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Top Childhood Cancers - What are they

1. Leukemia (ALL)2. CNS tumors3. Lymphoma4. Neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma -What is itAssociated with?
Embryonal tumor of neural crest cell originMC cancer in infantsmore than 1/2 kids < 2 y/oassociations - neurofibromatosis Hirschsprung's n-myc oncogene
Neuroblastoma -Hx/PE
Can occur anywhereSx vary with locationnontender abdom mass (may cross midline)Horner's syndromeHTNcord compressionanemiaFTTfeversite-specific mets can cause-proptosisperiorbital bruisingsubq tumor nodulesbone pain with pancytopeniaopsoclonus/myoclonus"dancing eyes, dancing feet"
Neuroblastoma -Dx
Abdom CT24-hr urinary catecholaminesassess extent of disease -CXRbone scanCBCLFTsBUN/Crcoag panel
Neuroblastoma -Tx
■ Excision - localized tumors■ chemo includes - cyclophosphamide doxorubicin■ adjunctive radiation - if tumor spread beyond origin■ prognosis improved for kids with low-risk dis. - < 1 y/o no N-myc amplification localized
Wilms' Tumor -What is itAssociated with?
Embryonal cancer of kidneyMC renal tumor in kids2-4 y/oassociated with - family Hx Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome WAGR neurofibromatosis
Wilms' Tumor -Hx/PE
Painless, palpable abdom mass does not cross midlinen/vfeverweight losshematuriaHTN
Wilms' Tumor -Dx
Abdom CT or US - intrarenal masscheck for metas -CXRchest CTCBCLFTsBUN/Cr
Wilms' Tumor -Tx
■ Transabdom nephrectomy■ postsurgical chemo - vincristine dactinomycin■ flank irradiation (for some)■ prognosis good - depends on staging & histo
RDS -What is it
MCC of resp failure in premiessurfactant deficiency => inc. surface tension (poor lung compliance) and alveolar collapse (atelectasis)surfactant made by T2 pneumocytes mainly ~35th weekdipalmitoyl phospha- tidylcholinerisk factors -maternal diabetesmales2nd born of twins
RDS -Hx/PE
Presents in 48-72 hrs of lifeRR > 60/minintercostal retractionsexpiratory gruntingnasal flaringcyanosisprogressive hypoxemia
RDS -Dx
ABGsCBC (to r/o infection)BC (to r/o infection)CXR - bilat diffuse atelectasis causing ground-glass appearance with visible air bronchogramslecithin:sphingomyelin ratio < 2
RDS -Tx
CPAP or intubation and mech ventartificial surfactantto prevent - mom gets corticosteroids monitor fetal lung maturity (L:S ratio)
RDS -Complications
Persistent PDAbronchopulmonary dysplasiaretinopathy of prematurityintraventricular hemorrhageNEC
Intussusception -What is it
MCC of bowel obstruction in 1st 2 yrs. of lifemales > femalesusu prox to ileocecal valvecause - idiopathicin older kids -mass or intest. abnormality triggers the telescoping:adenovirus or rotavirus parasitesCFceliac disease polypsintestinal lymphomaMeckel's diverticulumHenoch-Schonlein purpura
Intussusception -Hx/PE
Hx -colicky abdom pain in apparently healthy kidsn/vtoo young to talk - cry draw knees up to chest dyspnea with painadvanced signs -red "current jelly" stoollethargyfeverPE -abdom tendernesspos. stool guaiacpalpable "sausage-shaped" RUQ abdom mass
Intussusception -Dx
Abdom XRabdom USair contrast barium enemaCBC
Intussusception -Tx
Correct vol & electrolytescheck CBCair-contrast barium enema - diagnostic and therapeuticsurgical reduction or resection (if gangrenous)
Pyloric Stenosis -What is it
Hypertrophy of pyloric sphincter1st-born males more affected
Pyloric Stenosis -Hx/PE
1st 2 wks - 4 mos. of lifenonbilious emesis=> projectile emesis after each feedingso, babies feed well init=> malnutrition & dehydrationpalpable olive-shaped, mobile, NT epigastric massvisible gastric peristalsis
Pyloric Stenosis -Dx
Abdom US - diagnosticbarium studies - string sign pyloric beakhypochloremic, hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis
Pyloric Stenosis -Tx
First -hydrationcorrect acid-base & electrolyte abnormalitiesNG tube - possiblelong. pyloromyotomy
Child Abuse -What is it
Neglectphysical abusesexual abuseemotional abusesuspect - if Hx doesn't match physical findings if there was a delay in getting medical care
Child Abuse -Hx/PE
Infants may have apnea, seizures, FTTExam findings include -. cutaneous - ecchymoses of varying ages patterned injuries. skeletal - . spiral fractures of femur and humerus in kids < 3 = abuse unless prove else . epiphyseal/metaphyseal injuries - can happen in infants from pulling/twisting limbs . rib injuries < 2 y/o. sexual abuse - STDs or genital trauma
Child Abuse -Dx
R/o conditions that mimicskeletal survey & bone scan -can show fractures in various stages of healingif sexual abuse suspected -test for gonorrhea, chlamydia and HIVto r/o shaken baby syn -check for retinal hemorrhagesCT for subdural hemorrhagesMRI for white matter changes
Child Abuse -Tx
Document injuriesnotify child protective svcshospitalize if nec.
