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what are the components of a well child visit
H-DOPIA
H- history - age specific trigger questions
D- age spec. ques, questionairres, school performance
O- obs. of parent/child interaction
P- physical examination - focuses on growth
I - immunizations
A - anticipatory guidance
what measures of growth are used for a child
height/weight - use standardized growth curves
head circumference
body mass index
1. what is failure to thrive
2. what growth measurement is usually not effected by failure to thrive
1. growth rate of less than expected for a child (most commonly weight)
>2 major percentile bars = MAJOR CONCERN
2. HEAD CIRCUMFERANCE
what is isolated short stature
NOT FAILURE TO THRIVE *****
height is the most abnormal growth parameter
expected weight gains*
1. birth - 3 months
2. 3-6 months
3. 6-12 months
4. 1-2 years
5. 2 years to adolescence
1. 30g/day ~ regain birth weight by 2 weeks
2. 20g/day ~ double brith weight by 4-6 months
3. 10g/day
4. 250g/month
5. 2kg/year
at what age should an child
1. regain birth weight
2. double birth weight
3. triple birth weight
1. by 2 weeks
2. by 4-6 months
3. by 12 months
expected height gains*
1. 0-12 months
2. 13-24 months
3. 2 years- adolescence
1. 25cm/year
2. 12.5cm/year
3. 6.25 cm/year
at what age should a child
1. increase birth length by 50%
2. double birth length
3. triple birth length
1. 12 months
2. 4 years
3. 13 years
1. inorganic failure to thrive
2. organic failure to thrive
1. disturbed parent/child bond - poor formula, poor feeding, abuse/neglect, maternal depression, family violence, poverty, no support systems
2. pathology, infection, chromosomal disorders, systemic illness
list some head growth abnormalities
microcephaly
craniosynostosis
deformational plagiocephaly
macrocephaly
head size progression from birth to one year
25% adult size--> 75% adult size
cephalohemotoma
superiosteal hemorrhage of the cranium after traumatic delivery, DOES NOT CROSS SUTURES
expected head size circumference increase**
1. 0-2 months
2. 2-6 months
3. total increase at 12 months
1. 0.5 cm/week
2. 0.25cm/week
3. 12 cm since birth
1/1000 children has microcephaly
1. congenital microcephaly
2. acquired microcephaly
1. abnormal induction/migration of brain tissue
2. cerebral insult in third trimester/perinatal period of life
clinical features of microcephaly
small brain
developmental delay/intellectual impairment
cerebral palsy
seizures
causes of microcephaly
TORCH
fetal alcohol/fetal hydantoin
trisomys (21, 13, 18)
perinatal infections
hypoxia/ischemia
metabolic defects
PKU
hypothyroidism
craniosynotosis
1. definition
2. etiology
3. dx
4. tx
1. premature closure of sutures
2. sporadic (90%), familial (crouzon, apert), hyperthyroid, hypercalcemia, intrauterine crowding
3. radiographs/CT
4. surgical repair
when does suture closure normally occur
90% by age 2, complete by age 5
dolichocephaly/scaphocephaly
CRANIOSYNOTOSIS
premature closture of the saggital suture-->elongated skull
* most common form of craniosynostosis
brachycephaly
CRANIOSYNOTOSIS
premature closure of the coronal suture leading to shortend skull ** more commonly associated with neurological complications
trigonocephaly
CRANIOSYNOTOSIS
premature closure of the metopic suture leads to angular shaped head
plagiocephaly
1. definition
2. cause
3. clinical association
4. tx
1. asymmetry of infant head not associated with premature suture closure
2. infant sleeping on their back (trying to avoid SIDS)
3. congenital muscular torticollis
4. ROM exercises, head repositioning, "tummy time"
positional plagiocephaly
flattening of the occiput and prominence of ipsilateral frontal area
macrocephaly
1. does macrocephaly reflect brain size
2. causes
3. dx/tx
1. NO ~ (compare to microcephaly)
2. familial,
overgrowth (ex. sotos syndrome)+
metabolic storage (canavan syndrome, gangliosidoses)
neurofibromatosis
achondroplasai
hydrocephalus
3. dx rule out elevated intracranial pressure, measure parental head circumference --> CT scan to rule out hydrocephalus
sotos syndrome
hereditary gigantism
cornerstone of pediatric preventative care =?
VACCINES!
live vaccines
1. duration of immunity
2. contraindications
3. list live vaccines
1. LONG
2. contraindicated in patients with compromised immunity
3. MR VZ MAPSY - measels, rubella, varicella, zoster, mumps, adeno, polio (oral), yellow fever
non - live vaccines
1. duration of immunity
2. contraindicatiosn
3. list of non-live vaccines
1. short (need boosters)
2. none
3. DTap (and Tdap), hepatitis A/B, inactivated polio, HITB, influenza, pneumococcal, meningococcal
diseases for which passive immunity can be administered
VZIG- varicella
HBIG - hepatitis B - given to newborns born to seropositive mothers
HAIG- hepatiatis A - given to those visiting high risk areas
hepatits B vaccine
1. components
2. timing of administration
1. recombinant HbSAg
2. three shot series given in first year
DTaP
1. components
2. timing
3. DTP?
4. dT?
1. purified acellullar pertussis, tetanus toxoid, diptheria toxoid
2. 2,4,6 months + boosters 12-18 months, and 4-6 years of age
3. old vaccine - contained whole cell killed pertussis ~ replaced with DTaP b/c it had high rate of side effects
4. 1/10 dose diptheria + tetanus toxoid given as booster --given every 10 years to those greater than 7 yo
polio disease
enterovirus (picornavirus)
destroys gray matter of the spinal cord in the anterior horn leading to lower motor neuron weakness and transient/perminent paresis and meningoencephalitis
live polio (sabin)
1. advantages
2. disadvantages
1. induces host immunity + herd immunity (secondary immunity) because the vaccine is excreted in the stool
2. vaccine related polio
inactivated polio (salk)
1. advantages/disadvantages
2. timing
1. no vaccine associated polio, no secondary (herd) immunity
2. 2,4 months boosters at 6-18 months and 4-6 years
haemophilus influenza type B disease
meningitis, epiglottitis, sepsis
HITB vaccine
1. components
2. timing
1. CONJUGATE - H-influenza polysaccharide linked to protein antigens including diptheria/tetanus toxoid
2. 2,4,6 months + booster at 12-15 months OR
2,4,12 months (if different conjugate vaccine...)
MMR vaccine
1. diseases of MMR
2. timing
1. measels - pneumonia/koplic spots + encephalitis
mump s - parotitis, meningoencephalitis, orchitis
rubella - severe birth defects in infants born to effected mothers infected during pregnancy, mild viral syndrome in children
2. 12-15 months with booster at 4-6 years or 11-12 years
varicella vaccine
1. timing
1. 12-18 months
1. hepatitis A disease
2. high risk grouups
1. MCC viral hepatitis on earth (up to 70% asymptomatic in children, more severe in older children/adults, RARELY fulminant hepatitis
2. homosexuals/bisexula, illicit drugs, clotting factor disorders reciving blood products, occupational
hep A vaccine
1. timing
1. 2 years or older with booster 6 months later for susceptible groups (high hep A communities and travelers to endemic areas)
pneumococcal disease
MCC otitis media, invasive bacterial infections, pneumonia in children younger than 3 years of age
Pneumovax
1. pneumovax components
2. disadvantage
3. indications in children
1. polysaccharide capsule of 23 serotypes covering ALL bacterimia/meningitis causing strains
2. little immunogenicity in children younger than 2 years old
3.older children/adults who are anatomical or functionally asplenic (Sickle cell), immunodeficiency, liver disease, nephrotic syndrome
Prevnar
1. prevnar components
2. disadvantage
3. timing
1. conjugated polysaccharide contains 7 pneumococcal serotypes
2. covers less of a broad spectrum of pneumococcal strains compared to pneumovax
3. 2,4,6 months with booster at 12-15 months
children
children > 2yo with high risk for pneumococcal disease
side effects of
1. most vaccines
2. MMR
3. sabin
1. very mild, local inflamm/low grade fever
2. fever and rash 1-2 weeks after immunization (live virus that incubates)
3. vaccine related polio
contraindications to vaccines (5)
anaphylaxis to vaccine/constituents (eggs etc)
encephalopathy 7 days after DTaP
neurological disorders/epilepsy no DTaP
immunodeficient no live attenuated OPV/MMR/varicella
immunodeficient patinets in home of someone who recieved sabin (excreted in stool)
vaccine precautions
1. general
2. DTaP
3. MMR and varicella (live)
1. moderate to severe illness NOT MILD ILLNESS (+/- fever)****
2. DTaP - >40.5 fever within 48 hours after vaccination
shocklike state 48 hours after vaccination
seizures 3 days after vaccination
persistent crying >3 hours within 48 hours after vaccination
3. IVIG administration in the preceeding 3-11 months
1. why is universial newborn hearing screening carried out today
2. what are the two types of newborn hearing screen tests
1. because hearing loss in infancy is associated iwth impaired language development
2. brainstem auditory evoked response (EEG waves from infants scalp)
evoked otoacoustic emission - sound generated from cochlear hair cells detected by a microphone
what are the components of neonatal metabolic screening
congenital hypothyroidism
PKU
galactosemia
sickle cell anemia
is newborn cholesterol/lipid screening always indicated, when is it indicated
no not always indicated (cost)
it is indicated in fmily history of hypercholesterolemia (cholesterol)i, or early MI/lipidemia (lipids)
**if high cholesterol is found, fasting lipid panel should be obtained (cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL/LDL)
iron deficiency anemia screening
1. risk factors
2. when should screening occur
1. prematurity, low birth weight, early cows milk introduction
low iron intake, low socioeconomic status
2. 9 and 15 months of age
1. when should children get a PPD
2.when is a PPD read after it is placed
1. contact with suspected/confirmed TB cases
children in contact with high risk groups
suspicious radiographic findings on CXR
imigrants from endemic areas
children with HIV
living in high prevelance areas
2. 48-72 hours after it is placed
1. risk factors for lead intoxication
2. clinical findings of acute lead intoxication
3. clinical findings of chronic lead intoxication
1. eat lead paint (old houses), lead pipes, lead glazed pottery, lead containing folk remedies
2. anorexia, apathy, lethargy, anemia, irritability, vomiting, encephalopathy
3. asymptomatic (most common), developmental delay, learning problems, mental retardation
when should children screened for lead
living in old housing, family members effected by lead poisoning, children living near lead smetlters, and normal routine screening starting at 9 months
treatment for lead poisonign
decrease exposure, chelation thearpy (EDTA and Meso-2,3-dimercaptosuccimic acid (DMSA succimer)
1. what does circumcision decrease the incidence of in males
2. is circumcision medically indicated?
1. decereases penile cancer
decreases cervical cancer in female sexual partners
urinary tract infections (10x more common in uncircumcised)
2. no
indications for circumcisions (10% of uncircumcised males
1. phimosis
2. paraphimosis
3. balinitis
1. inability to retract the foreskin
2. retracted foreskin cannot return to original position and cuts off lymphaic flow causing edema
3. inflammation of the glans by candida/gram negative infections in infants (STDs in adults)
circumcision complications
bleeding
infection
poor cosmesis
phimosis
urinary retention
contraindications to circumcision
penile abnormalities (ex. hypospadias), prematurity, bleeding disorders
pediatric teeth
1.when is first tooth eruption/primary teeth (all 20)
2. secondary tooth eruption
1. 6 months (3-16 months range) usually lower central incisor, full set of 20 primary teeth by 2 years of age
2. begins with lower central incisor, between 6-8 years of age leading to a full set of 32 secondary/permanent teeth
what are the causes of delayed tooth eruption
(>16 monts of age)
familial
hypothyroidism/hypopituitarism
downs syndrome
ectodermal dysplasia
what are the clinical features of ectodermal dysplasia
conical shaped teeth
delayed dental erruption
dysmorphic facial features
alopecia
decreased sweat glands
what is/are the causes of early dental eruption
primary dental eruption before three months of age
familial
hyperthyroidism
precocious puberty
growth hormone excess
when should dental hygene be initiated
start as soon as teeth erupt
at age 2-3 should vbe able to assist in brushing their own teeth
dental floss as soon as tight space before teeth forms
fluride consuption before adolescence dec tooth decay by 50-75%
1. what are the sources of floride
2. what is clincical pres. of excess fluoride
3. when is a child most succeptible to fluorosis
4. what children should get flouride supplementation
1. supplementation
fluoridated water
fluoride toothpaste
2. flurosis = cosmetic white streaks/brown staining
3. between 2 and 4 years of age
4. exclusivly breast fed children > 6 mo of age
geographic locations where fluoride is <0.3 ppm
1. natal teeth
2. neonatal teeth
3. when to initiate intervention with natal/neonatal teeth
1. teeth at birth
2. teeth that emerge during first month of life
3. HYPERMOBILE teeth, or if they cause breast feeding difficulty or trauma to the lip or tongue
1. what age does neonatal bottle caries occur
2. pathogenesis of neonatal bottle caries (+infectious organism)
1. 24-30 months
2. falling asleepe wit a nipple in the mouth with any other liquid besides water --> inc. risk of caries with s. mutans OF THE MAXILLARY INCISORS/CANINES/PRIMARY FIRST MOLARS (from parents/siblings)
what are the factors in dental trauma and tooth salvage
extraoral time * (most improtant)
highest prognosis if avulsed tooth is stored in milk (or other liquid)
**dry tooth is useless after 30 minutes
page 20/21 for age appropriate anticapatory guidance print copy and put in coat
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when should hepatitis A vaccine be given
first dose between 12-24 months, second dose between 2-6 years
when must a TORCH infection be acquired to cause microcephaly
in the first trimester
why does cows milk cause IDA
less bioavailable iron in the milk
increased stool loss
1. what intrinsic factors effect development
2. what extrinsic factors effect development
intrinsic factors = physical characteristics, state of health, temperment
extrinsic = family member personality, economic status, depression/mental illness
can developmental milestones be skipped
no, one almost always follows the next
what is developmental quotient used for and what does it indicate
determines if childs development is delayed
DQ = (developmental age/ chronologic age) *100

DQ>85 nomral
DQ<70 abnormal
DQ 70-85 ~ close followup (gray area)
1. when do primitive reflexes normally disappear, and what is the effect of CNS injury on the primitive reflexes
1. normally disappear by 3-6 mo
CNS injury increases the strength and prolongs the presence of the primitve reflexes
what is a postural reaction,
when do they develop
what is the effect of CNS injury on postural reaction
reactions that help orient the body in space, help facilitate orientation of the body
develop from 4-9 months of age
CNS injury delays the development of postural reactions
what is the difference between the generation of a primitive reflex vs the generation of a postural reaction
primitive reflexes are the response of ONE SENSORY STIMULUS
postural reactions involve proprioceptive, visual, and vestibular input and cerebral/cerebellar processing
GROSS MOTOR MILESTONES
1. turns head side to side
2. lifts head while prone
3. head lag when pulled from supine
4. roll over
5. no head lag when pulled from supine
6. pushes chest up with arms
7. sits alone
8. leads with head when pulled from supine
9. pulls to stand
10. cruises
11. walks
1. birth
2. 2 months
3. 2 months
4. 4 months
5. 4 months
6. 4 months
7. 6 months
8. 6 months
9. 9 months
10. 9 months
11. 12 months
1. moro reflex
2. appears/dissapears
1. symmetric abduction of arms with trunk extension frollwed by adduction of upper extremities
2. birth/4 months
1. hand grasp
2. appears/dissapears
1. grab anything placed in palm
2. birth/1-3 months
1. atonic neck reflex
2. appears/dissapears
1. arms and legs extend on same side as head is turned, flex on opposite side
2. 2-4 weeks/6 months
1. rooting reflex
2. appears/dissapears
1. turning head toward smae side as stimulus on corner of the mouth
2. birth/six months
1. head righting
2. appears/dissapears
POSTURAL REACTION
1. keep head veritcal despite body being tilted
2. 4-6 months/persists
1. parachute
2. appears/dissapears
1. arms/legs outstretch when moved head first downward
2. 8-9 mo/persisits
FINE MOTOR MILESTONES
1. keeps hands fisted
2. brings hands together to midline then to mouth
3. reaches for objects
4. rakes objects with whole hand
5. transfers objects from hand to hand
6. uses immature pincer (thumb and index
7. uses mature pincer (thumb and tip of index finger
1. birth
2. 3-4mo
3. 4-5 mo
4. 6-7mo
5. 6-7mo
6. 9mo
7. 12mo
what fine motor skills are learned in the second year of life
using tools
motor development red flags
1. persistant fisting >3mo
2. early rolling over, early pull to stand, persistant toe walking
3. spontaneous postures such as scisoring or frog leg in hypotonic infant
4. early hand dominance before 18 months of age
1. neuromotor problems
2. spasticity
3. motor abnormalities (cerebral palsy
4. motor weakness of the opposite upper extremity
when does left or right hand dominance normally occur
after 18 months of age
1. what is most common developmental delay domain
2. what is the best indicator for intellectual potential
language
language
language vs speech
languagge = abiltiy to communicate with symbols
speech = vocal expression of language
when is the optimal time for language acquisition
first 2 years of life
periods of speech development
1. prespeech period
2. naming period
3. work combining period
1. 0-10 months - musical like vowels (cooing), + mixing consonants and vowels (babbeling)
2. 10-18 months - infant understands that people have names and objects have identities
3. 18-24 months - early word combinations are telegraphic ~ combinatiosn occur 6-8 months after first words
LANGUAGE MILESTONES
1.attunes to human voices, can differentiate parents voice
2. cooing
3. babbeling
4. jargoning
5. 1-3 words mama dada
6. 20-50 words
7. two word phrases / 50% of speech inetlligbale
8. three word senstences, 75% of speech intelligible
1. birth
2. 2-3mo - vowels(oooooooooo aaaaaaaaaa)
3. 6 mo - consonants and vowels (ba ba ba)
4. 9-12 mo babbeling with mixed consonants, inflection, cadence
5. 12 months
6. 18 mo
7. 18mo
8. 3 years
what are the causes of language delay
mental retardation/global delay
hearing impairment
environmental deprivation
developmental disorders (ex. autism)
what is cognitive development
thinking, memory, learning, problem solving
what does discrepency between verbal and non-verbal skills on standardized intelligence tests in school age children indicate
learning disability
sensorimotor period of cognitive development
1. timespan
2. characteristics
1. birth to 2 years
2. learning to manipulate --> manipulate to learn~ time of physical manipulation/inspection of objects
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
stage of functional play
1 year, child recognizes objects and associates them with their function ~ playing with toy telophone
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
stage of imaginative play
24-30 months - child uses blocks to build forts, or sticks as play swords
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
concrete thinking
preschool/elementary school years - interpreting things literally
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
abstract thinking
adolescent years - manipulating concepts and contingencies
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
object permanence
9 montsh - people/objects exist when out of site
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
separation anxiety
6-18 months - crys when loved one leaves the room
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
cause and effect
9-15 months - ex. dropping toys from high chair makes them fall to floor
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
magical thinking
presschool toddler years- child thinks objects are alive/thinking
what does defect in BOTH verbal and non verbal (problem solving) indicate
intellectual disability
what does defect in language, but normal non verbal (problem solving) indicate
hearing impairment, or communication disorder
*increased risk for learning disability*
what does defect in non verbal (problem solving) but normal language indicate
visual or fine motor problems that interfere with manipulative tasks
*increased risk for learning disability*
1. define attachment
2.when does separation and individuation begin
3. when does parallel play and social play occur
1. bonding with primary caregiver
2. 15 months of age
3. parallel play 2 years
4. social play 3 years
1. cerebral palsy definition
2. cerebral palsy diagnosis
1. static encephalopathies caused by injury to developing brain that primarily effects motor funciton primarily, +/- normal intelligence, inc. risk of seizures, cognitive deficits, MR, seizures, sensory/visual/auditory deficits
2. repeated neurodevelopmental exams showing inc. tone, spasticity, hypotonia, asymmetric reflexes, abnormal disappearance of reflexes/postural response emergence
when can injury which causes cerebral palsy occur + causes
- maternal - (multiple gestation/preterm labor)
-prenatal - (IGR, congenital malformations, congenital infections)
-perinatal - prolonged traumatic delivery, apgar <3 @ 15 minutes, <36 or >42 wks gestation
-post natal - hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, intraventricular hemorrhage, trauma, kernicterus
CEREBRAL PALSY
1. what is the prevalence of cerebral palsy in the general population
2. what is prevelacnce of cerebral palsy in children <1500 grams birth weight
1. 0.2-0.5%
2. 5-15%
CEREBRAL PALSY
1. spastic diplegia
2. . risk factors]
3. . clinical presentation
1. weakness of lower extremitis>upper extremities/face
2. prematurity
3. early rolling over (<4 months), inc. tone, scissoring with standing or vertical suspension
CEREBRAL PALSY
1. spastic hemiplegia
2. risk factors
3. clinical presentation
1. unilateral spastic motor weakness
2. perinatal vasuclar insults, CNS infections, trauma
3. upper>lower, early hand preference, grasp with one side
CEREBRAL PALSY
1. spastic quadriplegia
2. risk factors
3. clinical presentation
1. head, neck and all four limbs
2 hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, CNS infections, trauma, malformations
3. seizures, scoliosis, face weakness, dysphagia, GI reflux, aspiration pneumonia, speech/sensory impariments
CEREBRAL PALSY
1. extrapyramidal cerebral palsy
2. risk factors
3. clinical presentation
1. extrapyramidal motor system damage
2. full term infant with hypoxia/ischemia, kernicterus (damages basal ganglia)
3. hypotonia of neck/trunk, athetoid or writhing movements,posturing of head/neck/limbs, feeding/speech defecects, DROOLING (impaired ORAL motor)
define mental retardation
define adaptive behavior
1. subaverage general intellectual function with defecits of adaptive behavior
2. self-care, social skills, work, leisure (seen before age 18)
degree of mental retardation classification
mild - IQ 55-59
moderate - IQ 40-54
severe - 25-39
profound - <25
what are the most common genetic causes of mental retardation
downs syndrome, fragile X (#1 and 2)
Hurlers (metabolic)
tuberous sclerosis (single gene)
what pre-natal and perinatal factors can cause mental retardation
TORCH
fetal malnutrition
matenral drug and alcohol
perinatal hypoxia/asphyxia
placental insufficincy
what environmental problems can cause mental retardation
psychosocial depravation
parental mental illness
what post natal acquired insults can cause mental retardation
infection
head truama
near drowning
1. define learning disability
2. what are two types of learnign disability
3. what are the causes of learning disabilities
1. discrepancy between childs academic achievement and level expected and the level expected on the basis of age/intelligence
2. specific academic subjects (ex. reading), or processing information (ex. visual or auditory)
3. fragile X (genetic), galactosemia (metabolic), idiopathic
1. define pervasive developmental disorder
2. autism clinical features
3. aspergers syndrome
1. dev. disabiltiy that effects behavior/learning with varying severity
2. onset <3 years, more boys, LANGUAGE DELAY but large range of severity, atypical intonation, echolalia, decreased eye contact, restricted range of interest/play, sterotypic movment rituals, preoccupations with certain objects/symbols, self injury, seizures, MR, diarrhea/constipation, ear infections, sensitivity to sensory input, unusual pain threshods
3. NO LANGUAGE DELAY qualitative impairment in peer relationships/social interactions, repetative stereotyped patterns of behavior, activities, interests
1. ADHD diagnostic criteria
2. ADHD risk factors
3. ADHD clinical features
4. non-pharm treatment
5. pharm first line treatment
6. pharm second line treatmnet
1. onset before age 7, symptoms in >1 environment, impaired school/personal resationships, inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity
2. first relative with ADHD (genetic), DA/NE function ab
3. poor selective attention, difficulty focusing, distractibility, impulsivity, distractivbility, disinhibition, behavior immaturity, low self esteem, impaired relationships, diffuclty learning
4. demystification, classroom modifications, educational assistance (1 on 1, organizational skills), counseling.
4. methylphenidate, dextroamphetiamine-amphetamine
5. clonidine (A2 agonist) - if comorbid aggression, tic, or before bedtime
TCA, SSRI, buproprion - if comorbid depression
ddx for ADD
hearing/vision defecits, OSA, food reactions, thyroid disease, anemia, heavy metal exposure, anemai, anxiety, depression, family dysfunction
side effets of stimulants used to treat ADHD
anorexia, INSOMNIA, N/V, headache, irritability, hypertension/palpatations, dec. growth velocity, tics (9%)
what is the sequealae of of late identification of hearing problems
DELAYED SPEECH AND LANGUAGE, academic/behavioral problems
1. genetics of hearing loss
- other 20% is congenital infections, prematurity, meningitis
2. prognostic factors in hearing loss
3. evalulation of deafness etiology
1. 80% of all hearing loss, AUTOSOMAL RECESSIVE
2. degree of loss, inherited>acquired, older age>younger, early amplification, cochlear implants
3. H+P, GENETICS, creatinine (alport), viral serologies (CMV, toxo, rubella, herpes)
1. top causes of blindness in children
- delays locomotion, dec. fine motor skills, dec. attachment
2. adaptive skills in blindness
1. trachoma infection, retinopathy of prematurity, congenital cataracts
2. auditory perception skills, haptic perception
1. clincial presentation of colic
2. what fractions of newborns experience colic
3. treatment
1. crying >3 hours/day, for more than 3 days a week typically in evening at age 2-4 weeks resolves by 3-4 months, unknown cause in healthy well fed infants,
2. 10 % of newborns
3. reassure the parents that it is not their fault, decreased senory stimulation, increased sensory stimulation, positioning
***ENURESIS IS NORMAL UNTIL AGE 5
1. primary vs secondary enuresis
2. incidence of enuresis in 4 vs 5 vs 6 vs 12 year olds
3. causes of enuresis
1. child has never been dry vs 6 months of prior dryness
2. 30%, 20%, 10%, 3%
3. gene on chromosome 13, stress, death of family member, chaos at home (diurnal), deep sleep with difficult arousal, lack of diurnal vasopressin , bladder capacity, UTI, abuse, diabetes (polyuria/polydipsia)
comorbidity for enuresis
encorpresis
hard stool
treatment of nocturnal enuresis
demystification+removal of blame
conditional alarming- alarm goes off when urine is produced
behavioral modification - reward systems, hypnotherapy, treat constipation
DDAVP - but common relapse after stopping tx
imipramine (TCA)
which antidepressant is used for enuresis, and what is the major side effect
imipramine
fatal cardiac arrythmias with overdose
treatment of diurnal enuresis
bladder stretching exercisies
scheduled voids (every 60-90mins)
how does sleep pattern change after birth
first 4 weeks random with day/night reversal
50% of infants sleep thorugh the night at 3 months of age (>5 hours after midnight
what is trained night waking
what is trained night feeding
1. 4-8 months- infant does not resettle without parental intervention
2. infant wakes to eat because parents respond with feeding- tx= inc. interval of daytime feeding
1. at what age, and what phase of sleep does nightmares occur
2. diagnosis and treatment
1. >3 years, REM
2.detailed recall of nightmare, reassurance and remove inciting cause (movies etc)
1. at what age, and what phase of sleep does night terrors occur
2. diagnosis and treatment
1. age 3-5, 90-120 minutes after onset of sleep in non-REM phase
2. child awakes tachycardic, diaphroetic, tachypneic, child stares "glass eyed" without seeing, child CANNOT remember in the morning
tx = reassurance
1. why do parents overfeed children
2. why do toddlers have decreased feeding/food resistance after 1 year of age
3. treatment of food resistance
1. parents think its a sign of love
2. normal decrease, control/autonomy
3. avoid bribes, pressuring, or forcing (avoiding power struggles)_
social phobia - child fears leaving home/caregiver
1. clinical presentation
2. tx
1. child who misses school b/c of abdominal pain/diarrhea/fatigue that occur in the morning on departure for school, and disappear on weekends/summer
2. hx/px, return child to school, if still wants to stay home visit physician
temper tantrums - expression of anger beyone childs control
1. age of onset
2. cause
3. tx
1. 1-3 years
2. frustration/fatigue more likely with coexisting fine motor/expressive language delays
3. ignore demands, wait until age 3 when emotion can be verbalized, holding by parent to help calm
breath holding spells
1. definition
2. age of onset
3. two subtypes
4. tx
1. HARMLESS INVOLUNTARY episodes in which child holds their breath long enough to alarm parent
2. 5% of children between age 6 and 18 months , disappears by 5 years of age
3. cyanotic: frustration/anger-->cyanosis-->apnea/seizure (peaks @ 2 years of age)
pallid: fright-->hypervasovagal response--> pale and limp
4. reassure parents, tell parents NOT to do resusitation, iron supplementation
managment of breath holding spell precipitated by exercise/excitement
this may NOT BE A BREATH HOLDING SPELL, COULD BE SVT OR LONG QT SYNDROME -- MUST DO EKG
sibling rivalry
1. cause
2. tx
1. arrival of newborn is very stressful for child <3 yo, responds with jealosy
2. praise older child for mature behavior, do not teach toilet training/other skills at this time, encourage mature behavior and mutual respect between older children
toilet training
1. average and range of age of bowel control
2. "" bladder
3. how to toilet train
1. 29 month average (16-48)
2. 32 month average (18-60)
3. social reinforcement, sometimes treats, NO PRESSURE OR FORCE = POWER STRUGGLE
disciplining child
1. when should child begin showing self control
2. before age 6 months
3. 18-3 years
4. preschool
5. >5 years
*make punishment brief, followed with love/trust, direct toward BEHAVIOR not PERSON
1. between ages 3 and 4 (parent should begin providnig external control at 6 months)
2. none, distraction/redirection
3. ignoring, time out, disapproval
4. logical consequences - lose toy being used to hurt another child
5. negotiation/restriction of privileges
why give a misbehaving child time out, how long
interupt misbehavior to give child time to think about behavior
1 minute/year of age to a maximum of 5 minutes
milestones
1. walk
2. hand preference
3. mama/dada + 1 or 2 more words
4. stranger anxiety
5. 20-30 words understood, 12-15 spoken
6. telegraphic two word sentences
7. adjectives/adverbs, questions, >2 word sentences
8. symbolic play (fort out of blocks)
9. cause and effect
10. object perminence
11. separation anxiety
12. immature pincer grip
13. parachute reaction
14. mixing vowels/consonants (babbel)
1. 12 mo (R=9-15mo)
2. >18mo
3. 12 months
4. 6-18mo
5. 15 months
6. 24 months
7. 30 months
8. 24-30 months
9. 9 months
10. 9 monts
11. 6-18 months
.12. 9 months.
13. 8 months
14. 6 months
1. when in maturation does growth spurt occur
2. what hormones control this process
3. what fraction of adult weight/height is gained in adolescence
1. adolescence
2. GROWTH HORMONE, also insulin/thyroid/sex contribute
3. 50% of ideal body weight, 25% of adult height
1. what two endocrine changes occur during puberty
2. what is adrenarche
how long is puberty
3. what is true puberty
1. adrenarche and true puberty
2. onset of ADRENAL androgen synthesis, occurs 2 years before HPG axis turns on
3. LH and FSH and sex steroids increase (HPG axis is now on)
how long is puberty
3-4 years
1. timing of growth spurt in males vs females
2. timing of onset of puberty in males vs females
1. 18-24 months earlier in females
2. 6-12 months earlier (9.5 in females)
male physical changes in puberty
testicular enlargemen/pubic hairt --> 2 years later facial/axillary hair grows
female puberty
1. onset of puberty age + physical finding
2. onset of menstruation age
1. THELARCHE avg 9.5 years, development of breast buds,
2. MENARCHE - 12.5 (2-3 years after thelarche)
male tanner staging
1. preadolescnet, no pubic hair + pre-pubertal testes
2. testes larger, LONG downy hair
3. testes larger darker, coarser curlier hair
4. glans develops, scrotal skin darkens, coarse curly hair over pubis symphysis
5. adult size/shape, pubic hair spreads to medial surface of thigh
FSH
1. effect in males
2. effect in females
1. inc. spermatogenesis in the seminiferous tubules
2. stimulates ovarian follicles, stimulates ovarian granlosa cells to produce estrogen
LH
1. effect in males
2. effect in females
1. causes leydig to produce testosterone
2. stimulates theca cells to produce androgens
stimulates corpus luteum to make progesterone, ovulatory surge
testosterone
1. effect in males
2. effect in females`
1. linear growth/muscle mass, penis, scrotoum, prostate, seminal vesicle development, pubic/axillary/facial hair, deepens voice, inc. libido
2. stimulates linear growth, stimulates growth of pubic/axillary hair
estradiol
1. effect in males
2. effect in females
1. increases rate of epiphyseal plate fusion
2. breast dev, midcycle luteinizing hormone, labial/vaginal/uterine dev, proliferation of endometrium,
*low level = linear growth
*high level = inc. epiphyseal plate fusion
progesterone
1. effect in males
2. effect in females
1. NONE
2. converts endometrium to secretory endometrium
adrenal androgens
1. effect in males
2. effect in females
1. growth of pubic hair, linear growth
2. growth of pubic hair, linear growth
breast tanner stages
1. preadolescent
2. elevation of breast/nipple as small projection
3. enlargement of breast
4. areaola and nipple form secondary mound above breast level
5. only nipple projects, areola recedes, adult breast size
female genetalia tanner stages
1. preadolescnet
2. sparse long downy hair along labia
3. darker coarser curlier
4. coarse and curly adult type hair covering symphysis pubis
5. adult type hair spread onto medial surface of thighs
early adolescence psychosocial development
1. age
2. features
1. 10-13 years of age
2. early shift to independence from parents, pre-occupation with pubertal body changes, same sex peer relationships, abstract thinking
middle adolescnece psychosocial developmetn
1. age
2. features
1. 14-17 years
2. inc. conflicts with parents, dec. preoccupation with pubertal changes, inc. desire to improve attractiveness, intense peer group involvement, initiation of romantic relationships, inc. abstract reasoning/risk taking
late adolescnece psychosocial development
1. age
2. features
1. 18-21
2. dev. of self as distinct from parents, more likely to seek advice from parents, comfort with body image,shared intimate relationships, abstract thought processes, abstract thought, fewer risk taking behaviros
how best to establish rapport with an adolescen
begin history with non-threatening hobbies, interest or activities
what information gained from the history of an adolescent (or any patient) must be reported
sexual/physical abuse, suicidal/homicidal intention
what condiditons can patients under age of 18 consult for without a parent
pregnancy related care, dx/tx of STDs, reproductive health care, counseling and treament of drug/alcochol problems, mental health treatment
acronymn for the psychosocial hisotry
HEADSS
home
education/employment
activities
drugs
sexual activity
suicide/depression
what vaccines for the adolescent
Td booster@ 11 or 12 years of age, and every 10 years after this
Varicella vaccine if havent had chicken pox
If not given earlier: give MMR and hep B series
what special things should be looked for in the adolescent physical exam
height/weight
BP, vision, and hearing
acne/fungal infections of the skin
oral hygene
enlargement/nodules of the thyroid
scoliosis/kyophosis
tanner rating
male genetalia for hernias/scrotal masses
female complete pelvic exam should be performed annually if patient is sexually active, or if hx of pelvic pain, discharge of abnormal bleeding
what self exam instructions should be given to adolescent male/female
male = testicular exam
female = breast exam
what labs for adolescent screening (non sex related)
hemoglobin/hematocrit
urinalysis - for proteinuria/hematuria
cholesterol/fasting lipid
HIV if indicated
PPD - once in adolescent
what labs for adolescent screening (sex related)
1. females
2. males
1. sexually active females- gonorrhoeae, chlamydia, syphillus, Pap smea, wet mount for trichomonas vaginalis
2. sexually active males - syphillus serology, urinalysis for pyuria, urine ligase for c.trochomatis
1. what fraction of adolescents are clinically depressed
2. which gender has more depression
5%
2. girls 2x>boys
1. behavioral signs of depression
2. physical """
1. missing school, change in school performance, acting out, lack of interest in activities
2. abdominal pain, headaches, weight loss, overeating, insomnia, anxiety, fatigue
what are the top three causes of adolescent death
1. unintentional injuries
2. homicide
3. suicide
dx criteria for major depression
5/9 almost every day for 2 weeks
depressed/irritable mood,
diminished interest or pleasure in activivities
weight gain/loss
insomnia/hypersomnia
psychomotor agitation/retardation
fatigue/energy loss
feelings of worthlessness
dec. ability to concnetrate
recurrent thoughts of death or suicide
dysthymia clinical features
>1 year
2/5
poor appetite or overeating
insomnia or hypersomnia
decreased energy
difficulty concentrating
feelings of hopelessness
what fraction of high school senioirs have:
1. tried alcohol
2. tried illegal drugs
3. tried cigarettes
1. 90%
2. 50%
3. 60%
what are the changes that indicate substance abuse in an adolescent
mood/sleep disturbance, dec. school performance, changes in family/friends diminished appetite, depression
what defines a drinking problem
intoxicated >6 times a year or having drinking assocated problems with school/friends/family
1. define alcoholism
2. how to screen for alcoholism
1. preoccupation with over drinking despite adverse consequences
2. CAGE questionaire- have you tried to cut down, have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking, do you feel guilty, hhave you ever drank first thing in the morning (eye opener)
what are the health risks of smoking
coronary disease/stroke
cancers - lung/mouth/esophagus/stomach/larynx/urinary tract
lung dz - COPD/asthma
peptic ulcer disease
pregnancy complications - stillbirth, low birth weight, infant mortality
physical effects of marijuana acute and long term
tachycardia, mydriasis, sleepiness, conjunctival injection, dry mouth, auditory/visual hallucinations

