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baby has resp distress when they stop crying
- pink when crying
choanal atresia
dx: pass feding tube thru nostril, ID mist on cold metal
txt: endotrach tube
RF for SIDS
prone
sleeping on soft surfaces
young mom
premie
smoking
overheat
no prenatal care
low birth wt
M>F
Egg hypersensitivity
dont give: yellow fever, influenza
MMR ok
1st sign of puberty in males
testicular enlargment @ 11-12 yo
nursemaid elbow
fall while holding adult hand
s/s: arm close to body, elbow flexed, forearm pronated
txt: radial head P while supinating arm
VSD
LLSB holosystolic murmur ( have high pulm resistance)
- txt: most close spontansouely 6-12 mo
PDA
machine like murmur
wide pulse pressure
common in premies
txt: endomethacin
ASD
loud S1/S2 with fixed splitting
LUSB sys murmur
transposition of great arteries
" egg on a string" on CXR
- poor feeds, cyanosis, no murmur
- use PGE to keep PDA ( ductal dependent)
tricuspid atresia
no outlet btwn RA and RV
- cyanotic infant with Left Axis Deviation!
seborrheic dermatitis
craddle cap
greasy, waxy, itchy dandruff, forehead, eyebrows
txt: mineral oils, topical steroids
ptyriasis rosacea
herald patch on chest, xmas distribution , salmon
txt: supportive
wiscott aldrich syndrome
x linked
triad: thrombocytopenia, eczema, infections
impetigo
golden yellow crust
ass with post strep glomerulonephritis
txt: mupirocin
HSP
ab pain, palpalble purpura, joint pain, hematuria, swollen scrotum
- inc risk for intussception !!
bells palsy
unilateral facial weakness
2 wks post viral illness
txt: moisture for eyes, usu spontaneously resolve
juvenille RA
over 16, pain> 6 wks; fever spikes, salmon colored rash
- iridocyclitis in females ( ant uveitis)
Rec: slitlamp exam
SSS
rash, then fever, crusting of skin and blisters
+ nikolsy sign ( peeling of epidermis)
txt: IV abx- flucloxacillin
pityriasis rosea
herald patch: single lesion , usu on chest --> becomes more diffuse
xmas tree distribution
txt: NO TXT , maybe steroids, antihistamines
psoriasis:
silvery scale on surface: scalp, knees, elbows
+ auspitz sign: bleed when removed
eczema
flexor surfaces ( arms, legsm cheecks),
itchy, scratcyh
txt: skin hydration , topical steroids,
erythema toxicum
50 % nerwborns, wax and wane rash; erythema with central clear pustule
-high eosinophils
txt: benign, self limited
milia
small white dots on the nose,
non erythematous
Vaccines CI for DTap
encephalopathy ( coma, alt level of conscoiusness) within 7 days of previous dose
Egg allergies, which vaccines CI
flu and yellowfever;

NOT MMR
Scabies
itchy, interdigital areas, groin, elbows
-palms, soles, face spared
txt: permethrin cream
transient tachypnea of newborn
resp distress after birth
C section
xray: fluid in fissures, perihillar streaking
txt: resolves
head lice txt
permethrin creas
dont use 1% lidocaine: neurotoxicity
choleasteastoma
white polyp through the TM
pt have hx of ottitis media
txt: refer for surgery
LAD
peristent attachement of umbilical cord
dx: measure CD11b via cytometry
dog bite
-risk for pasturella multicoda
-copious irrigation
txt: amoxocillin.clavulanate
frAgile X
dominant X linked
long face, lArge ears, micro penis, lArge testes , MR
-defect in FMR gene, trinucleotide repeat
dx: DNA test
urachal cyst:
clear/ yellow fluid form the umbilicus
trisomy 18 ( edwards)
clenched fists, rocker bottom feet; horseshoe kidney, micrognathia
trisomy 13
cutis aplasia of scalp, microcephaly, coloboma ,
cornelia de lange
bushy eyebrows,hirsutism,limb defects
nightMares
reM sleep; child sleep , no crying, no screeming, child doesnt remember
nighterrors
non REM, child awake, screaming, inc heartrate, frightened
somniloqy
sleep talking
somnambulism
sleep walking
Stage 4 sleep non REM
B12 def