Epiglottitis -What is it
Serious, rapidly progressiveinfection of supraglotticbefore immunization - from H influ type Bnow - Streptococcus nontypable H flu viral agents
Epiglottitis -Hx/PE
Sudden-onset high feverdysphagiadroolingmuffled voicesoft stridorcyanosis"sniffing dog" position"tripod" positioninsist on sitting up in beduntreated - life-threatening
Epiglottitis -Dx
ClinicalDON'T EXAMINE THROAT unless anesthesiologist presentdefinitive Dx - direct fiberoptic visual of cherry-red, swollen epiglottis & arytenoidslat XR - thumbprint sign
Epiglottitis -Tx
Emergencycall anesthesiologisttransfer pt. to ORendotrach intubation or trachIV ABx - ceftriaxone or cefuroxime
Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis) -What is it
Inflammation of larynx and upper airway, mainly subglottic space=> narrowing of airwaykids 3 mos. - 3 yrs.MCC - parainfluenza virus 1also - PIV-2, PIV-3, RSV, rubeola, influenza, adenovirus, Mycoplasma pneumonia
Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis) -Hx/PE
Prodrome - URI Sxs 1-7 daysstridor - worse by agitationfever - low gradehoarsenessbarking cough
Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis) -Dx
ClinicalXR - steeple sign
Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis) -Tx
Mild - cool mistmoderate - oral corticosteroidssevere -(resp. distress at rest)admitnebulized racemic epi
Bronchiolitis -What is it
Acute inflammation of smallest airwaysacute viral bronchiolitisMCC - RSVinfants & kids < 2 y/ocan progress to resp. failurerisk for severe RSV - < 6 mos. old premies heart or lung dis. immunodeficiency
Bronchiolitis -Hx/PE
Hx -low-grade feverrhinorrheacoughapnea - young infantsPE -tachypneawheezinghyperresonance to percussion
Bronchiolitis -Dx
CXR - hyperinflation of lungsinterstitial infiltratesatelectasisELISA of nasal washings for RSV - hi sens & spec
Bronchiolitis -Tx
Mild -outpt.fluids, nebulizers, O2 if ndadmit if -marked resp distressO2 saturation < 95%toxic appearancedehydration/poor oral feedingpremie (< 34 wks)< 3 mos. oldunderlying cardiopulmon dis.unreliable parentsinpatients -contact isolationhydrationO2ribavirinRSV prophylaxis -RespiGam or Synagishigh-risk pts. in winter
Otitis Media -What is itRisk Factors
Middle ear infectionMCC - #1 - S. pneumoniae #2 - H. flu #3 - Moraxella catarrhaliskids predisposed - eusta tuberisk factors - viral URIs trisomy 21 CF immunodeficiency smoke exposure day-care attendance bottle feeding cleft palate prior otitis media
Otitis Media -Hx/PE
Feverear tugginghearing lossirritabilityErythemabulgingdecreased mobility of tym membloss of light reflex and bony landmarkstym memb may be perforated
Otitis Media -Dx
Clinical
Otitis Media -Tx
Amoxicillin - 10 daysTx failure after 3 days - switch to amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, ceftriaxone or cefuroxime
Otitis Media -Complications
Mastoiditismeningitishearing losscholesteatomatympanosclerosischronic suppurative OM
Kawasaki Disease (Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome) -What is it
Multisystem acute vasculitisusually kids < 5 y/oesp. Asianat risk for coronary artery aneurysms => MI
Kawasaki Disease (Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome) -Hx/PE
"CRASH and Burn"Conjunctivitis - b/lRashAdenopathy - cervical lymphStrawberry tongueHands and feet - swollen, red, desquamationfever > 40C for > 5 days
Kawasaki Disease (Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome) -Dx
Clinicalthrombocytosis - wk 2 or 3inc. ESR
Kawasaki Disease (Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome) -Tx
High-dose aspirinIVIG - to prevent aneurysmscorticosteroids are contraindicated (they may inc. aneurysms)
FTT -What is it
Persistent weight below 3rd to 5th percentileor falling off growth curveorganic - medical conditionnonorganic - psychosocial nonorganic is MCrisk factors - chronic illness poverty low maternal age chaotic envi genetic dis. (CF) inborn errors of metabolism HIV
FTT -Hx/PE
