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NBS Testing
Time accumulation test, based on accumulation in blood. At least 24 hours of age, time sensitive. If before 24 years of age has to be redone in 2 weeks.
Does a positive test need to be confirmed?
Yes
If the test is positive, is the disorder present?
Not always, High sensitivity results in increased false positives, resulting in lower specificity.
If the test is negative can the disorder be present?
yes, need to monitor infant and look for signs and symptoms
Oklahoma Screening Tests
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Congenital Hypothyroidism (CH)
Galactosemia
Hemoglobinopathy, Sickle Cell Disease
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Medium-chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Cystic Fibrosis
PKU Etio
Autosomal recessive disorder
Excessive build-up of phenylalanine
Decreased activity of phenylalanine hydroxylase (the enzyme that coverts phenylalanine to tyrosine)
On a normal neonatal diet, infants develop hyperphenylalaninemia
PKU S/S if untreated
Non-fatal
Severe mental retardation (MR)
Hyperactivity
Spasticity
Seizures
Eczema and light skin pigmentation
Urine has “mousey odor”
Autistic-like behavior
PKU Testing
Perform test 24h after birth
If screened <24h, rescreen by 2 weeks of age
Work-up of abnormal results:
Serum phenylalanine
Serum tyrosine
PKU Treatment
Dietary Restriction of phenylalanine
Monitor levels
Treatment and Follow-up Guidelines

Late Treatments
Will not reverse MR
May cause improved behavior control
PKU Treatment & Follow-up Guidelines
Management by team: physician, metabolic or clinical geneticist, nutritionist, genetic counselor
Immediate dietary therapy & supplemental tyrosine
Monitoring of amino acids, growth & development, & diet with adjustment of Phe/Tyr needs
1st year follow-up
Regular visits to treatment centers
Weekly Phe & Tyr levels for the 1st month
Biweekly to triweekly levels for the 1st 2 years of life (goal: Phe at <6mg/dL)
Congenital Hypothyroidism (CH) Causes?
Agenesis or ectopic thyroid (85%)
Hormonogenesis disorder (10-15%)
May be autosomal recessive trait
Pituitary or Hypothalamus defects (<5%)



Most common neonatal metabolic disorder; #1 preventable cause of mental retardation in kids
Congenital Hypothyroidism Pathophysiology
Hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis
Functions at 20 weeks
Matures by birth
Appear normal at birth
Protected by placental transfer of maternal thyroid hormone
Even with congenital absence of the thyroid gland, most newborns appear normal at birth and gain weight normally for the first 3-4 months of life
Diagnosis should be based on newborn screening and not on abnormal physical findings
Congenital Hypothyroidism S/SX
Mental retardation
Mean IQ = 80
Poor growth
Large tongue, hoarse cry
Facial puffiness, goiter
Low metabolic rate
Bradycardia, constipation, lethargy
Poor peripheral circulation
Congenital Hypothyroidism Testing
Assessment of
serum T4 (thyroxine)
decreased
TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone)
increased
10% of cases are detected at a 2nd screening at 2-6 weeks
Congenital Hypothyroidism Treatment
Levothyroxine
To start in 1st weeks of life
Monitor growth & development monthly
Frequent lab evaluations
FU with pediatric endocrinologist
Galactosemia
Autosomal recessive disorder
Inability to metabolize galactose
Classic cause = deficiency of galactose-1-phosphate-uritransferase (GALT)
Build up of galactose-1 phosphate in the liver and renal tubules
Glucose+lactose=galactose
Galactosemia S/SXs, if untreated
Within 2 weeks:
vomiting, lethargy,
jaundice, hepatosplenomegaly,
cataracts, failure to thrive (FTT)
E. coli sepsis may result
Fatal as a result of liver failure, sepsis or bleeding
If survived, have cognitive & developmental disabilities