strict vegans;
breast fed baby whose mom had pernicious anemia
s/s: parathesia, sensory defects, megaloblastic anemia
riboflavin def
photophobia, burning itchy eyes, blurry vision
B6/pyridoxine def
use of INH, penicillamine, steroids,
s/s: convulsions, seizures, peripheral neuritis,
folate def
sickle cell disease
NSAID use, dilantin, phenytoin, methotrexate
s/s: glossitis, ulcers, megaloblastic anemia
niacine
pellagra dermatitis, dementia, diarrhea
vitamin A overdose
h/a; vomit, alopecia, desquamation of soles and palm, inc CSF pressure ( pseudotumor cerebri)
nicotinic acid OD
flushing, pruritis; liver damage; hyperurecemia; hyperglycemia
Vit C oD
kidney stones ( Ca oxalate) , diarrhea cramps
Vit D OD
n/a/ab pain; constipation; poor feeds; dec QT interval; kidney and soft tissue calcifications; polyuria
B6 OD
sensory neyropathy, ataxia
Lead poisoning
ab sleep patterns, anorexia, dec activity, irritable, encephalopathy ataxia
txt: dimercaprol and Ca EDTA
acetaminophen poisoning
-inc LFT's ( 24-48 hrs); emesia, diaphoresis
txt: N acetylcysteine
narcotic poisoning
usu in babies whose mom used pain meds during labor
- s/s: lethargic, poor tone, inc HR
- txt: naloxone
salicylate poisoning
met acidosis, hyperglycemia, bell ringing in the ears
txt: IV Na Bicarb
phenothiazine
EPS like syndrome; oculogyric crisis, tremors, torticollis,
txt: Diphenhydramine
Fe OD
GI prob: hematemesis; diarrhea, ab pain; on XRay: radioopaque
txt: IV/IM deferoxamine
methanol toxicity
met acidosis, anion gap acidosis, seizures
txt: IV ethanol ( to saturate the enzyme that converts methanol into toxins)
lithium tox
ebstein anomaly
ace inhibitors tox
renal dysgenesis , skill ossification, oligo
isoretinoin
hydrocephalus
CNS defects
small thymus
heart defects
Rubella
deafness, cataracts, PDA
neonatal lupus
congenital heart block
chronic granulomatous disease
defective NADPH
- frequent liver abscess
- dx: (-) nitroblue tetrazolium test
wisckott aldrich
eczema, thrombocytopenia, infections, petechiae
Asplenia
howell jowell bodies; inc risk of infection with: N. meningitis, Strep Pneumo
genu varum
usu improves spontaneosly
blount Dz
prob in the medial aspect of proximal tibial epiphysis ; genu varum worsens
on xray: beaking at the proximal tibial epiphysis
txt: bracing ( up to age 3)
Legg Calve Perthes
painless limp, NO Fever, mild thigh pain
avascular necrosis of the femoral head
age 2-12
Osgood Schlatter
-overuse injury --> injury to tibial tubercle
-swelling and knee pain localized to tubercle
txt: restm, NSAIDs
SCFE
overwt adolscent ;
pain; pain from hip may be referred to knee
xray: capital femoral epiphysis is separated from femur
popliteal baker cyst
posterior aspect of knee
txt: observe
septic arthritis
- usu due to Staph Aureus
-fever, refusal to move joint; swollen, tender, resist to passive mvt
-ESR > 40; WBC>12000
-dx: joint aspiration , cloudy with lots of PMN's
transient synovitis
-postviral infection; painful limp
NORMAL WBC ( vs septic arth)
high ESR,
txt: self limiting
osteomyelitis
focal pain + fever
NO limit to ROM; wt bearing ok
fetal etoh syndome
microcephaly, SMALLpalpebral fissure, smooth filtrum, thin upper lip , CNS abnormalties
Trisomy 21
-protruding tongue
BRUSHFIELD spots , redundant neck skin, DOWN slanting palpebral fissures , palmar crease, clindactyly of 5th finger
trisomy 18 ( edwards)
-POLYhydramnios
-clenches fists, rockerbottom feets, horseshoe kidney
phenytoin ( dilantin ) exposure
-folate def
-midface hypoplasia
-low nasal bridge
-ocular hypertelorism
alport syndrome
-X linked
-mc hereditary nephritiis leading to ESRD
-hematuria, deafness, ocular prob ( dislocation of lens)
IODM
caudal regression syndrome
small left colon
met abn ( hypoCa, hyperALBU, HYypoGly, hypoMg)
physiological jaundice