Low weight for age and heightminimal weight gain or weight lossplot on growth chartck for signs of systemic dis.diet Hxobserve caregiver-child interaction
FTT -Dx
Calorie countCBCelectrolytesCralbumintotal proteinsweat chloride testUA/UCstool cultureO&Passess bone age
FTT -Tx
Tx depends on causesupplement nutrition if breastfeeding inadequateadmit if - neglect severe malnourishment
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) -What is it
Opening in atrial septumlets blood flow bet. atriaL to R shunting due to lower R pressureblood flow to lungs inc.
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) -Hx/PE
Hx -usu. presents in late childhd or early adultonset & severity dep. on sizelarge defect -tire easy (DOE)freq. resp. infectionsFTT=> CHF => cyanosisPE -RV heavewide, fixed split S2systolic ejection murmur - upper left sternal border
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) -Dx
Echo with color flow Doppler - diagnosticECG - rt-axis deviationCXR - cardiomegaly and inc. pul vascular markings
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) -Tx
. Small defects may close spontan (no Tx needed). ABx prophylaxis before dental procedures. surgical closure - infants with CHFpts. > 2:1 pul to sys bld flow correct early to prevent - arrhythmia RV dysfunction Eisenmenger's syn
Ventric Septal Defect (VSD) -What is it
MC congenital heart defectMore common in pts. with - Apert's syn Cri-du-chat Trisomies 13 & 18
Ventric Septal Defect (VSD) -Hx/PE
Hx -Sxs dep. on degree of shuntingsmall def usu asymp at birthlarge def - CHF freq resp infections FTTPE -pansystolic murmur - lower lt sternal borderloud pulmonic S2in severe defects - systolic thrill cardiomegaly crackles
Ventric Septal Defect (VSD) -Dx
Echocardiogram - diagnosticEKG - may show RVH or LVH normal with small VSDs
Ventric Septal Defect (VSD) -Tx
. Most small defects closespontan (no Tx needed). ABx prophylaxis before dental or pulmonary procedures. surgical closure -correct early to prevent -Eisenmenger's syn, et al. Tx CHF & resp infections
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)What is it
Failure of DA to close=> L-to-R shunt (aorta to pulmonary artery)risk factors - high altitude (low O2) 1st trimester rubella in mom premies females (more common)
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)Hx/PE
Hx -typically asymp (small PDA)slowed growthrecurrent lwr resp infectionslwr extremity clubbingCHF SxsPE -wide pulse pressurecontinuous machine murmurloud S2bounding periph pulses
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)Dx
Small - often no signs of cardiomegLarge -echocardio - LA & LV enlargedEKG - LVHCXR - cardiomegalycolor-flow doppler- diagnostic
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)Tx
Indomethacin(unless need PDA for survival)if indomethacin fails or child > 6-8 mos. old - surgical closure preferred
Coarctation of the Aorta -What is it
Narrowing prox or distal to DA=> inc. flow above,dec. flow below coarctationmore common in malesTurner's25% have bicuspid aortic valve
Coarctation of the Aorta -Hx/PE
Hx -often presents in childhood with asymp HTNheadachesyncopeepistaxisDOEclaudicationPE -systolic BP higher in upr extmay be gtr in right armfemoral pulses weak or delayedlate systolic murmur in left axillaapical impulse forcefuladvanced cases - well-developed upper body lwr ext wasting
Coarctation of the Aorta -Dx
EKG - LVHechocardiographycolor-flow dopplerCXR - "3" signrib notchingaortography - diagnostic (cardiac catheterization)
Coarctation of the Aorta -Tx
Surgery orballoon angioplastyendocarditis prophylaxis
Transposition of the Great Arteries -What is it
Pulmon & sys circ in parallelaorta connected to RVpulmon artery connected to LVincompatible with life unless septal defect or PDArisk factors - babies of DM moms Apert's syn Down's cri-du-chat Trisomies 13 & 18
Transposition of the Great Arteries -Hx/PE
Critically illcyanosis immed after birthtachypneaprog. resp failureCHF (some pts.)