asthma, impaired memory/learning, diminished interpersonal interactions, depression
clinical definition of obesity
body weight >20% IBW
BMI > 95% for age/sex
causes of obesity
95% - genetics + inc. caloric intake, dec. energy expenditure, poor eating behaviors
5% = cushings, hypogonadism, hypothyroidism, prader willi
what are the health effects of obesity
1. early puberty
2. hypertension/heart disease
3. hypercholesterolemia/inc. triglycerides
4. type 2 diabetes
5. gallbladder disease
6. back pain/tibia vara
7 depression/poor body image
epidemiology of anorexia/bulemia
1% of adolescents have anorexia,
1-5% bulemia
anorexia nervosa
1. diagnostic criteria
2. physical exam findings
3. lab findings
1. body weight 15% BELOW NORMAL, ABSENCE OF 3 OR MORE CONSECUTIVE MENSTURAL CYCLES
too low caloric intake to maintain weight, delusion of being fat, obsessed with being thin, refusal to maintain body weight, fear of weight gain, excessive exercise, withdrawal from peers/family, disturbed body image
2. hypothermia, hypotension, bradycardia, malnourishment, hypoactive bowel sounds, lanugo, dehydration
3. LOW MG, LOW PHOSPHORUS, LOW CALCIUM, HIGH BUN, high LFTs anemia, leukopenia, low sex steroids, low thyroxine
bulemia nervosa
1. diagnostic criteria
2. physical exam findings
1. recurrent binging, >2x in the past 3 months, purging using vomiting, laxatives, diuretics, enemas, rigorous fasting exercise or diet pills, disturbed body image
2. NORMAL WEIGHT, hypothermia, hypotension, bradycardia, sequelae of vomitting, trauma to palate/hands, loss of dental enamel, parotid swelling, swollen uvula.
3. LOW CHLORIDE, LOW POTASSIUM (vomitting or diurects or laxatives)
2. treatment for anorexia/bulimia nervosa
normal nutrition
hospitalization- for severe weight loss, dehydration, eleectrolyte abnormalaties, dehydration, abnormal vitals, seizures, arrythmias, pancreatitis
what fraction of females are sexually active by end of high school, and what fraction of adolescent females become pregnant
50% sexually active
1/9 adolescents become sexually active
what are the complications of high risk pregnancy for mother/infant
low birth weight (infant)
higher infant mortality (infant)
preterm labor/anemia/hypertension (mother)
why do 1/2 of sexually active adolescents not use contraception
ignorance
denial - of preg. risk
confidentiality/cost
refusal by partner to use
religeon
desire for pregnancy
what kinds of condoms protect from HIV, and what are the disadvantages to condoms
latex ONLY
interference with spontaneity of intercourse and allergic reactions
what are the disadvantages to polyurethane female condom
vaginal irritation, allergy or awkwardness
vaginal diaphragm
1. mechanism
2. adv
3. disadv
mechanical barrier placed cervix, used with spermacide
2. can be put in six hours before sex (doesn't impede spontaneity)
3. INDIVIDUAL FITTING health care professional is neccessary, awkward to place, inc risk of UTI
cervical cap
1. mechanism
2. adv
3. disadv
1. cuplike diaphragm placed over cervix,
2. can be left in place for 48 hours
3. need for individual fitting, inc. risk for UTIs, CERVICAL DYSPLASIA (must follow up with Pap smear)
IUD
1. mechanism
2. adv
3. disadv
1. copper = impedes sperm transport
progesterone - induces endometrial atrophy
2. convenience/privacy
3. NO STD PROTECTION, higher initial cost, inc. RISK OF PID
oral contraceptives
1. mechanism
2. adv
3. disadv
4. contraindications**
1. estrogen/progesterone combination or progesterone- inhibits ovulation (E/P), thickens cervical mucus(P)
2. dec. dysmenorrhea, protects against endometrial/ovarian cancer, improved acne, spontaneity
3. headache, weight gain, amenorrhea, BTB, mood changes, no STD protection
4. pregnancy, breast/endometrial cacner, STROKE, CAD, LIVER DISEASE, smoking, hypertension, migraines, diabetes, SSD, elevated triglycerides,
contraceptive injections
1. mechanism
1. depomedroxyprogesterone (depo provera) slow release progestin given 1x every 3 months by intramuscular injection
2. 3 months protection
3. need for injection, BTB, weight gain, no STD protection
which 3 contraceptives have the lowest failure rate
depo provera
IUD
OCP
three most common STDs in the united states
HSV
HPV
c. trochomatis
**HAVING 1 STD INC. LIKELYHOOD OF HAVING ANOTHER STD
what is cervical ectopy and what STD does this inc. the risk for
seen in adolescent females cervical columnar epithelium outside the external os to which C.trachomatis and N.gonorrhoeae attach
vaginitis
1. organisms
2. clinical findings
3. dx.
4. tx
1. trichomonas vaginals (STD), or bacterial or candidia(non-STD)
2. 50% asymptomatic,
symptomatic odiferous yellow green discharge, petechiae covered "strawberry cervix", VULVAR INFLAMMATION/itching, dyspareunia
3. wet mount slide, T. vaginalis culture, vaginal pH <4.5
4. metranidazole for effected AND partners
what is the side effect of metranidazole
disulfiram like reaction if alcohol is consumed
bacterial vaginosis (non-STD)
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical findings of bacterial vaginosis
3. dx
4. tx
1. dec. lactobaccili --> inc. GARDNRELLA VAGINALLIS, MYCOPLASMA HOMINIS, anaerobic gram negative rods
2. gray white vaginal discharge, FISHY odor, LESS**vaginal/vulvar inflammation
3. fish smelling whiff test w/ 10% KOH, CLUE CELLS, thin gray vaginal discharge, vaginal pH <4.5%.
4. metronidazole or topical clinda or topical metranidazole *NO TREATMENT FOR PARTNERS****
Candidal vulvovaginitis
1. clinical presentation
2. dx
3 tx
1. SEVERE ITCHING with white CURDLIKE discharge, vulvar/vaginal infalmation
2. fungal hyphae on wet mount, NORMALVAGINAL PH, positive yeast cultures
3. oral fluconazole, topical intravaginal anti-yeast therapies NO TREATMENT FOR PARTNERS
chlamydia trochomatis cervicitis
1. pathogesnsis
2. clinical presentation
3. diagnosis
4. complications
5. tx
1. c.trachomatis trasmitted as an STD intracellular pathogen of the endocervix
2. 50-75% asymptomatic--- purulant endocervical discharge, edematous erythematous cervix, dysuria/freq,
3. endocervical culture, rapid antigen detection by flurescent antibody or ELISA, PCR
4. PID, tuboovarian abscess, ECTOPIC PREG,
5. doxy, erythro, azithro + TREAT PARTNER
n. gonorrhoeae cervicitis
1. pathogenessis
2. clinical presentations
3. dx
4. compliations
5. treatment
1. STD intracellular gram negative diplococcus of the endocervix
2. often asymptomatic ---MUCOPURULENT cervical discharge +/- vaginal bleeding, dysuria/freq, dysparunia,
3. culture on THAYER MARTIN MEDIA shows intracellular gram negative diplococci, PCR, nucelic acid hybridization
4. PID, TOA, fitz hugh curtis syndrome, infertility, disseminiation --> asymmetric polyarthritis, papular/pustular skin lesions, meningitis, endocarditis, epsis
5. cetriaxone or ofloxacin, cefixime, ciprofloxacin + assume c.trochomatis co-infection + TREAT PARTNERS
PID
1. pathogensis
2. when in the menstrual cycle is PID most common
3. clinical presentation
4. tx
1. c. trochomatis, and n.gonorrhoeae ascending infection that spreads to uterus/fallopian tubes
2. first half (less cirvical mucus)
3 .lower abdominal pain, cervical motion tenderness, adnexal tenderness + fever, leuckocytosis >10k, elevated ESR/CRP, pos. culture
4. in patient - IV cefoxitin + oral doxy or IV clinda + gentamycin
outpatient - 14 day oflaxacin, clindamycin, or single dose IM ceftriaxone + 14 days doxy
urethritis
1. pathogensis
2. clinical presentation
3. tx
1. gonococcal or non gonoccoccal (u.urealyticum, mycoplasma genitalium, HSV, t. vaginalis, chlamydia)
2. often asymptomatic dysuria/freuq, mucopurulent discharge
3. >5 wbc per high power field on gram stain, >10wbc on first void urine, + LEUKOCYTE ESTERASE, urethral swab + culture
4. ceftriaxone + doxy (same as cervicitis)
geneital warts
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation.
3. dx
4. tx
1. sexually transmitted 6/11 cause warts 16/18 cause cervical cancer /warts
2. itching, pain, dyspareunia, visible on external genetalia, often asymptomatic
3. pap smear (koilocytes/dysplasia/cervical cancer), 3% acetic acid wash during colposcopy (turns white)
4. cryo, laser, podophyllin, trichloroacetate
phases of menstural cycle
follicular proliferative - pulsatile GnRH =-->FSH-> matruatio of ovarian foliceles -> inc. estradiol->endometrial prolifeation
ovulatory phase- inc estradiol causes LH surge ->follicle rupture-> formation of corpus luteum
luteal secretory phase - progesterone from teh corpus luteum generates secretory endometrium
menstrual phase- without fertilization corpus luteum involutes, estrogen/progesterone declines,endometrium sloughs, and GnRH is released from hypohalamus again
how long after menarche are menstrual cycles irregular
1-2 years
primary dysmenorrhea
1. pathogensis
2. clinical presentation
3. tx
1. increased production of prostaglandings by endometrium --> excessive contractions + systemic effects ~ pain with menstrual flow
2. spasms, N/V, diarrhea, headache, fatigue
3. prostaglandin inhibitors (NSAIDs), OCP
secondary dysmenorrhea
1. pathogensis
2. clinical presentation
3. tx
1. pain with menstural flow secondary to endometriosis, PID, uterine fibroids, bicornate uteurs
2. same as primary
3. same as primary + treat underlying cause
amenorrhea
1. primary amenorrhea
2. secondary amenorrhea
3. dx***
4. what does high vs low FSH+LH indicate
1. no menstrual bleeding by age 16 with normal secondary sex characteristics, or age 14 with no secondary sex characteristics
2. absence of menses for three menstrual cycles or 6 months after regular menstrual cycles have occurred
3. PREGNANCY TEST FIRST***, TSH/T3, fasting prolactin**, FSH/LH
4. high indicates ovarian failure, low indicates hypothalmic/pituitary suppression
amenorrhea (puberty onset, genetalia, FSH/LH)
1. turners syndrome (XO)
2. hypothalamic or pituitary failure before puberty
3. testicular femininization syndrome (46XY)
4. mayer rokitansky kuster hauser
5. PCOS
6. sheehans syndrome
1. gonadal dysgenesis/ovarian failure, delayed onset puberty, normal genetalia, high FSH/LH
2. delayed onset puberty, normal genetalia, low FSH/LH
3. X-linked androgen receptor defect (androgen insensitivity) - normal female puberty, absent uterus/blind pouch vagina/ inguinal testes, **BILATERAL INGUINAL HERNIAS
elevated FSH/LH
4. congenital absense of vagina/uterus , normal pubertal development, NORMAL FSH/LH
5. normal puberty, normal genetalia, high LH:FSH raatio + obesity hirsuitism, acne
6. noraml puberty, normal genetalia, low FSH/LH
why does prolactinoma cause amenorrhea
prolactin inhibits HPG axis and dec GnRH
1. dysfunctional uterine bleeding
2. polymenorrhea
3. menorrhagia
4. metorrhagia
5. menometorrhagia
6. oligomenorrhea
1. frequent irregular menstrual periods, prolonged painless bleeding
2. regular intervals <21 days
3. prolonged or excessive uterine bleeding that occurs at regular intervals
4. uterine bleeding that occurs at irregular intervals
5. prologned excessive bleeding that occurs at irregular intervals
6. uterine bleeding that occurs at regular intervals >35 days
DUB
1. pathogenesis
2. what other conditions can cause DUB
3. laboratory testing
4. treatment
1. ANOVULATORY cycles--> excessivly thickened endometrium-->spontaneous prolonged uterine bleeding with weak uterine contractions
2. ectopic pregnancy, PID/cervicitis, vWD, leiomyoma/endometriosis, salicylates, OCP, steroids, IUDs, retained condoms/ tampons, trauma
3. CBC, pregnancy test, test for chlamydia, gonorhoea, bleeding time,
4. OCP/progestin only contraceptis for anemia, iron supplements, dilation and curretage
1. is gynecomastia common in adolescnet males common?
2. ddx
3. tx
1.yes very common, 60% of adolescent males
2. medications, testicular tumors, thryoid dz, liver dz
3. reassurance - usually resolves in 12-15 months
testicular torsion
1. clinical presentation
2. dx
3. tx
1. sudden onset scrotal, inguinal pain, swollen testicle, ABSENT CREMASTERIC reflex on the affected side, pain relief on elevation
2. hx/px, technetium 99m pertechnetate radionucleotide scan or doppler ultrasound (shows absent pulsations)
3. surgical detorsion WITHIN 5 HOURS
testicular appendage torsion
1. clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. acute or gradual onset of testicular pain and tenderness most noticable in the upper testicle, BLUE DOT SIGN
2. doppler ultrasound/radionucleotide scan is NORMAL rest and analgesia, resolves on its own
testicular neoplasms
1. clinical presntation + cell type
2. dx
1. germ cell tumors that presnt as firm, irregular painless nodules in the testicle
2. doppler ultrasound, serum tumor markers (AFP, B-HCG), find mets
indirect inguinal hernia
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
3. treatment
1. processus vaginalis fails to obliterate-->bowel extends through internal inguinal ring-
2. painless inguinal swelling + bowel sounds on auscuiltation of the scrotum
3. surgical repair, to prevent bowel incarceration
hydrocele
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
3. tx
1. collection of fluid in the tunica vaginalis
2. transillumination of scrotum reveals soft painless cystic mass
3. reassurance, or surgery if very large/painful
varicocoele
1. pathogenesis
2. clnical presentation
3. tx
1. tortuosity fo the vein sin the pampiniform plexus
2. bag of worms in the left half of the scrotum that increases with standing/valsalva
3. reassurance, if varicocoele is painful/distended or associated with small testicle refer to urology
epidydymitis
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
3. dx
4. tx
1. inflmamtion of the epididymis secondary to gonorrhea or chlamydia****
2. acut eonset scrotal pain/swelling with pain/tender epididymis
3. inc. wbc on urinalysis, positive urine culture, doppler ultrasound shows INCREASED FLOW, and INCREASED RADIONUCLEOTIDE SCAN
4. same as cervicitis
how does puberty begin in males vs females
males begins with testicular enlargment (next is pubic hair, facial and axilary hair is 18-24 months after pubic hair)

females begins with breast enalrgerment (next is pubic hair, menarche is 2-3 years after thelarche)
lanugo
thin hair that covers the skin of PRETERM infants
what is a 2 on apgar scoring system
>100bpm, good respirations + crying, active motion, coughing, sneezing, crying, completely pink color
vernix caseosa
thick white creamy material found in term/preterm infants, absent in post-term infants
acrocyanosis
cutis marmorata
cyanosis of the hands and feet frequent in first 48-72 hours,

motteling of the skin with venous prominence signs of vasomotor instability characteristic in some infants
pallor indicates what conditions in a neonate
sign of neonatal asphyxia, shock, sepsis, anemia
when is jaundice pathological in a neonate, when is it not pathological
abnormal if detected in first 24 hours
not assc. with serious disease if if seen during first few days after birth
milia
small cysts around pilosebaceious follicles seen on the face, and gingivae dont need to treat them
mongolian spots
dark blue hyperpigmented macules over the bosacral area and buttocks that are not pathological-- most commonly in hispanic, asian, and african american infants
pustular melanosis
transient benign rash -- small dry superficial vesicles over a dark macular base, leave a hyperpigmented region when they rupture -- more common in african american infants
erythema toxicum neonatorum
benign rash seen 72 hours after birth flea bite macules/pustules with surrounding erythema filled with EOSINOPHILS, 50% of preterm infants LESS FREQUENT IN PRETERM INFANTS
nevus simplex
MOST COMMON VASCULAR LESION OF INFANCY aka salmon patch aka telangiectatic nevus, PINK PATCH on nape of the neck (stork bite), upper eyelids, glabella, nasolabial region, TRANSIENT BENIGN, NUCHAL/OCCIPITAL salmon patches persist for life
**more prominent during crying
nevus flammeus
dilated capillary like vessels becomes darker with age, on face or trunk, if indistribution of V1 ~ assc STURGE WEBER - intracranial vascular malformations/calcifications
strawberry hemangioma
benign proliferative vascular tumors in 10% of infants, increased in size after birth and resolve by 18-24 months. ***NOTE MAY COMPOROMISE AIRWAY/VISION
neonatal acne
20% of newborns, week 1-2 of life, comedones + pustules/papules, no tx
~ comes from maternal hormone transmission
microcephaly
head circumference below 10th percentile ~ multiple etiologies - torch, malformations, chromosomal etc
caput seccedaneum
diffuse edema or swellign of scalp CROSSES THE SUTURES, USUALLY MIDLINE
cephalohematoma
subperiosteal hemorrhages, do not cross suture lines secondary to birth trauma confined to cranial sutures involving parietal/occipital bones
craniotabes
sort areas of the skull wiht ping pong ball feel, not related to rickets
cause of abnormal red reflex
cataracts, retinoblastoma, severe chorioretinitis
choanal atresia
occluded nasal passages, this is a problem in neonates because of obligate nose breathing-- clinical presentation = child that becomes cyanotic during feeding that improves with crying tx= PASS NG TUBE
pierre robin syndrome
micrognathia, cleft palate, glossoptosis
syndromes associated with macroglossia
beckwith wiedeman, hypothyroidism, mucopolysaccharidosis
epstein pearls
small white epidermoid mucoid cysts of the hard palate, usually disappear in a few weeks
what cysts are seen on the lateral neck
branchial cleft cysts
cystic hygromas
what are the midline clefts/masses
thyroglossal duct cyst
goiter (2' to maternal antithyroid medication, omphalocele, cleft lip/palate
neonatal torticollis pathogensis
asymmetric shortening of sternocleidomastoid - may be fixed in utero, postnatal hematoma, birth injury
edema and webbing of the neck
turner syndrome
what risk factor increases clavicle fractures in neonates
large birth weight
accessory nipples
present along anterior axillary/midclavicular lines, can later grow b.c they have glandular tissue
poland syndrome
chest asymmetrey from agenesis of ribs/pectoralis muscle (very serious)
respiratory distress
tachypnea (>60 breaths/min), deep respirations, cyanosis, expiratory grunting, sternal retractions,
periodic breathing
seen in PRETERM infants - apneic bursts that last less than 3-10 seconds- no significance
cardiac exam in neonates
1. normal heart rate
2. decreased femoral pulses
3. increased femoral pulses
1. 95-180 bpm
2. coarctation
3. patent ductus arteriosus
what should be seen on examination fo the umbilicus
what does only one umbilical artery suggest
1. two arteries, one vein, NO URACHUS
2. GENITAL RENAL ANOMALIES
diastasis recti
seperation of the left/right sides of the rectus abdominins at midline-- very common in african american infants -- DONT TREAT
umbilical hernia
1. pathogensis
2. clinical presentation
3. treatment
1. incomplete closure of the umbilical ring, soft
2. swelling beneath the skin around the umbilicus
3. only treat those that last greater than 4-5 years, or if the hernia is >2 cm
persistant urachus pathogenesis + clinical presentation
complete failure of urachal duct to close
fistula between the bladder and umbilicus that leaks urine when pressure is appleid over bladder
1. meconium plug
2. meconium ileus
3. what disease is meconium ileus associated with
4. when is meconium usually passed
1. obstruction of left colon by dehydrated meconium
2. occlusion of the distal ileum caused by thickened/dried meconium 2' defeciency of pancreatic enzymes leading to abnormally high protein content --> inspissated secretions
3. cystic fibrosis
4. normally passed within 24-48 hours
what are the abdominal masses in the neonate
hydropnephrosis (MCC), cystic kidnesy, ovarian cysts,
what can cause a hypertrophied clitoris
androgen excess associated with virilizing adrenal hyperplasia
hydrometrocolpos
imperforate hymen with retention of vaginal secretions
hypospadias
+ is it assc. w/inc UTI
1. urethral meatus located on ventral surface of penis
2. no not assc with increased with inc. UTI
epispadias
+ is it assc. clinical findings
urethral meatus located on dorsal surface of the penis,
2. bladder extrophy - bladder protrusion from the abdominal wall with exposure of the mucosa
hydrocoele + what condition are they associated with
accumulation of fluid through the tunica vaginalis into the testis , ~ ASSC with INDIRECT INGUINAL HERNIA
cryptorchidism +assc conditions + major risk
undescended testes , genitourinary malformations, hypospadias,

major risk is testicular cancer
absence/hypoplasia of radius
1. clinical association
1. TAR syndrome, fanconi anemia, holt oram syndrome
holt oram syndrome
absent radius bone in the arm, ASD/VSD, and first degree heart block
edema of the feet + hypoplastic nails
turner syndrome
noonan syndrome
rocker bottom feet
trisomy 18
spina bifida
1. external findings
2. myelomeningocoele
1. hair tufts, lipomas, dimples, in the lumbosacral area
2. hernial protrusion of the cord and meninges through a defect in the vertebral canal
1. definition of prematurity
2. demographics
1. birth before 37 weeks, seen in 7% of all births in the US
2. lower socioeconoomic populations, and lack of prenatal care
1. definition of post-term
2. complications
1. >42 weeks gestation
2. increased death from placental insufficiency, intrauterine asphyxia, meconium aspiration, polycythemia
1. small for gestational age definition
2. LGA defninition
3. high birth weight
1. <5th percentile for gestational age as a result of IUGR
2. >90th percentile for gestational age,
3. >4000 gram baby