If galactosemic infant is given milk, unmetabolized milk sugars build up and damage the kidneys, liver eyes and brain
Galactosemia Testing
Plasma galactose
High
RBC galactose-1-phosphate
High
Needs to be measured after milk ingestion
Galactose-1-phosphate uridyl transferase
Low in classic galactosemia
Can be measured at any time
Renal Tubular Dysfunction
Galactosuria, proteinuria, aminoaciduria
Liver Dysfunction
Elevated conjugated and unconjugated bilirubin, elevated LFTs, coagulopathy
Galactosemia Treatment
Galactose-free diet ASAP & continued through life
Lactose-free diet
Calcium supplementation
Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathies
Affects RBC
Inherited defects of hemoglobin
Substitution of valine for glutamine on beta globin chain
Alters structure of Hgb molecule
Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathies
Autosomal recessive disorders
Single abnormal gene (heterozygotes) have a hemoglobin trait and are carriers
Sickle Cell Genetics
2 abnormal genes (homozygotes) have the disease
3 major types:
HgbSS (sickle cell disease)
HgbSC (combined heterozygosity for Hgb S and Hgb C)
HgbS thalassemia (sickle cell beta thalassemia)
Hemoglobinopathies S/SX
Symptoms evident by 6 months
Lifelong hemolytic anemia
Splenic sequestration of RBCs
Vasoocclusive events
Dactylitis – most common initial sx of disease
Aseptic necrosis
Leg ulcers, priapism – erect penis that does not return flaccid
CVA
Acute Chest Syndrome
Aplastic crises
Sepsis
Hemoglobinopathies Treatment
Penicillin prophylaxis
125mg BID by 2months of age for SS or S
250mg BID starting age 2 until 5
May consider d/c prophylaxis at age 5
Pneumococcal vaccine in addition to regular vaccinations
At 2 & 5 years of age
Hydroxyurea
Consultation with pediatric hematologist or sickle cell center

Febrile illness
Admission
Blood cultures
Broad-spectrum parenteral antibiotics
Infection is the most common cause of death
Children- respiratory infections
Adults- underlying chronic organ injury infections
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Autosomal recessive disorder
21-hydroxylase deficiency
Abnormalities in adrenal steroidogenesis  impaired cortisol production  increased ACTH secretion  Adrenal hyperplasia  increased production of androgens
Incidence is 1/15,000 births
3 cases in OK 1991-2005, all in 2005
Alaska higher incidence
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia- Clinical Features
Masculinization of female genitalia, early virilization in boys, early accelerated growth
In more severe cases, the infant develops a salt-losing crisis in 2-4 weeks of life
Hypovolemia
Hyponatremia
Hyperkalemia
Treatment: glucocorticoids & mineralcorticoids
Surgery: Female genital reconstruction
nephrology of CAH
Cortisol, testostersone, aldosterone

Aldosterone primary promotor of sodium reabsorption in tubules, also promotes potassium secretion.

Too much aldosterone high sodium, low potassium leads to high volume status
Medium-chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Fatty acid oxidation disorder
Clinical manifestations develop when healthy appearing infants that do not eat for a prolonged period or have increased energy requirements have impaired fatty acid oxidation leading to fatty acid buildup
Hypoketotic hypoglycemia
Hyperammonemia
Hepatomegaly
Splenomegaly
Sudden death (SIDS?)
Medium-chain Acyl-CoA dehydrogenase Deficiency
Management
No cure
Prevent hypoglycemia
Do not go long periods of time without food (10-12 hours)
Provide carbohydrate rich snack before bed
Cystic Fibrosis
Autosomal recessive disorder of exocrine glands
13% mortality rate among infants
Growth retardation, FTT, malabsorption – pancreatic insufficiency, pulmonary infections
Treatment: pancreatic enzyme replacement, fat soluble vitamins, bronchodilator therapy, tx of lung infections
Hearing Screening
Why screen?
Normal hearing is essential for normal language development
Significant bilateral hearing loss is present in 1-3 infants/1000
With early remediation by 6 months, language and social development are consistent with physical development


MOST COMMON birth Disorder
Early Hospital Discharge
Decreased reliability in screening results when discharged early (<24h)
Recommended to draw close to discharge time, but no later than 7 days.
If specimen collected before 24h, get repeat screen within 2 weeks.
Malformation:
a primary structural defect of an organ or part of it from an inherent abnormality in development (ie cleft palate).