Transposition of the Great Arteries -Dx
EchocardiographyCXR - "egg-shaped sihouette" "egg on a string" "apple on a string"
Transposition of the Great Arteries -Tx
Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) - to keep PDA openballoon atrial septostomyarterial or atrial switch op
Tetralogy of Fallot -What is it
VSDpulmonary stenosisRVHoverriding aortart-to-lt shunting => early cyanosisrisk factors - Down's cri-du-chat Trisomies 13 & 18
Tetralogy of Fallot -Hx/PE
Hx -cyanosisdyspneafatigabilityprofound cyanosis = tet spellsquatting for reliefhypoxemia => FTT, mental status changesPE -SEM at left sternal borderRV liftsingle S2CHF signs possible
Tetralogy of Fallot -Dx
EchocardiographycatheterizationCXR - boot-shaped heart dec. pulmon vascular markingsEKG - rt-axis deviation RVH
Tetralogy of Fallot -Tx
PGE1 - keep reopen PDAfor cyanotic spells - O2 propanolol knee-chest position fluids morphineballoon atrial septostomy before surgical correction
Cerebral Palsy (CP) –What is it
Group of nonprogressive, nonhereditary neurological d/od/o in movement and postureMC movement d/o in kidsMCC unknown - prenatal, perinatal and post insultsrisk factors –prematurityperinatal asphyxiaintraut. growth retardationearly infection or traumabrain malformationneonatal cerebral hemorrh
Cerebral Palsy (CP) –What are the categories
Spastic (pyramidal) -spastic paresis of any limb75% of casesMR up to 90%athetoid -extrapyramidal, b. gangliauncontrollable jerkingwrithingworse with stressdisappears during sleepataxic -cerebellumhard to coordinate movementwide-based gaitmixed
Cerebral Palsy (CP) –Hx/PE
May be associated with - seizure d/o behavioral d/o hearing or vision impaired learning disabilities speech deficitshyperreflexiaBabinskiinc. tone/contracturesweaknessunderdevelopmenttoe walkingscissor gaithip dislocationsscoliosis
Cerebral Palsy (CP) –Dx
Clinicalr/o metabolic d/o, cerebellar dysgenesis, spinocerebellar degenEKG (if seizures)
Cerebral Palsy (CP) –Tx
Special edphysical therapybracessurgical rel of contracturesfor spasticity -diazepamdantrolenebaclofenfor severe contractures -baclofen pumpsposterior rhizotomy
Febrile Seizures -What is it
In kids 6 mos. - 6 y/ono evidence of intracranial infection or other causerisk factors - rapid rise in temp Hx in close relative
Febrile Seizures -Hx/PE
Most are simple seizuressimple - high feverfever onset within hrs of szgeneralized seizurelasts < 15 min.1 in a 24-hr periodcomplex -low-grade feverfever for several days before seizure onsetseizure has focal featurescan have postictal paresislasts > 15 min.> 1 in a 24-hr period
Febrile Seizures -Dx
Find source of infectionLP - if signs of CNS infectionNo labs if presentation consistent with febrile szAtypical presentation - electrolytes glucose BC UA CBC with diffEEG & MRI - complex seizures
Febrile Seizures -Tx
Simple -aggressive antipyreticstx underlying illnesscomplex -thorough neuro examchronic anticonvulsants may be necessary
Febrile Seizures -Complications
Febrile Sz will recur in 30%no inc. risk of epilepsy, developmental, intellectual or growth abnormthose with complex seizures - 10% risk of dev. epilepsy
Neonatal Jaundice -What is itWhat are the typesWhat is kernicterus
Inc. serum bilirubinfrom inc. production or dec. excretionconjugated - always pathologicuncon - patholog or physiologphysiologic jaundice -not present until 72 hrs after birthbilirubin peaks < 15 mg/dLresolves by 1 wk in termresolves by 2 wks in premiespathologic jaundice -present in 1st 24 hrs of lifebilirubin rises to > 15 mg/dLpersists past 1 wk in termpersists past 2 wks in premieskernicterus -unconjug hyperbilirubinemiabilirubin deposits in pons, basal ganglia, cerebellumirreversiblecan be fatalrisk factors - premies asphyxia sepsis