*** LGA does not mean baby has a high birth weight (LGA may mean baby is less than 4000g)
IUGR (gestational age + causes)
1. type 1
2. type 2
3. type 3
1.conception - 24 weeks gestation interference with fetal growth -- trisomies, TORCH, maternal drugs, maternal db/hypertnesion
2. 24-32wks intrauterine malnutrition- uterine tumors/anomalies/multiple pregnancies, placental insufficnecy, small abnormal placenta
3. late intrauterine malnutrition after 32 weeks - infarct or fibrosis, maternal malnutrition,pregnancy induced hypertension, maternal hypoxemia
causes of placental insufficiency
renal failure, chronic essential hypertension, collagen vascular disease, pregnancy induced
causes of maternal hypoxemia
smoking, lung disease
complications of small for gestational age infants**
growth retardation, congenital anomaies*
asphyxia/MAS*
hypothermia*
hypoglycemia*
polycythemia
thrombocytopenia
hypocalcemia
meconium aspiration syndrome
intrauterine death
hypermagnesia (if mother treated with MgSO4)
causes for increased weight/LGA
matenral diabetes
beckwith wiedemann
praderwilli
nesidioblastosis (inc proliferation of pancreatic islet cells)
what are the compications for LGA
polycythemia, hypoglycemia, congenital malformations
cyanosis
1. defninition
2. is it dangerous
3. causes
1. blue discoloration of the skin/mucous membranes due to <3g/dL reduced Hgb in arterial blood, and >5g/dL Hgb in arterial blood
2. always an emergency
3. TOF, transposiotion, truncus, tricuspid atresia, TAPVR, itnraventricular
hemorrhage, polycythemia,
hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia, hypothyroidism, hypothermia
cyanosis
1. steps for evaluation of cyanosis
2. 100% oxygen test results interpretation
3. treatment
1. hx/px/CBC/electrolytes/chest radiograph
100% oxygen test
2. if 100% o2 test improves condition significantly >150mmHg, probably lung disease except in those with R-L shunts (<150mmHg increase)
if 100% o2 test does NOT improve condition (<15-20mmHg increase) it is probbably cyanotic heart disease except with increased pulmonary flow (truncus) the PaO2 will increase by >15-20mmHg
3. treat with O2 or intubation inf neccessary
1. most common causes of respiratory distress in infants
2. clinical presentation
RDS (hyaline membrane disease)
meconium aspiration
persistaent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn
2. tachypnea, dec. gas exchagne, costal retractions,grunting, stridor, flaring of the alae nasi, cyanosis
RDS
1. pathogenesis
2. in utero assessment of fetal lung maturity
3. epidemiolgoical risk factors
4. clinical risk factors
1.pulm surfactant produced 23-24 weeks, sufficient by 30-32 weeks ~ birth <32 weeks --> inc. surface tension due to dec. surfactant --> RDS
2. sample amnion --> lecithin to sphingomyelin ratio >2:1, presence of phsosphatidylglycerol = maturity
3. white male preterm infants
4. low L:S, prematurity**, maternal diabetes**, neonatal hypothermia/asphyxia, male sex, ceserean section w/o labor
RDS
1. clinical presentation
2. dx
3. tx
1. tachypnea, retractions, expiratory grunting/cyanosis,
2. CXR - shows atelectasis with inc. density in both lungs GROUND GLASS APPEARANCE AND HYALINE MEMBRNAES, AIR BRONCHOGRAMS (remaining patent airwas surrounded by inc. density of pulmonary fields
3. supplemental oxygen, CPAP, mechanial ventilation (for resp. acidosis), exogneous surfactant
RDS
1. acute complications
2. chronic complications*
3. bronchopulmonary dysplasia dx
1. intraventricular hemorrhage, pneumothorax, sepsis, R-L shunt across PDA (cyanosis)
2. bronchopulmonaryu dysplasia- progressive pathologic changes in the immature lung affecting parenchyma/airways
3. mechanical ventilation during first 2 weeks of life, need for O2 >28 days of life, respiratory compromise >28 days of life, CXR
Persistant pulmonary hypertension
1. what age group infants does this effect
2. pathogensis
3. clinical presentation
1. term, or post term
2. perinatal asphyxia/MAS -> inc. pulmonary vascular resistance (due to dec. O2) --> R-L shunt through foramen ovale/PDA
3. cyanosis, respoiratory failure, large dec. PaO2 in response to minimal stimuli, pre/post ductal PaO2 are abnormal
PPH
1 dx
2. tx
1. decreased pulmonary vascular markings on CXR, echocardiogram
2. oxygen b/c it is POTENT PULMONARY VASODILATOR, mechanical ventialtion, high frequency ventilation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), inhaled NITRIC OXIDE
what is meconium
water, mucopoolysaccharides, desquamated skin, gastrointestinal epithelial cells, vernix, bile salts, amniotic fluid
MAS
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation of MAS
1. post term baby/distress/hypoxia --> meconium stained amniotic fluid --> aspiration of meconium into the airways of the fetus--> distal airways and alveoli
2. respiratory distress, may progresst to hypoxemia/cyanosis
MAS
1. dx
2. tx
1. CXR shows increased lugn volume with PATCHY atelectasis/infiltration with diffuse areas of atelectasis, pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum
2. oxygen, succtioning the trachea***(first), ECMO, mechanical ventilation
apnea of prematurity
1. clinical presentation
1. respiratory pause without airflow common in prematurity -->bradycardia, cyanosis, o2 desaturation
1. central apnea
2. apnea secondary to airway obstruction
3. mixed apnea
1. complete cessation of chest wall movements without airflow
2. cx wall movments or respiratory effort without airflow
3. central + obstructive ~ most common type in infants
what are the causes of apnea in preterm infants
neonatal infections
lung disease
hypo/hyperthermia
hypoglycmeia
seizures
materanl drugs/withdrawl
idiopathic apnea of prematurity
1. pathogeneissi
2. clinical presentation
3. tx
1. apnea that is seen in up to 85% of infants <28 weeks gestation and 25% of infants 33-34 weeks gestation
2. occurs 24 hours after birth, resolves by post gestational age 38-44
3. caffeine, theophylline (respiratory stimulants), proprioceptive stimulation, ventillation, CPAP/mechanical ventillation
neonatal jaundice
1. how high must bilirubin be to see jaundice
2. physiologic jaundice of the newborn
3. cause of PJN
- in preterm - the peak bilirubin is at 5-7 days and will decrease by 10-14 days
1. >5mg/dl
2. indirect hyperbilirubinemia peaks @ day 3-4 (@5-16mg/dL) and resolves by the end of the first week of life, no treatment neccessary
3. inc. bilirubin load on hepatocytes, delayed maturation of the glucuronyltransferase enzyme
1. indirect vs direct hyperbilirubinemia
2. which type is pathologic in neonates
1. indirect <15% conjugated, direct >15% conjugated
2. direct hyperbilirubinemia
breastfeeding jaundice
occurs during first week, idue to suboptimal milk intake --> INC. TRANSIT TIME--> INC ENTEROHEPATIC CIRCULATION-->increased unconjugated bilirubin, weight loss, dehydration, dec. stool
*EXACERBATION OF PHYSIOLOGIC JAUNDICE
breast milk jaundice
+ Tx
occurs AFTER after the first week of life- due to breast milks high beta-glucuronidase/lipase content, and breast milk may also inhibit UDPGA
tx = stop breast feeding for 2-3 days then can start again and the jaundice will be gone
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when i jaundice suspicious for underlying pathology
<24 hours old
bilirubin rises >5-8mg/dL in 24 hour period or rate >0.5mg/dl/hour rate
dx for direct vs indirect hyperbilirubinemia
indirect = CBC, reticulocyte count/smear, blood culture
direct = hepatic ultrasound, viral serologies, radio-scans of biliary tree
tx. for hyperbilirubinemia of infants
serial bilirubin labs
observation/reassurance (for PJN)
phototherpay
exchange transfusion
kernicterus
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
1. kernicterus (bilirubin encephalopathy)
very high hyperbilirubinemia--> pass through BBB --> damage to the basal ganglia, hippocapus, brainstem
2. choreoathetoid cerebral palsy, hearing loss, opisthotonus, seizures, oculomotor paralyisis
1. what fraction of fetuses are exposed to drugs in utero
2. what obstetric complications
3. clinical presentation
3-10% mortality - perinatal asphyxia, congenital abnormalities, child abuse, SIDS
1. 10-15%
2. abruptio placentae, precipitous delivery, preterm labor
3. jitteriness, hyperreflexia, irritability, tremulousness, feeding intolerance, excessive wakefullness
tracheoesophageal fistula
1. clinical presentation
2. associated conditions
3. dx/tx
1. choking/ aspiration pneumonia if feeding is attempted, polyhydraminos, increased oropharyngeal secretions
2. congenital heart disease, anorectal/skeletal/renal malformations, VACTERL assc
3. oral gastric tube + radiograph~~ surgical repair (closure of the fistula)
diaphragmatic hernia
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation + cxr
3. tx
1. failure of the diaphragm to form between the fiftha and 8th weeks of gestation--> herniation + impaired lung dev
2. scaphoid abdomen (abdominal cont. in thorax), respiratory insufficinecy, bowel sounds in chest, mediastinal shift on X ray, bowel loops in thorax
3. *** first place NG tube then take XRAY ----- NO BAG AND MASK VENT (will compress lung), treat acidosis, hypoxemia, surgical reduction of the hernia + closure of defect
1. omphalocoele
2. assocaited congenital anomalies (compare with gastroschesis)
1. true hernia through the umbilical ring, covered with peritoneal sac,
2. ToF, ASD, beckwith wiedemann, trisomy 13
1. gastroschisis + tx
1. right paraumbilical fissure in anterior abdominal wall, NOT TRUE HERNIA, risk of bowel damage/ischemia ------ tx = sterile wrapping to reduce insensible water loss
most common cause of intestinal obstruction
intestinal atresia
meconium ileus
1. pathogenesis
2. dx
3. tx
1. accumulation of intestinal secretions + deficiency of pancreatic enzymes causes inc. viscosity of meconium --> occlusion of the distal ileum
2. abdominal radiogarph showing distension of intestine with no air fluid levels -- SOAP BUBBLES - from fine gas bubbles mixed meconium
3. enemas
volvulus
loop of intestine twist if attached to narrow band of mesentery --> intestinal gangrene
hisrschprungs disease
1. pathogenesis
2. dx/tx
1. lack of caudal migration of the ganglion cells from neural crest--> contraction of distal segment with proximal dilation
2. rectal biopsy showing lack of ganglion cells-- resection of affected segment or colostomy
necrotizing enterocolitis
1. what type of infants most often get this
2. clinical presentation + x ray
3. treatment
1. preterm neonates
2. abdominal distension/tenderness, bloody stools, abdominal erythema, metabolic acidosis
Plain film abdominal xray = PNEUMATOSIS INTESTINALIS (air in bowel wall), dilated bowel loops, venous portal gas
3. bowel rest, gastric decompression, no oral feeding, parenteral fluids/nutrition, resection via surgery
hypoglycmeia
1. labs
2. why do infants of diabetic moms have hypoglycemia
3. nesidioblastosis
1. glucose <40
2. inc glucose inc. insulin secretion --> transient hypoglycemia
3. islet cell hyperplasia --> persistant hypoglycemia
what conditions cause decreased glucose production or substrate supply
IUGR
dec. hepatic glycogen
aspyxia
sepsis
galactosemia/fructose intolerace/aminoacidopathies
clinical presentation of hypogycemia
diaphoresis, jitteriness, tachycardia, hypothermia, seizures, myocardial infarction
maternal hyperglycemia
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
3. associated clinical disease
1. inc. glucose --> fetal hyperinsulinemia --> inc. protein synthesis, inc. lipogeneiss, macrosomnia
2. visceromegaly (liver, adrenals, heart), increased skeletal length with small head/face, round facies
3. congenital heart disease, small left colon syndrome--> failure to pass meconium + abdominal distention
polycythemia
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
3. tx
1. hematocrit > 65% ~ inc. EPO from placental insuff, inc. RBC , hypoxemia, placental transfusion
2. plethora, poor perfusion, cyanosis, poor feeding, resp. distress, lethargy, jitteriness, seizures, renal vein thrombosis, NEC
3. partial exchange transfusion
what is the most common abdominal mass in both male and female newborns
hydronephrosis ****
others include ovarian cysts, wilms tumor, multicystic kidneys,
what complications is omphalocoele vs gastroschisis assc with
omph = congenital heart defects/trisomies 13/18
gastro = bowel obstruction (not assc w/ congenital malformations)
what are the causes of primary pulmonary hypertension
perinatal asphyxia
merconium aspiration
~ more common in term infants
angelman vs prader willi
angelmann - mother passes on abnormal chromosome 15
prader willi - father ""
malformation
deformation
disruption
1. intrinsically abnormal process forms abnormal tissue
2. mechanical forces exerted on normal tissue result in abnormal tissue (ex. amniotic bands)
3. normal tissue becomes abnormal after subject to destructive forces (Ex. ischemia)
bladder extrophy pahtogenesis
malformation: failure of infraumbilical mesenchyme to migrate to lower abdominal wall
alpha feto protein
1. high levels
2. low levels
1. neuroal tube defects
ventral abdominal wall defects
fetal demise
fetal skin defects/edema
multiple gestation preg
2. trisomy 21, 18, 13, and intrauterine grwoth retardation
what are the three markers in triple screen
AFP
unconjugated estriol
B-HCG
down syndrome triple screen
B HCG high
AFP low
estriol low
trisomy 18/13 triple screen
B HCG low
AFP low
estriol low
1. chorionic villus sampling date and tissue collected
2. amniocentesis sampling date and tissue collected
3. percutaneous umbilical blood sampling
1. villus tissue from trophoblast at 10-13 weeks,
2. amniotic fluid with sloughed fetal cells 16-18 weeks
3.obtain sample of fetal blood to assess for hematologic abnormalaiitesl , infections, fetal acidosis, genetic disorders
marfans syndrome
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
3. what other dz has similar presentation
1. auto dom fibrillin mutation chromosome 15
2. tall stature, dec. U:L SEGMENT RATIO arachnodactyly, pectus/scoliosis/kyophosis, upward subluxation of lens, aortic root dilation
3. homocystinuria
how to treat aortic dilation of marphans to prevent complications
beta blockers
complications of marphans -
endocarditis, retinal detachment, sudden cardiac death
aortic root dilation --> MVP, aortic dilation, aortic regurg, aortic dissection
prader-willi syndrome
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
3. complications
1. deletion paternal 15q11
2. failure to thrive (hypotonia/poor feeding)--> obesity/hyprtphagia, small hands/feet, hypotonia, MR, hypogonadism
3. FTT, obstructive sleep apnea (obesity), cardiac disease (obesity), type 2 diabetes
angelman syndrome
1. pathogeneiss
2. clinical presentation
3. dx
1. maternal 15q11 deletion -
2. jerky arm movements, small WIDE HEAD, blond hair/blue eyes, prognathia, tongue protrusion ataxia, inappropriate laughter, MR + speech delay
3. FISH probing
noonans syndrome
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
1. chromosome 12 deletion
2. short stature, shield chest,short neck, low hairline, PULMONARY VALVE STENEOSIS,
digeorge
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
1. del 22q11
2. CATCH22 - cardiac (VSD/TOF), abnormal facies (small chin, short palpebral fissures, ear anomalies)thymus (cell mediated immunity deficincy) and parathyroid hypoplasia, cleft palate, hypocalcemia (-->seizures)
velocardiofacial syndrome
1. clinical presentation
1. cleft palate, wide prominent nose, squared nasal root, short chin, fish shaped mouth, VSD, neonatal hypotonia, perseverative behavior
ehlers danlos
1. pathogenesis
2. clincal presentation
3. complications
1. mutatoin of type V collagen
2. hyperextensibility of joints, dislocation/scoliosis, velvety skin, with tissue paper thin scars, mitral prolapse, aortic root dilation, fragile blood vessels*, constipation, rectal prolapse, hernias
3. aortic disectiojn, GI bleeding
osteogeneiss imperfecta
1. patho
2. clinical presentation
1. type 1 collagen mutation
2. blue sclera, HEARING LOSS, fragile bones, genu valgum, scoliosis/kyphsis, osteoporosis, osteopenia, dentinogenesis imperfecta (II/III/IV), easy bruising
VACTERL
1. clinical features
1. vertebral defects, anal atresia, cardiac anomalies, TE fistula, limb defects (radial hypoplasia), syndactyly, polydactyly
2.
CHARGE
1. clinical features
1. colobomas, heart defects, choanal atresia, retardation, genital hypoplasia, ears (cup shaped, hearing loss)
williams syndrome
1. patho
2. clinical presentaiton
3. dx
1. del chromosome 7, elastin
2. COCKTAIL PARTY PERSONALITY, elfin facies, mental retardation, supravalvular aortic stenosis****, hypercalcemia, connective tissue
3. FISH probe
cornelia de lange (brachmann de lange) syndrome
1. clinical pres
1. single eyebrow, long curly eyelashes, microcephaly, infantile hypertonia, mental retardation, small hands and feet, cardiac defects, autistic features
russell silver syndrome
1. clinical pres
1. cafe au lait spots-- short stature, skeletal asymmetry, normal head size, small for gestational age, small triangular face, short stature, limb asymmetry
pierre robin syndrome
1. clinical pres
1. micrognathia, cleft lip/alate, protruding tongue, recurrent otitis, upper airway obstruction
criduchat
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
1. del 5
2. CATLIKE CRY - slow growth, microcephaly, metnal rettardation, hypertelorism, downslanting palpebral fissures
trisomy 21
1. clinical features
1. atlantoaxial instability***, leukemia, celiac disease, OSA, conductive hearing loss, hypothyroidism, cataracts, glaucoma,

~ epicanthal folds, upslanting palpebral fissures,protruding tongue, hypotonia, clniodactyly, palmary creases, duodenal atresia, hirschprungs
trisomy 18 clinical presentation
1. females > males,
hypertonia (with scissoring), small faces, clenched hands with overlapping digits, rocker bottom feet
~ death by first year
trisomy 13 clinical presentation
1. clinical rpes
1. holopros, microcephaly micropthalmia, cleft lip/palate,
turner syndrome
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presetantion
1. XO paternal non dysjunciton
2. short, webed neck, shield chest, swelling of dorsum of hands and feet, ovarian dysgenesis/delayed puberty, COARCTATION OF THE AORTA
fragile x
1. patho
2. clinical pres
* most common inherited form of mental retardation
1.X LINKED trinucleotide CGG repeats with NTICIPATION
2. mild to severe MR, large ears, macrocephaly, large testes, behavioral finidngs
klinefelters syndrome
1. pathogensis
*most common cause of male infertility
1. XXY
2. tall starture long extremities
hypogonadism- delayed puberty
gynecomastia
antisocial behavior, shyness, aggression
define
rhizomelia
mesomelia
acromelia
spondylodysplasias
proximal long bone abnormalities - achondroplasia
medial long bone abnormalities
distal abnormalities
spine abnormalities
achondroplasia
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
3. complications
1. sporadic autosomal dominant FGFR3 mutation
2. megalencephaly, foramen magnum stenosis, frontal bossing, mid face hypoplasia, lumbar kyophosis, lumbar lordosis, rhizomelic shortening, tridnet hands, otitis media, conductive hearing loss
3. hydrocephalus from foramen magnum stenosis, head sweating, dilated facial veins, SIDS, OSA, bowed legs/back pain
potter syndrome
1. patho + clinical pres
1. amniotic fluid leak, bilateral renal agenesis, polycystic kidneys, intrauterine renal failure, renal agenesis, polycystic kidneys, severe oligohydraminos --> lung hypoplasia + fetal compression
amniotic band syndorme
1. rupture of amniotic sac, small strands of amnion wrap around the fetus
fetal alcohol syndrome
1. clinical pres
1. SGA, FTT, microcephaly, smooth philtrum****, smooth thin upper lip, mental retardation, ADD/ADHD, VSD
fetal phenytoin syndrome
1. clinical presentation
1. wide anterior fontanelle, thick hair, low nasal bridge with low hairline, hypoplasia of the distal phalanges and nails/ cardaic defects, cleft lip/palate
fetal cigarette smoking
SGA, polycythemia
fetal cocaine
IUGR, microcephaly, GU abnormalities
fetal DES
inc. risk of cervical carcinoma, GU abnormalities
fetal isoretionoin
CNS malforation, cardiac defects, microtia
fetal propothiouracial
hypothyroidism
goiter
fetal thalidomide
phocomelia
fetal valproic acid
narrow head, high forehead, mid face hypoplasia, NEURAL TUBE DEFECTS (spina bifida), cardiac defects, convex nails
fetal warfarin
hypoplastic nose with deep groove betwen nasal alae and nasal tip, stippling of the epiphyses, hypoplastic nails
most common congenital anomaly of the CNS
neural tube defects
inborn errors of metabolism
1. when do they typically present
2. how does mitochondrial disorders differ form most IEMs
1. severe neontatal illness at times of stress, chronic or progressive symptoms
2. slow progressive course,
what other disease is IEM have a similar clinical presentation
sepsis
what labs should be ordered for suspected IEM
metabolic acidosis and elevated serum ammonia
how to treat IEM associated hyperammoniemia and acidosis
hyperammoniema - sodium benzoate, sodium phenylacetate
neosporin and lactulose prevent bacterial ammonemia in the colon
acidosis - sodium bicarbonate
dialysis
homocystinuria
1. pathogensis
2 clincal pres
3. dx
4.tx
1. AR cystathione synthase deficiency
2. marphanoid body w/o arachnodactyly
DOWNWARD lens subluxation
hypercoagulability, THROMBOEMBOLISM*** of pulmonary/systemic arteries, and cerebral vasculature
mitral/aortic regurg (no dilation compare to marphans)
scoliosis
developmental delay
3. elevated methionine in the urine, by urinary cyanide nitroprusside test
4. methionine restricted diet, aspirin (thromboembolis)
transient tyrosinemia of the newborn
1. patho
2. clincal pres
3. tx
1. high proiten diet in first two weeks of life -->
2. poor feeding/letheragy
3. high serum tyrosine/phenylalanine
4. vitamin C, dec. protein intake
cystinuria patho
renal defect in reasbsorbtion of cystine, lysine, arginine, ornitihine --> renal stones (UTI/dysuria/urgency/freq)
hartnup disease patho
AR neutral amino acid defect --> dec. tryptophan --> dec. niacin--> ataxia, photosensitive rash, MR, emotional lability
PKU
1. clinical pres
2. dx/tx
1. mousy or musty odor, hypotonia, eczema, hypopigmentation,
2. inc. phenylalanine, inc. phenylpyruvate and phenylacetic acid and dec tyrosine in the urine~~ phe restricted diet
maple syrup urine disease
1. clinical pres
2. dx/tx
1. urine has maple syrup odor, hypoglycemia, severe acidosis, lethargy, hypotonia, coma
2. inc. serum/urine BCAA~~
transient hyperammonemia of the newborn
1. patho + clinical pres
1. immature urea cycle enzymes in premature infant~ 24-48 hours of life, respiratory distress, alkalosis, vomiting, lethargy, coma
clinical presentaiton of hyperammonemia
TOXIC TO BRAIN AND LIVER
poor feeding
hyperventilation
behavioral changes
seizures
ataxia
coma
OTC def
1. patho
2. dx/tx
1. increased ammonia in teh blood from dec formation of citrulline --> vomiting, lethargy, coma ~ females have cyclic vomiting and intermittent ataxia
2. elevated orotic acid, elevated ornithine, decreased citrulline-- low protein diet,
tyrosinemia type 1
1. clinical presentatoin
2. dx/tx
1.fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase --> elevated tyrosine --> rotten fish odor, episodic peripheral neuropathy, RENAL TUBULAR FUNCTION AND LIVER, hepatocellular carcinoma/cirrhosis
2. succinylacetone in urine, diet restriction of phenylalanine
galactosemia
1. patho
2. clinical pres
3. dx/tx
4. complications
1. defect in galactose 1 phosphate uridyl transerase -->
2. HEPATOMEGALY, HYPOGLYCEMIA
vomitting, diarrhea, FTT, oil droplet cataracts, RTA
3. non-glucose reducing substance in urine by clnistix
~ galactose restricted diet
4. ecoli sepsis***, female ovarian failure
hereditary fructose intolerance
1. patho
2, sx
1. fructose 1 phosphate aldolase B deficieny -
2. hypoglycemia, vomitting, diarrhea, FTT, seizures, avoiding fructose, sucrose, sorbitol
von gierke
1. patho + clinical pres
2. tx
3. complications
4. lab findings
1. glucose 6 phosphatase deficiency --> heaptomegaly, HYPOGLYCEMIA DURING FASTING**** metabolic acidosis, hypertriglyceridemia, enlarged kidneys
2. high carboydrate diet
3. hepatocellular carcinoma
4. hyponatremia,hypokalemia due to the fact that they are hyper lipidemic which dilutes serum ion concentrations
pompe's disease
1. patho + clinical pres
1. alpha glucoseidase deficiency --> musucla weakness, CARDIOMEGALY, flaccid weakness, poor feeding, hepatomegaly
lab findings of fatty acid oxidation defects
non-ketotic ypoglycemia, hyperammonemia, myopathy, cardiomyopathy
medium chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase
1. pathogenesis + clinical pres
2. dx/tx
1. dec. ability to breakdown fatty acid chains---> non ketotic hypoglycemia, hyperammonemia, myopahty, cardiomyoapahty
2. tandem mass spec showing inc. medium chain fatty acids,
~ tx = high carboydrate low fat diet, carnitine supplementation during acute episodes
when to suspect mitochondrial disorders
atypicl presentation
THREE OR MORE ORGAN SYSMTES
kearns sayre syndrome
1. patho + clinical pres
mitochondrial disorder ~ ophthalmoplegia, pigmentary degeneration of retina, hearing loss, heart block, neuro degeneration
MELAS
1. patho + clinical pres
mitochondrial disorder ~ nitochondrial encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, stroke like episodes
tay sachs disasease
1. patho
2. clinical pres of infantile and adult onset
3. dx/tx
1. AR hexaminidase A def --> accumulation of GM2 ganglioside
2. EARLY INFANCY-->hyperacusis, increased startle cherry red macula, macrocephaly, progressive blindness, severe developmental delay * NO HEPATOSPLENOMEGALY***--> death by age 4
> 2 years of life ataxia, dysarthria, choreoathetosis~ NO cherry red macula --> chronic debilitation
3. inc GM2 ganglioside, dec. HEX A activity
gauchers disaease
1. patho + clinical pres
1. AR glucocerebrosidase deficiency -- > glucocerebroside accumulation in spleen, liver, and erlenmeyer flask shaped distal femur, tissue macrophages --> leukopenia/anemia/thrombocytopenia from replacement of the marrow
niemann pick disease
1. patho
1.sphingomyelinase defeciency --> progressive neurodegeneration, ataxia, seizures heatosplenomegaly, cherry red macula ~ death by age 4 (like tay sachs)
metachromatic leukodystrophy
arylsulfatase A def --> accumulation of sulfatides --> ataxia, seizures, progressive mental retardation~ death by 10-20
clinical presentation of mucopolysaccharidoses
lysosomal storage disorders --> organomegaly, short stature, MR, DYSOSTOSIS MULTIPLEX - thickened cranium, J shaped sella, ovoid or beak like vertebrae, short/thickened clavicles, dolichocephaly
hurler syndrome
1. patho + clinical pres
2.dx/tx
1. AR alpha L iduronidase deficiecy - hepatosplenomegaly/kyophosis, dystosis multiplex progressively coarsened facial features, frontal bossing, prominent sagital/metopic sutures, wide nasal bride, hydrocephalous CORNEAL CLOUDING , stiff/contracted joints
2. dx = dermatan/heparin sulfates in urine + dec. alpha L iduronidase
tx = bone marrow transplant
hunter syndrome
1. patho + clinical pres
2. dx/tx
1. X linked deficiency iduronate sulfatase --> hepatosplenomegaly, dystosis multiplex NO CORNEAL CLOUDING,
2. dx= dermatan sulfatates
tx = none, death by age 15
porphyria
1. patho + clinical pres
2. dx/tx
1. drugs/hormone surges/poor nutrition --> skin photosensitivity, personality changes, emotional labiltiy, colicky abdominal pain.vomiting, autonomic instablity****, dark colored urine
2. increased serum prophobilinogen
IV glucose, correction of electrolytes, avoidance of fasting and precipitating drugs
wilsons disease
1. patho + clincal pres
2. dx/tx
1. AR defect in ceruloplasmin copper excretion--> copper depositoin in the brain, eyes, heart, liver*** kaiser fleishcer rings, dystonia, dysarthria, tremors, ataxia, seizures, hepatic dizease, fanconi syndrome, changes in behavior
2. dec. ceruloplasmin**, elevated serum/urine copper, liver biopsy shows copper
tx = avoid copper containing food chelation with oral penicillamine + zinc salts
menkes kinky hair disease
1. patho + clinical pres
2. dx
1. XLR abnormal copper transport -> low serum copper pale kinky friable hair, low serum copper, optic nerve atrophy, severe mental retardation
2. hair findings + low ceruloplasmin and copper
what kind of formula will be asymptomatic in galactosemia
soy formula
hurlers/hunters disease clinical presentation
coarse facial features, corneal clouding (not present in hunter's syndrome), dysostosis multiplex (thickened skull, abnormal vertebrae, abnormal ribs, and clavicle*, developmental delay
which disease do the patients look similar to turners patients
noonans ~~ looks similar and also has right sided heart lesions
clinical presetaiot
1. PKU
2. tyrosinemia type 1
3. maple syrup urine disease
1, developmental delay, hyperactivity, mousy/musty odor
2. peripheral neuropahty, renal and liver disease, rotton fish/cabbage odor
3. developmental delay
gauchers clincal presentation
erlenmeyer flask femur -
1. short stature
2. normal variant short stature
3. pathologic short stature
1. height less than two standard deviations below the mean
2. below the third percentile but normal growth velocity
3. child who is below third percentile but is growing with suboptimal growth velocity
children who grow 2 inches per year between years 3 and puberty
...
what is calculation of male/female MPH
male = fathers height + (mothers height + 5inches)/2
female = (fathers height -5) + mothers height /2

