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What is the most common facial cleft
cleft uvula
Which ethnic group has the highest incidence of cleft lip
native american
which ethnic group has highest incidence of isolated cleft palate
equal amongst racial groups
what is the M:F ratio for cleft lip
2:1
what is M:F ratio for isolated cleft palate
1:2
what is the incidence of cleft lip in term newborn
1/1000
what is incidence of isolated cleft palate in term newborn
1/2000
what is incidence of submucous cleft palate in term newborn
1/1200
what is the chance of producing a cleft-lipped child when 1 parent is affected
4%
what is the most common single gene transmission error causing clefts
trisomy 21
Most common environmental cause for clefts
maternal DM
amniotic band
what is the characteristic nasal deformity in a child with a unilateral cleft lip
inferior and posterior displacement of the alar cartilage on the cleft side
what happens to the orbicularis oris muscle in a complete cleft lip
muscle fibers follow the cleft margins and terminate at the alar base
what happens to the orbicularis oris in incomplete cleft lip
muscle fibers remain continuous but are hypoplastic across cleft
what is simonart's band
bridge of tissue connecting the central and lateral lip in an incomplete cleft
what is the difference between a complete cleft of the primary palate and the secondary palate
complete cleft of primary palate extends to nose, always with cleft lip, no exposure of vomer

complete cleft of secondary palate involves hard and soft palates, extends into nose, exposes vomer
what is an incomplete cleft
varying amount of midline mucosal attachment preserved with an underlying muscluar deficiency
what type of cleft is a submucous cleft palate
incomplete cleft of the secondary palate
what happens to the soft palate muscles in a secondary cleft palate
muscle fibers follow the cleft margins and insert into the posterior edge of the remaining soft palate
what are the boundaries of a unilateral cleft of the primary palate
from the incisive foramen anteriorly, between the canine and adjacent incisor to the lip
what are the two most commonly used classification systems for clefts
Veau and Iowa
Feeding difficulties are most severe in which cleft
secondary palate clefts
what strategies can be used to assist feeding a cleft palate
specialized nipples
upright feeding
palatal plates
what percent of children with cleft palate do not require tympanostomy tubes
8-10%
what further facial deformities often occur as a child with a cleft palate grows
collapse of alveolar arch
midface retrusion
malocclusion
what is the role of palatal plates in the treatment of cleft palate
palatal plate if worn 3 months pre-op lessens closure tension during surgery
which sounds are most difficult in pts with cleft palate
consonants, require full palatal lift
what disorder should be suspected in kids with cleft palate below 5th percentile in growth
growth hormone deficiency
40x more common in this population
what are the clinical differences btwn hemangioma and vascular malformation
-vascular malforms present at birth, grow proportionately, associated with distortion or destruction of surrounding bone
-hemangiomas emerge after birth, proliferate then regress
what are typical clinical features of venous malformations
soft, compressible, nonpulsatile mass
most common on lip or cheek
also found within masseter
what are the clinical features of AV malformations
brightly erythematous lesions of the skin assoiated with thrill and bruit
what percent of infants have a hemangioma by age 1
12%
what is the incidence of hemangiomas in premature infants
23%
btwn what ages do hemangiomas grow most rapidly
8-18 months
what percent of hemangiomas regress by age 7
70%
where are most subglottic hemangiomas located
posterolaterally and submucosally
what percent of pts with subglottic hemangioma have an associated cutaneous hemangioma
50%
what is the most common treatment for hemangioma
obs, parental reassurance
when is intervention warrented for hemangioma
-massive, ulcerative, disfiguring lesions
-produce hematologic, cardiovascular, aerodigestive compromise
-large periorbital lesions
what syndrome is characterized by profound thrombocytopenia associated with a hemangioma
Kasabach-Merritt syndrome
what are the four main types of vascular malformations
capillary
venous
lymphatic
arteriovenous
what is the most common vascular malformation
port wine stain
which type of vascular malformation is a port wine stain
capillary
what syndrome is characterized by port wine stain along V1 with concomitant capillary, venous, arteriovenous malformations of the leptomeninges
Sturge-Weber
what is the optimal treatment for port-wine
-argon laser in darker skinned adults
-flashlamp pulsed tunable dye laser in kids, lighter skin
which lesions respond best to pulsed dye laser
<20cm in kids <1yr
what are 4 categories of lymphatic malformations
capillary
cavernous
cystic (hygroma)
lymphangiohemangioma
which lymphatic malformed associated with episodic bleeding
lymphangiohemangioma
which lymphatic malformation most common on tongue or FOM
capillary
which LM is associated with location in posterior triangle of neck
cystic hygroma
which LM is more likely to rapidly enlarge during URI
lymphangiohemangioma
an infant has left-sided suprahyoid lymphatic malformation. Using DeSerres classifications, what class?