Neonatal Jaundice -Hx/PE
Hx -child breastfed or formula?intrauterine drugsfam Hx of - hemoglobinopathies enzyme def. RBC defectsSxs -abdom distentiondelayed passage of meconiumlight-colored stoolsdark urinelow Apgar scoresweight lossvomitingkernicterus -lethargypoor feedinghigh-pitched cryhypertonicityseizuresjaundice may be cephalopedalcheck for signs of - infection congen malformations cephalohematomas bruising pallor petechiae hepatomegaly
Neonatal Jaundice -Dx
CBC periph blood smearblood type mom and babyCoombs' testbilirubin levelsdirect hyperbilirubinemia -LFTsbile acidsBCsweat testtests for aminoacidopathies & a1-antitrypsin deficiencySepsis w/u and ICU -jaundicefebrilehypotensiveand/or tachypneic
Neonatal Jaundice -Tx
Tx underlying causeunconjugated -severe - exchange transfusionif mild - phototherapy start earlier for premies (start at 10-15 mg/dL)
Down Syndrome -What is it
Trisomy 21MC chromosome d/o#2 cause of congen MRrisk inc. with mom's age, but 80% of kids are born to women < 35 y/oflat facial profileprominent epicanthal foldssimian creasedec. levels of AFPbrushfield spotsduodenal atresia - double bubble on US/XRcongen heart disease -septum primum-type ASD due to endocardial cushion defectAlzheimer's > 35 y/oinc. risk of ALLmeiotic nondisjunction
Edwards' Syndrome -What is it
Trisomy 18 (election age=18)severe MRrocker bottom feetlow-set earsmicrognathiacongen heart disclenched handsprominent occiputdeath usu < 1 y/o
Patau's Syndrome - What is it
Trisomy 13 (puberty=13)severe MRmicrophthalmiamicrocephalycleft lip/palateabnorm forebrainpolydactylycongen heart diseasedeath usu < 1 y/o
Klinefelter's Syndrome -What is it
XXY (male)inactivated X (Barr body)1 of MCC of male hypogonadismtesticular atrophyeunuchoid body shape, longlong extremitiesgynecomastiafemale hair distribution
Turner' Syndrome -What is it
XO (No Barr body)short statureovarian dysgenesiswebbing of neck cystic hygromacoarctaton of aortaMCC of primary amenorrhea
Double Y males -What is it
XYYphenotypically normalvery tallsevere acneantisocial behavior
Phenylketonuria (PKU) -What is it
Phenylalanine => tyrosineIn PKU, dec. phenylalanine hydroxylase or tetrahydrobiopterin cofactortyrosine becomes essentialphenylalanine builds up=> excess phenylketonesphenylketones -phenylacetatephenyllactatephenylpyruvateMRfair skineczemamusty body odorscreened for at birthTx - dec. phenylalanine (in Nutrasweet) and inc. tyrosine in diet
Fabry's Disease -(lysosomal storage disease)What is it
X-linked recessivedef. of a-galactosidase Aceramide trihexoside accumsrenal failure
Krabbe's Disease -(lysosomal storage disease)What is it
AR (autosomal recessive)def. of B-galactosidasegalactocerebroside accums in the brainoptic atrophyspasticityearly death
Gaucher's Disease -(lysosomal storage disease)What is it
ARdef. of B-glucocerebrosidaseglucocerebroside accums in brain, liver, spleen, bmGaucher's cells - "crinkled paper" enlarged cytoplasmType I - more common, compa- tible with normal life span
Niemann-Pick Disease -(lysosomal storage disease)What is it
ARdef. of sphingomyelinasesphingomyelin and cholesterol build up in reticuloendo- thelial & parenchymal cellscherry-red spot on maculadeath by age 3
Tay-Sachs Disease -(lysosomal storage disease)What is it
ARabsence of hexosaminidase AGM2 ganglioside accumscherry-red spot on maculadeath by age 3MC lysosomal storage disease that causes MR
Metachromatic leukodystrophy -(lysosomal storage disease)What is it
ARdef. of arylsulfatase Asulfatide accums in brain, kidney, liver, periph n.