~ when children have completed their growth they are within 2-4 inches of this calculation
two causes of normal variant short stature
familial short stature
constitutional growth delay -- delayed puberty
familial short stature
>2 SD below the average, with short MPH
BONE AGE is normal with minimum of 2 inches of growth per year
constitutional short stature
>2 SD below average height with history of delayed puberty, delayed growth spurt and delayed bone age
proportionate (pathologic) shrot stature
1. define
2. causes ~ pre/post natal
1. height falls more than 3SD below the mean with abnormal growth velocity <2 in/year
2. PRE-- enviornmental exposures, chromosomal (down/turnor), genetic (russell silv, prader willi, viral infections (CMV/rubella), fetal alcohol, malnutrition
POST--malnutrition, psychosocial, organ disease
disproportionate short stature
1. define
1. short staure in patients who have short legswiht an increased U/L ratio
2. skeletal dysplasias, including rickets
what should be tested for in pathologic short stature
1. IGF1****, CBC, ESR, T4, serum electrolytes, serum creatinine, bicarbonate

**bone age ~~ AP film of left hand/wrist to assess epiphysis, AP and lateral skull to ***** the pituitary
bone age = chronological age
familial short stature
IUGR
turner sydnrome
skeletal dysplasias
bone age<chronologic age
constitutional short stature
hypothyroidism
hypercortisolism
growth hormone defeiciency
chornic diseases
growth hormone deficincy (patho short stature)
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical pres
3. dx/imaging
4. tx
1. brain tumors, craniopharyngioma, irradiation, trauma, congenital midline defects (ex. single central maxillary incisor or cleft palate)
2. delayed bone age (by Xray of left hand),
3. low IGF1, poor IGF1 response with L-dopa/glucagon/clonidine stimulation, MRI of the head,
4. dailyu injections of GROWTH HORMONE
what kind of tumor must be considered in any child older than 5 years of age who is not growth > 2 inches/year
craniopharyngioma ~~ because it will decrease the production of growth hormone
hypothryoidism (pathologic short stature)
1. pathogenesis + clincial findings
1. anti-TPO antibodies --> low TSH/T4
hypercortisolism short stature
iatrogenic cortisol use leads to poor growth and weight gain...
tx for turner syndrome short stature
growth hormone
what prevents puberty in childhood
what changes at the onset of puberty
hypothalamic sensitivity to sex steroids increases negative feedback
at the onset of puberty - decreased hypothalamic inhibition results in activation of HPG axis
1. age of onset of female puuberty
2. thelarche
3. adrenarche
4. menarche
1. 7-13 years of age
2. breast development (breast buds = FIRST SIGN)
3. pubic/axillary hair development from adrenal androgens
4. opset of menstruation, mean 12.5 years (9-15 range)
1. age of onset male puberty +first sign
1. 9-14, testicular enlargement (testucular length >2.5cm)
1. precocious puberty in female
2. """ male
1. breast development before age 7, or menarche before age 9
2. testicular changes/penile enlargment or pubic/axillary hair before age 9
premature thelarche
1. 2 years of life- transient activation of the HPGA axis --> palpable breast tissue
premature adrenarche
> 5 years of age, onset of pubic or axillary hair without development of breast tissue or enlarged testes, more common in girls
1. isosexual precocious puberty or central precocious puberty (CPP)
2. cause in girls vs boys
3. diagnosis
4. what to do in boys with a positive CPP
1. early hypothalamus activation --> early onset of gonadotropin mediated puberty~~~ looks like normal puberty just early
2. idiopathic in girsl, pathologic in boys (hydrocephalus, CNS infections, cerebral palsy, hamartomas, astrocytomas/glyomas, head trauma)
3. GnRH stimualtion test~~~ in someone with CPP the LH/FSH will dramatically rise where as in someone who is pre-pubertal there will be very little rise in LH/FSH
4. MRI of the head because this is almost always pathological in boys
hypothyroidism associated precocious puberty
...
waht are the complications of phenytoin
optic atrophy***most commonly
gingival hyperplasia ** common side effect
acute hepatic failure
lymphoma like syndromeraynaud phenomenon
what kind of acid base disturbance from pyloric stenosis
metabolic alkalosis
erythema nodosum
tender erythematous nodules associated with histoplasmosis, tuberculosis, cocci, and group A strep
tourettes syndrome tx
haloperidol
urine findings
1. hurler syndrome
2. galactose
3. manoose
4. maple syrup urine smell
5. sweaty feet smell
1. dermatan/heparan sulfage
2. galactosemia
3. mannosidosis
4. branched chain aminoacidemia (maple syrup urine disease
5. isovaleryl CoA dehydrogenase def
Peripheral precocious puberty
1. pathogensis + clinical presentation
2. diagnostic test
1. peripheral production of sex steroids that are not FSH/LH mediated. --->
Boys: gynecomastia or pubic hair with NO TESTICULAR ENLARGEMENT (because NO FSH***)
Girls: virilization or breast develpment
2. flat GnRH stimulation test because HPGA axis is not activated
what are the causes of peripheral precocious puberty
INDEPENDENT OF THE HPGA
exposure to exogenous sex steroids
gonadal tumors (leydig, B-HCG tumors,mccune albreight, virulizing ovarian tumors ex. granulosa cell)
adrenal tumors
non-classic CAH
mccune albreight clinical presentation
polyostotic fibrous dysplasia
cafe aulait spots
PPP/hyperthyroidism/hyperadrenalism
testotoxicosis
cause of PPP
~ testes enlarge independent of HPGA
why does B-HCG tumors cause PPP
because B-HCG has some LH like activity which causes the testes to enlarge and Leydig cells to produce androgesn
definition of delayed puberty in boys/girls
boys = no testicular enlargement by 14 years of age
girls = no breast tissue by 13 years of age, or no menarche by 14 years of age
1, hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
2. labs
3. GnRH test
inactivity of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland
Labs = low FSH, low LH, low testosterone, low estradiol, flat GNRH test
1. hypergonadotrophic hypogonadism
2. labs
1. end organ failure --> rising FSH/LH, low testosterone/estradiol
constitutional delay of puberty
immature hypothalamus ~ more common in boys
* often there is a family history ~ growth spurt late in college or highschool
kallman syndrome
isolated gonadotropin deficiency associated with anosmia
laurence moon biedl syndrome
obesity, retinitis pigmentosa, hypogonadism, polysyndactyly, mental retardation
klinefelter syndrome/turner syndrome effect on HPG axis
hypergonadotrophic hypogonadism
what other diseases is autoimmune oophoritis associated with
hashimotos thyroiditis, addisons disease,
when do the gonads become differentiated
week 9 SRY has turned the testes
development of the male internal/external genetalia
SRY gene causes differentiation into testes which produce AMH which causes involution of the mullerian structures and leydig cells produce testosterone which develops the wolfian system