-peak at 2nd or 3rd DOL
-rate of rise less than 5 mg/24 hr
- cong bili doesnt exceed 1 mg/dl
jaundice in first 24 hrs of life
hemolysis
indirect hyper bili ( in unconjugated)
choanal atresia
- breathing prob when feeding or sleeping; inproved O2 when crying during 1st few hrs of life
Dx: failure to pass catheter into nose ; check for fog on metal placed under nares
txt: surgery
neonatal varicella exposure
VZIG given immediately to infant if mom had chicken pox 5 DAYS PRIOR to delivery or if chicken pox started 2 DAYS AFTER delivery
CI to breast feeding
-active Tb, HIV, malaria, typhoid fever septicemia,
- if mom on antineoplastic drugs, amphetamines, lithium, cyclosporine, ergotamines, bromocriptine, tetracylcine, illegal drugs
-not CI: inverted nipple, cracked dry nipples, mastitis, viral illness
deficiencies in breast milk
low Ca , Low ph, low Vit D
asphyxia
- low apgar, meconium staining
, resp distress, high pulm arterial pressure
- risk of cerebral palsy
CMV
PETECHIAE, JAUNDICE, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, microcephaly
- usu passes in 1st trimester
hemataemesis and melena in neonatal period
do APT TEST: wil differentiate fetal hb from maternal hb in blood specimen
NEC
premies; bloody stool, DISTENDED ABDOMEN ( inc abd volume) ;
-Xray: pneumatosis intrstinalis
txt: bowel rest, NG tube to decompress
cold neonate
-babies dont shiver when cold
- manifests as TACHYPNEA
- premie --> csnt oxygenate properly --> met acidosis
- temp should not fall in infants --> sign of infections
apnea
-absence of respirations > 20-25 sec + bradycardia and cyanosis
- secondary to an immature developed resp ctr
Galactosemia
-AR
-jaundice, hepatomegaly, FTT, cataracts ,
- inc risk of E coli sepsis
-txt: no lactose, start soy or casein diet
-sequelae: ovarian failure, low bone mineral density; dev delay
clavicle fracture
- callous formation ( shoulder mass) 1 wk after birth
- RF: LGA baby
- txt: supportive, reassurance
Erb Duchenne Paralysis
- no moro reflex
- s/s: arm internally rotated,pronated, adducted
- CN 5 and 6 affected
- suspect PHRENIC N. --> paralyzed diaphragm remains elevated on inspiration
dx: fluroscopy - seesaw
klumpke paralysis
"claw hand"
-injury to cervical N 7 and 8
-hand palsy + horners
subgaleal/subaponeurotic hemorrhage
-inc head circumference; squish scalp; fluid wave over scalp ; crosses suture lines
- can lose blood into this space --> hypovolemic shock
txt: ICU monitoring
hyperviscosity syndrome
tremors + jitters --> seizures due to sludging of blood in brain
- risk of thrombus, Renal vein thrombosis, NECM
txt: partial exchange tranfusion
chemical conjunctivitis
6-12 hrs after birth
due to erythromycin prophylaxis
txt: self resolves
gonococal conjunctivitis
2-5 days after birth
txt:
mydial conjunctivitis
5-14 days after birth
- txt: erythromycin
- if asymptomatic infant born to chlamydia + mom are watched closely ( inc incidence of hyper trophic pyloric stenosis from erythromycin)
pregnancy induced htn
-inc risk in teen/adolescent ;
-causes hypoxemia --> decrease glycogen storage --> hypoglycemia + polycythemia
infant born to HIV + mom
perinatal admin of antivirals to mommy + course of zidovudine to baby
- ELlisa ill be + in infant born to HIV mom
turner syndrome in new born
-45 XO
- edema over dorsum of hands/feets; redundant skin folds at naps of neck; streak gonadsl coarctation of aorta, bicuspid AV; shield chest horseshoe kidney
normal findings in normal neonate
-liver palpable 2 cm below the coastal margin
-body wt will dec 10% for first week of life ,
mongolian spot
blue gray lesion over buttocks, lower back, extensor surfaces
txt: will disappear by 1-2 mo
diaphragmatic hernia
resp failure, scaphoid abdomen, bowel sounds in chest