Hurler's Syndrome -(lysosomal storage disease)What is it
ARdef. of a-L-iduronidasecorneal cloudingMR
Hunter's Syndrome -(lysosomal storage disease)What is it
X-linked recessivedef. of iduronate sulfatasemild form of Hurler'sno corneal cloudingmild MR
Fragile X Syndrome -What is it
X-linked3rd MCC of MRFMR1 gene affectedanticipation triple repeat of CGGautismlarge testes, jaw, earsfloppy/prolapsed mitral valve
APGAR Score -Chart
Appearance -skin color0 = blue all over1 = blue at extremities2 = normalPulse -0 = none1 = < 1002 = > 100Grimace -reflex irritability0 = none1 = grimace, feeble cry2 = sneeze, cough, pull awayActivity -muscle tone0 = none1 = some flexion2 = active movementRespiration -0 = none1 = weak or irreg2 = strong
APGAR Score -What do total scores mean
Score at 1 min. after birththen at 5 min.score 8-10 -good cardiopulm adaptationscore 4-7 -possible need for resusobservestimulatepossible need for vent supportscore 0-3 -resus immed
Erythema Infectiosum -(Fifth Disease)CauseCharacteristics
Cause - parvovirus B19prodrome nonefever absent or low-grade"slapped cheek" erythematouspruriticmaculopapular rashgoes to armsspreads to trunk and legsworse with fever and sun
Erythema Infectiosum -(Fifth Disease)Complications
Arthritishemolytic anemia -aplastic crisis in sickle cellencephalopathyassociated c hydrops fetalis
Measles -CauseCharacteristics
Paramyxovirusprodrome -low-grade feverconjunctivitiscoryzacoughKoplik's spots -buccal mucosa after 1-2 daysmaculopap rash from ears down
Measles -Complications
Giant cell pneumoniaotitis medialaryngotracheitisrare - subac scleros. panencephalitis
Rubella -CauseCharacteristics
Rubella virusprodrome -asymp ortender, generalized lymphadenopathyerythematous, tender, maculopapular rashslight feverpolyarthritis in adolescents
Rubella -Complications
Encephalitisthrombocytopeniacongen infections associated with congen anomalies
Roseola Infantum -CauseCharacteristics
HHV-6prodrome - acute onset of high fever no other Sxs for 3-4 daysmaculopap rash as fever breaks starts on trunk => face and extremitiesoften lasts < 24 hrs
Roseola Infantum -Complications
Rapid fever onset =>febrile seizures
Rotavirus -Characteristics
Primary cause of diarrhea in kids < 2fever and vomitingthen diarrheaupper resp Sxslasts < 1 wkinfection confirmed by Elisaoral rehydration sufficient
Varicella -CauseCharacteristics
VZVprodrome -mild feveranorexiamalaiseprecedes rash by 24 hrsgeneralized, pruritic, "teardrop" vesicular rashstarts on trunkspreads to peripherylesions often at different stages of healinginfectious from 24 hrs before eruption til lesions crust over
Varicella -Complications
In immunocompromised kids -progressive varicella with meningoencephalitis and hepatitiscongen infections =>congen anomalies
Varicella Zoster -CauseCharacteristics
Prodrome -reactivation of Varicella infectionstarts as pain along affected sensory n.pruritic "teardrop" vesicular rash in dermatomal distributionuncommon unless immunocomp
Varicella Zoster -Complications
Encephalopathyaseptic meningitispneumonitisTTPGuillain-Barrecellulitisarthritis
Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease -CauseCharacteristics
Coxsackie Aprodrome -feveranorexiaoral painrash -oral ulcersmaculopap vesicular rash on hands, feet, buttocks
Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease -Complications
None(self-limited)
Tracheoesophageal Fistula -What is it
Tract between trachea & esophassociated with esoph atresia & VACTERL anomalies - vertebral anal cardiac tracheal esophagus renal limb
Tracheoesophageal Fistula -Caused byPresentation