external genetalial are formed by the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone by 5 alpha reductase ~ finished by 12 weeks
mixed gonadal dysgenesis
45XO/46XY mosaic - gonadal intersex (both male/female internal structures) ~ streak gonad on one side, testes and vas deferans on the other side
true hermaphrodites
46XX or 46XY, gonadal intersex, have both ovaries and testes tissue and ambiguous genetalia
partial androgen insensitivity
46XY --partial or incomplete peripheral androgen resistance results in defectie androgen binding in genital tissue ~~ hypospadias, cryptochoridsm,
testicular femininzation syndrom
46XY with no response to testosterone **EXTREME ANDROGEN INSENSITIVITY ~~ these individuals have phenotypic female external genetalia, with internal testes and no mullerian structures, no wolffian structures
CAH
21 hydroxylase deficiency MCC female pseudohermaphroditism
clinical presentation of 11 beta hydroxylase deficinecy
increased blood pressure with ambiguous genetalia in a genetic female
primary adrenal insufficiency
problem at the level of the adrenal gland
clinical presentation of primary adrenal insufficieny
cortisol def signs - hypotension, inc. pigmentation, weakness, anorexia
aldosterone def signs - hyponatremia, hyperkalemia*, FTT, salt craving
diseases that cuase primary adrenal insufficiency
addisons
CAH
adrenoleukodystrophy (X linked)
secondary adrenal insufficinecy
1. define
2. electrolytes """
3. causes
1. problem at the level of the hypothalmus or pituitary ( no CRH or ACTH)
2. serum potassium NORMAL ~ BECAUSE ALDOSTERONE AXIS IS INDEPENDENT OF HPG AXIS
3. craniopharyngioma, histiocytosis, IATROGENIC by glucocoticoid use*************
acquired adrenal insufficiency pathogenssis
addisons
chronic corticosteroid use
CAH
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx
1. AR defect in adrenal cortex --> inc. production of androgens--> anorexia, vomitting, diarrhea, dehydration at 5-15 days of life
2. elevated 17 hydroxyprogesterone
21 hydroxylase def
1. pathogenesis
2. simple virilizing vs non-classic CAH3
3. lab dx of CAH
4. tx
1. dec. 21 OH leads to inc. androgens
Girls have ambig genetalia, and electrolyte abnormalities
2. simple virilizing = no effect on aldosterone,
non-classic = late onset with no mineralocorticoid involvement
3. incrased 17 hydroxyprogesterone
4. cortisone suppresses ACTH production, flurocortisol suppresses mineralocorticoid production
1. 11 B hydroxylase deficiency clinical presentation
2. lab diagnosis
hypertensive and hyperkalemic (because 11-deoxycorticosterone has some mineralocorticoid activity) + ambig genetalia in females
2. elevated 11-deoxycortisol
1. 3 B hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency clinical presentation
2. lab diagnosis
1. severe salt wasting crisis, glucocorticoid deficiency, and ambiguous genetalia
2. elevated 17 hydroxyprogesterone
addisons disease
1. pathogenesis
1. AUTOIMMUNE DESTRUCTION - of the adrenal cortex by lymphocytic infiltration
type 1 polyglandular syndomre
hashimotos + type 1 diabetes + addisons
type 2 polyglandular syndrome (schmidt syndrome)
hypoparathyroidism, chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, + addisons
waterhouse friedrichsen syndrome
acute adrenal hemorrhage, shock, DIC and MENINGOCOCAL SEPSIS***
what test for adrenal insufficinecy
ACTH stimulation test~~ if there is blunted response to ACTH there is primary adrenal indsufficeincy
treatment for Adrenal crisis
5% dextrose in normal saline to stabilize volume + glucose level, IV steroids to replace lost cortisol
most common cause of hypercortisolism
iatrogenic ~ ie. giving steroids to patients
cushing 'syndrome'
1. EXCESS GLUCOCORTICOIDS BY BENING/MALIGNANT ADRENAL TUMORS
cushing 'disease'
excess *********ACTH production by pituitary tumor
diagnosis of cushings disease
dexamethasone suppression test, if cannot suppress the adrenal there is an ACTH tumor
~~~ high dose dex suppresses pituitary tumor
~~~ high dose dex doesn't suppress ectopic ACTH producing tumor
HLA haplotypes (chromosome 6) associated with Type 1 diabetes
HLA DR3/DR4
potential environmental triggers for diabetes
viral infections (coxsackie and rubella), cows milk (maybe)
type 1 diabetes melitus
1. immunoglobulins
2. clinical presentation
3. dx
4. tx
1. ANTI-ISLET ANTIBOTIES
anti - insulin
aanti - glutamic acid decarboxylase
~~~ ATTACK THE ISLETS****
2. polyuria, polydipsia, nocturia
3. blood sugar >200mg/dL with polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss, nocturia.
4. various types of insulin, insulin pumps, glucagon (for rescue),
what vaginal disease in girls predisposes to type 1 diabetes
monilial vulvovaginitis
adolescent type 1 DM pathogenesis
1. sex steroids and growth hormone are antagoinistic to insulin action
honeymoon period after starting treatment for diabetes
transient recovery of residual islet function decreases insulin need ~ islets temporarily respond to carbohydrate load
micro/macrovascular complications of diabetes
1. micro = retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy
2. atherosclerosis, hypertension, heart disease, stroke
what fraction of childhood diabetes is type 2 in children
2-3 %
type 2 DM
1. patho
2. clincial pres
3. tx
1. STRONG HEREDITARY COMPONENET** peripheral insulin resistance ---> progressive insulin decline
2. DKA (not serious), NKHHS, obesity, acanthosis nigricans (inc. insulin-->inc. IGF-->melanocyte prolif)
3. oral hypoglycemics, insulin
DKA
1. clinical definition
2. pathogenesis
3. clinical presentation
4. lab dx
5. tx
1. hyperglycemia >300, ketonuria, bicarbonate <15, pH<7.3
2. insulin deficiency--> cells starved of glucose + hyperglycemia --> glucagon/cortisol/growth hormone/epinephrine-->ketogenesis (glucagon)
3. fruity breath vomitting, polyuria, polydipsia, dehydration, abdominal pain, coma (ketones)
4. anion gap metabolic acidsis, hyperglycemia, ketonemia HYPERKALEMIA
5. isotonic saline to correct dehydration, gradual decline in osmolality, potassium REPLETION b/c cellular K+ is depleted, insulin,
pathogenesis of cerebral edema after treating DKA
1. drop in serum glucose >100mg/dL/hour, fluid administration >4 L/m2/24 hours--> osmotic shift from hypotonic intravascular space to the brain --> BRAIN EDEMA
how does T3/T4 circulate in the blood
bound to thyroid binding globulin, and thyroid binding pre-albumin
clinical presentation of hypothyroidism
delayed bone age/suboptimal growth velocity (<5cm/year [2in])
goiter
myxedema (puffy/dry/orange skin)
somogyi phenomenon
too high evening insulin dose --> hypoglycemia in the morning--> epi/glucagon-->ketones + hyperglycemia ~~ TX BY LOWERING THE BEDTIME INSULIN
most common metabolic disorder
most common cause of acquired hypothyroisism
most common cause of hyperthyroidism in childhood
congenital hypothyroidism
hashimotos
graves
thyroid dysgenesis
absent thyroid gland, some have ectopic thyroid that can be found between tongue and mid chest
thyroid dyshormonogenesis
inborn errors of thyroid hormone synthesis~ a cause of congenital hypothyroidism
pendred syndrome
thyroid organification defect + sensorineural hearing loss ~~ most common cause of thyroid dyshormonogenesis
PTU use during pregnancy effect on teh fetus
transient hypothyroidism
maternal autoimmune thyroid disease effect on the fetus
matrnal anti-thyroid IgG cross placenta and destroy fetal thyroid with anti- TPO, anti-thyroglobulin, anti-TSH-R
clinical presentation of congenital hypothyroidism
asymptomatic at birth
* T3 essential for brain development
~ prolonged jaundice/poor feeding, large tongue/posterior fontanelles, protruding tongue, umbilical hernia, myxedema, mottled skin, hypothermia, PERMANENT mental retardation *CRETINISM
chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis (hashimotos)
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
3. dx/tx
1. lymphocytic infiltration of thyroid + anti -TPO/thyroglobulin antibodies--> fibrosis, atrophy/hyperplasia
2. transient HYPERTHYROIDISM then hypothyroidism, pebbly* goiter, short stature
3. neonatal screen (TSH), high TSH, low T4, antithyroid antibodies (anti-TPO)
tx = synthroid when patient becomes hypothyroid
clinical presentation of hyperthyroidism
exophthalmos, smooth* goiter, tachycardia/palpatations, flushing of skin, nervousness, fine tremors, fatigue, delayed menarche, gynecomastia, delayed puberty
what skin manifestation indicates polyglandular autoimmune disease
vitiligo or alopecia
graves disease
1. pathogenesis
2. labs
3. tx
1. anti-TSH-R IgG --> excess thyroid hormones
2. low TSH, high T3/T4
3. PTU (also inhibits peripheral conversion of T4-T3), methimazole, thyroidectomy, radioactivce iodine
which hormones release calcium from the bones
vitamin D/PTH
PTH effects
releases Ca2+/phos from the bones, reabsorbing calcium/HCO3- at kidneys
secretion of phosphate secretion at the kidneys
stimulates 1-alpha-hydroxylase at kidney to inc. conversion of 25- 1,25 OH vitamin D
1,25 vitamin D effect
inc. reabsorbtion of phos/Ca2+ at kidney
inc. release of Ca/phos from bones
***inc. reabsorbtion of Ca through the intestines
1. hypocalcemia lab def
2. clinical features of hypocalcemia
1. <8 mg/dl or <2.5 mg/dl
2. tetany, carpopedal spasm, laryngospasm, paresthesias, seizures, long QT
pseudohypocalcemia
low serum albumin in nephrotic syndrome looks like low total calcium levels
early neonatal hypocalcemia
1. <4 days old, prematuity, IUGR, asphyxia, maternal diabetes, hypomagnesemia
late neonatal hypoparathyroidism
>4 days of age, due to maternal hyperparathyroidsim, temporary
hyperphosphatemic hypocalcemia
1. pathogenesis
1. uremia, renal failure, excess phosphate intake--> elevated phosphate/calcium binding and deposition
childhood hypoparathyroidism
ring chromosome 16 or 18, autoimmune,digeorge
pseudohypoparathyroidism (Albrights hereditary osteodystrophy)
end organ (bone/kidney) unresponsiveness --> short stature, short metacarpals, elevated PTH, delayed bone age, increased bone density, 4-5 digit brachydactly, obseity, subcapcuslar cataracts, periventricular/perivasclar/basal ganglia calcifications
hypomagnesemia related hypocalcemia
low magnesium interferes with PTH release
labs which should be ordered to evaluate hypocalcemia
ca, phos, mg, EKG (look for long QT), PTH level, vitamin D level (if BOTH Ca/phos are low), radiograph of wrists and knees
how to evalulate for rickets
radiographs of wrists/knees
treatment for hypocalcemia
~ treat when Ca2+ <8 mg/dl
oral (mild)
intravenous calcium gluconate (symptomatic)
1,25 vitamin D
rickets
1. pathogenesis
2. risk factors
3. clinical presentation
4. dx + XR
1. vitamin D def--> inadequate mineralization of bones with NORMAL bone matrix
2. breast feeding with no sun, phenytoin, phenobarbital, renal/hepatic failure, fad diets, celiac disease, cystic fibrosis,
3. first 2 years/adolescence, knobby wrists, knees, ribs, bowing of weight bearing bones, short stature, rachitic rosary, craniotabes, frontal bossing, delayed suture closure
4. low phosphorus, low/nrml Ca, inc. Alk phos, inc. PTH, HYPOCALCURIA
wrist radiographs show WIDENED, FRAYED, CUPPPED metaphysis, widened space between epiphysis and metaphysis
Vitamin D dependent rickets
1. pathogenesis
2. labs
1. AR mutation of 1 alpha hydroxylase
2. high PTH, low vitamin D, low ca/phos, inc. alk phos
vitamin D resistant rickets
1. pathogenesis
2. labs
3. clinical pres **
1. XLD disorder, renal tubular phosphate leakage
2. normal calcium, low phosphorus,
3. bowing BUT NO TETANY***~ compare to vitamin D dependent rickets and secondary rickets
diabetes inspidus
1. pathophysiology
2. central vs nephrogenic
3. labs
4. dx
1. defective/deficienct effect of ADH leads to inability to concentrate urine
2. central = no ADH, nephrogenic =ADH resistance
3. NORMAL ELECTROLYTES IF THIRST IS INTACT. urine inappropriatly dilute, urine SG <1.018
4. water deprivation test- rising serum osmolality with persistantly low urine osmolality, and good response to DDAVP = central DI
if no response = nephrogenic DI
central DI causes
central DI tx
1. autoimmune, trauma, craniopharyngioma, glioma, germinoma, langerhans cell histiocytosis, sarcoid/TB, vascular, genetic
2. DDAVP
1. hypoglycemia definition
2. clinical presetnation
1. <40mg/dL in serum
2. lethargy, myoclonic jerks, cyanosis, apnea, seizures
transient neonatal hypoglycemia
1. causes
NOT ENOUGH SUBSTRATE: prematurity, perinatal asphyxia, fetal distress, SGA, LGA (ie. all of these conditions have low glycogen stores)
INAPPROPRIATE HYPERINSULIN: maternal diabetes
persistent neonatal hypoglycemia
1. causes
islet cell hyperplasia (nesidioblastosis)
beckwith widemann (visceromegaly, hemihypertrophy, macroglossia, umbilical hernias, distinctive ear creases) von gierke, galactosemia, maple syrup urine disease, tyrosinemia,
growth hormone deficiency
congenital hypopituitarism
most common cause of hypoglycemis in children age 1-6 yeasr
ketotic hypoglycemia
ketotic hypoglycemia
1. clinical pres
1. children age 1-6 yrs, hypoglycemiain the morning, + ketonnuria, low insulin, due to inability to adapt to fasting state
what conditions cause short stature with delayed bone age
constitutional growth delay, hypothyroidism, hypercortisolism

**NOT in genetic short stature, IUGR, turners, skeletal dysplasias, growth retardation ~~~ all of these the bone age is the same as the chronological age
1. sudden change of mental status while treating a patient with DKA
2. electrolyte changes in DKA
1. cerebral edema
drop in serum glucose>100mg/dl/hour, excess fluid administration,
2. hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia (osmotic loss/phosphorus usage, hypokalemia(causes arrythmias),
parinaud oculoglandular syndrome
1. patho
1. atypical bartonella, tularemia, tuberculosis, syphilis --> conjunctiva --> pre-auricular lymphoadenopathy + conjunctivitis
werdnig hoffman disease
1. patho + clinical pres
1. AR destruction of anterior horn cells -->rapid motor weakness that begins in infancy--> weakness/paralysis, hyporeflexia, muslce fasciculations

~~ slower version = kugelberg welander
acute cerebellar ataxia
1. patho + clinical pres
1. viral illness (cox/vari/echo) -->autoimmune response ---> cerebellar ataxia (nystagmus, vomitting, truncal ataxia)
Apert syndrome
1. clinical presentation
1. AD craniosynostosis + syndactyly of the fingers/toes
describe the arthritis of rheumatic fever
migratory polyarthritis effecting mostly the LARGE JOINTS, pain and swelling of one joint subcides as it begins in another joint
*Fever/carditis may or may not be present at this time
SPECC - subcutaneous nodules, polyarthreitis, erythema nodosum, chorea, carditis
TAPVR
1. patho + clinincal pres
1. pulmonary veins drain to the right atrium, then some oxygenated blood makes it through to the foramen ovale/PDA to the body --> CYANOSIS in infant + DIFFUSE RETICULAR PATTERN OF LUNG FIELDS on radiograph
where are pediatric brain tumors located
infratentorial, and midline
intussucception
1. age of onset + clinical findings
2. tx
1. second half of first year of life, teloscoping of ileum into the colon --> fever, palpable sausage shaped mass, + CURRANT JELLY STOOL
2. barium enema
1. risk factors for brain abscess in a child
right to left intracardiac shunts/cyanotic heart disease, otitis media, mastitis,
why does right to left cardiac shunt/congenital heart disease lead to increased risk of brain abscess/infection
blood that passes through the shunt avoids the lungs and its macrophage filtering mechanism
what is the treatment for pertussis
azithromycin (used to be erythromycin) within 2 weeks of onset of coughing.... after this it is a toxin mediated disease
1. three types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis
2. what does ANA positivity increase risk for in childe with juvenille idiopathic arthritis
1. systemic, pauciarticular, polyarticular
2. uveitis
hand/foot syndrome + dactylitis******
classic presentation of sickle cell disease, symmetric swelling of the hands and feet
which tumor of childhood mets to bones most often
NEUROBLASTOMA****
chronic non-specific diarrhea
toddlers diarrhea-- diarrhea with normal growth and physical examination-- no treatment neccessary
clinical findings of PDA
wide pulse pressure (accentuated peripheral pulses), and continuous murmor
what endocrine disorder should be associated with a child who has amidline defect ~ cleft palate, hypoglycemia, and microphallus
...congenital hypopituitarism
stains for:
1. acid fast baccili
2. fungus
3. stool WBCs
4. herpes family, RSV, adeno, influenza A/B
5.trichamonas vaginaliss
6. treponema pallidum
7. cocci/ m.tuberculosis
8. EBV, CMV, VZV, HIV, toxo, bartonella, myocplasma
1. ziehl- neelsen
2. silver stains
3. wright stain
4. fluorescent antibody
5. direct observation
6. dark field
7. intradermal skin testing
8. antibody testing
what are the markers of systemic inflammation/infection
CRP (Rises fast) and ESR (rises slow)
what is fever
rectal temp >100.4
what temperature should an infant with fever be evalulated for meningitis, pneumonia, sepsis, bone/joint infections
<28 days ANY FEVER
>28 days fever >39 (102.2)
clinical features of infection in young infants
non-specific = fever, dec. appetitie, irritability, cough, rhinorrhea, vomitting, diarrhea
pathogens causing sepsis/meningitis + tx
1. 0-1 month
2. 1-3 months
3. 3mo - 3yr
4. 3yr-adult
1. GBS, ecoli, listeria---amp + genta + cefotax + acylcovir (if cutaneous vesicles/apnea/seizures)
2. GBS, pneumo, listeria--- amp + cefotax + vanc
3. pneumo, h.flu, neisseria --- cefotax + vanc
4. penumo, neisseria --- cefotax + vanc
1. labs which should be ordered in suspected sepsis/meningitis
2. lab results that indicate low risk
3. who should be hospitlaized
1.CBC + blood culture, urinalysis + urine culture, CXR
2. WBC <15k
bands <1.5k
normal urinalysis <10WBCs
<5 WBCs
normal
3. all infants <28 days of age
infants 29-3 months with toxic apppearance, meningitis, pneuonia, pyelonephritis, skin/soft tissue who do not meet low risk criteria
Fever in 3-36 month child
1. sepsis/meningitis bacterial etiologies 3-36 months
What to do when:
A. child appears toxic
B. nontoxic appearaing and temp <102.2
C. nontoxic appearing and temp >39 (102.2)
1. s. pneumo, h.flu type B, neisseria
A. hospitalization with complete sepsis evaluation
B. no labs required, observe closely at home
C. urine culture for males <6mo and females <2mo
blood culture if WBCs>15k
chest radiograph if respiratory distress, rales, or tachypnea
stool culture if blood and mucus in teh stool or if >5WBCs
empiric antibiotics for children whose WBCs>15k
FUO - fever of unknown origin
1. definition
2. cause
3. lab studies
4. radiologic studies

1/4 resolve spontaneously
1. fever that lasts longer than 8 days to 3 weeks, or when prior history, physical and lab evals have failed to lead to a diagnosis
2. common illness with atypical presentation~ big table 7-2
3. CBC/blood culture, ESR or CRP, ASO, serum transaminases, urinalysis/urine culture, ANA, stool culture, tuberculosis test, HIV test
4. CXR, echocardiography, bone scan, CT and MRI (depending on the clinical clinical pres)
pseudotumor cerebri
increased intracranial pressure with normal with normal brain anatomy (mimics a tumor) caused by imparied reabsorbtion of CSF---- symptom = headache, complication is optic atrophy/blindness
tx = serial spinal taps, acetazolomide, steroids
what treatment for children born to HBsAg positive mothers
HBIG and and HBsAg recombinant vaccine in the first day of life
what are the common complications of maternal diabetes on an infant
cardiac malformations (TGA, VSD)
lumbosacral agenesis
neural tube/renal defects
duodental atresia/small left colon
holoprosencephaly/anencephaly
aniridia in an infant is associated with what syndomre
wilms tumor, aniridia, genitourinary nomalies, retardation , HEMIHYPERTROPHY
WAGR complex
bacterial meningitis in infants/young children
1. most common age
2.risk factors
3. clinical presentation
1. 1st month of life
2. young age, immunodeficiency, complement deficiency, ventriculoperitoneal shunt, basilar skull fracture
3. MINIMAL OR ABSENT FEVER, BULGING FONTANELLE****, non-specific signs/symptoms (fussiness, poor feeding, irritabilty, lethargy, respiratory distress
clinical presentation of bacterial meningities in an older child
fever and signs of meningeal irritation
altered LOC, nuchal rigidity, kernigs (painful flexion of the leg with the hip at 90'/brudzinskis sign (pressure on the cheek causes flexion of arms and hips)
seizures, photophobia, emesis, headache
lumbar puncture results for bacterial meningitis
WBC>5k with predominance of neutrophils
hypoglycorrhachia CSF:serum <0.40
increased protein
positive gram stain and culture
labs + imaging which must be tested for a suspected case of bacterial menintgitis
lumbar pucture with culture
blood culture
CT with contrast (to find brain abscess)
what is the role of corticosteroids given with the first dose of antibiotics for suspected meningitis
reduces the incidence of hearing loss in HIB meningitis
bacterial meningitis CSF: WBC, protein, glucose, gram stain
WBC 100-50k, high protein, low glucose positive gram stain
viral meningitis: CSF: WBC, protein, glucose, gram stain
WBC 10-1000 monos + lymphs, HSV shows RBCs
protein normal, glucose normal, enterovirus/HSV identified by PCR
tuberculosis meningitis: CSF: WBC, protein, glucose, gram stain, CT FINDINGS
WBC 10-500 lymphos
protein very high, glucose low
PCR may be positive, smear usually negatie
CT FINDINGS = ENHANCEMENT OF THE BASILAR CISTERNS
fungal meningitis:CSF: WBC, protein, glucose, gram stain
WBC 25-500 lymphos
protine - normal to high
glucose low
culture positive, india ink for cryptococcus
parameningeal focus (brain abscess) CSF findings
WBC 10-200, PMNs/monos
protein high
glucose normal
culture negative
bacterial meningitis complications
death 5-50% (gram neg>s.pneumo>HIB>neisseria)
HEARING LOSS
GLOBAL BRAIN INJURY
SIADH, seizures, hydrocephalus, cranial nerve palsy, learning disability
aseptic meningitis
inflammation of the meninges with CSF lymphocytic pleocytosis, no protein, normal glucose
1. clinical presentation of aseptic meningitis
2. clinical presentation of tuberculosis meningitis
1. mild fever, headache, emesis, altered level of consciousnss, seizures
2. initially lethargy or irritability, but then progresses to cranial nerve defecits, LOC, paraplegia,death
viral meningitis dx
culture takes 10-14 days,
PCR for EBV CMV HSV enteroviruses
TB meningitis brain imaging results
basilar enhancement
1. viral causes of meningitis
2. bacterial aseptic meningitis causes
3. fungal ""
4. parasitic """
1. enteroviruses, LCM, HSV, EBV, CMV, VZV, arbo, influenza
2. tuberculosis, borrelia burgdorferia, treponema pallidum
3. cocci, crypto, histo
4. t. solium, toxo gondii
tx. for viral and TB meningitis
viral is self limiited
TB- 4 drug TB treatment + corticosteroids
1. causes of viral URI
2. clinical presentation of viral URI
3. persistnet fever/symptoms >10 days indicates what
4. tx
1. rhinovirus, parainfluenza, corona, RSV
2.low grade fever,rhinorrhea, cough, sore throat lasts 7-10 days
3. bacterial superinfections
4. adequate hydration, mucolytic, cough suppressant, decongestants, NO ANTIBIOTICS
sinusitis pathogenesis
1. development of the sinuses
1. ethmoid/maxillary - 3rd/4th month of gestation, sphenoid between 3 and 5 years of age, and frontal sinuses between 7 and 10 years of age
sinusitis
1. acute perisitant
2. acute severe
3. subacute
4. chronic
1. nasal discharge AND****cough 10-30 days, headache, malodorous breath
2. HIGH FEVER with purulent discharge >3-5 days
3. same as acute perisistant but 30-90 days
4. same as acute persistant but >90 days
sinusitis
1. pathogens
2. treatment
1. pnuemo, h.flu, moraxella, ~ except chronic which may be s.aureus/anaerobes *** OFTEN SECONDARY TO PRECEDING VIRAL URI******
2. amoxicillin, or amoxicillin/clavuloanate, or second gen cephalosporin
~~ except chronic which is broad spectrum oral, CT image, and IV abx
pharyngitis
1. viral causes
2. bacterial causes
3. is it possible to tell what type of organism is causing the pharyngitis based on clinical presentation
1, cox, EBV, CMV
2. s. pyogenes, arcanobacterium hemolyticum, c.diptheriae
3. NO NO NO
1. EBV pharyngitis clinical presentation + tx
2. coxsackie pharyngitis clinical presentation
1. enlarged POSTERIOR CERVICAL NODES, malaise, hepatosplenomegaly
~~ Tx = corticosteroids
2. painful ulcers on posterior pharynx and mouth (herpangina), and blisters on palms and soles
GABHS pharyngitis
1. clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. NO URI symptoms, exudates on the tonsils, petichiae on the tonsils, strawberry tongue, and large tender ANTERIOR CERVICAL lymph nodes, fever, scarlatiniform rash
2. rapid strep test, or culture, penicillin VK, single dose of IM benzathine penicillin, or oral macrolides
1. diptheria clinical presentation
2. tx
gray adherent tonsillary membrnae , low grade fever
--> cardiac failure and neurologic complications
2. macrolide or IV penicillin + antitoxin
acute otitis media
1. AOM vs OME
2. pathogens
3. clinical pres
4. dx/tx
1. AOM is an acute infection of the middle ear, OME is just fluid in the middle ear without infection
2. s.pneuo, NTHI, m.catarrhalis
3. fever, ear pain, dec. hearing +/- pus drainage if tympanic membrane perforates
4. PNEUMATIC OTOSCOPY-- TYPMPANIC MEMBRANE DOES NOT MOVE INDICATING FLUID IN THE MIDDLE EAR -- erythema/loss of tympanic membrane landmarks are less reliable
tx = amoxicillin, or amox-clav, or cephalosporin or macroides
otitis externa
1. pathogensis
2. pathogens
3. cliniccal presentation
1. disruption of protective mechanisms: cerumen, swimming, excessive moisture
2. pseudomonas, staph, candida
3. pain/itching/drainage
4. dx - erythema of external auditory canal tenderness while moving tragus,
tx- acetic acid wash, topical antibiotics/topical corticosteroids
~ if perforated use both oral and topical abx
cervical lymphadenitis
1. causes
2. reactive lymphadenitis
3. clinical presentation
4. tx
1. s.aureus (MCC UNILATERAL), s.pyogenes, MAC, m.tuburculosis, B.henselaek, EBV (BILATERAL), CMV, HIV, kawasaki disease, t.gondii, branchial cleft cyst, cystic hygroma
2. response to infections of the pharynx, teeth, soft tissues of head/neck
3. mobile, tender, with erythematous skin over the node, single or multiple nodes
4. cephalosporin or anti-staphylococcal penicillin (Dicloxacillin or cephalexin or clindamycin) + incision/drainage
parotitis
1. viral pathognes + clinical presentation
2. bacterial pathogens + clinical presentation
1. MUMPS, EBV, CMV, HIV, influenza~ BILATERAL PAROTITIS
2. s.aureus, s.pyogenes, M.tubuerculosis - unilateral parotid involvement
mumps clinical presentation + complications
parotitis****
complications = meningoencephalitis (during or after parotitis), orchitis (post pubertal), epididymitis, pancreatitis, abscess/osteomyelitis of the jaw
impetigo
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
3. tx
1. superficial skin infection with s.aureus or s.pyogenes
2. honey colored crusted or bullous lesions on the face/nares VERY CONTAGIOUS
3.mupirocin (topical) or oral dicloxacillin, cephalexin, clindamycin
complications of strep impetigo
post strep glomerulonephritis
staph scalded skin syndrome
bacteremia
NOT RHEUMATIC FEVER****
erysipelas
1. pathogenesis
2. complications
1. group A beta hemoloytic strep --> dermal lymphatics --> TENDER ERYTHEMATOUS SKIN WITH A DISTINCT BORDER~ usually effects the face and scalp
2. post strep glomerulonephritis,necrotizing fasciitis, bacteremia
cellulitis
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
1. skin infection in the dermis caused by group A strep and S.aureus
2. erythema,warmth, tenderness, indistinct border (compare to erysipelas)
3. first gen cephalosproins, anti-staph penicillins
buccal cellulitis
1. clnical presentation
2. tx
1. bluish discoloration of the cheek in unimmunized child caused by HIB
2. IV 3rd gen cephalosporins (cefotax/cefuroxime), lumbar punctrue to check for meningitis
perianal cellulitis
1. clincal presentation.
2. treatment
1. erythema of the anus caused by group A strep
2. cefalexin (first get cepho)
necrotizing fasciitis
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
3. tx
1. deep cellulitis that is potentially fatal--
2. crepitus and hemorrhagic bullae
3. IV antibiotics and surgicla debridement
staph scalded skin syndrome
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
1. s.aureus exfoliative toxin
2. fever, tender skin, bullae, sloughing of sheets of skin, Nikolsky sign (extension of bullae when pressure applied to the skin), tends to be in flexor surfaces
scarlet fever
1. pathogenesis/clinical presentation
1. group A strep produces erythrogenic toxin --> fever/chills/malaise/exudative pharyngitis--> blanching erythematous scarlatiniform (sandpaper like) rash
Pastias lines - petechiae at skin creases form a linear distribution
--> desquamation when the infection resolves
scarlet fever
1. dx/tx
2. complications***
1. throat culture or rapid strep test
tx = penicillin, IM penicillin, or macrolides
2. rheumatic fever, post strep glomeruloneprhitis, post streptococcal arthritis, pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated iwth streptococcal infection (OCD, tic disorders after strep infection)
which post strep infection complications are not prevented by antibiotics
post-strep glomerulonephritis
post strep arthritis
toxic shock syndrome
1. pathogenesis/clinical presentation
2. tx
1. S.aureus (sometiems s.pyogenes) --> exotoxins + toxic shock syndrome toxin --> >101 fever, hypotension, diffuse erythroderma (sunburn like rash), desquamation
+ multisystem involvement (>3)--- gastrointestinal, myalgias, hyperemia, thrombocytopenia***
2. anti-staph antibiotics, IVIG , treat the shock/nidus of infection
classic cause of toxic shock syndrome
retained tampons
rotavirus
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. fecal oral in winter--> 1-3 day incubation --> vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration (self limited)
2. stool ELISA, tx= hydration
norwalk viurs
1. pathogenesis + clinical presetnation
1. fecal oral outbreaks in closed populations --> vomitting (self limited in 48-72 hours)
~ often associated with daycare, cruise ships etc
lab studies to order for diarrhea
CBC, serum electrolytes, stool guaiac, WBCs, ova/parasite, ELISA - for rota, giardia, c.diff
ETEC
1. clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. non-invasive watery diarrhea-- MCC travelers disarrhea
2. absent stool WBCs, culture
tx = quinolones or sulfonamides, hydration
EPEC
1. clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. non-invasive watery diarrhea in preschoolers
2. absent stool WBCs stool culture
tx- quinolones or sulfonamides, hydration
EHEC
1. clinical pres
2. dx/tx
1. bloody diarrhea, HUS (0157 H7)
2. WBCs are PRESENT in the stool, culture
tx = NO NO NO ABX IF HUS IS PRESENT****THIS ENHANCES ENDOTOXIN RELEASE
shigella sonnei
1. clinical pres
2. dx/tx
1. bloody diarrhea, seizures in children (fron neruotoxin)
2. stool WBCs, stool culture is diagnostic,
tx = third generation cephalosporin, fluoroquinolones
salmonella
1. clinical pres
2. dx/tx
1. fecal oral poultry/milk/eggs/lizards/turtles ---> bloody/non-bloody diarrhea + rose spots on the abdomen
2. +/- stool WBCs, culture is diagnostic
tx = NOT INDICATED FOR GASTROENTERITIS IN IMMUNOCOMPETENT HOSTS BECAUSE IT INCERESES CHRONIC CARRIER RATE
3rd gen cephalosporins
capmpylobacter ejuni
1. clinical pres
2. dx/tx
1. poultry exosure --> bloody diarrhea
2. stool WBCs present + stool culture
tx = erytrhomycin
yersinia enterocolitica
1. clinical pres
2. dx/tx
1. diarrhea + mesenteric adenitis (mimics appendicitis)
2. stool culture or mesenteric node grwos organism
tx = cephalosporins
c. difficle
1. clinical pres
2. dx/tx
1. post Abx use --> pseudomembranous colitis
2. toxin in the stool + endoscopy shows pseudomembranes
tx = metranididazole or vancomycin
v. cholerae
1. clinical pres
2. dx/tx
1. massive watery diarrhea
2. history of living in endemic area or travel, culture, serology
tx = fluid replacement
acid base disturbance in diarrhea
non-anion gap hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis
~~ due to loss of bicarbonate
HIV
1. pathogenesis
1. in utero, intrapartum, post partum
transmission from mother to chlid is ~5% by using anti-retrovirals durign pregnancy

Also: sexual contact, blood products, sharing needles
what factors increase risk of vertical transmission of HIV
high viral load
chorioamnionitis
maternal genital infections
premature birth
prolonged rupture of memrbanes
what factors decrease risk of vertical transmission of HIV
undetectable viral load
cesarean section
post exposure prophylaxis of the infant + mother being adherent to treatment
Early symptoms of HIV in an infant
FTT, thrombocytopenia, recurrent infections (otitis, pneumonia, sinusiits), lymphadenopathy, parotitis, recurrent thrush, loss of dev. milestones, zoster/varicella
HIV in infant
1. is an antibody titer that is positive for the first 2 years indicative of disease
2. dx of HIV in infant
1. NO THESE ARE MATERNAL ANTIBDOES
2. HIV DNA PCR, if negative at 4 months
prophylactic treatment for infants born to HIV positive mothers
zidovudine for 6 weeks post exposure
TMPSMX for PCP
NO BREASTFEEDING
urine CMV culture
treatment of HIV positive children
antiretrovirals
prophylaxis for oppurtunistic infections
immunizations (EXCEPT LIVE VARICELLA)
MONITOR VIRAL LOAD
ANNUAL OPHTHALMOLOGIC EXAMINATION to assess CMV retinitis
PCP pneumonia in an HIV+ infant
(most common oppurtunistic infection in HIV infected children)
1. clinical pres
2. tx
1. fever, HYPOXIA, interstitial infiltrates
2. TMPSMX prophylaxis + TMPSMX, pentamidine, or atovaquone (ubiquinone analog)
MAC clinical presetnation
often seen in HIV positive patients with CD4<50
fever, weight loss, night sweats, abdominal pain, bone marrow suppression, inc. AST/ALT
what fungal infections seen in HIV positive patients
candidal thrush/esophagitis
cryptococcus pneumonia/meningitis
histo, cocci, aspergillus
what viral infections seen in HIV positive patients
CMV retininitis/esophagitis/colitis
HSV, VZV
what parasitic infections seen in HIV positive patients
cryptosporidium, toxoplasmosis, isospora
what kind of neoplasm common in HIV positive patients
B cell lymphoma caused by EBV
infectious mononucleosis
1. pathogenesis + clinical pres
2. dx
3. tx
1. EBV (most commonly), also less commonly toxo,CMV,HIV in saliva --> infection of B lymphocytes--> fever, malaise/fatigue, pharyngitis(exudative), POSTERIOR CERVICAL LYMPHADENOPAHTY, hepatosplenomegaly***, macular or scarlatiniform rash (rare)
2. monospot test identifying heterophile antibodies (agglutinates sheep RBC)
IgG anti VCA, EA and EBNA
IgM anti VCA with no* EBNA = acute infection
atypical lympohcytes on smear, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, inc. AST/ALT
3. supportive, corticosteroids for sever pharyngitis
1. what is the cause of heterophile negative infectious mononucleosis
2. how to diagnose EBV in children <4 years of age
CMV, toxo, HIV, also monospot test is less sensitive in chidlren less than 4 years of age
2. EBV antibody titers anti- VCA, EA, EBNA
EBNA = late antibody
IgM anti VCA = early antibody
EBV mononucleosis complications
cranial nerve palsies
encephalitis
upper airway obstruction (from pharyngitis)
splenic rupture** (no heavy lifting/contact sports)
nasopharyngeal carcinoma
burkitts lymphoma
lymphoproliferative disease
patient with exudative pharyngitis is treated with amoxicillin for suspected group A strep infection 1 week later develop pruritic macularpapular rash. Why?
did not have group A strep
they had EBV mononoculeosis which has this reaction when treated with amoxicillin
measels (rubeola)
1. clinical presentation
2. complications
3. tx
1. 12 day incubation --> cough, conjunctivitis, coryza (THREE Cs ****), fever >101 Koplik spots (gray papules on erythematous base) --> erythematous maculopapular rash that STARTS ON NECK/EARS THEN EXTENDS TO CHEST/UPPER EXTREMITIES IN FIRST 24 HOURS THEN LOWER LIMBS BY 48 HOURS--> rash resolves by day 4-7
2. bacterial pneumonia (hemorrhagic), encephalomyelitis, otitis media, laryngotracheitis,
3. vitamin A, immunoglobulin for post exposure prophylaxis
rubella (togavirus)
1. clinical presentation in children
2. complications
1. 2-3 week incubation period --> astymptomatic or fever <101,mild URI, suboccipital/ posterior auricular/cervical lymphadenopathy**, non-pruruitic, maculopapular and confluent exanthem with same progression as measels (head to toe/extremities)
2. meningoencephalitis, polyarteritis**
congenital rubella syndrome (CRS)
first trimester rubella infection --> 30-50% CRS
blueberry muffin rash (purpura)
congenital cataracts
PDA, microcephaly
sensorinerual hearing loss
meningoencephalitis
thrombocytopenia, hepatosplenomegaly, jaundice, purpura
Late = mental retardation, type 1 diabetes, hypertension, autoimmune thyroid disease
aspergillosis
1. invasive disease clinical pres + tx
2. allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis clinical pres _ tx
1. immunocompromised pts --> invasive disease tx = ampho B, resect aspergilloma
2. pts with chronic lung disease (CF etc) --> wheezing, eosinophilia, pulmonary infiltrates ****HIGH levels of aspergillous IgE -- tx = corticosteroids + antifungals
candida
1. disease in immunocompetent
2. disease in immunocompromised
1. mild superficial infections, oral thrush, diaper dermatitis, vulvovaginal candidiasis
2. fungemia, meningitis, osteomyelitis, endophthalmitis
coccidioides immitus
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. fungus found in SW united states and mexico--> asymptomatic/mild pneumonia, **africans, filipinos, pregnant, neonates, immunocompromized --> disseminated meningitis, severe pneumonia, osteomyelitis
2. mild diseaes- no tx, CNS cryptococcal infection includes systemic antifungal
cryptococcus
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. yeast in soil --> inhalation--> asymptomatic in immunocompetent,
immunocompromised: CNS meningitis, disseminated infection of bones/joints/skin
2. systemic antifungal
entamoeba histolytica
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. clinical presentation
3. dx/tx
1. ingestion of cysts in contaminated food or water --> invasion of colonic mucosa--> mild colitis or sever dysentary (young children/pregnant/immunocomp) cramping, abdominal pain, tenesmus, diarrhea with blood or mucus, weight loss, hepatomegaly, chest pain/right shoulder pain, respiratory distress
2., intestinal perforation/hemorrhage, strictures, ameboma (local inflammatory mass), ABSCESS IN THE LIVER**** (also brain/lung/other)
3. trophozoiites/cysts in stool, colonoscopy/biopsy, CT scan of liver
tx = metronidazole, iodoquinol (luminal amebicide)
giardia lamblia
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. fecal oral ingestion of cysts from contaminated water in U.S./daycare centers--> 1-2 wk incubation-->small bowel --> voluminous watery, FOUL SMELLING stool, bloating, flatulence, weight loss
2. stool examination for cysts/trophozoites
tx = etronidazole, furazolidone
malaria
1. pathogenesis
2. dx/tx
1. plasmodium falciparum(also vivax, malariae, ovale) ~ bite from anophales mosquito --> flu like prodrome, chills, fever, vomiting, headache, abdominal pain every 48-72 hours as a result of RBC rupture and parasitemia
~ hemolytic anemia, splenomegaly, jaundic, hypoglycemia, cerebral malaria, renal failure/shock
2. giemsa stained peripheral blood- to identify plasmodium
tx = chloroquine, quinine, quinidine gluconate, mefloquine, doxycycline
prevention of malaria
DEET repllants, bed nets, protective clothing
chemoprophylaxis with chloroquine/mefloquine/doxycycline/atovaquone/proguanil hydrochloride
toxoplasmosis
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
1. direct contact with cat feces, eating undercooked meat, fruts/vegetables, transplacental, blood products/transplant -->
Immunocompetent : asymptomatic, or MONONUCLEOSIS LIKE ILLNESS
Immunocompromised/PREGNANT: encephalitis, focal brain lesions/seizures, disseminated
2. PCR, serology, finding organisms in CSF, blood
tx = sulfadiazine and pyrimethamine
congenital toxocplasmosis clinical presentation
hydrocephalus, intracranial calcifications, chorioretinitis
1. what groups are most at risk for helminth infections
2. diagnosis of helminth infections
1. imigrants, travelers, homeless
2 three stool examinations for ova and parasites, cellulose tape test for enterobius
cystercercosis
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. mexico/central america fecal oral taenia solium eggs --> encyst in muscle, subcutaneous tissue, subcutaneous nodules, 4th ventricle, meninges, spine, eyes --> SEIZURES (most common presenting symptom), hydrocephalus, stroke
2. ova and parasite stool, head CTshowing parenchymal cysts/calcifications(non-viable)
tx = anti-convulsant therapy
enterobius vermicularis
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. fecal oral transmission of eggs --> anal/vulvar pruruitus/insomnia, anorexia, enuresis, teeth grinding
2. tx = mebendazole, albendazole or pyrantel pamoate (for the whole family)
ascaris lumbricoides
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. fecal oral egg ingestion --> loefflers syndrome = transietn pneumonitis, fever, cough, wheezing, eosinophilia, small bowel obstruction
2. tx = mebendazole, albendazole or pyrantel pamoate (for the whole family)
trichuris trichiuria
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. ingestion of eggs --> abdominal pain, tenesmus, bloody diarrhea, RECTAL PROLAPSE
2. tx = mebendazole, albendazole or pyrantel pamoate (for the whole family)
necator americanus/ancylostoyma duodenale (hookworm)
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. human feces contaminated soil --> percutaneous infection through bare foot migrate to lungs coughed up and swallowed --> rash/pruritus at site of penetration, IRON DEFICINECY ANEMIA with fatigue, abdominal pain, eosinophilia, pica, pallor, FTT
2. tx = mebendazole, albendazole or pyrantel pamoate (for the whole family)
strongyloides stercoralis
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. same lifecylce as hookworm --> transient pruritic papules at site of penetration--> loefflers pneumonitis, GI symptoms, eosinophilia
2. ivermectin, thiabetdazole, albendazole
cutaneous larva migrans
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. intradermal migration of dog or cat hookworms after contact with feces-> migrating serpiginous erythematous tracks on teh skin
2. self limited, or ivermectin, thiabendazole, albendazole
toxicara canis cati
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. pica children, ingestion of eggs --> generalized visceral larval migrans ~eosinophilia, leukocytosis, hepatomegaly, malaise, anemia, cough, myocarditis, OCULAR LARVA MIGRANS (retinal granulomas/endophthalmitis)
2. albendazole, mebendazole, steroids for ocular involvement
rocky mountain spotted fever
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1.SOUTH EASTERN tick bite transmits rickettsia rickettsii gram negative intracellular coccobacillus -->
2. petechial rash BEGINS ON THE FLEXOR SURFACES OF EXTREMITIES AND MOVES CAUDAL AND CENTRIPETAL DIRECTION - includes the palms/soles
myalgias, hepatosplenomegaly/jaundice, CNS symptoms like headache, coma, seizure, hypotension
2. dx = thrombocytopenia, hyponatremia, elevated AST/ALT
tx = IV doxycycline and supportive care
ehrlichia chaffeensis
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. tick bite --> same symptoms as rickettsia but no rash - fever, headache, myalgias, lymphadenopathy
2. dx = serology and PCR,
tx = doxycycline and supportive
cat scratch disease
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. Parinauds oculoglandular syndrome
3. other complications
2. dxtx
1. bartonella henselae -->initail scratch forms papule along line of scratch--> REGIONAL LYMPHADENOPAHTY (AXILLARY/CERVICAL/INGUINAL)~ nodes are warm tender, suppurative (10%), fever occurs in 1/3 of patients
2. conjunctivitis and PREAURICULAR LYMPHOADENITIS if the infection is in the eye.
3. osteomyelitis, encephalitis, hepatitis, pneumonia, hepatic/spleen lesions
4. IgM to b.henselae, azithromycin/TMPSMX/ciprofloxacin for systemic disease
myocobacterium tuberculosis
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. cxr/dx
1. inhalation of small airbone droplets --> fevers, chills weight loss, cough, night sweats, cervical lymphadenitis (most common extrapulmonary TB in children), meningitis, ileitis, bone involvmenet (potts diseaes), dissemination or miliary disease
2. hilar/mediastinal lymphadenopathy, ghon complex, pleural effusion/lobar involvement, cavitary disease, PPD test (will be + 2-12 weeks after exposure),
positive culture for M.tuberculosis, positive staining for acid fast bacilli,caseating granulomas from biopsy speciment
mycobacterium tuberculosis
1. exposure vs latent vs disease.
2. epidemiology
1. exposure = someone who has contact with pulmonary TB,
latent tuberculosis infection = asymptomatic with positve PPD, and +/- chest radiograph
disease = signs and symptoms with +/- positive chest radiograph
2. immigrants, homeless, institutions, correctional facilities, immunodeficiency conditions
what age group is tuberculosis not contageous
children <12 years old who do not cough much and have small pulmonary lesions
PPD results when to call it a postive
size of induration (not erythema)
1. how long after exposure does it take for a PPD to turn positive
2. what pts is >5mm positive
3. what pts is >10mm positive
4. what pts is >15mm positive
1. 2-12 weeks
2. children who have close contact with individuals, + chest radiograph, or immunocompromised
3. children <4 years of age, chronic medical conditions, or live in endemic, or work in institution, or healthcare
4. children older than 4 years with no risk factors
treatment of m.tuberculosis
latent tuberculossi - isoniazid for 9 months + B6 to prevent neurologic complications of INH

TB disease - 2 moths of INH rifampin/pyrazinamide then 4 months of INH and rifampin
1. define CHF
2. three major physiologic responses that occur as a result of congestive heart failure
1. inadequate oxygen delivery by the myocardium to meet metabolic demands o the body
2. hypoperfusion of end organs --> inc. contractility and heart rate
hypoperfusion --> kidneys retain salt annd water through RAAS
SNS --> inc catecholamins which increase heart rate/contractility
which congenital heart diseases cause increased pulmonary flow
ASD/VSD/PDA
transposition of the great arteries
truncus arteriosus, TAPVC
what congenital heart diesease cause obstruction of flow
aortic/pulmonic/mitral stenosis, coarctation of the aorta, interrupted aortic arch, hypoplastic left heart syndrome
what is a common cause of acquired CHF in older children/adolescents
viral myocarditis (coxsackie B)
what kind of CHF caused by anemia
high output CHF
clincal presentation of CHF
tachypnea, cough, wheezing, rales
CXR = pulmonary edema
tachycardia, sweating, pale or ashen skin, decreased urine output, enlarged cardiac silouette
FTT, poor feeding (infants), exercise intolerance
clinical presentation of systemic venous congestion (right heart failure)
hepatomegaly, peripheral edema
treatment for CHF (3 drug classes + mechanisms
*cardiac glycosides - increased efficeincy of myocardial contractions and dec. tachycardia
*loop diuretics - decreased intravascular volume, decreases afterload/ventricular dilation
*ionotropes - dobutamine/dopamine
phosphodiesterase inhibitors- amrinone, milrinone- inc. contractility
what interventional strategies for heart failure in children/infants
interventional catheterization (baloon valvuloplasty)
surgical repair
what is an "innocent murmur"
murmors from turbulent flow and NOT structural heart disease~~ seen in 50% of children
stills murmur: age, location, characteristic
INNOCENT MURMUR
AGE 2-7,
systolic vibratory/buzzing - found at the mid left sternal border, loudest when supine/exercise
grade 1-3
pulmonic systolic murmur: age, location, characteristic
INNOCENT MURMUR
any age
systolic blowing high pitched, found at upper left sternal border loudest when supine/exercise
grade 1-2
venous hum: age, location, characteristic
any age but usually school age

continuous murmor heard in the neck and below the clavicles, heard only when sitting or standing, disappears when supine, changes with compression of the jugular vein or with movment of the neck
ASD ostium primum
1. features
2. what other heart defect associated
3. which genetic disease associtaed with
1. lower portion of the atrial septum,
2. +/-cleft or deviation in the anterior mitral valve leaflet also causes mitral regurg (MCC congenital heart defect in downs syndrome
3. DOWNS SYNDROME~ most common congenital heart disease in these patients
ASD ostium secundum (most common)
1. features
1. MIDDLE PORTION OF THE ATRIAL SEPTUM
sinus venosus
1. features
1. defect high in the septum near right atrium/SVC junction, right pulmonary veins drain into the atrium/SVC instead of the left atrium
1. physical exam findings of acyanotic congenital heart disease
2. complications
1. *increased right ventricular mpulse
*systolic ejection murmur (through pulmonary artery) at the mid/upper left sternalborder
*fixed split S2 - due to excessive pulmonary blood flow
2. right heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, atrial dysrhythmias,
treatment of acyanotic congenital heart disease
open heart surgery
ASD
1. physical exam findings
2. ECG fidnings
3. CXR
1. systolic ejection murmor, mid-left sternal border and ULSB, fixed split S2, diastolic rumble,
2. RAD, RVH, RAE
3. right atrial/ventricular enlargment, inc. pulmnoary vasculature markings
VSD
1. physical exam findings
2. ECG fidnings
3. CXR
1. high pitched holosystolic murmur at LLSB, diastolic rumble due to inc. pulmonary flow
2. LVH +/- RVH if there is pulmonary hypertension
3. cardiomegaly, and increased pulmonary vascular markings
PDA
1. physical exam findings
2. ECG fidnings
3. CXR
1. continuous machinelike murmor at the uppler left sternal border with STRONG PERIPHERAL PULSES, WIDENED PULSE PRESSURE
2. LVH, RVH if pulmonary hypertension
3. cardiomegaly with increased PVM
coarctation of the aorta
1. physical exam findings
2. ECG fidnings
3. CXR
1. elevated BP in right arm, reduced BP in legs, delayed femoral pulses (brachiofemoral delay), left upper back bruit***~ also associated with bicuspid valve aortic stenosis***
2. normal or LVH
3. RIB NOTCHING (dilation of collateral chest wall vasculature), normal heart size
aortic stenosis
1. physical exam findings
2. ECG fidnings
3. CXR
1. ejection click, systolic ejeection murmor that radiates to URSB/apex/suprasternal notch/carotids, thrill at the URSB and suprasternal notch
2. noraml or LVH
3. nromal or mild cardiomegaly, prominent ascending aorta from post stenotic dilation
pulmonary stenosis
1. physical exam findings
2. ECG fidnings
3. CXR
1. ejection click, systolic ejection murmur at ULSB
2. RVH
3. prominant main pulmonary artery (post stenotic dilation)
what are the four types of VSD
inlet, trabecular, membranous, outlet ( supracristal)
why does pulmonary hypertension occur in VSD
incrased blood flow from left to right
what two factors in VSD determine how much blood goes from left to right
degree of pulmonary vascular hypertension
size of the VSD
1. what is the relationship between the size of the VSD and the intensity of the murmur
2. what kind of murmur from a moderate size VSD
3.what kind of murmur + symptoms from a large VSD
smaller size of VSD causes a more intense murmur
2. holosystolic, but because 2x the ammount of blood goes to lungs --> mitral valve there is also a diastolic murmur of mitral turbulence at the apex
3. shorter/lower pitch systolic murmur, with a mitral filling rumble at the apex ~~ present with signs of CHF
how does S2, mitral filling rumble change in a VSD in which the PVR is beginning to increase
S2 gets louder due to inc. pulmonary pressures
mitral filling rumble decreases because of diminished pulmonary blood flow
is PVR reversable if VSD is closed + what happens if PVR exceeds SVR
NO~~ if PVR>SVR there is shunt reversal and this is called EISENMENGER SYNDROME
what patients with VSD should get surgical closure
heart failure refractory to medical treatment
large VSD with pulmonary hypertension
small to moderate VSDs (at age 2-6)
what group of infants have a high incidence of PDA
PRETERM
symptoms of large PDA
CHF due to increased pulmonary blood flow
treatment of PDA
indomethacin
how does blood get to the body of an infant with severe coarctation of the aorta
blood from the pulmonary artery goes past the coarctation through the ductus arteriosus (this is a right to left shunt)
what is the clinical presentation of a patient with a severe coarctation
normal appearing infant that develops cyanosis and CHF symptoms as the PDA closes -->weak pulses in all extremities, and loss of the murmur
what other heart anomaly is associated with coarctation of the aorta
bicuspid aortic valve***
treatment for coarctation of the aorta
prostaglandin E keeps the PDA open, inotropic medications keep cardiac output sufficeint to perfuse the kidneys, surgery, balloon angioplasty for recurrent COARCTATION IS COMMON************ IN THESE PTS)
clinical presentation of sever aortic stenosis in neonate and older children
neonate: normal appearing neonate at birth becomes cyanotic at 12-24 hours and develops CHF as the ductus arteriosus closes
older children: exercise intolerance, chest pain, syncope, sudden death
treatment for aortic stenosis
balloon valuloplasty
palliative valvuloplasty, aortic valve replacement(using pts own pulmonary valve = Ross procedure) or using prosthetic valve
pathogenesis + clinical presentation of severe pulmonary stenosis
inc. PVR ==> shunting of blood through the patent forament ovale leading to right to left shunt and cyanosis
what is the cause of peripheral "acrocyanosis"
peripheral vasocontstriction from cold temperature
what are the causes of central cyanosis (non cardiac and cardiac)
non cardiac: pulmonary, sepsis, hypoglycemia, polycythemia, neuromuscular disease, impaired chest wall
cardiac: the 5Ts
what is the diagnostic test to test for suspected congenital heart disease
100% oxygen challenge test- PaO2 does not rise following administration of 100% oxygen
~~~ then do an echocardiogram
tetralogy of fallot
1. physical examination
2. ECG
3. CXR
4. 4 anatomic components +
5. mechanism of blood flow
6. tx
1. systolic ejection murmur of pulmonary stenosis*, increased right ventricular impulse(RVH)
2. RVH
3. boot shaped heart, decreaed pulmonary vascular markings, right aortic arch
4. VSD, overriding aorta, pulmonary stenosis, RVH~~~
5. Mechanism: pulmonary outflow track obstruction causes a right to left shunting of blood across the VSD
6. squatting position,
IV fluid bolus,
oxygen,
sedation (dec. agitation),
beta blocker (dec. contractility / facilitate pulmonary flow
sodium HCO3- (tx. acidemia)
transfusion
transposition of the great arteries
1. physical examination
2. ECG
3. CXR
4. pathophysiology
5. tx
1. NO MURMUR (quiet precordium), single S2 (no split)
2. normal or RVH
3. small heart with narrow mediastinum**** (egg on a string), increased pulmonary vascular markings
4. systemic and pulmonary circuits are in parallel rather than series~~ OBLIGATE patent foramne ovale, ASD or VSD (determines the degree of cyanosis
5. arterial switch operation
tricusipid atresia
1. physical examination (w and w/o VSD)
2. ECG
3. CXR
4.mechanism
5. when is tricuspid atresia PDA and not PDA dependent
1. single S2 (only one valve) if no VSD, systolic murmur of VSD if present, NO murmur if VSD is not present
2. LAD***, LVH***, RAE,
3. small heart, decreased pulmonary vascular markings
4. plate of tissue where the tricuspid valve should be with an obligate ASD or PFO~~ blood flows from the right atrium to the left atrium to left ventricle to aorta/pulmonary artery through VSD
5. if VSD is not present, this is a PDA dependent lesion, if VSD is present this lesion does not require PDA
truncus arteriosus
1. physical examination
2. ECG
3. CXR
4. tx
1. single S2, systolic ejection murmor @ left sternal border (inc. flow across truncal valve), diastolic murmor at the apex (from excess flow across mitral valve)
2. combined ventricular hypertrophy
3. enlarged heart, increased pulmonary vascular markings, right aortic arch
4. surgical repair
TAPVR
1. physical examination
2. ECG
3. CXR
4. pathophysiology
5. tx
1. pulmonary ejection murmur (inreased pulmonary flow) along left sternal border
2. RVH/RAE,
3. enlarged heart with supracardiac drainage, snowman appearance,
if there is obstruction small heart, and pulmonary edema
4. systemic and pumlmonary blood mixes in the right atrium becuase pulmonary veins drain into the systemic circulation
5. pulmonary veins surgically put onto the left atrium
what are the congenital heart diseases that cuase decreased pulmonary flow
TOF
pulmonary atresia
tricuspid atresia
1. what determines the severity of TOF
2. what actions increase right to left shunting in TOF
3. what actions increase flow through the RVOT in TOF
1. degree of RVOT obstruction (pulmonary stenosis)
2. dec SVR = exercise, vasodilation, volume depletion
inc. RVOT resistance = crying, tachycaria
3. inc. SVR = volume infusion, systemic hypertension, valsalva, bradycardia
1. when after birth does the onset of cyanosis occur in TOF
2. treatment for tetralogy of fallot
1. at birth as soon as the PDA closes~ now blood cannot flow through the PDA to the lungs to be oxygenated (left to right shunt)
2. surgical repair at 4-8 months, modified blalock-taussig shunt (gore tex graft between subclavian and pulmonary artery)
1. what is a tet spell
2. how to compensate during tet spell
1. trigger* such as crying (inc. RVOT resistance) --> dec. oxygenation of blood --> sudden cyanosis and decreased murmur intensity --> altered consciousness + hyperpnea
2. squatting in the knee/chest position to increase venous return to the heart and increase SVR
treatment for tricuspid atresia procedure
fontan procedure- flow from the inferior vena cava is directed into the pulmonary arteries by means of extracardiac conduit Glenn shunt - SVC anastomosed is placed
**goal is systemic venous return to the pulmonary artery
truncus arteriosus pathophysiology
excessive blood flow to the lungs leads to CHF
most common acquired hear diesease in children in the UNITED STATES VS WORLD
United states = kawasaki
world = rheumatic fever
endocarditis
1. underlying conditions
2. infectious organisms
3 pathogensis
1. structural abnormalities, and post surgery (50%)
2. alpha hemolytic strep viridans, and staphylococcus are most common bacterial ~~~ also gram negatives (rare) and fungal(rare)
3. bacteria introduced into the blood and infect cardiac endothelium --> fibrin/platelets adhere forming a vegetation --> DISTAL MANIFESTATIONS
1. diagnosis of infectious endocarditis
2. treatment
3. what pts need prophylaxis for infectious endocarditis
1. blood culture 3x, ESR (usually elevated) unless there is polycythemia, rheumatoid factor,echocardiography identifies vegetations
2. intravenous antimicrobial therapy 4-6 weeks
3. all structural disease except secundum ASD, post operative cardiac surgery indefinatly if hemodynamic residua remain (otherwise stop at 6 months)
clinical features of infectious endocarditis
fever, non-specicifc
new murmur
hematuria (embolism or glomerulonephritis)
splinter hemorrhages
retinal hemorrhages
osler nodes (swollen tender lesions on palms/soles)
janeway lesions - small hemorrhageic lesions on the palms/soles
roths spots - round or oval white spots on the retina
pericarditis
1 casues
2. viral causes
3. bacterial causes (purulent) + complications
4. pathophysiology
1. infection, collagen vascular disease, uremia, postpericardiotomy syndrome (autoimmune reaction after the pericardium has been opened [+viral])
2. MOST COMMON CAUSE *** coxsackie, echo, adeno, influenza, parainfluenza, EBV
3. staph aureus, and strep pneumoiae --> constrictive pericarditis**
4. inflammation of hte pericardium -->exudate/transudate-->impaired venous return/cardiac filling --> CARDIAC TAMONADE
1. Clinical presentation of pericarditis
2. physical exam findings
3. diagnosis
4. ECG findings
5. CXR findings
6. tx
fever, dyspnea,
CHEST PAIN MOST INTENSE WHILE SUPINE,RELIEVED WHILE UPRIGHT
2. pericardial friction rub, distant heart sounds, PULSUS PARADOXUS, hepatomegaly
3. any child with fever/dyspnea + recent history of heart surgery, dx with PERICARDIOCENTESIS, ESR, echocardiogram
4. diffuse ST elevation and low voltage QRS complexes
5. large heart shadow
6. antibiotics, anti inflammatory ages such as aspirin or steroids, drainage
myocardidits (inflammation of the myocardium itself)
** major cause of sudden death in athletes
1. etiologies
2. clnical presentation
3. dx
4. tx
1. coxsachie, c.diphtheria, s.pyogenes, s.aureus, m.tuberculosis, candida, cryptococcus, t.cruzi (chagas*), SLE, rheumatic fever, sarcoidosis, kawasaki disease
2. viral or flu like illness --> dyspnea and malaise ~~ resting tachycardia, muffled heart sounds, gallop heart rhythum, tachypnea, hepatomegaly, pulmonary rales
3. ESR/CRP, CK-MB, ECG (T/ST wave changes), echocardiogram shows global ventricular dysfunction, endomyocardial biopsy
4. ionotropes, diuretics, IVIG, cardiac transplant~~ mortality 10-20%
dilated cardiomyopathy
1. causes
2. clinical presentation
3. dx/tx
1. viral (coxsackie B + same as myocarditis), mitochondrial abnormalities, carnitine deficiency, nutritional deficiency in selenium and thiamine, hypocalcemia, anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) ,doxorubicin, alcohol
2. CHF signs and symptoms
3. viral serologies, serum carnitine, ECG (low voltage + ST/T wave changes), evidence of infarction, echocardiogram (shows dilated left ventricle)
tx = manage CHF/nutritional deficiencies, repair of ALCAPA, cardiac transplant
hypertropic cardiomyopaty
1. pathognesis
2. what infants have transient septal hypertrophy
3. clinical presentaiton
4. what manuevers increase the murmur of HCM
1. AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT LVH, specifically asymmetric septal hypertrophy (idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis) w/o cardiac disease --> poor left ventricular filling + dyanmic left ventricular outflow tract obstruction --> myocardial ischemia
2. infants born to diabetic mothers
3. sudden cardiac death (MCC in athletes), syncope, chest pain, exercise, harsh SYSTLIC EJECTION MURMUR AT THE APEX
4. valsalva and standing these reduce LV volume and increase the outflow tract obstruction
dynamic LVOT obstruction in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy mechanism
1.. anterior mitral leaflet is swept into the subaortic region during systole
dx. hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
tx. hypertrophic cardiomyopahty
1. ECG: LVH, ST/T wave changes, LAD, deep and wide Q waves, in the inferior and lateral leads, Echocardiogram shows hypertrophy
2. B blockers, CCBs decrease LVOT obstruction
surgical myomectomy
antiarrythmics (to prevent ventricular arrythmias)
dual chamber pacing
restrictive cardiomyopathy
1. causes
2. clinical presentation
3. treatment
1. amyloid, fabrys, gauchers, hemosiderosis, hemochromatosis
2. exercise inolerance, weakness, dyspnea + edema, hepatomeegaly, elevated CENTRAL VENOUS PRESSURE
3. diretics, beta blockers, CCBs
supraventricular tachycardia
1. AV re-entrant tachycardia
2. AV node* re-entrant tachycardia
3. wolff parkinson white syndrome
1. retrograde conduction through accessory pathway leads to SVT
2. circuit moment in the AV node
3. bypass tract through the atria and ventricles --> sudden death
clinical presentation of SVT
dx of SVT
tx of SVT
1. palpitations, chest pain, dyspnea, altered level of consciousness, CHF symptoms (esp. in neonates)
2. ECG, will see delta wave for WPW (slurredupstroke of QRS) with short PR interval
3. vagal manuevars (valsalva), icepack on face*, carotid massage, invert the child,orbital pressure
IV adenosine
synchornized cardioversion
digoxin/propranolol
radiofrequency catheter ablation to destroy accessory paths
heart block
1. fist degree
2. second degree
3. third degree
4. causes of heart block
1. prolonged PR interval
2. type 1 = wenckeback- progressive prolonged PR ==> dropped beats
type 2 = failed AV conduction without progressive PR prolongation
3. complete block -- no conduction between the atria and ventricles
4. SLE mother, post surgical AV block (especially after closing VSD), bacterial endocaridits
what mother condition leads to a neonate with third degree heart block
SLE
long QT syndrome
1. what is the major risk factor with this disease
2. causes
3. drug causes
4. clinical presentation
1. progression to torsade de pointes
2. 50% AR Jervel lange nielsen* syndrome associated with congential deafness, or Romano Ward* not associated with congenital deafness, idipathic
3. phenothyazines, tricyclics, erythromycin, terfenadine
4. syncope, seizure, palpitations, sudden cardiac arrest
long QT
1. diagnosis
2. treatment
1. QTC>0.44 seconds
2. beta blockers, cardiac pacing, left stellate ganglionectomy, automatic implantable defibrillator
page 252 has whole ddx for chest pain
...
non-cardiac causes of chest pain
asthma, esophagitis, costochondritis, anxiety, pneumothroax, pneumonia, sickle cell chest syndrome peptic ulcer
do WPW, kawasaki disease, and cardiac dyarrythmias need prophylaxis for infectious endocarditis
NO

