatment for ALL likely included anthracyclines. What is the most likely cause of his symptoms?
A)
Recurrence of ALL
B)
CNS problems resulting from childhood chemotherapy
C)
Heart failure resulting from childhood chemotherapy
D)
Hormonal dysfunction resulting from childhood chemotherapy
Ans:
C
Feedback:
The patient's symptoms resemble those of congestive heart failure. The anthracyclines, such as doxorubicin and daunorubicin, are associated with the risk for developing cardiomyopathy and heart failure.
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