diag: NG tube curves on affected side
TE fistula
-abd distension, chocking, drooling coughing with first feed
- must check for VATER association: ( vertebral malformation, anal fistula, TE , Renal anomalies)
Infant of HbSAg + mom
HB IG and Hep B Vaccine
duodenal atresia
-"double bubble " on xray
-bilious vomit , polyhydramnios, regurgitation;
- Downs syndrome
goats milk
low folate and Fe--> anemia
- risk of brucellosis
cleft lip/palate
recurrent ottits media; hearing loss; speech prob;
repair cleft lip: 1st 2-3 mo of life
repair cleft palate: 6mo-5yo
congenital hypothyroidism
umbilical hernial; large fontanelles; feeding prob; constipation, jaundice; edema in extremities; anemia; low HR
congenital syphillis
maculopapular peeling rash on palsm and soles; rhinitis; snuffles; anemia, thrombocytopenia; mulberry molars; keratits
congenital rubella
-cataracts, thrombocytopenia; PDA, inc risk of DM;
-pulm stenosis, septal defects; longitudinal striations in metaphyses
congenital herpes simplex
fever + seizure at 1 wk
congenital toxo
hydrocephalus, chorioretinitis; intracranial calcifications; anemia
congenital CMV
microcephaly; thrombocytopenia; hyperbili, hearing loss ; hepatosplenomegaly
5th finger polydactyly
-common in blacks
-if white --> cardio exam warranted
heroin withdrawal syndrome
coarse tremor, high pitched cry , diarrhea, emesis
-high surfactant production --> hyperventilation
wilms tumor
-painless ab mass, doesnt cross the midline ( beckwidth weidman)
-anirida, htn, hematuria, hemihypertrophy
Waardenburg Syndrome
-AD
-broad nasal bridge; partial albinism, white forelock , deafness
stuge weber syndrome
capillary malformation in trigeminal distribution; seizures
Tuberous sclerosis
-AD
-hypopigmented spots =ash leaf
-sclerotic tubers
-infantile spasms ( inc EEG)
-adenoma sebaceum
-shagreen patch ( rough lesion over sacral area)
-calcification on CT
oligohydraminos
ass with congenital ab of the kidney
- renal agenesis or obstruction
twin twin syndrome
-hct diff by 15 btwn twins
-donor twin: oligo; anemia, hypovolemia
-recipient: hydramnios, plethora, 20% body wt incr; in hct> 65%; hyperbili; resp distress; hypoCa; Renal vein thrombosis, CHF, convulsions
bartonella henselae
-cat scratch disease
-parinaud oculoglandular symptoms ( if inoculation occurs near the conjunctivae)
H pylori infection
- ass with antral gastritis and duodenal disease
dx: req endocopy and biopsy
pseudomonas
trauma, burns, swimming pool
infectious mono
-EBV
-h/s fatigue, abd pain, myalgia,
-avoid contact sports
-
rubella
PDA, cataracts. deafness, inc risk for DM
dacryocystitis
-infection of nasolacrimal sac
-erythema and swelling near the lower lid near the punctum ; clear sclera and conjunctiva
txt: abx, massage, warm cloth
chalazion
firm, non tender bum on the lid
txt: spontaneously resolves
measles ( rubeola)
3"cs; koplick spots; rash ( head --> trunk)
complications: pneumonia, laryngitis, myocarditis, encephalitis
rubella ( german measles)
URI symp; posterior and post occipital lymphadenopathy, followed by a rash that clears in 3 days
waardenburg syndrome
AD
broad nasal bridge
albinism
white forelock
deafness
CI to lumbar puncture
inc ICP
skin infection at site
severe thrombocytopenia
cardio resp distress
croup
due to parainfluenza
barking seal like cough
infection of larynx
txt: racemic NE and steoids PO
staph pneumonia
usu due to S. aureus
abrupt onset of high fever, and resp distress
inc WBC w/ left shift
hereditary fructose intolerance
jaundice, vomiting, lethargy when fruit juices introduced
+ for reducing substances
TCA OD
wide QRS, Rt bundle branch ,
txt: NA Bicarb
Rheumatic fever Jones criteria
Major: carditis, chorea, arthritis, sub cutaneous nodules, erythema nodosum
Minor: inc crp, inc esr, anemia, inc wbc, arthrlagia, prolonged PR/QT