II
what are the indications for definitive treatment of lymphatic malformations
when vital structures endangered
episodic hemorrhage occurs
macroglossia
which LM are less likely to respond to sclerosis with OK-432 (Picibanil)
microcystic
previously operated on
massive craniofacial involvement
what condition is seen in adolescent pts with severe, frequently occuring epistaxis and AV malformations
hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT)
what are the advantages of using argon plasma coagulation for tx of HHT
noncontact
controlled tissue penetration
no laser safety measures required
low thermal damage
inexpensive
what are 3 most common causes of stridor in kids
laryngomalacia
vocal cord paralysis
congenital subglottic stenosis
what are the 3 modes of supraglottic obstruction causing laryngomalacia
-prolapse of mucosa overlying arytenoids
-foreshortened aryepiglottic folds
-posterior displacement of epiglottis
what is the incidence of synchronous airway lesions in kids with laryngomalacia
20%
what percent of kids with laryngomalacia require surgical treatment
10%
what are the indications for surgical tx of laryngomalacia
dyspnea at rest
feeding difficulties
failure to thrive
what is the relationship between laryngomalacia and GERD
all kids with laryngomalacia have GERD
What % of kids with choanal atresia have other congenital anomalies
50%
what % of cases of choanal atresia are bilateral
40%
persistence of what membrane results in choanal atresia
buccopharyngeal
what percent of choanal atresia involve only mucosal diaphragm or membrane
10%
what percent of congenital VC paralysis are bilateral
20%
what percent of congenital VC paralysis require trach
90%
what is the most common neurologic condition causing VC paralysis in kids
Arnold-Chiari malformation
What effect does timing of treatment for Arnold-Chiari have on the outcome of VC paralysis?
If ICP is normalized within 24hr, VC function will recover within 2 weeks in most pts
what is recovery rate for idiopathic VC paralysis in kids
20%
birth trauma accounts for what percent of VC paralysis in kids
20% (forceps and c-section)
where do most laryngeal webs occur
anterior glottis (75%)
when is the typical onset of symptoms in pts with subglottic hemangioma
asx at birth, with sx by 6mo
what is the most common vascular ring
innominate artery compression
what is the most common anomaly associated with congenital tracheal stenosis
abberrant left pulmonary artery
what syndrome is characterized by hypernasal speech, cardiac malformations, cleft palate, medial displacement of carotid arteries
velocardiofacial syndrome
what syndrome, characterized by deletion of band 11 on chromosome 22, is contraindication to adenoidectomy
VCFS
what is platybasia
phenotypic characteristic of VCFS where the cranial base is angled obtusely, resulting in expanded velopharyngeal volume and incomplete velopharyngeal closure
what is the differential of midline neck mass in a child?