single abnormality
Disruption:
an abnormal structure of an organ or tissue from external factors disturbing the normal developmental process

single abnormality
Deformation:
a defect from an abnormal mechanical force distorting an otherwise normal structure

single abnormality
Dysplasia:
an abnormal organization of cells into tissue

single abnormality
Multiple Abnormalities
sequence, syndrome, association
multiple abnormalities from a consequence of a cascade of events initiated by a single primary factor, can often be a single organ malformation
sequence
: consistent and recognizable patterns of abnormalities often from a known underlying cause.
syndrome
malformations tend to occur together more often than expected by chance. Lack of consistency and underlying explanation.
association
Approach to Child with Abnormal Facies
Conduct careful clinical evaluation
Review family, prenatal history, and perinatal history
Obtain diagnostic studies
Imaging studies: x-rays
Laboratory studies: chromosome, DNA, biochemical assays
Provide medical management and genetic counseling.
Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome)
MC chromosomal abnormality
Down Syndrome clinical features
Clinical Features
Flattened facies
Low set, small ears
Upward- slanting eyes
Large tongue
Brushfield spots in eyes

Also have heterochromia
Esophageal, duodenal atresia


Palms have prominent simian creases
Short fingers
ASD common heart defect- 50%
Hypotonia and delayed motor skills

Congenital hypothyroidism
Higher rate of leukemia (15 – 20x higher)
DS MGMT, annual exams?
TSH
Audiology- congenital hearing loss
Risk of serous otitis media (50%-70%)
Cardiology- ASD
Ophthamology
Klinefelter’s Syndrome (XXY)
Condition in which males have an extra X sex chromosome

also associated with advanced maternal age
XXY clinical features
Clinical features
Initially tall, thin and long-limbed. Become obese as adults
Scoliosis
Ataxia
Expressive language disorder
Mild developmental delay


Clinical Features
Males- small penis, hypoganodism (decreased testicular hormone), gynecomastia, scant pubic/facial hair
Infertility
Some degree of language and learning impairment
Fragile X syndrome
X linked recessive
Most common cause of mental retardation in males
Fragile X syndrome Clinical Features
Blue eyes, blond hair
Long narrow face
Large protruding ears, jaw
Flat feet
Hyperextendible fingers

Prepubertal large gonads
Moderate-severe mental retardation
Disorganized speech, hyperactive
MVP – mitral valve prolapse
Fragile X mgmt
ST,OT, PT
Behavioral intervention
Neurologist- if seizures persistent
Cardiologist- MVP
Turner’s Syndrome (Monosomy X)
1 in 2,000 female live births
Only present in females.
Missing or partially missing an X chromosome
Turner’s Syndrome (Monosomy X) Clinical Features:
Clinical Features
Short stature
Webbed neck
Prominent ears
Broad chest
Triangular
facies

Short stature, square appearance
Turners, Fragile X, Downs heart problems
Turner’s - Coarction of the aorta

Fragile X – mitral valve
Downs – atrial septal defect
Turner’s Syndrome (Monosomy X)

common characterisitcs
Common characteristics
Hearing impairment
Visual and spatial perceptive disabilities
Absence of secondary sex characteristics
Primary amenorrhea
Ovarian dysgenesis
Cognitive deficits
Visuospatial, mathematic, memory
Turner’s Syndrome (Monosomy X) heart and kidneys?
Cardiac characteristics
Coarctation of the aorta
Aortic stenosis
Horseshoe kidney
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
Chromosome 11p15

Clinical Features
Macrosomia – abnormally large
Hypoglycemia during infancy
Creases and pits in earlobes
Asymmetrical limbs
Organomegaly
Macroglossia
Omphalocele – defect in abdominal wall,
Beckwith-Weidemann syndrome at risk for
At risk for Wilms’ tumor and hepatoblastoma
Prader-Willi syndrome
Chromosome 15q11
Incidence
1 in 25,000 live births
Associated growth hormone deficiency
Prader-Willi syndrome clinical features?
Small for gestational age
Hypoganadism
Small hands and feet
Almond-shaped eyes
Hypotonia-severe in infancy
Polyphagia with eventual obesity, “insatiable appetite”, develops around age 2 - 4