Polyhydramnios in uteroinc. oral secretioninability to feedgaggingresp distress
Tracheoesophageal Fistula -Dx
CXR after NGTair in GI tractbronchoscopy - to confirm
Tracheoesophageal Fistula -Tx
Surgical repair
Congenital Diaph Hernia -What is it
GI tract segment protrudes thru diaph into thorax90% are post. lt. Bochdalek
Congenital Diaph Hernia -Presentation
Resp distress from - pulmonary hypoplasia pulmonary HTNsunken abdomenbowel sounds over lt. hemithorax
Congenital Diaph Hernia -Dx
US in uteropostnatal CXR - to confirm
Congenital Diaph Hernia -Tx
Hi-freq ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) (to manage pulmonary HTN)surgical repair
Gastroschisis -What is it
Herniation of intestine thru abdom wall next to umbilicus (usually on right) with no sac
Gastroschisis -Caused byAssociated with
Polyhydramnios in uterooften premieassociated with - GI stenoses GI atresia
Gastroschisis -Tx
Surgical emergencysingle-stage closure possible in only 10%
Omphalocele -What is it
Herniation of abdom viscera thru abdom wall at umbilicus into sac covered by peritoneum and amniotic memb
Omphalocele -Caused byAssociated with
Polyhydramnios in uterooften premieassociated with other GI & cardiac defects
Omphalocele -Tx
C-section - to prevent sac ruptureif sac intact -postpone surg correction until pt. fully resuscitatedkeep sac covered/stable with petroleum & gauzeintermittent NG suction -to prevent abdom distention
Duodenal Atresia -What is it
Complete or partial failure of duodenal lumen to recanalize during gestational wks 8-10
Duodenal Atresia -PresentationCaused byAssociated with
Bilious emesis within hrs after 1st feedingpolyhydramnios in uteroassociated with - Down's other cardiac/GI anomalies: annular pancreas malrotation imperforate anus
Duodenal Atresia -Dx
Double-bubble sign on XR(prox to site of atresia)
Duodenal Atresia -Tx
Surgical repair
Meckel's Diverticulum -What is it
MC congen GI tract anomalyvestigial remnant of omphalomesenteric ductrule of 2's -2x's as many males2 ft. from ileocecal valve2% of people affected2 types of mucosa - gastric pancreatic
Meckel's Diverticulum -Presentation
MC presentation - painless rectal bleedingpainful diverticulitisintest. obstruction from - intussusception or volvulus
Meckel's Diverticulum -Dx
Meckel's scan -for ectopic gastric mucosauses IV technetium pertechnetate
Meckel's Diverticulum -Tx
Surgery
Hirschsprung's Disease -(Congen Aganglionic Megacolon)What is it
Absence of autonomic innervation of bowel wallinadeq relaxation and peristalsis => intest. obstruction
Hirschsprung's Disease -(Congen Aganglionic Megacolon)Presentation
Abdom distentionbilious vomitingfail to pass meconium in 1st 24 hrs of life
Hirschsprung's Disease -(Congen Aganglionic Megacolon)Dx
Barium enema - dilated prox segment narrowed distal segmentrectal Bx - to confirm
Hirschsprung's Disease -(Congen Aganglionic Megacolon)Tx
Colostomy prior to corrective surgery
Hypospadias -What is it
Abnorm urethral opening on ventral surface of penisdue to incomplete dev of distal urethra
Hypospadias -PresentationAssociated with
Chordeeassociated with - hernias cryptorchidism
Hypospadias -Tx
Circumcision contraindicatedsurgical repair uses preputial tissue
X-linked Agammaglobulinemia(Bruton's Disease) -What is it
B-cell def.boys onlymay present < 6 mos. of ageat risk for life-threatening Pseudomonas infections
X-linked Agammaglobulinemia(Bruton's Disease) -Dx
No B cellslow levels of all Ab classes
X-linked Agammaglobulinemia(Bruton's Disease) -Tx
IVIGprophylactic ABx
Common Variable Immunodeficiency -What is it
Ig levels drop in 2nd-3rd decade of lifeinc. risk of lymphomainc. risk of autoimmune dis.