~<6months status post heart sturgery, all congneital heart defects except secundum ASD
development of the pulmonary system
1. when does bronchial tree develop by
2. when are the air sacs/pulmonary vasculature developed enough to support life
3. when does 90% of alveolar development occur
1. by 16 weeks
2. 26-28 weeks
3. after birth
1. obstructive lung defects
2. restrictive lung defects
1. decreased airflow - asthma, bronchiolitis, foreign bodies, COPD
2. decreased ability to inc. lung volume - pulmonary edema, scoliosis, pulmonary fibrosis, respiratory muscle weakness
1. inspiratory stridor
2. expiratory wheezing
3. crackles or rales
1. extrathoracic obstruuction - ex. croup, laryngomalacia
2. intrathroactic obstruction ex. asthma/bronchiolitis
3. parenchymal disease ex. pneumonia/pulmonary edema
what blood gas values does oxygenation vs ventilation refer to***
oxygenation = SaO2
ventilation = PCO2
what does pulse oximetry measure
oxygen saturation SaO2
epiglottitis
1. pathogenesis + clinical presetation
2. lab findings + CXR
3. tx
1. HITB, group A Beta hemolytic strep, s.pneumo, staph ---> inflammation/edema of the epiglottis/aryenoids, aryepiglottic folds --> high fever, muffled speech, dysphagia/drooling, tripod positioning, complete airway obstruction/respiratory arrest, CHERRY red epiglottis (seen during intubation)
2. left shift leukocytosis, blood culture, CXR appears like thumbprint on lateral neck radiograph
3. EMERGENCY, nasotracheal intubation, minimize stimulation, RIFAMPIN for HITB, 3rd gen cepahlosporins
what other conditions can present like epiglottitis
croup, bacterial tracheitits, retropharyngeal abscess
supraglottic disorders extrathoracic
1. what are they
2. describe the assc: stridor/cough/voice/dysphagia+drooling/fever/toxicity/posture
1. epiglottitis, retropharyngeal abscess
2. quiet/none/muffled/present/high fever/toxic apperarance/neck extended+tripod position
subglottic disorders
1. what are they
2. describe the assc: stridor/cough/voice/dysphagia+drooling/fever/toxicity/posture
1. croup and tracheitis
2. loud/barking/hoarse voice/no dysphagia/drooling/low fever in croup, high fever in tracheitis/toxicity only with tracheitis/normal posture
laryngotracheobronchitis (croup)
1. definition
2. pathogenesis + clinical pres
3. CXR
4. age group effected + time of year
1. inflmmation/edema of the SUBGLOTTIC larynx, trachea, bronchi
2. Parainfluenza (MCC), RSV, rhinovirus, adeno, influenza A/B, myocoplasma -->URI --> inspiratory stridor (worse at night), barking cough/hoarse voice, lasts 3-7 days,
3. AP film shows STEEPLE SIGN OF SUBGLOTTIC NARROWING
4. age 3 months = 3 months to 3 years fall and winter
spasmodic croup
acute onset of stridor croup at night, resolves without treatment
laryngotracheobronchitis (croup)
1. treatment
1. COOL NIGHT AIR/MIST **,
systemic corticosteroids for stridor,
epinephrine aerosols (vasoconstricts subglottic tissues),
Beta agonists for wheezing
hospitalization
bacterial tracheitis
1. pathogenesis + clinical pres
1. staph aureus (MCC), streptococcus, NTHI --> ACUTE infalmmmation fo the trachea--> toxicity, high fever, mucous and pus in the trachea
bronhiolitis
1. pathogenesis
2. CXR
3. complications
4. tx
1. RSV (MCC), parainfluenza, adeno, rhino, infleunza, mycoplasma --> URI (fever/congestion/cough) --> LRI: inflammation of the bronchiols/bronchiolar obstruction - tachypnea, fine rales, wheezing, palpable SPLEEN AND LIVER (due to lung hyperinflation), hypoxemia, apnea
2. hyperinflation with air trapping, patchy infiltrates , atelectasis
3. APNEA, respiratory failrure/death, bacterial superinfection
4. suctioning, hydration, nebulized bronchodilators/epinephrine, ribovirin, steroids, PALIVIZUMAB - RSV monoclonal antibody given prophylactically to pts. with risk factors
1. most common lower respiratory tract infecction in the first two years of life
2. risk factors for bronchiolitis
1. bronchiolitis
2. day care, siblings, tabacco smoke exposure, lack of breast feeding, chronic lung disease, prematurity, immunodeficiency
Pneumonia
1. etiology 0-3 months
2. 3 months to 5 years
3. >6 years
1. TORCH, GBS, gram negative rods, listeria, RSV chlamydia, ureaplasma, mycoplasma, PCP
2. adeno, influenza a/b, parainfluenza, RSV, s.pneumo, s.aureus, HITB
3. adeno, influenza a/b, parainfluenza, s.pneumo
pneumonia
1. clinical presentation
2. dx + CXR
1. URI sx (nasal congest/rhinorrhea/fever/cough) --> tachypnea, wheezing, rales, respiratory distress
2.WBC <20k with lymphocyte predominance
CXR = interstitial infiltrates
chlamydia trochomatis* pneumonia
1. clinical presenation
2. dx +CXR
3. tx
1. AFEBRILE*** PNEUMONIA in chldren age 1-3 months of age STACCATO TYPE COUGH, dyspnea, tachypnea, wheezing, history of conjunctivitis
2. EOSINOPHILIA****
CXR = interstitial infiltrates
3. erythromcyin or azithromycin
myocoplasma pnemoniae pneumonia
1. clinical presentation
2. dx + CXR
3. tx
1. low grade fever, chills, non-productive cough, pharyngitis, malaise, headache, widespread rales on physical exam **EXAMINATION FINDINGS ARE WORSE THAN THE HISTORY
2. positive COLD AGGLUTININS, serum IgM titers for mycoplasma
CXR shows bilateral diffuse infiltrates
3. erythromycin or azithromycin
pertussis
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2.dx -tx
1. usually UNVACCINATED --> bordetella pertussis exposre --> 10 day incubation--> CATARRHAL STAGE (2 wks ) URI, rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, low grade fever --> PAROXYSMAL STAGE (4 wks) cough + whoop+ post tussive emesis, cyanosis, apndea, choking--> CONVALESCENT PHASE recovery phase and cough becomes less frequent
2. clinical features + CULTURE ON REGAN LOWE OR BORDET GENGOU MEDIUM, LYMPHOCYTOSI, fluroescent antibody tests
tx = azithro/erythro, respiratory isolatoin
asthma
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. what fraction of asthma patients are in remission by puberty
3. dx + CXR
1. 95% PRESENT BY 5 YEARS OF AGE chronic inflammatory --> bronchiolar smooth muscle constriction, airway mucosal edema, mucous plugging, inflammatory mediator production + HYPERRESPONSIVENESS TO STIMULI --> recurrent wheezing, cough, dyspnea, chest tightness ** symptoms are reversible spontaneously or with treatment,
2. 35%
3. therapeutic bronchodilator trial
CXR shows hyperinflation, peribronchial thickening, , PFTs show dec. expiratory flow
1. what are the predisposing risk factors for asthma
2. what are the asthma "triggers"
1. atopy, family history of asthma, tobacco smoke exposure, infection, diet, pollution
2. respiratory infections, cold air, emotions, allergens, GI reflux, pollutants
acute wheezing ddx pg 269
asthma severity/management chart
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asthma
1. assessment of disease
2.tx
1. peak expiratory flow rates, and keeping journal of the values
2. AVOID TRIGGERS, beta adrenergic agonists, systemic corticosteroids, cromyln/nedocromil sodium (prophylaxis), anticholinergics (atropine/ipratropium), leukotrienne modifiers (montelukast/zafirleukast), methylxanthines (theophylline)
cystic fibrosis
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
3. pulmonary function test findings
1. AR CFTR mutation (del DF508 chromosome 7) --> sodium/choloride transport dysfunction--> abnormal mucus production
2. progressive pulmonary insufficiency, pancreatic insufficinecy, high sweat electrolites, meconium illeus at birth, steatorrhea, FTT, chronic cough, dyspnea, lung hyperinflation, crackles, wheezing, digital clubbing/hypoxemia
3. decreased respiratory flow rates , decreased lung volume s(LATE)
cystic fibrosis
1. frequency of disease/carrier
2. length of survival
1. 1/2500 caucasians effected, 1/20 carrier in caucasians
2. average 31 years
cystic fibrosis
1. sinopulmonary disease (infectious agents+clinical presentation)
2. GI disease
3. nutritional deficiencies
4. metabolic abnormalities
5, reproductive abnormalities
1. staph aureus, pseudomonas, burkholderia cepacia ~~ chronic cough/wheeze/sputum, nasal polys/sinusitis, bronchiectasis, hemoptysis pulmoary infiltrates, hyperinfaltion
2. meconium ileus, pancreatic insufficinecy/pancreatitis, chronic hepatits, rectal prolapse
3. hypoproteinemia, edema, ADEK deficinecies
4. hyponatremia, hypochloremia, hypokalemic metaboic alkalosis
5. obstructive azoospermia
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cystic fibrosis
1. dx/tx
1. >1 phenotypic features, increased immunoreactive trypsinogen on newborn screen, sweat chloride test (>60mmol/L), CF mutations, nasal epithelium ion transport abnormalitiy
TX = antibiotics, bronchodilators, ADEK supplementatoin, oxygen, anti-inflammatory therapy, lung transplant, psychological support
chronic lung disease (bronchopulmonary dysplasia)
1. causes
2. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
1. *** RDS in premature infants (MCC) acute lung injury(mechanical ventilation, meconium aspiration, infection), secondary lung injury (oxidants/proteases) follows acute lung injury
2. lung damage (all of the above) --> abnormal healing/parenchymal remodeling --> diminished oxygenation, hypercarbia, intermittent episodes of tachypnea/weakness, frequent respiratory tract infections-- BOTH OBSTRUCTIVE AND RESTRICTIVE LUNG DISEASE
chronic lung disease
1. CXR
2. tx
1. hyperinflation, atelectasiss, linear/cystic chest densities
2. supplemental oxygen, bronchodilators, caloric intake,
1. what age does aspiration occur at highest frequency
2. clinical presentation of laryngotracheal foreign bodies
3. bronchial foreign bodies clinical presentation
4. is CXR diagnostic for aspiration
1. 3months - 5 years
2. stridor, cough, hoareness
3. asymmetric auscultation findings, partial ball valve, wheezing, persistent pneumonia
4. only 15% of the time
1. apnea of infancy
2. short central apnea
3. two general causes of apnea
4. causes of obstructive apnea
1. unexplained cessation of breathing >20sec
2. <15seconds of apnea normal at all ages
3. central (no respiratory effort), or obstructive where there is respiratory effort
4. craniofacial abnromalities
apnea or prematurity
cessation of breathing > 20seconds in premature infant as a result of immature respiratory center control
periodic breathing
three or more respiratory pauses at least 3 seconds each with less than 20 seconds in between
1. SIDS
2. risk factors + age of SIDS
1. unexplained death in child <1 year of age
2. age 2-4 months ----- prone sleeping, soft bedding, over bundling, prematurity, low birth weight, recent illness, no breastfeeding, maternal smoking/drug abuse, infection
most common cause of pneuonia in older children/adolsecents
chlamidia pneumoniae and mycoplasma pneumoniae
1. what is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in a child
2. what should be done for a child in cardiac arrest
1. lack of oxygen supply -- choking, suffocation, near drowning, lung disease etc
2. CPR
ABCs of CPR
airway
breathing
circulation
what is the most common cause of airway obstruction + how to fix this in a patient during CPR
the tongue-- fix using the head tilt method, or the jaw thrust method if suspect cervical spine injury
1. how is breathing evalulated during CPR
2. what to do if the patient isnt breathing
1. look listen, feel method = look for chest movement, listen for exhaled air, feel for exhaled airflow
2. rescue breathing
1. when should chest compressions begin
2. where is pulse assessed in an infant vs a child
1. if need is determined after two rescue breaths~~~ if the patient is in ASYSTOLE or BRADYCARDIA
2. brachial artery of infants, carotid artery of children
define shock
1. inadequate delivery of oxygen/metabolic substrates to meet metabolic demands of tissue +/- decreased blood pressure
1. compensated shock
2. decompensated shock
3. irreversible shock
1. normal bloo dpressure, adequate tissue perfusion but maldistribution to essential organs
2. hypotension, low cardiac output, inadequate tissue perfusion
3. cell death refrractory to medical treatment
1. hypovolemic shock
2. what % of volume loss leads to inability of endogenous catecholamines to maintain blood pressure
dec. circulating volume ex. hemorrhage/dehydration
2. 25% ~~ now called decompensated shock
septic shock
1. pathogenesis
2. two stages
1. infalmmatory response to an organism
2. hyperdynamic stage- bounding pulses*, normal or high cardiac output, warm extremities, wide pulse pressure
decompnesated stage - impaired mental status, cool extremities, diminished pulses
1. distributive shock
2. anaphylactic shock
3. neurogenic shock
1. distal pooling of blood/fluid extravasation-- caused by anaphylaxis, neurogenic, meds, toxins
2. acute angioedema of upper airway, bronchospasm, pulmonary edema, urticaria, hypotension (from extravasation)
3. 2' to spinal cord transection-- loss of sympathetic cardiovascular tone --> hypotension from pooling of blood in the vascular bed
cardiogenic shock
1. CO is limited due to cardiac dysfunction: dysrhytmias, congenital heart disease, cardiac dysfunction after surgery ~~ presents as CHF
1. physical exam findings of shock
2. historical features of shock
1. +/- abnormal blood pressure (normal early), tachycardia**, tachypnea**, altered metnal status, capillary refil is slow, cool/mottled* extremities, bounding peripheral pulses (early)
2.vomiting/diarrhea, trauma/hemorrhage, febrile illness*, CHF sx, exposure to allergen, spine injury
treatment of shock
supplemental oxygen
early endotracheal intubation
20ml/kg fluid resuscitation with normal saline or ringers lactate
innotropes (dobutamine) after intravascular volume is restored
broad spectrum abx (septic shock)
broad pectrum ABX, blood products
1. what is the most common cause of death in children >1 year
2. why are injuries more common in a child
1. motor vehicle accidents ~ trauma
2. becaue head is larger % of total body mass in a child , shorter neck w/ greater weight
pliable rib cage leads to more spleen/liver,ligaments stronger than growth plates --> growth plate injuries
1. what is the primary survey* when a child comes to the emergency room
2. what else is done in the emergency room when a child first arrives
ABCDE
airway,
breathing and ventilation (on 100%
O2),
circulation (control of hemorrhage)
disability (GCS),
exposure/environmental (undressed for examine then warmed to prevent hypothermia)
2. ECG monitor (dysarrythmias= cardiac injury), pulseless activity (tamponade, pneumonthorax, hypovolemia
urinary catheter/NG tube
Radiographs: CXR, cervical spine, pelvis, CT,
GCS
Eye movement scale
1- no response
2- response to pain
3- response to voice
4. - spontaneous movement
GCS
best motor response
1. no response
2. decerebrate (abnormal extension)
3. decorticate (abnormal flexion)
4. flexion withdrawl
5. localizes pain
6. obeys command
GCS
best verbal response
1. no response
2. incomprehensible (grunts for non-verbal child)
3. inappropriate words (crys/screams inappropriately)
4. cries
5. cries normally, smiles, coos
what is the secondary survey in pediatric emergency
full history and physical and head to toe examinations
head trauma
1. what kind of response is common after head trauma
2. why are infants more tolerable of intracranial masses/hemorrhage
1. seizure
2. they have open fontanells and cranial sutures which allows blood to accumulate in sub galeal (between the scalp and galea aponeurosa) and epidural spaces
1. epidural hematoma
2. dx
3. tx
1. bleeding between inner table of the skull and the dura --- due to tearing of the MIDDLE MENINGEAL ARTERY
2. CT shows LENS SHAPED DENSITY***
3. immediate drainage
1. subdural hematoma
2. dx
3. tx
1. tearing of the BRIDGING MENINGEAL VEINS --> blood beneath the dura, more common than epidural bleed
2. head CT shows CRESCENT shaped density in subdural space that crosses suture lines
3. surgical drainage
1. intracerebral hematoma
1. bleeding in the brain parnechyma ~ frontal/temporal lobes OPPOSITE (contracoup) to the side of injury
increased ICP
1. clinical presentation
2. complications*
3. tx
1. HEADACHE (EARLY FIRST SIGN), PUPILLARY CHANGE, ALTERED MENTAL STATUS
2. transtentorial or uncal herniation into the infratentorial compartment --> bradycaria, blown pupil, contralateral hemiparesis, cushings triad (bradycardia, hypertension, irrecgular breathing)
3. hyperventilation with 100% oxygen, elevation of the head to 30-45 degrees to help with venous drainage
diuretics
neurosurgery
symptoms ~~~ what are the signs
1. headache
2. vomitting
3. stiff neck
4. double visison
5. transient loss of vision
6. episodic severe headache
7. gait disturbance
8. dulled intellect
9. irritability
1. papilledema
2. cranial nerve palsies
3. stiff neck
4. head tilt
5. retinal hemorrhage
6. macewen's sign (skull percussion hyperresonsnace)
7. obtundation
8. unconsiousness
9. progressive hemiparesis
what make spinal cord injury difficult to diagnose
spinal cord injury without radiographic abnormality
1. why are children more prone to chest trauma
2. tension pneumothorax clinical presentation
3. tx for tension pneumothorax
1. their chest is soft and pliable
2. decreased breath sounds, hyperresonance to percussion, displaced trachea, distended neck veins
3. rapid chest decompression by needle thoracotomy
duodenal hematoma
1. BICYCLE HANDLEBAR INJURY --> right upper quadrant injury --> abdominal pain, vomiting, bowel obstruction on radiographic evaluation
lap belt injury
from MVA
chance fracture (flexion disruption of lumbar spine)
liver/spleen laceration, kidney damage
bowel perforation
burns
1. scalding injury
**consider child abuse
1. from hot liquids
1. first degree burn
2. second degree burn (two subtypes)
3. third degree burn
1. epidermis only, red blanching, painful skin, HEALS WITHOUT SCARRING (ex. sunburn)
2. entire epidermis and part of the dermis
A. superficial partial thickness = outer dermis-- blister but no scar
deep partial thickness -= entire epidermis and lower dermis pale white may blister, heal with scarring
3. full thickness burn: epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, DRY WHITE LEATHERY, skin grafts are needed, INSENSITIVE TO PAIN
burn surface area (BSA)
Lund-browder classifcation
arms = 9%
legs = 18%
anterior trunk = 18%
posterior trunk = 18%
head and neck = 9%