- need 2 major, or 1 major and 2 minor
- arthralgia is most common finding
most common cyanotic lesion in immediate newborn period
transposition of great vessels
transposition of great vessels
-common in IODM
-xray: eggs on a string
- rt axis deviation
- txt: give PGE , ballon atrial septostomy
ebstein anomaly
-Lithium use
-downward displacement of tricuspid valve --> enlarged RA
- gallop rhythm
txt: maintain PDA via PGE1
WPW
-early ventricular depolarization
- Delta waves
- shorten PR interval
TOF
boot shaped heart
knee chest position
txt: propanolol
ehler danlose
mitral valve prolapse
noonan syndrome
" male turner syndrome"
- shield like chest, low slanting palpebral fissures, cryptorchidism,
-pulm stenosis , hearing loss
JRA
swelling of finger joints, salmon colored rash, spiking fevers , uvetitis
tricuspid atresia
no outflow from RA to RV
augmented by PDA ( so need PGE)
- inc Left vent impulse -- Left axis deviation
total anomalous pulmonary venous return
" snowman " on radiograph
bronchiolitis
RSV
resp distress; cxr: patchy infiltrates, flat diaphragm, hyperinflation
txt: supportive
lung empeyema
" white out" on cxr
- staph A, S. pneumo
- txt: vanco
functional constipation
constipation w/ soiling ; poor sphincter tone
txt: reassurance, dietary counseling
meconium ileus
- bilious vomiting in 1 day old
failure to pass stool in 24 hrs of life;
echogenbic bowel on u/s
pyloric stenosis
non bilious projectile vomiting
abd u/s, surgery
duodenal atresia
-bilious vomiting in 1st few days
- xray: double bubble
intussception
colicky ab pain ( knees flexed to chest); suasage like mass in RUQ;
txt: air contrast enema
gross stool in newborn
APt test
NEC
pneumatosis intestinalis
ab distention
txt: bowel rest, NG tube to decompress;
vit K def
umbilical stump, hematemesis, bloody stool
Vit C def
tenderness in legs; hemorrhage; purpura around hair follicle
teeth in newborn
mandibular--> maxillary --> lateral
2 wk bloody grey discharge from newborn vagina
normal, due to estrogen w/d
prune belly syndrome
wrinkled abdomen
dilated urinary tract --> big belly
undescended testes
olig --> resp distress , pneumothorax
good pastures
hemoptysis, hematuria, proteinura,
dx: kidney biopsy
HUS
bloody diarrhea,
fever
renal failure
fanconi syndrome
-proximal tubular defect
-horshoe kidney, polydipsia, polyuria, glucosuria
labs: normal glucose, normal protein
cause: outdated tetracyclines,
phimosis
inability to retract forskin,
white cheeselike material on foreskin
txt: normal until 3 yo, no txt
minimal change disease
# 1 cause of nephrotic syndrome in kids
- htn, edema, oligouria, hematuria
txt: steroids
VUR grade
grade 1: reflux of urine and undilated ureter
grade 2: reflux of urine , undilated urine, undilated collected system
grade 3: dilatation of ureter and collecting ducts, no blunting of calyces
grade IV: blunting of calyces
grade V: turtuosity of calyx

txt: grade I, II: observ , daily low dose abx, UA Cx q3 mo
grade V: surgery
posterior urethral valve
male with palpable kidneys , weak urinary stream
dx: VCUG
horseshoe kidney
turners, fanconi,
hypertensive encephalopathy
recurrent UTI, elevated BP, H/A
vomiting, hyperreflexia, ataxia, abd bruits
cryptorchidism
undescended testes
- undescended by 6 mo; boys at risk for testicular torsion,
mid stream clean catch
if child asym: 10^5
if child is symp: 10^4
post strep glomerulonephritis
following impetigo
hematuria, dec urine output; periorbital edema, htn
txt: advise pt to fluid restrict;
idiopathic hyperCa
recurrent gross hematuria
dysuria
ab pain
NO STONE FORMATION
alport syndrome
X linked
hearing loss; hematuria
ocular abn;
hydrocele
fluid in tunica vaginalis
transilluminates
usu resolves within 1st YOL
varicocele
bag of worms
