A 5-year-old child is brought in by his parents who report that she has not been eating well, and they think she is losing weight even though her belly looks bloated. They also noticed that she is limping when she walks. Physical examination reveals a pale, quiet girl. Small bruises are noted on her shins and upper arms. Her heart sounds and lung sounds are normal. She has hepatomegaly and splenomegaly. The remainder of the exam is normal. Which type of hematologic cancer should be suspected?
A) Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
B) Acute myelogenous leukemia
C) Myeloblastic syndrome
D) Non-Hodgkin lymphoma

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The symptoms described, including weight loss, bloating, limping, bruising, hepatomegaly, and splenomegaly, are suggestive of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which is the most common type of leukemia in children.

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