Or can estimate burn area with palm size ~ one childs palm = 1% of body area
1. emergency treatment of burns on presentation
2. fist degree burn treamtnet
3. second degree burn treatment
4. third degree burn treatment
1. ABCs- endotracheal tubation for suspected inhaled hot gases, 100% oxygen/pulse OX, intravenous access + fluid ressusitation (due to rapid loss of lost through burned skin)
2. moisturizer/analgesics
3. analgesiscs, debridement of dead skin and popped bullae, dont pop unruptured bullae.
4. skin graft, hydrotherpy, escharotomy (surgical removal of constricting scar tissue)
when does a patient with burn need hospitalization
1. partial thickness burns > 10% BSA
full thickness burns >2% BSA
inhalation
perineum, hands, feet, burn overylying joints
non accidental trauma
near drowning
1. definition
2. what classic causes
1. survival after asphyxia while submerged in a liquid
2. child falls in pool or water containers (toilet/bucket), adolescents assocated with drugs/alcohol ingestion
near drowning
1. mechanism (2)
1. wet drowning-asphyxia from aspirating liquid
dry drowning - laryngospasm
--> denaturing surfactant, alveolar instability/collapse, pulmonary edema--> decreased compliance, increased resistance, increased pulmnoary artery pressure, decreased gas exchange
1. clinical presentation of near drowning
2. what determines the degree of neurological defecit in a near drowning
3. hematologic sequelae of near drowing

~ renal failure can also occur
1. absent/irregular respirations, cough up pink/frothy material, rales/rhonchi/wheezes
**pneumonia often develops within 24 hours from normal flora
slow deterioration of pulmonary function
2. length/severtiy of hypoxia, pt. may be alert, agitative, combative, or comatose
3. hemolysis/DIC
treatment of a patient who has nearly drowned
ABCs
cervical spine immobilization, remove wet clothing
intubation/mechanical ventilation with positive end expiratory pressures for respiratory failure
rewarming of body core (warm saline lavage, gastric lavage,
1. which are risk factors for a poor prognosis for near drowning
2. why in general do children have better near drowning results than adults
1. children < 3 years of age, submersion time >5 minutes, ressusitation delay>10 minutes, CPR required, abnormal neurologic examination ro seizures, pH < 7
2. primitive dive reflex shunts blood to vital organs
what are the risk factors for child abuse that increase the frequency of abuse

**SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE MUST BE REPORTED
<4 years of age
<1 year of age
mental retardation
chronic illness
what risk factors increase the probability that a person will abuse a child
low self esteem, social isolation, depression, history of substance abuse
history of child abuse
history of mental illness
history of violent temperament
single parenthood, unemployment, poverty, marital conflict
bruises
1. red/blue, blue/purple, green, yellow/brown bruise ages
*inflicted bruises tend to be on protected areas: face, neck, back, chest, abdomen, buttocks, genetalia
*human bite marks
2. what feature of burns leads to suspicion of abuse
1. 0-3 days, 3-5 days, 5-8 days, 8-14 days
2. clear line of demarcation, stocking/glove distribution (submersion),
Accidental burns tend to be more splashlike and irregular
1. what kind of bone fractures characteristic of abuse
1. metaphyseal fractures (bucket handle or corner fractures) from torsional force or violent shaking
posterior/first ribs, sternum, scapula, vertebral spinous processes
*MULTIPLE fractures at different stages of healing
shaken baby syndrome / shaken impact syndrome clinical findings
retinal hemorrhages, subdural hematomas, metaphyseal fractures, brain injury
what visceral injuries cause death in child abuse
injury to the GI tract, liver, and spleen
1. what features during interview with parents is suspicious for abuse
2. diagnosis of abuse
1. implausable histories, histories that change or are inconsistent
2. dilated ophthalmological exam, bone skeletal survey to find old fractures
sexual abuse
1. how do patients who are victims to sexual abuse typically present
2. treatment of suspected sexual abuse
1. with non-specific complaints including abdominal and urogenital, sexual behavior
2. safety of the child, child protective services, pregnancy prevention, empiric antibiotics for STDs
SIDS
1. peak incidence + clinical presentation
2. treatment
3. autopsy findings
1. 2-4 months, child is dead after being put to sleep at night
2. resuscitation on all patients
3. intrathoracic petechiae, puulmonary congestion ,small airway inflammation, hypoxia
poisonings
1. what age do most poisonings occur
2.when/why do most poisonings occur
1. children <6 years of age
2. accidental when the caregiver is distracted (usually ingestions, somtimes inhaled, cutaneous, skin/eyes, intravenous
what are the general non-specific signs/symptoms of poisoning
*calculate potential poison dose as WORST CASE****
seizures, vomiting/diarrhea, dysrhythmias, altered mental status, abnormal behaviors, shock, trauma, metabolic acidosis
poisoning scents from pt
1. bitter almond
2. garlic
3. acetone
4. wintergreen
5. moth balls
1. cyanide
2. arsenic/organophosphates
3. salicylates, isopropyl alcohol
4. methyl salicylate
5. camphor
poisoning skin findings from pt
1. cherry red color
2. sweaty
3. dry skin
4. urticaria
5. gray skin
1. carbon monoxide/cyanide
2. organophosphates/sympathomimetics
3. anticholinergics
4. allergic reaction
5. methemoglbinemia
poisoning eye findings
1. miosis
2. mydriasis
3. nystagmus
4. retinal hemorrhages
1. opiates, organophosphates, phencyclidine, phenothiazines
2. amphetamines, cocaine, TCA, atropine
3. dilantin (phenytoin), phencyclidein
4. carbon monoxide/methanol
poisonings that can cause fever
cocaine, TCA, phencyclidine, salicylates, thyroixine, anticholinergics, amphetamines, theophylline
lab studies for poisoning
screening- serum glucse, serum/urine toxicology screen, electrolytes/anion gap
poisoning----
1. what are the causes of anion gap metabolic acidosis
2. what are the radioopaque substances that can be seen on abdominal Xray
AMUDPILES (AG>16)
1. alcohol, methanol, uremia, DKA, paraldehyde, iron/isoniazid, lactic acidosis, ethylene glycol, salicylates
2. CHIPE - chloral hydrate, calcium, heavy metals, iodine/iron, phenotyiazines, enteric coated tablets
treatment for poisonings
1. if patient has altered mental status
**CALL POISON CONTROL FOR HELP***
2. syrup of ipecac
3. gastric lavage
1. dextrose + naloxone
2. syrup of ipecac induces emesis, only useful in first 30 minutes--- does not improve clinical outcome......
3. large bore orogastric tube suction within one hour after ingestion --- variable results as to clinical outcome
poisoning
1. activated charcoal + which toxins is it ineffective for
1. binds toxins, minimizes their absorbtion --- iron, lithium, alcohols, ethylene glycol, iodine, potassium, arsenic, ferrous sulfate, strong bases, cyandide, strong bases
**contraindicated in caustic injections because it will interfere with endoscopy
poisoning
1. what is whole bowel irrigation
1. rapid complete emptying of the GI tract using polyethylene glycol + electrolyte solution
poisoning
1. acetaminophen mechanism of damage
2. 30minutes - 24 hours
3. 24-72 hours
4. 72-96 hours
5. 4 days - 2 weeks
1. depletes glutothione--> accumulation of toxic intermiates causes death of hepatocytes and hepatocellular necrosis
2. asymtomatic + N/V + diarrhea
3. hepatic transaminases rise
4. hepatic necrosis (-->transplant), jaundice, hypoglycemia, lactiic acidosis, hepatic encephalopathy, coagulopathy, renal fialure
5. resolution, progressive liver damage, death
treatment of acetaminophen poisoning
gastric lavage, activated charcoal,
serum acetaminophen 2-4 hours after ingestion plot on matthew rumack monogram to determine hepatitis potential
*N-ACETYLCYSTINE 140mg/kg loading dose then 70mg/kg every 4 hours for 17 doses
salicylates poisoning
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
3. lab findings
1. metabolic acidosis from the weak acid, but it STIMULATES THE RESPIRATORY CENTER -> respiratory alkalosis
+ UNCOUPLE OXIDATIVE PHOSPHORYLATION --> lactic acidosis and enhancing ketosis
2. fever, diaphoresis, tinnitus, vomiting, headache, lethargy, restlessness, coma, seizures
3. respiratory alkalosis with an anion gap metabolic acidosis, hyperglycemia-->hypoglycemia, hypokalemia
salicylate poisoning treatment
gastric lavage, activated charcoal
serumsalicylate 6 hours after injection and plot on a done nomograph, alkalinization of the urine with sodium bicarbonate, dialysis
iron poisoning parthenogenesis + tx
kid eats ferrous sulfate tablets, or prenatal vitamins--> GI tract damage -->hemorrhage, hepatic injury/necrosis, pooling of blood and fluids in GI tract (+hematemesis)/pleural/peritoneal cavity (Third spacing), interference with ox phos causes lactic acidosis + tx = ipecac and deferoxamine
toxins/antidotes
1. acetaminophen
2. anticholinergics
3. benzodiazepines
4. black widow spider venom
5. carbon dioxide
6. coral snake
7. cyanide
1. n-acetyl cystine
2. physostigmine
3. flumazenil
4. antivenin lactrodectus mactans
5.oxygen
6. antivenin micuris fulvius
7.amyl nitrate, sodium nitritie, sodium thiosulfate, hydroxocobalamin
toxins/antidotes
1. digitalis glycosides
2. heavy metals (mercury, maganese, copper, gold, nickel, zinc, lead, arsenic)
3. inducers of dystonia
4. inducers of methemoglobinemia
5. iron
6. isoniazid
1. digoxin Fab fragments
2. D-penicillapmine, dimercaprol, DMSA, EDTA
3. diphenhydramine, benztropine
4. methylene blue
5. deferoxamine
6. B6
toxins/antidotes
1. methanol/ethylene glycole
2. narcotics
3. organophosphate/carbamate pesticides
4. pit viper snake bite
5. beta blockers/calcium channel blockers
6., sulfonylureas/oral hypoglycemics
1. ethanol, fomepizole
2. naloxone
3. atropine, pralidoxime
4. antivnin, crotalidae polyvalent Fab fragments
5. glucagon
6. octreotide, glucagon
treatment of iron poisoning
gastric lavage
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL DOESNT HELP
treat hypovolemia, blood loss, shock
intravenous deferoxamine if iron >500ug/dL or >300ug/dl + acidosis, hyperglycemia, or leukocytosis
how to know if deferoxamine is the right treatment for iron poisoning if serum iron is not known
do a test dose, if the urine turns a pink color, then the test is positive and deferoxamine should be continued
stages of iron toxicity
1. 1-6 hours
2. 6-12 hours
3. 12-36 hours
4. 2-6 weeks
1. abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, GI BLEEDING, shock from bleeding, fever, leukocytosis
2. resolution of stage 1 symptoms
3. metabolic acidosis, circulatory collapse, hepatic/renal failure, DIC, neurologic deterioration
4. late sequelae, pyloric or intestinal scarring with stenosis
1. clinical presentation of lead poisoning
2. hematologic findings of lead poisoning
3. radiologic findings of lead poisoning
1. irritability, seizures, listlessness, colicky pain, decreased consciousness/encephalopaty,
2. peripheral smear shows MICROCYTIC ANEIMA WITH BASOPHILIC STIPPLING
3. dense metaphyseal bands on abdominal radiographs
lead lines on the knees and wrists
1. lab diagnosis of lead poisoning
2. treatment of lead poisoning
elevated serum lead level
elevated erythrocyte protoporphyrin
2. dimercaprol, british anti-lewisite, calcium disidium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
1. pathogenesis of acid ingestion
2. pathogenesis of alkali ingestion
3. clinical presentation
1. acids cause coagulative necrosis + superficial damage
2. liquifactive necrosis and deep penetrating damage
3. immediate burning -->dysphageia, salivation, chest pain, OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY EDEMA, gastric perforation, esophageal perforation with mediatinitis
treatment of ingestion of acid or alkali
DONT NEUTRALIZE (this will generate an exothermic reaction
NO IPECAC, GASTIC LAVAGE, OR ACTIVATED CHARCOAL
endoscopy,
do not treat for household bleach ingestion
carbon monoxide poisoning
1. parthenogenesis
2. clinical presentation
3. perminant damage from CO poisoning
1. CO displaces oxygen from hemoglobin forming CARBOXYHEMOGLOBIN which does not carry oxygen--> left shifted oxygen dissociation curve ,
2. CHERRY RED SKIN (due to inc. venous O2 content), retinal hemorrhages, tachycardia, tachypnea, syncope, slurred speech, cyanosis
3. memory loss, personality change, deafness, seizures
1. treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning
2. when should patient with carbon monoxide poisoning be hospitalized
hyperbaric oxygen
2. CO -Hb >25%, neurologic symptoms, metabolic acidosis or ECG changes
1. what secondary infections associated with dog bites
2. tx
1. staph, pasturella, strep
2. irrigation, suturing for wounds <12 hours old on body, <24 hours old for the face
amoxicillin + clavulonic acid , tetanus prophylaxis
1. cat bites secondary infetion
1. paturella multocida, bartonella henselae (Cat scratch disease)
1. where is a human bite most likely located during a fist fight + pathogenesis
2. pathogens in human bites
1. MCP joint --> avascular facial layers -->deep infection/tendinitis
2. mixed bacterial: s. viridans, s.aureus, anarobes (bacteroides, peptostreptococcus, eikenella)
black widow spider
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. treatment
1. black spider with red or orange hourglass marking--> female bites delivers POTENT NEUROTOXIN --> HYPERTENSION + MUSCEL CRAMPS + headaches,"", dizziness, N/V, anxiety, sweating
2. local care, benzodiazepines for muscle cramping, meperideine, lacrodectus anti-venin for sever envenomation
brown recluse spider (fiddleback)
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. treatment
1. brown violin shaped marking --> bite --> painful itchy papule-->necrotic/deep lesion --> +/- fever, chills, weakness, vomiting, DIC, hemoysis, renal failure
2. no antivenin available, treat ulcer with steroids, skin grafting, dapsone, hyperbaric oxygen
pit viper snakes
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. treatment
1. 95% of snake bites, rattlesnake, cottonmouth, copperhead-> proteolytic enzyme venom --> swelling and eccymosis at site of bite --> paresthesias of scalp, periorbital fasiculations, weakness, diaphoresis, dizziness, METALLIC TASETE IN MOUTH, coagulopathy, thrombocytopenia, hypotenision, shock
2. crotalidae polyvaent immune Fab
coral snakes
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. treatment
1. RENEXT TO YELLOW, KILLA FELLOW, --> neurotoxic venum --> SEVERE SX = paresthesisas, vomiting, diplopia, weakness, fasiculations, confusion, respiratory depression
2. antivenin, local wound care, supportive care
what is the initial sign of cerebral herniation
bradycardia***
what should be done if there is no antivenin available for a patient bit by a poisonous snake
immobilization, tetanus prophylaxis, local wound care and transportation to a facility that has anti-venin
how much protein is required in the diet of an infant vs adult
infant 2.2g/kg
0.8 g/kg
what fraction of calories should come from fats
<30%
vitamin deficiency
1. vitamin A
2. vitamin D
3. vitamin E
1. night blindness, xerophthalmia,
2. rickets/osteomalacia, dental caries, hypocalcemia/hypophosphatemia
3.anemia/hemolysis, neurologic defecits, altered prostaglandin synthesis
vitamin deficiency
1. vitamin K
2.vitamin B1
3. vitamin B6
4. vitamin B12
1. coagulopathy, prolonged PT/PTT, abnormal bone matrix synthesis
2. beri beri- cardiac failure, peripheral neuropathy, hoarsenes/aphonia, wernickes encephalopathy
3. peripheral neuropathy, microcytic anemia, dermatitis, chelosis, glossitis
4. megaloblastic anemia, demyelination, methylmalonic acidemia
vitamin deficiency
1. vitamin C
2. folic acid
3. niacin
4. zinc
1. scurvy- hematologic abnormalities, edema, spongy welling of the gums, poor wound healing, impaired collagen synthesis
2. megaloblastic anemia, neutropenia, impaired growth, diarrhea
3. pellagra - diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, glossitis, stomatitis
4. skin leasons, poor wound healing, immune dysfunction, diarrhea, growth failure
marasmus
1. pathogenesis + clinical pres
1. near starvation from PROTEIN AND NON-PROTEIN DEFICIENCY --> loss of muscle/body fat
kwashiorkor
1. pathogenesis + clinical pres
1. diet that consists of only starches --> PROTEIN DEFICIENCY --> GENERALIZED EDEMA , abdominal distension, skin pigmentation changes, thin sparse hair
what is malabsorbtion
inadequate absorbtion of nutrients that is characterized by abdominal distension and impaired growth
digestion
process of breaking down foods using mechanical breakdown, digestive enzymes and bile acids
absorbtion
uses intestinal mucosal surface and villous brush border for transport of macronutirent monomers and micronutrients
1. carbohydrate malabsorbtion pathogenesis
2. lab diagnosis
1. congenital ENZYME DEFECT/MUCOSAL ATROPHY --> undigested sugars are osmotic force that cause water to enter the intestine increasing stool volume/peristalsis and decreasing transit time ==> colonic bacteria proliferation forming H2/CO2/acids --> diarrhea
2. reducing substance (sugars) by positive CLINITEST reaction, stool pH<5.6
1. protein malabsorbtion pathogenesis
2. lab diagnosis
1. enterokkinase def/protein losing enteropathies/crohns/colitis --> dietary loss of proteins
2. fecal alpha 1 antitrypsin levels used to document enteric protein loss
1. lipid malabsorbtion pathogenesis
2. lipid malabsorbtion diagnosis
1. dec lipase/exocrine pancreatic insufficiency/intestinal mucosal atrophy/bile acid deficiency /abetalipoproteinemia --> steatorrhea and dec. absorption of ADEK
2. fecal fat, pH, reducing substances, alpha 1 antitrypsin
1. what studies for suspected malabsorbtion
2. CBC findings in B12 or folate malabsorbtion
3. """ abetalipoproteinemia
4. """" schwachann diamond syndrome
5. low serum albumin
1. fecal fat, carbohydrates (CLINITEST reducing sugar), alpha 1 antitrypsin, CBC
2. macrocytic anemia
3. acanthocytosis
4. neutropenia
5. protein losing enteropathies
schwachman-diamond syndrome
autosomal recessive pancreatic insufficiency (->chronic diarrhea) disease, FTT, short stature, cyclic neutropenia
protein intolerance
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. enteropathy
3. enterocolitis
4. dx/tx
1. cows milk protein (MCC), soy, egg protein--> diarrhea/vomiting, colicky pain, ENTEROPATHY, ENTEROCOLITIS
2. progressive diarrhea, vomiting, irritability, abdominal pain --> anemia, protein loss, FTT
3. acute diarrhea, rectal bleeding, mucus, distension, irritability, hypoproteinemia, FTT
4. withdrawing the food, avoid the food
celiac disease
1. age of onset
2. pathogenesis + clinical pres
3. diagnosis
4. consequences of not maintaining a gluten free diet
1. 6 months - 2 years
2. wheat, barley, rye, and oats contaminated with wheat
--> autoimmune intolerance to gluten in the proximal small intenstine --> diarrhea, vomiting, bLoating, anorexia, FTT, large foul smelling stools, DERMATITIS HERPETIFORMIS**, HYPOCHROMIC MICROCYTIC ANEMIA
3. small bowel biopsy, IgA anti-endoymysial, IgA anti transglutaminase, IgG anti gliadin
4. growth failure, delayed sexual maturity
short bowel syndrome
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
3.treatment
1. congenital - gastroschisis, volvulus, intestinal atresia
necrotizing enterocolitis surgery, rohns disease, tumors, radiation --> carbohydrate/fat malabsortbion, dehydration, hyponatremia, hypokalemia, B12/bile acid malabsorbtion
2. diarrhea, malabsorbtion, failure to thirve
3. parenteral nutrition, but encourage enteral feedings so that intestine/biliary function develops, small bowel transplantation
complications of short bowel syndrome
TPN cholestasis, intestinal bacterial overgrowth, nutritional deficiencies, poor bone mineralization, renal stones, secretory diarrhea
GERD
pathological state in which reflux causes GI or pulmonary symptoms
when does the lower esophageal spincter normally relax
when food is being pushed by peristalitic contraction down the esophagus
GERD
1. pathogenesis in children
2. clinical presentation in infants
3. sandifer syndrome
1. inappropriate transient lower esophageeal sphincter relaxation OR gastric emptying delay --> prolonged contact of esophageal mucosa with gastric contents --> INFLAMMATION
2. emesis, FTT, sandifer syndrome, feeding refusal (irritation of eating), constant hunger* (buffering action of milk)
3. torticollis with arching of the back due to painful esophagitis
physiologic reflux
1. presentation
*compare this to GERD in children
1."happy spitters" 60% of all infants have episodes of spitting up/vomitting related to overfeeding THIS IS BENIGN EMESIS, but parents take their kids to the doctor because they are worried
GERD clinical presentation in older children
mid epigastric pain that is relieved with food or antiacids,
exacerbated by fatty foods, caffeine, and supine position
complications of GERD
1. upper/lower airway
2. gastrointestinal
1. upper and lower airway disease exacerbation
bronchopulmonary constriction
aspiration
chronic laryngitis, hoarseness, wheezing, vocal cord nodules, subglottic stenosis
2. barretts esophagus(stratified squamous --> columnar-->esophageal adenocarcinoma
GERD
1. diagnosis
1. *barium upper gastrointestinal study shows ASPIRATION - reflux of the barium to the oropharynx is just due to transient lower esophageal sphinger realxation during the study and is not indicative of GERD
*scintigraphy - technetium 99m mixed with food measrues rate of gastric emptying, and radioactive material in the lungs indicates aspiration
*pH probe measurement - measure NUMBER OF TOTAL ASPIRATION EPISODES
*endoscopy/biopsy
* bronchoscopy with lavage to detect aspiration
GERD
1. treatment
1. upright positioning during sleepand after feedings, thicken feeds H2 blockers, PPIs, metoclopromide (MOTILITY AGENT)
surgery - nissen fundoplication - wrap the fundus of the stomach around the esophagus leading to decreased transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxation
+ gastrostomy to assist with the adaptation to the smaller gastric size after fundoplication
hypertrophic pyloric stensois
1. epidemiology
- may be associated with duodenal atresia, tracheoesophageal fistula, trisomy 18, cornelia de lange syndrome
2. pathogenesis
3. clinical presentation
4. treatment
1. UNKNOWN ETIOLOGY first born male children 4:1 female to male
2. thickening of pyloric muslce --> obstruction + PROJECTIVLE VOMITTING
3. nonbilous milky fluid vomiting, projectile vomiting, irritability, hunger, jaundice, dehydration
- palpable olive, visible peristalsis, hypochloremic- hypokalemic-metabolic acidosis (from vomitting), ultrasound shows thiceked pylorou, UGI shows STRING SIGN (narrowed pyloric channel)
4. tx. dehydration, partial pyloromyotomy
malrotation/midgut volvulous
1. epidemiology
2. associatted conditions
3. pathogenesis
4. clinical presentation + CXR
1. 2:1 male predominance
2. heterotaxy, small bowel atresia, hirschprung, intussusception
3. @ 10 weeks when the gut returns back to the abdominal cavity through the midgut~ this processes is interrupted --> LADDS BANDS that compress the duodenum, and voluvulus at the small bowel near the SMA
4. bilous vomitting in an apprantly healthy infant, +/- peritoneal signs on physical exam, bowel ischemia-->shock/ cardiovascular collapse + CURLY Q ABDOMINAL RADIOGRAPH
malrotation/midgut volvulous
1. diagnosis
2. treatment
1. radiograph shows proxial intestinal distension/obstruction, upper intestinal contrast imaging shows abnormal ligament of treitz, and duodenal obstruction and jejunum to the right of midline
2. resection of nonviable intestine, fluid resusitation, antibiotics
duodenal atresia
1. pathogenesis
-associated with down syndrome, more common in males
2. clinical presentation
3. diagnosis
4. treatment
1. failure of the duodenum to recanalize at 8-10 weeks gestation,
2. polyhydraminos, scaphoid abdomen with epigastric distension, feeding intolerance, vomitting, NO BILIOUS EMESIS
3. abdominal radiograph shows DOUBLE BUBBLE
4. hydration/electrolytes, duodenoduodenostomy
jejunal atresia
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2.dx/tx
1. mesenteric vascular accident during fetal life--> obstruction/reabsorbtion of the damaged jejunum--> billlous emesis and abdominal distension
2. air fluid levels and contrast studies show atresia, "TRIPLE BUBBLE ON CXR
tx = NG suctioning, and surgical resection/anastomosis of the atretic small bowel
intussusception
*most common in males 5-9 months of age
1. pathogenesis
2. dx/tx
1. lead point (meckels diverticulum, polyp, intestinal dupication, peyers patch, lymphoma) --> telescoping of distal ileum into the colon --> BOWEL WALL EDEMA AND HORMORRHAGE/ISCHEMIA/INFARCTION
2. sudden onset episodic crampy or colicky abdominal pain, infant draws legs toward chest, vomitting/lethargy, CURRANT JELLY STOOLS, SAUSAGE SHAPED PALPABLE MASS in the right upper quadrant
3. contrast enema both to diagnose (COIL SPRING SIGN), and will also reduce the intussception
- if this doesnt work can use operative redution
pg 295 for acute abdominal pain ddx
...
abdominal exam findings for
1. intestinal obstruction
2. peritonitis
3. what labs should be ordered for acute abdomen
1. high pitched bowel sounds,abdominal distension, tenderness, peristalis
2. DIMINISHED OR ABSENT BOWEL SOUNDS, abdominial rigitidty, involuntary guarding, REBOUND TENDERNESS
3. CBC, urinalysis, metabolic panel, hepatic function tests, amylase/lipase, pregnancy/STD tests
appendicitis
- most often age 8-12 years of age
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
3. dx
1. fecolith or lymphoid tissue cuases appendiceal distension/ischemia
2. T10 periumbilical pain + vomitting --> right lower quadrant pain @ MCBURNEYS POINT
3. leukocytosis with PMN prodominance, abdominal ultrasound/CT- TX appendectomy, antibiotics, irrigation of the peritoneal cavity if perforation occurs
acute pancreatitis
*uncommon in children
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
3. dx
4. complications
1. iDIOPATHIC (25%) TRAUMA (MCC), INFECTION, congenital , cystic fibrosis, SLE --> pancreatic duct obstruction or infection-->premature activation of proteolytic enzymes leads to autodigestion of the pancreas
2. periumbilical or epigastric pain that RADIATES TO THE BACK, fever, anorexia, N/V, abdominal distension, GRAY TURNER SIGN ( blue colored flanks), CULLEN SIGN ( blue discoloration of the periumbilical area), hypotension, tachycardia
3. serum amylase, serum lipase (more specific + elevated longer), leukocytosis, hyperglycemia, hypocalcemia (precipitates) elevated transaminases, coagulopathy, abdominal pancreatitsi
4. PSEUDOCYSTS, ARDS, renal failure, shock, GI bleeding
5. supportive, TPN, antibiotics, surgery to remove necrotic tissue
cholecystitis
*uncommon in children
1. what children have a higher risk for acute cholecystitis
2. pathogenesis
3. causes of acalculous cholecystitis
1. sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis, TPN therapy
2. obstruction of cystic duct--> inc. pressure/secretio of enzymes/prostaglandings --> transmural inflammation/infection /necrosis/perforation
3. salmonella, shigella, e.coli infection, or after trauma, burns, vasculitis
cholecystitis
1. clinical presentation
2. dx.tx
1. diffuse right upper quadrant pain**, fever, anorexia, jaundice, MURPHYS SIGN*** (RUQ palpation causes pain/guarding/dec. respiratory effort)
2. abdominal ultrasound shows stones + thickened gallbladeder wall
tx= fluid resuscitation, parenteral antibiotics, cholecystectomy if peritonitis is occuring
chronic abdominal pain
-organic= caused by disorder
-inorganic= functional (more common in females)
1. causes of organic CAP
1. constipation, PUD, carbohydrate intolerance, IBD, pancreatitis, parasites, pyelonephritis, hydronephrosis, malrotation, hernia
nonorganic (functional) abdominal pain
1. epigastric pain
2. periumbilical pain
3. infraumbilical pain
1. belching, bloating, N/V, early satiety, (equiv to non-ulcer dyspepsia)
2. classic pres - varied in character (dull/sharp etc), confers SECONDARY GAIN, does not interfere with sleep/pleasure...
3. abdominal cramping bloating,alterations in stool (equiv to irritable bowel syndrome)
nonorganic abdominal pain
1. causes/risk factors (psychosocial/family history)
2. what past medical history of the child inc. the risk
**the healthier the child appears, the more likely that the pain is functional and not organic
1. personality, birth order, life stressors, change in shcool/nanny, family stressors, familial alchoholism, ADHD, family members with functional pain syndromes
2. pregnancy problems, intrapartum problems, Cesarean section, enuresis, nightmares
1. laboratory evaluation of organic/non-organic abdominal pain
2. treatment
*poor prognosis, only 50% of children will have resolution of symptoms
1. CBC, electrolytes, liver function, fecal occult blood, ova/parasites, ESR/CRP, h.pylori screening, lactose breath test
2/ normalization of childs activities, education of family, counseling MEDICATIONS ARE INEFFECTIVE
constipation
encopresis
*encopresis usually in males
1. dec. defecation, that is difficuly, and causes abdominal discomfort with dry hard stools
2.developmentally inappropriate release of stool: liquid stool leaks around hard retained stool mass and is released through a distended anorectal canal
frequency of stools at
1 week of life
1 year
4 years
~ adults defecate 3x/day to 3x/week
4x/day, 2x/day, 1x/day
does breastfed or formula fed infant defecate more
BREASTFED UP UNTIL 4 MONTHS THEN IT IS THE SAME
functional fecal retention (constipation)
MCC constipation in childhood
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
1. traumatic events (hard stool, painful diarrhea, diaper rash, abuse) --> retained stool --> increaesd hardness/mass--> constipation + complications
2. anorectal distension, encopresis, fecal halitosis, abdominal pain/distension, pelvic complications, psychosocial problems
organic causes of constipation
hirschprungs disease, neuroenteric dysfunction, low fiber feeding, anatomic, dehydration, celiac, hypothyroidism, cystic fibrosis, botulism, lead toxicity
what history suggests organic constipation
delayed meconium passage, onset of constipation in infancy, history of pelvic surgery, encopresis before 3 years of age, inability to toilet trian
what history suggests FFR (inorganic constipation)
sentinal event after which bowel change occured - change in psychosocial environement, inappropriate toilet trianing, abuse
ulcerative colitis
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
3. complications
1. mucosally limited and effects only the colon, starts at rectup and progresses (ulcerative proctatitis --> pancolitis)
2. rectal bleeding, nocturnal stool, cramping, tenesmus, weight loss, anemia, fever, leukocytosis/hypoalbuminemia (severe)
3. toxic megacolon --> fever, abdominal distension, septic shock, colon cancer
crohns disease
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
1. eccentric segmental transmural skin lesions, FISTULAS, sinus tracts, crypt abscess, most commonly effects TERMINAL ILEUM, but can effect anywhere from mouth to anus
2. abdominal pain, post prandial cramping, diarrhea, anorexia iron/B12/zinc/folate deficiency, PERIANAL DISEASE- skin tags, fissures, fistulas, abscesses
extra intestinal manifestations
1. ulcerative colitis
2. crohns disease
1. uveitis, arthropathy, pyodermagangrenosum, sclerosing cholangitis
2. FTT, delayed sexual development, oral aphthous ulcers, erythema nodosum, arthritis, renal stones, strictures, fistulas, abscesses
serologic testing
1. ulcerative cholitis
2. crohns disease
1. anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody
2. anti- saccharomyces cerevisiae antibody
lab diagnosis/radiological diagnosis of crohns/ulcerative colitis
CBC shows leukocytosis/anemia, ESR is elevated, albumin/serum transaminases assess nutritional status and liver disease, serum antibody tests (ANCA, or anti-saccharomyces cerevisiae)
UGI study, colonoscopy with biopsys
treatment of crohns disease/ulcerative colitis
sulfasalazine (maintenance), corticosteroids(acute exacerbations), immunosuppresants, metronidazole (perianal crohns)
total proctocolectomy - ulcerative colitis
recurrence after bowel resection is high for crohns disease
TPN during flare ups
hematemisis vs hematochezia
vs. melena
fresh red blood from the mouth (upper GI bleeding) vs the rectum (lower GI bleeding)
melena = dark tarry stools upper GI bleed proximal to ligament of treitz
stool guiac test
+ what causes false positive vs false negative
guiac is a colorless dye that changes color from peroxidase activity of hemoglobin in the presence of hydrogen peroxide