thyroglossal duct cyst (most common)
dermoid cyst
ectopic thyroid tissue
lymphaenopathy
lipoma
hemangioma
fibroma
what is the etiology of TGDC
persistent connection btwn base of tongue and descended thyroid gland
why do some people recommend radioisotope scanning or ultrasound prior to removal of TGDC
to prevent inadvertent removal of only functioning thyroid tissue
what percent of TGDC contains thyroid tissue
20%
what is the incidence of carcinoma arising in a TGDC
<1%
what is the etiology of preauricular pit
failure of fusion between Hillocks 1, 2
what % of preauricular pits are bilateral
20%
what is the etiology of a type 1 first brachial cleft cyst
duplication error of the ectodermal elements of the EAC
what is the etiology of a type 2 first brachial cleft cyst
duplication error of the ectodermal and mesodermal elements of the EAC
where are most type 1 cysts located
preauricular region
lateral to VII
connecting skin to EAC
where are most type 2 cysts located
just inferior or posterior to angle of mandible
variable relationship to VII
where are most 2nd brachial cleft cysts located
below angle of mandible
anterior to SCM
what is the typical course of the tract of 2nd brachial cleft cysts
-pass superiorly and laterally to IX, XII
-pass btwn internal and external carotid
-terminate close to middle constrictor muscle or may open to tonsillar fossa
what is the typical course of 3rd brachial cleft cysts
-ascend lateral to common carotid
-poster to internal carotid
-superior to XII
-inferior to IX
-pierce thyrohyoid membrane superior to internal branch of superior laryngeal nerve
what is the typical course of the trace of left 4th brachial cleft cyst
-apex of pyriform sinus
-descend lateral to RLN into thorax
-loop aortic arch
-ascend to neck post to CC artery
-cross XII
-descend to ant/inf part of SCM
what is the typical course of the tract of right 4th brachial cleft cyst
loop around subclavian instead of aorta
what inflammatory dx is associated with 3rd/4th brachial arch anomalies in kids
recurrent acute suppurative thyroiditis
which organisms cultured in acute suppurative thyroiditis
E coli
Klebsiella
Proterus
Clostridium
what are 4 types of germ cell tumors
dermoid cyst
teratoid cyst
teratoma
epignathus
which of these are composed only of mesoderm and ectoderm
dermoid cysts
where are dermoid cysts most commonly found in head and neck
submental area
how can one differentiate dermoid cyst from TGDC
dermoid cyst will not elevate with tongue protusion
what is the characteristic feature of teratoid cyst
very poor differentiation of all 3 germ layers
what differentiates teratoid cyst from teratoma
germ layers are well differentiated in teratomas such that recognizable organs maybe found
what percent of teratomas become malignant
20%
what prenatal condition is associated with a higher incidence of cervical teratoma
maternal polyhydramnios
which brachial pouch is the thymus derived from
3rd
what is the term for connection of the 3rd brachial pouch to the thymus gland as it descends into the thorax
thymopharyngeal duct
what is the etiology of cervical thymic cysts
persistent thymopharyngeal duct
what is a thornwaldt's cyst
cyst in the nasopharyngeal bursa secondary to persistent embryonic communication btwn anterior tip of notochord and nasopharyngeal epithelium
what are the three most common congenital midline nasal masses
encephalocele
glioma
dermoid cyst
which midline nasal mass has intracerebral connection
encephalocele
what percent of gliomas have a fibrous tract connecting to the subarachnoid space
15%
which chromosome carries gene for CF
long arm chromosome 7
T/F frontal sinus hypoplasia is common in pts with CF
true
what percent of caucaisans carry gene defect for CF
5%
what is the incidence of congenital hearing loss
1:1000
what percent of congenital HL is hereditary
60%
what percent of hereditary HL cases are syndromic
30%
what is the typical inheritance pattern of syndromic HL
AD
what are the typical patterns of nonsyndromic HL
10-20% AD
75% AR
2-3% x-linked
<1% mitochondrial
what genetic mutation is thought to be responsible for 50-80% of all AR hearing loss
mutation in DFNB1 gene on chromosome 13q encoding for connexin 26
what percent of sporadic cases of congenital HL are caused by connexin mutation
27%
T/F 1/31 people are carriers for the connexin 26 mutation
True
what is the function of connexin 26
formation of gap junctions in the stria vascularis, basement membrane, limbus, spiral prominence of cochlea
what is the typical severity and pattern of AD hearing loss
less severe
delayed onset
high-frequency HL
what is the typical severity and pattern of x-linked HL
prelingual
clinically diverse HL
what is the term for complete agenesis of the petrous portion of the t-bone
Michel aplasia
what is the term for a developmentally deformed cochlea where only the basal coil is identified
Mondini aplasia
what is the most common form of inner ear aplasia
scheibe aplasia
which inner ear aplasia will not allow cochlear implant
Micel aplasia
mutation of gene associated with enlarged vestibular aqueduct
pendrin chromosome 7q31
what inner ear malformation is associated with early onset SNHL usually bilateral, progressive, vertigo
enlarged vestibular aqueduct
which semicircular canal forms first? Last?