Clinical Features
Mental retardation
Short stature
Strabismus
Prader Willi complications
DM
Pickwickian Syndrome
Prader Willi syndrome MGMT
Geneticist
Endocrinologist
Nutritionist
Ophthalmologist- strabismus
Angelman’s syndrome
Chromosome 15
Incidence
Unknown but estimated between 1 in 15,000 to 1 in 30,000 live births
Usual diagnosis between ages 3-7
Angelman’s syndrome Clinical Features?
Clinical Features
Severe mental retardation
Marked developmental delay
Poor language skills
Paroxysmal laughter
Excessive happiness
Tongue thrusting
Seizures
Abnormal gait, “puppet-like”
Abnormal posture
Strabismus
Prognathism (protrusion of mandible
MGMT of angelmans?
Neurologist- seizures
Orthopedist- gait
ST, OT, PT
Night mares
REM
Later
Can trigger: Antihistamines and HTN
Sleep walking
4-8 years
Environment free of obstacles
Doors to outside are locked
Bell on childs door
Sleep onset association disorders
dependent on favorable conditions, rocking, nursing etc
So resist attempts to put off bedtime
Don’t engage in night time awakenings
Baby to sleep when groggy, so have ability to fall asleep on own so you don’t get in habit f rocking them to sleep
PKU Incidence
Incidence- 1:10,000 live Caucasian births
Ireland 1:4500
Confirmed cases in OK from 1991-2005 = 36
Congenital Hypothyroidism Incidence
Incidence: 1: 3,000 to 1: 4,000 in the U.S.
Most common neonatal metabolic disorder
Galactosemia Incidence
Incidence 1:40,000 live births
In OK from 1991-2005, 11 total cases
Sickle Cell incidence
1 out of 400 African American infants
8% of African Americans have sickle cell trait
CAH Incidence
Incidence is 1/15,000 births
3 cases in OK 1991-2005, all in 2005
Alaska higher incidence
Medium chain Acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency incidence
1-9000 live births
DS Frequency
1 in 760 live births
2/3 of Down fetus spontaneously abort
Frequently associated with advanced maternal age.
< 25y/o- 1/1600
>40 y/o- 1/80
However, more kids with Trisomy 21 are born to young mothers

MC Chromosomal abnormality
XXY incidence
Incidence
1 in 1000 live births
Condition in which males have an extra X sex chromosome
Fragile X syndrome Incidence
1 in 1000 male live births
Turner's syndrome ( Monosomy X) Incidence
1 in 2,000 female live births
Only present in females.
Missing or partially missing an X chromosome
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome

incidence
Chromosome 11p15
Incidence
1 in 15,000 live births
Prader willi syndrome incidence
Chromosome 15q11
Incidence
1 in 25,000 live births
Associated growth hormone deficiency
Angelmans syndrome incidence
Chromosome 15
Incidence
Unknown but estimated between 1 in 15,000 to 1 in 30,000 live births
Usual diagnosis between ages 3-7
What are the normal sleep patterns of different age groups including infants, toddlers, school age children and adolescents?
Newborn: 10-19hrs, in 2-5 hr blocks over 1st year of life infnat slowly consolidates sleep at night

Toddler: 9-12 block and naps gradually decrease to 1/day by about 12 mo

3-5 y/o" 10-12 hr/night without a nap

school age: 10-11 hr/night without a nap

adolescents: 9-9.5 hrs /night but often only get 7-7.5, schools starting to start later
Parasomnias
abnormalities of arousal, partial arousal, and transitions between stages of sleep, includes night terrors, sleepwalking, and sleep walking
Dyssomnias
Problems with initiating and mainitaing sleep ot to excessive sleepiness
night terrors
commonly occur 2 hrs after falling asleep, during deepest stage of NREM, often asc with sleep walking

Usually occur 4-12 yo, stops in 1-2 yrs
mgmt for night terros
reassure it will run its course, doesn't cause child pain,

avoid stress, irregular sleep schedules or sleep deprivation, which prolongs deep sleep

scheduled awakenings (waking the child 30-45 min of sleep) has been used, but little evident that it is affevtive

can use low dose benzodiazepines
mgmt strategies for sleep walking
usually benign, except that injuries can occur during. Ensure no obstacles. and that outside doors are locked. consider putting a bell on the childs door. avoid stress and sleep deprivation
Contrast timing of night terrors vs. nightmares
night terrors - occur in early NREM sleep
nightmares - occur later in RE, frightening dreams followed by awakening peak in 3-5yo. asc with stress anxiety, sleep deprivation and PTSD, can be triggered by anti HTN and antihistamine meds (benadryl)
List strategies for avoiding the development of sleep onset association disorders
Infants conditioned to fall asleep with a positive stimulus like nursing, rocking or singing, if removed from bedtime approach cannot go to sleep.

MGMT: maintain regular bedtime, dont engage the child during their nighttime awakenings. dont play or talk to them. if they need something (pacifier) give it to them but dont engage with them .

put child to sleep groggy, not when they are asleep. So they develop the ability to soothe their ownselves to sleep