painless; dilated pampiniform plexus; may affect sperm count
txt: reassurance and education
HSP
purpura on Butt and legs
ab pain
hematuria and proteinuria
arthritis
vulvovaginitis
dysuria, fould smell d/c staining on underwear; intact hymen , red vulva
- txt: recommend no bubble baths, dont wear tight clothing
epididymitis
redness, warmth, and scrotal swelling, posterior pain,
dx: pain relief with elevation of testicle ( if no relief, then torsion) ;
- doppler u/s
txt: Abx
testicular torsion
-acute scrotal pain 12 yo>
-dopler radionucleotide ( decrease uptake)
txt: Immediate surgery
ph dependent substances that cause urine to be red
red cool aid; beets, blackberries, phenindione
ITP
bruising petechiae, no HSM, thrombocytopenia
txt: IV IM/ steroids
Fe def anemia
trial of Fe
Lead levels
should be less than 10
Diamond black fan anemia
-pallor in infancy
-short stature, triphylangial thumb; cranial abnormalities,
-increase ADA
txt: steroids
transient erythroblastopenia of childhood
#1 RBC aplasia
pallor, anemia, reticulocytopenia
normal ADA levels
txt: self limiting
kasabach merrit
-infants + vascular tumors
- kaposiform hemangio-endothelioma
-thrombocytopenia, inc coagulation,
txt: alpha inteferon, vincristine
nevus simplex
vascular malformation on eyelids, nape of neck, face
nevus flammeus
port wine stain in trigeminal region
stuge weber
G6PD def
x linked
sulfa drugs, antimalarials,
+ heinz bodies, bite cells
in AA --> self limited , supportive therapy and folic acid
retinoblastoma
-white reflex / reflection in picture
-consult optho
at risk for: osteosarcoma and melanoma
no need for biopsy
physiologic anemia of infancy
dec Hb after borth - nadirs at 6-8 wks
leukemia
most common childhood malignancy
- M>F
pale, tired, bleeding gums, petechiae
- blast forms , HSM, LAN
dx: bone marrow biopsy
wilms tumor
ab mass DOESNT cross midline
hematuria
htn, aniridia, horseshoe kidney,
txt: periodic abd u/s
neuroblastoma
painless ab mass that CROSSES midline ,
fever, bone pain, limp, diarrhea
blood eosinophilia
asthma, eczema, drugs, helminth infections, neoplasms, collagen vascular disease
DIC
fragmented cells; prolonged PT, PTT, TT;
-decreased fibrinogen,
increase in fibrin split products
vWD
# 1 hereditary bleeding disorder
- excessive bleeding
txt: DDVAP; desmopressin
osteosarcoma
-sunburst pattern;
-all races ;
-nocturnal pains;
- inc risk of: retinoblastoma, pagets,
thal major
anemia, heart fialure, HSM, target cells on smear,
hodgkins
constitutional s/s: fever, malaise, wt loss,
- must do CXR: mediastinal mass
malignant hyperthermia
-ryanodine receptor
- after surgery : high fever, muscle rigidity, myoglobinuria ( inc CK levels,) ARF
txt: dantrolene
dx: caffeine contracture test
acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
autoimmune demyelinating disease
- kids < 10 yo;
- may happen after; viral infection, HSV, rubella, mumps, immunizations
- systemic s/s , fever ataxia weakness
MRI: disseminated multifocal white matter lesions that enhance with contrast
txt: high dose steroids
homocystinuria
-marfinoid habitus + sudden hemiplegia
- AR
- s/s: arachnodactyly; dislocated lens; MR
pituitary craniosynostosis
premature fusion of a single suture
; 1 is ok;
txt: consult neurosurgery
MG
-autoimmune
-s/s: ptosis; weakness of EOM, dysphagia, facial muscle weakness; CPK normal
dx:
txt: neostigmines
pseudoseizure
seizure like activity with no epileptiform mvt on eeg
- unusual posturing and sounds
- pupillary light response normal
txt: refer to psych
supratentorial brain tumor
gradual onset
repeated h/a
gradual weakness
tay sachs
AR
def: hexosaminidase A
cherry red spot , hyperacusis
niemann pick
dec sphingomyelinase
normal birth --> then HSM, LAN,
gaucher
dec B glucocidase;
erlymyer flask
pancytopenia