superior canal 1st
lateral canal last
T/F: SSCC deformities are always accompanied by lateral SCC deformities
True
what syndrome accounts for most common form of hereditary congenital deafness
Waardenburg's
what is the incidence of waardenburg's syndrome
1/4000
what are 4 clinical types of Waardenburg's
1. SNHL, heterochromia irides, pigment, dystopia cantho
2. above but without heterochromia irides
3. Klein-Waardenburg: microcephaly, mental retardation, limb abnormalities +1
4. Shah Waardenburg: 2+hirshprungs disease
what genetic mutation is responsible for most cases of types 1 & 3 Waardenburgs
Mutation of PAX3 on chromosome 2q37
what is dystopia canthorum
shortened and fused medial eyelids resulting in small medial sclera, lateral displacement of inferior punts, hypertelorism
describe Stickler syndrome
-cleft palate
-micrognathia
-myopia
-retinal detachment
-cataracts
-Marfanoid habitus
-hearing loss
what genetic mutations are responsible for most cases of Stickler
COL2A1 gene on chromosome 12
COLIIA2 gene on chromosome 6
what syndrome is characterized by SNHL and retinitis pigmentosa
Usher's syndrome
what are 3 clinical sybtypes of ushers
1: severe hearing loss, no vestibular fxn, retinitis pigm
2: moderate hearing loss, normal vestib fxn, retinitis
3: progressive HL
what is the most common syndromic casuse of HL
Pendred syndrome (10%)
what inner ear malformations are more common in pts with Pendred
Mondini aplasia
enlarged vestibular aqueduct
What gene is associated with both Pendred and enlarged vestibular aqueduct
PDS gene for pendrin protein
chromosome 7q31
what are the clinical features of Alport
SNHL
renal failure (hematuria)
what is the basic defect causing Alport
mutation of the COL4A5 gene
type IV collagen in basement membrane
what syndrome is characterized by hearing loss, renal defects, cervical fistula
brachiootorenal
what is the inheritance pattern of brachiootorenal
AD
what percent of brachiootorenal have hearing loss
80%
(50% mixed, 30% conductive, 20% SNHL)
What gene is responsible for brachiootorenal
EYA1 on chromosome 8q13.3
what are the clinical features of Jervell and Lange-Nielsen's syndrome
prolonged QT
syncope
sudden death
HL
what is the basic defect causing Jervell and Lange-Nielsen's syndrome
abnormal potassium channels
what percent of patients with NF1 have acoustic neuroma
5%, unilateral
what percent of pts with NF2 have acoustic neuroma
95%, bilateral
which type of NF has cutaneous neurofibromas
type I
what genetic mutation is responsible for NF1
NF1 gene
chromosome 17q11.2
what genetic mutation is responsible for NF2
NF2 gene
chromosome 22q12.2
what is the name for the subtype of osteogenesis imperfects with progressive HL beginning in childhood
Van der Hoeve's syndrome
what genetic mutations are though to be responsible for osteogenesis imperfecta
mutation on COLIA1 gene on chromosome 17q
COLIA2 gene on chromosome 7q
what dx is characterized by cranial synostosis, exopthalmos, parrot-beak nose, hypoplastic mandible
Crouzon's dx
what is basic defect of Crouzon's
abnormal fibroblast growth factor receptors
what is Norrie syndrome
x-linked dx characterized by blindness, progressive mental retardation, HL
what syndrome is characterized by hypertelorism, short stature, broad fingers/toes, cleft palate, CHL
otopalatodigital syndrome
what x-linked syndrome is associated with Klippel-Feil syndrome, SNHL, cranial nerve VI paralysis
Wildervanck syndrome
what dx is:
lower lid colobomas
downward palpebral fissures
hypoplastic mandible
malformations external ear
cleft palate
HL
treacher-collins
what inheritance pattern is treacher-collins
AD
what genetic mutation is responsible for treacher-collins
