bone pain or swelling in children and young people - NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
Last reviewed 01/2018
| Symptom and Specific Features | Possible Cancer | Recommendation |
| Bone pain (persistent or unexplained) in children and young people | Leukaemia | Offer a very urgent full blood count (within 48 hours) |
| Symptom and Specific Features | Possible Cancer | Recommendation |
| Bone pain (unexplained) in children and young people | Bone sarcoma | Consider a very urgent direct access X-ray (to be performed within 48 hours) |
| Symptom and Specific Features | Possible Cancer | Recommendation |
| Bone swelling (unexplained) in children and young people | Bone sarcoma | Consider a very urgent direct access X-ray (to be performed within 48 hours) |
Reference:
NICE urgent cancer referral guidance (guidelines with respect to presenting symptoms and signs)