Common Variable ImmunodeficiencyDx
Ig levelsantibody titers
Common Variable ImmunodeficiencyTx
IVIGprophylactic ABx
IgA Deficiency -What is it
MC immunodeficiencyusually asymptomaticmay have recurrent infections
DiGeorge Syndrome(Thymic aplasia) -What is it
CATCH-22Cardiac defectsAbnormal faciesThymic hypoplasiaCleft palateHypocalcemia22 - microdeletions in chrom22tetany in first days of life
DiGeorge Syndrome(Thymic aplasia) -Dx
Absolute lymphocyte count,mitogen stimulation responseand delayed hypersensitivity skin testing
DiGeorge Syndrome(Thymic aplasia) -Tx
BMT - if severeIVIGthymus transplant
Ataxia-Telangiectasia -What is it
DNA repair defectoculocutaneous telangiectasiasprogressive cerebellar ataxia
Ataxia-TelangiectasiaTx
No effective Tx for CNS abnormneuro deterioration progressesdeath by 30 y/o
Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) -What is it
Severe lack of B & T cellsfreq. severe bact. infectionschronic Candidiasisopportunistic organisms
Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) -Tx
BMT or stem cell transplantIVIGPCP prophlaxis until BMTgene therapy may be future option
Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome -What is it
X-linked recessiveT & B cell dysfunctionthrombocytopeniasmall-sized plateletseczemahigh IgEhigh IgAlow IgMbloody diarrheableeding gumsprolonged nosebleeds
Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome -Tx
Protective helmetIVIGaggressive ABx for infectionsHLA-identical BMTif no BMT - rarely survive to adulthood
Chronic Granulomatous Disease-(CGD)What is it
X-linked or ARdeficient superoxide production by PMNs & M0susual sites of infection - skin lungs (pneumonia) lymph nodes liver (abscesses, hepatitis) bones (osteomyelitis)swollen collections of infected tissue obstruct intestines (IBD) and urinary tract (UTIs)
Chronic Granulomatous Disease-(CGD)Dx
Absolute neutrophil count and adhesionassays - chemotaxic phagocytic bactericidaldiagnostic -neg. nitroblue tetrazolium dye reduction test (NBT)
Chronic Granulomatous Disease-(CGD)Tx
Daily TMP-SMXjudicious ABx use during infectionsIFN-g - can dec. incidence of serious infection
Chediak-Higashi -What is it
ARgiant lysosomal granules dev. in neutrophilslysosomes can't fuse with phagosomes =>ingested bact. can't be lysedoculocutaneous albinismneuropathyneutropenia
C1 Esterase (Inhib) Def. -(Hereditary Angioedema)What is it
C1 inhibitor -acute phase proteininhibits proteinases of: complement pathway clotting pathway kinin generator pathway fibrinolytic pathwaydeficiency => her. angioedemaADcan affect - hands & feet - local edema bowel - extreme abdom pain mouth airway - life-threat. edemausually lasts 3 dayscan be precip by trauma, virusaggravated by stress
C1 Esterase (Inhib) Def. -(Hereditary Angioedema)Dx
Total hemolytic C' assay- CH50if defect in one component - no CH50 reductionthen det. which component
C1 Esterase (Inhib) Def. -(Hereditary Angioedema)Tx
Daily prophylactic danazolpurified C1 esterase and FFP - prior to surgery
Terminal Complement Deficiency(C5-C9) -What is it
ARrecurrent N. meningitidis& dissem. gonorrhea infectionsrarely - systemic lupus
Terminal Complement Deficiency(C5-C9) -Tx
Meningococcal vaccineappropriate ABx
Hyper IgM Syndrome -What is it
MC - def. in CD40 ligand in T Helper=> can't class switchnormal or high IgMlow IgG, IgA, IgEXL recessive (most common)AR (others)severe upr & lwr respiratorydiarrhea - Cryptosporidium
Hyper IgM Syndrome -Tx
IVIGPCP prophylaxis - TMP-SMX