TCOF1 on chromosome 5q
what protein does TCOF1 produce
treacle
what do Keams-Sayre, MELAS, MERRF, and Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy have in common
all mitochondrial dx with HL
what organism is most commonly associated with virus-induced congenital deafness
CMV
what percent of kids with congenital CMV have HL
10% born with HL
10-15% eventually develop HL
What manifestation of congenital syphilis is most commonly related to SNHL
interstitial keratitis
what are the three classic findings of congenital rubella syndrome
SNHL
cataracts
heart malformations
if one parent and one sibling are deaf, what is the risk of hearing loss for subsequent offspring
40% risk
what percent of infants with significant congenital hearing loss will not have risk factors
50%
what is the incidence of congenital aural atresia
1:10,000-20,000
what percent of congenital aural atresia is bilateral
33%
what does stenosis of the EAC predispose to?
Canal cholesteatoma
which portion of the ossicular chain is least likely to be malformed in pts with congenital aural atresia
stapes footplate
what is the incidence of FN displacement in congenital aural atresia
25-30%
what is congenital cholesteatoma
embryonal inclusion of undifferentiated squamous epithelium in the middle ear behind an intact TM
other than middle ear, where else may congenital cholesteatoma arise
petrous apex
CPA
mastoid
EAC
what percent of congenital cholesteatomas are bilateral
3%
mean age of presentation for congenital cholesteatoma
4.5 yrs
T/F: the mastoid bones of pts with congenital cholesteatoma are most often well aerated
True
what is cause of congenital malleus ankylosis
poor development of epitypmpanic space leaves head of incus and malleus in close contact with the tegmen. a bony bridge can result between epitympanum and head of malleus
T/F: histologically, the bony structures are normal without evidence of otosclerosus in ases of malleus ankylosis
True
what is the optimal treatment of malleus fixation
removal of head of malleus and interposition of the incus between the manubrium and the stapes head.
what genetic defect results in either Jansen's chondrodystrophy or Blomstrand's chondrodystrophy.
which is lethal prenatally
mutation of type 1 parathyroid hormone receptor
Blomstrands is lethal pre-natally.
what is ciliary defect in Kartageners
absence of dynein side arms on A-tubules
what is most common site of CSF leakage from inner ear to middle ear in kids
oval window (especially with Mondini malformation)
What area the two types of congenital defects that lead to spontaneous CSF otorrhea.
Which is associated with meningitis?
-preformed bony pathway around bony labyrinth (associated with meningitis)
-aberrant arachnoid granulations
How does defect caused by arachnoid granulations usually present?
age 50 as unilateral serous otitis
why does spontaneous CSF otorrhea present late when caused by arachnoid granulations
arachnoid granulations get larger over time
CSF pressure can cause bony erosion
what syndrome has recurrent episodes of vertigo and ataxia in several members of a family
familial ataxia syndrome
familial ataxia syndrome: of the four variants of this syndrome, which does not respond to acetazolamide
EA3
familial ataxia syndrome: which of the 4 variants caused by mutations in potassium channel gene?
EA1
familial ataxia syndrome: what are two most common variants
EA1
EA2
familial ataxia syndrome: which is associated with vertigo and results from calcium channel mutations
EA2
familial ataxia syndrome: what is gene mutation behind EA1
potassium channel gene
familial ataxia syndrome: which variant is associated with migraine
EA2