false positives= ingested iron, red meats, beets, cantaloupe, broccoli, cauliflower
false negative = large doses of vitamin C
what are the causes of upper GI bleeding in a child
swallowing maternal blood during delivery, or epistaxis, gastric ulcers (stress, burns, H.pylori), mechanical injyr (mallory weiss tears, foreign body/caustic ingestion, varicies (rare)
laboratory studies for upper GI bleeding
hemoglobin, platelet counts, coagulation studies, serum transalminases, BUN (ELEVATED WITH UPPER GI BLEED),
treatment of upper GI bleeding
1. intravenous access with two large boor peripheral lines + fluid bolus of 20mg/kg***** of normal saline, octreotide(vasoconstrictor), H2/PPI for ulcers, endoscopic therpay, arteriographic embolization (for vascular malformations)
lower GI bleeding
1.necrotizing enterocolitis
2.juvenille polyps
3. allergic colitis
4. infectious enterocolitis
- meckels diverticulum
-hemolytic uremic syndrome
-henoch schonlein purpura
-inflammatory bowel disease
1. typically in newborns - condsider in any newborn with rectal bleeding, feeding intolerance, or abdominal distension
2. MCC lower GI bleeding, painless, intermittent, streaky
3. sensitization to protein antigens in cows milk, soy milk, or breast milk
4. salmonella, shigella, campylobacter, yersinia, E.coli
ddx for lower GI bleed page 307
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meckels diverticulum
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. diagnosis + tx
1. outpouching of the terminal ileum remnant of the vitelline duct, contains ectopic gastric mucosa that produces acid,---> ulceration and painless lower GI bleeding/melena (or lead point for intussuception)
2. nuclear medicine scan*** shows ectopic gastric mucosa
tx = surgical resection
hemolytic uremic syndrome
1. pathogenesis
2. lab findings
1. vasculitis characterized by MAHA, thrombocytopenia, acute renal failure + intestinal ulceration and infarction of the bowel, cortical necrosis of the kidney
2. hemoglobinuria, proteinuria, elevated BUN/creatinine
henoch schonlein purpura
- usually younger than 10 years of age
1. pathogenesis
2. labs
1. viral syndrome or URI or GABHS-->IgA mediated vasculitis presents with palpable purpuric rash on the buttocks and lower extremities, edema of hands/feet/scrotum/scalp
large joint arthralgias of knee/ankle (early)
glomerulonephritis (gross hematuria/nephrotic/chronic renal insufficiency)
intussusception, bowel perforation/bleed, colicky GI pain (early)
2. normal platelet count, elevated IgA, normal platelets
1. what is AST a marker for
2. what is ALT a marker for
3. what is LDH a marker for
4. what is ALP a marker for
5. what is GGTP/5NT a marker for
1. liver, skeletal muscle, RBCs, cardiac tissue
2. VERY SPECIFIC LIVER MARKER****
3. Liver, and HEPATOCELLULAR NECROSIS
4. BILIARY DISEASE, BONE (rapid growth in kids), KIDNEY, INTESTINAL DISEASE, TRAUMA
5. biliary disease (5NT is more specific)
1. what is the source of unconjugated bilirubin, how is it converted to conjugated bilirubin
2. what conditions decrese bilirubin excretion
1. increased heme load (polycythemia,hematoma,hemolysis) --> UDP glucuronyl transferase--> conjugated bilirubin --> excretion into the biliary system
2. hepatitis, liver fialure, biliary atresia, choledochal cyst
cholestatic jaundice
1. definition
1. retention of bile within the liver, direct bilirubin >2 or 15% of total bilirubin
neonatal jaundice
1. what kind of jaundice do 50% of neonates have
2. what is the progression of neonatal jaundice
3. does degree of jaundice indicate the level of bilirubin
1. transient unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia-- due to decreased function of UDP glucuronyl
2. cranial to caudal in an otherwise healthy appearing infant
3. NO MUST STILL MEASURE DIRECT/INDIRECT LEVELS OF BILIRUBIN
inspissated bile syndrome
massive hemolysis ex. large hematoma or ABO incompatability -->
what diseases have UDP glucuronyl transferase deficiency
gilberts syndrome,
crigler najjar type 1 (AR) - 90% of enzyme funciton deficient
crigler najjar type 2 (AD) ~ 100% of enzyme function
causes of cholestatic jaundice(increase conjugated bilirubin)
1. infections -
2. metabolic derrangements
3. extrahepatic mechanical obstruction
4. intrahepatic mechanical obstruction
- idiopathic, neonatal hepatits
- alpha 1 antitrypisn deficinecy
- TPN associated
5. what are the clinical features of cholestasis
1. sepsis, hepatitis, viral infections
2. cystic fibrosis, hypothyroidism
3. biliary atresia, bile duct stricture
4. paucity of intrahepatic bile duct, alagille syndrome
5. jaundice, acholic(light color) stools, dark urine, hepatomegaly, bleeding (dec. factors), FTT
neonatal hepatitis
1. pathogenesis
2. treatmnet
1. idiopathic hepatitis--> transient jaundice, acholic stools, cirrhosis, portal hypertension (VERY WIDE RANGE OF SEVERITY)
2. nutritional support + ADEK supplements, TPN, liver transplantation
biliary atresia
-etiology unknown
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. associated syndrome
3. dx/tx
1. progressive fibrosclerotic disease of the extrahepatic biliary tree --> jaundice, dark urine, pale/acholic stools, hepatosplenomegaly, ascites, peripheral edema, coagulopathy --> obliteration of the bile duct/cirrhosis by 4 months of age (EASY TO CONFUSE WITH PHYSIOLOGIC JAUNDICE)
2. polysplenia syndrome - bilobed lungs, abdominal heterotaxia, situs ambiguous
3. cholangiogram with laparotomy
tx = kasai portoenterostomy establishes bile flow most successful if child <50-70 days of age, cholangitis is worst complication (dec. all bile flow),
liver transplant
supportive care- ADEK, TPN, ursodeoxycholic acid
alagille syndrome
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
1. autosomal dominant paucity of intrahepatic ducts--> CHOLESTATIC LIVER DISEASE + EXTREME PRURITUS, unusual facial characteristics, pulmonary outflow obstruction/ToF, renal disease, postery embryotoxon, butterfly vertebrae/broad thumbs, pancreatic insufficiency, hypercholesterolemia
clinical features of hepatitis** (infectious, autoimmune, drug induced)
asymptomatic
jaundice, hepatosplenomegaly, ascites, increased abdominal vascular markings, caput medusae, spider hemangiomas, clubbing
hepatits A (picornavirus)
1. pathogenesis
2. diagnosis
1. fecal oral -->2-6 week incubation--> asymptomatic jaundice
2. IgM anti-HAV then lifelon IgG anti-HAV
hepatitis B
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation (acute/chronic)
3. diagnosis
1. perinatal vertical exposure, parenteral route (IVDU, needle expossure, blood products, body secretions) --> incubtion--> sx + virus in blood,tears, saliva, semen, urine, feces, breast milk
2. acute - nonspecific systemic illnesses, or clinical heptaitits, or fulminant liver failure
chronic (MCC in infants)- cirrhosis, hepatic fibroisis, protal hypertension, inc. risk for HCC
hepatitis B serology
1. HBsAg
2. IgG anti HbS
3. IgG anti HBc
4. HBeAg
5. IgG anti HBe
1. active disease
2. protective: from vaccination* or recovery from natural infection*
3. from natural infection ONLY persists life long (IgM early, IgG late)
4. rises early in active infections, useful to diagnose acute infection
5. rises late in infection
treatment of hepatits B
1. supportive for acute
interferon alpha and antivirals for chronic
hepatitits C
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation (acute/chronic)
3. diagnosis
1. perinatal vertical , transfusion, parenteral -->
2. rarely symptomatic acute infection
chronic infection occurs in 80% of infected--> cirrhosis and hepatic fibrosis
hepatitis D infection
deltavirus that requires HBsAg for replication, cuases progression of hepatitis B or causes fulminant liver failure
hepatitis E infection
fecal oral , common in developing countries (50% of all cases),
***** 20% MORTALITY IN PREGNANT WOMEN**** NO CHRONIC DISEASE
IgM/IgG anti HEV diagnostic
autoimmune hepatitis
1. pathogenesis (type1/type 2)
2. clinical presentation
3. dx
4. treatment
1. type 1: ANA or anti-smooth muscle antibodies
type 2: anti-liver kidney microsome or anti- liver cytosol type 1 antibody
2. usually females before puberty, --> mimics viral hepatitis+fatigue, anorexia, arthritis, rash, nephritis, vasculitis
3. elevated serum transaminases, hypergammaglobulinemia, circulating autoantibodies, liver bipsy
4. corticosteroids (acute), then immunosuppressents (azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine
causes of direct hyperbilirubinemia in an infant
hepatitis,
biliary atresia, choledochal cyst (abdominal ultrasound, radionucleotide imaging, liver biopsy)
treatment for biliary atresia
liver transplant
what is phototherapy used for
INDIRECT HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA ONLY, NOT DIRECT
what fraction of hepatitis A infections in children have syymptoms
only 30%
what is a patients total body fluid requirement
maintenence (sensible losses + insensible losses) + ongoing losses
how to calculate maintenance water requirement
100mL/kg/day for the first 10kg
50mL/kg/day for the second 10kg
20ml/kg/day for each kg above the first 20 kg of body weight
how should maintenance fluid be adjusted for a patient with fever
increase maintenance fluids by 12% for every degree above 38'c
how to calculate maintenance sodium
how to calculate maintenance potassium
2-3 mEq/kg/d maintenance sodium
2 mEq/kg/d maintenance
hyponatremia
isonatremia
hypernatremia
1. Na < 130
2. Na 130-150
3. Na > 150
what are three levels of dehydration
mild (3-5%), moderate (7-10%), severe (>12%)
two phases of parenteral rehydration
1. emergency phase - 20ml/kg BOLUS of normal saline or lactated ringers
2. repletion phase - acute hyponatremic or isonatremic dehydration correct over 24 hours
hypernatremic dehydration correct over 48 hours
****correct chronic dehydration much more slowly
what is the risk of correcting hypernatremia too quickly
cerebral edema, central pontine myelinolysis
1. oral rehydration therapy mechanism
2. ORT not used when
1. glucose + electrolytes ~~ electrolyte transport is enhanced by glucose, this leads to increased uptake of solutes~~~ this mechanism is not effected during secretory diarrhea
2. severe life threatening dehydration, paralytic ileus, GI obstruction, rapid stool losses or repeated severe emesis losses
microscopic hematuria
proteinuria
>6 RBCs per high powered field
>100mg/m2/day (by urine dipstick)
RBCs in the urine identification
1. RBC casts
2. blebbed RBCs
3. normal biconcave RBCs
4. large numbers of RBCs + dysuria
1. glomerular bleeding~ acute/active glomerulonephritis
2. RBCs originating in the glomerulus
3. lower urinary tract in origin (ie. distal to the glomerulus)
4. acute hemorrhagic cystitis
urine findings
1. crystals
1. renal stone disease
causes of acute hemorrhaggic cystitis
bacterial, viral (adenovirus) , chemotherapeutic (cyclophosphamide)
what can cause a false positives/negatives urine dipstick for protein
SG >1.025, ph>7, penicillin, aspirin, oral hypoglycemia

false negative - dilute urine
proteinuria
total protein:creatinine ratio
1. normal TP/CR for infants/children
1. 6-24 months is <0.5, >2 years <0.2 is normal
pg 328/329 differential diagnosis for hematuria/red urine
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causes of benign transient proteinuria
vigorous exercise, fever, dehydration, CHF
orthostatic proteinuria + dx
seen in athletic individuals have increased protein when upright, but not supine
dx = normal TP/CR in the morning, but elevated in the afternoon
1. what does persistent proteinuria indicate
2. what kind of protein in glomerular proteinuria + causes
3. what kind of protein in tubular proteinuria + causes
1. renal diseaes
2. large molecular weight proteins (ALBUMIN**), seen in glomerulonephritis/nephrotic syndrome
3. small molecular weight proteins (BETA 2 MICROLOBULIN**) (from decreased reabsorbtion by damaged tubular epithelium) interstitial nephritis, ischemic renal injury (ATN), nephrotoxic drugs
what substances are seen in the urine from tubular damage
biconcave RBCs, glucosuria, aminoaciduria, BETA 2 MICROGLOBULIN
nephritic vs nephrotic
HERAN - hypertension, edema, acute sedement, reduced GFR, (RBC/WBC casts), non-nephrotic proteinurina <50mg/kg/day
HELLP - hypertension, edema, lipiduria, hyperlipidemia, proteinuria >50mg/kg/day
laboratory evaluation for suspected glomerulonephritis
urinalysis, urinary TP/CR, blood chemistries (electrolytes/BUN/creatinine/serum albumin/liverenzymes/cholesterol), serum complement, antibody testing (ANA, ASO, anti-DNase B), IgA level

~ can also consider hep C/B titers, HIV testing
what are the causes of post-infectious glomerulonephritis
strep A, HIV, hepatitis B
post streptococcal glomerulonephritis
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentaiton
-recorvery in 6-8 weeks, chronic renal failure rare
2. lab findings
1. 8-14 after nephritogenic strain of group A B-hemolytic strep skin/pharynx infection --> immune complex deposition+ complement in the glomerulus--> hematuria, proteinuria, hypertension, edema (HERAN)
2. low serum complement (low C3,low CH50, C4 normal), +ASO titer (only 50% positive after impetigo), anti-DNase B (positive after respiratory and skin infection)
post strep glomerulonephritis
1. renal biopsy findings
2. treatment
3. does abx treatment reduce the risk of post strep glomerulonephritis
1. mesangial cell proliferation, increased mesangial cell matrix, lumpy bumpy immunoflursent, subEPIthelial deposits on electron microscopy
2. fluid restriction, antihypertensive drugs, restriction of protein/sodium/potassium/phosphorus
3. NOPE, only dec. risk of rheumatic fever, and
demographics of IgA nephropathy
asia, australia, native americans
IgA nephropathy (bergers disease)
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. biopsy and lab diagnosis
3. treatment
20-40% go to end stage renal disease
1. respiratory infection--> recurrent hematuria
2. mesangial proliferation, increased mesangial matrix, high serum IgA
3. supportive, ACE inhibitors (for htn), steroids, immunosuppressants
henoch schonlein purpura
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
1-5% --> renal failure
1. IgA vascultiis --> non-thrombocytopenic palpable purpura on the buttocks, thighs, abdominal pain, arthritis, gross/microscopic hematuria
MPGN
1. biopsy findings
- many causes, most patients develop end stage renal disease
2. treatment
1. lobular mesangial hypercellularity, thickening of the glomerular basement membrane
2. corticosteroids/ace inhibitors
membranous nephropathy
- progresses to renal insuficiency
1. associaation
hepatatits B
nephrotic syndrome
1. most common nephrotic syndrome in children
2. pathogenesis
3. clinical presentation
1. miniaml change disease (90%)
2. membranous, membranoproliferative, IgA, minimal change disease --> loss of normal charge/size barrier--> hypoproteinemia from urinary loss of proteins, hypercholesterolemia from from dec. plasma oncotic pressure, decreased lipoprotein lipase activity
3. upper respiratory tract infection --> HELLP symptoms + thrombosis (due to hypercoagulablity) + spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, pneumonia, sepis1
nephrotic syndrome
1. lab findings of nephrotic syndrome
2. electrolytes
3. ultrasound
4. tx
- 5% mortality for nephrotic syndrome - in pts that are steroid resistant, or have thrombosis~~~ most common cause of death is BACTERIAL PERITONITIS + THROMBOEMBOLIC EVENTS
1. 3+/4+ proteinuria, microscopic hematuria, elevated TP/CR, RBC casts (not in MCD), elevated hematocrit (from hypoproteinemia), thrombocytosis, hypercholesterolemia,
2. metabolic acidosis (RTA)
3. enlarged kidnesy
4. supportive, 25% albumin for hypotension, edema, or pleural effusions, corticosteroids, cyclophosphamide, cyclosporine
child with nephrotic syndrome has chest pain, fever what should be done
treat for pneumococcal pneumonia empircilly and obtain blood cultures, urine cultures, chest radiograph
HUS
1. pathogenesis + clinical pres
2. treatment
3. poor prognostic signs
1. uncooked beef, unpasurized milk, contaminated fruit juice --> vascular endothelial damage from shiga toxin (EHEC/shigella) --> diarrhea --> MAHA, thrombocytopenia (from vascular damage and thrombus formation), acute renal failure
2. NO ANTIBIOTICS - treatment of ecoli hemorrhagic colitis leads to an increase that the patient will develop HUS
3. high WBC count, prolonged oliguria, TOXIC MEGACOLON (rare)
what does steroid resistant minimal change disease develop into
FSGS
atypical HUS
1. causes
-similar clinical presentation as shiga toxin HUS
- higher risk of ESRD than
1. OCP, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, OKT3, inherited (AD/AR)
alports syndrome
1. pathogenesis
1. X linked dominant- defect in type IV collagen in the basement membrane --> ESRD, hypertension, hematuria, HEARING LOSS, ocular abnormalities of the lens and retina
multicystic renal dysplasia
1. clinical presentaiton
- most common renal mass in a newborn
unilateral renal mass
autosomal recessive polycistic kidney disease (infantile)
1. clinical presentation
-always progresses to renal insufficiency needing transplantation
1. AR inheritance --> oligohydrominos/pulmonary hypoplasia, enlarged cystic kidneys, severe hypertension, ****cirrhosis/portal hypertension***
autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
1. clinical presentation
1. AD inheritance --> adulthood presentation with abdominal pain, flank mass, UTI, gross or microscopic hematuria, hypertension, renal insufficiency, CEREBRAL ANEURYSMS
medullary sponge kidney
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
1. AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT, asymptomatic or have hematuria, UTI, or nephrolithiasis
hyper tension
1. normal systolic/diastolic pressure
2. normal high blood pressures
3. hypertension
4. severe hypertension
5. malignant hypertension
1. age based blood pressures <90th percentile
2. 90-95th percentile for age
3. >95th percentile for age
4. >99th percentile for age
5. hyper tension with end organ damage
essential hypretension
secondary hypretension
hypertension with no known etiology (rare)
hypertension with a etiology (most common)
pg 340 hypertension in children
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1. most common cause of hypretension in children age 1-10 years vs adolescents
1-10 = renal disease/coarctation of the aorta
adolescents = renal disease and essential hypertension
hypertension
1. clinical presentation
2. physical exam
1. non-specific signs/symptoms, irritabliity, vomitting, FTT, seizures, headaches, stroke,
2. four limb blood pressures (coarct), fundoscopic examination whows hemorrhages, papilledema, AV nicking, CHF findings, cafe au lait spots, abdominal masses
hypertension lab evaluation
CBC, electrolytes, BUN, creatinine, urinalysis, renin, chest radiograph
renal tubular acidosis
inability of the kidney to maintain normal acid base balance
what electrolyte imbalance associated with RTA in the blood / urine
hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis with a normal serum anion gap ********

positive urine anion gap in the urine (Na + K - Cl)
RTA type 1
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. treatment
1. inherited, nephrotic synd, ampho B --> inability of distal tubule to excrete acid--> comiting, FTT, acidosis, nephrocalcinosis/nephrolithiasis
2. small dosese of alkali
RTA type II (proximal)
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. treatment
1. heavy metals/gentamycin, fanconi syndrome --> impaired reabsorbtion of bicarb by proximal tubule --> vomiting, FTT, acidosis, muscle weakness
2. large doses of alkali
RTA type III
same as type 2 but presents as wasting in infancy, same treatment
RTA type IV
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. treatment
1. obstructive uropathy, aldosterone deficient states, diabetes --> transient acidosis + HYPERKALEMIA --> asymptomatic or FTT
2. furosemide, lower serum potassium, oral alkali
clinical presentation of renal failure
lethargy, N/V, respiratory distress, hypretension, seizures, OLIGURIC
oliguria
<1ml/kg/hr urine output
lab evaluation of acute renal failure
serum electrolytes, BUN, creatinine, urinalysis, urinary protein, renal/pelvic ultrasound, nuclear renal scan
management of renal failure
1. what maintenance fluid should be given to a patient with acute renal failure
2. other management for acute renal failure
300ml/m2/day+urine/stool replacement
~~ only correcting for insensible loss
other =
electrolyte intake (low sodium, potassium, phosphorus diet)
protein restriction
dialysis
monitor BUN/creatinine, calcium, ALP
blood pressure management
EPO for anemia
prerenal failure
1. pathogenesis
2. lab findings
1. dehydration, hemorrhage, CHF, septic shock, hypoproteinemia --> decreased renal perfusion --> REVERSIBLE decrease in renal perfusion and dec. GFR
2. BUN/CR >20, urine SG >1.030, urine osmolarity>500, urine Na <20, FENa<1% in older children, <2.5 in neonates
renal parenchymal glomeruluar damge
1. pathogenesis
2. lab findings
1. PSGN, lupus nephritis, HUS--> glomerular damage--> hematuria/proteinuria
2. hematuria/proteinuria
renal parenchymal tubular damage (renal failure)
1. pathogenesis
2. lab findings
1. ischemic injury from hypoperfusion/heme pigments/aminoglycosides-->damage to the tubules (ATN)
2. increased urinary B2 MICROGLOBULIN, FENa >1% or >2.5% in neonates
renal parenchymal acute interstitial nephritis (renal failure)
1. pathogenesis
2. lab findings
1. semisynthetic penicillins --> damage to the interstitium
2. eosinophilia, increased urinary B2 MICROGLOBULIN,
post renal failure (renal failure)
1. pathogenesis
2. lab findings
1. stones/tumor/ureterocoele/urethral tumor, neurogenic bladder, posterior urethral valves-->obstruction of urine flow
2. dilation of renal collecting system
vascular (renal failure)
1. pathogenesis
2. lab findings
1. renal artery embolus (umbilical artery catheter), renal vein thrombosis --> dec. kidney perfusion
2. dec. renal blood flow on nuclear scan
what infants are at high risk for renal vein thrombosis
infants of diabetic mothers
what patients are at high risk for renal artery emboli
patients with umbilical catheters
when is dialysis started for ARF
how long can a kidney graft last after transplant
~ when GFR is 5-10% of normal usually peritoneal dialysis
~ 5 years
where can obstructions distal to the collecting duct occur
ureteropelvic junction
ureterovesicular junction
posteriour urethral valves
prune belly syndrome (bladder outlet)
prune belly syndrome
absense of rectus abdominus, bladder outlet obstruction, cryptochordism, rednal dysplasia/dysfunction---> OLIGOHYDRAMINOS--> lung hypoplasia, hydronephrosis,
renal dysplasia + clinical finding in utero
abnormal renal development due to in utero obstruction or developmental impairments -->defective concentration, RTA, renal insufficiency

in utero see oligohydrominos--> pulmonary hypoplasia
renal agenesis
failure of metanephritc blastema or mesonephric duct to develop~ can be uni/bilateral
multicystic dysplastic kidney
most common abdominal mass in newborns associated with atretic ureter
vesicoureteral reflux
1. pathogenesis
2. dx/tx
1. ureterovesicular junction abnormalities (short submucosal tunnel)--> reflux of urine into the ureters and collecting system--> UTIs (30-50% of UTIs in infants) --> pyelonephritis/RENAL SCARRING**** --> reflux nephropathy (segmental scars/contraction/interstitial nephritits)
2. voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG)
tx = low dose abx,
grade 1-5 vesicoureteral reflux
distal ureter
extension to calyces
extension to calyces with dilation
clubbed calyces/greater dilation
dilation of entire system,severe clubbin and tortuosity of the ureters
what labs should be ordered for urolithiasis
electrolytes, BUN, creatinine, calcium, phosphorus, parathyroid hormone, uric acid, venous blood gas

urine culture

plain radiograph/renal ultrasound
treatment for urolithiasis
hydration, abx for struvite UTI related stone
UTI
1. frequency based on gender
2. pathogenesis
3. clinical presentation
1. up to 6 months of age >boys, after 6 months of age more frequent in girls
2. ECOLI, klebsiella, pseudomonas, s.saprophyticus, serratia, proteus (high pH urine), enterococcus -->ascend in the urethra
3. neonates/infants present with fever, lethargy, irritability, jaundice
children present with noctural enuresis, or diurnal enuresis, low grade fever, dysuria, freq/urge
pyelonephritis clinical presentation
infants - nonspecific fever, lethargy irritability
children - back/flank pain, high fever, vomiting, dehydration
UTI diagnosis
UTI treatment
urinalysis shows >5-10 WBC/high powered field, positive nitirite/leukocyte esterase,
urine culture shows >10000 colonies by urethral cath
urine shows >50000 colonies by clean catch

tx = TMPSMX, cephalexin
toxic appearing- IV antibiotics
neonates - ampicillin/gentamycin
****kid with UTI --> do a VCUG
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should ipecac be given for hydrocarbon ingestions
no becuase of the risk of aspiration and subsequent necrotizing pneumonia

~~ so - no ipecac for corrosives and hydrocarbons (ex. mineral oil)
organophosphate poisoning mechanism + clinical presentation + tx
inhibits carboxylic esterase enzymes including acetylcholinesterase leading to elevated acetylcholine--> constricted pupils, bradycardia, muscle fasiculations, diaphoresis, diarrhea, salvation
tx = pralidoxime and atropine
scabies pathogenesis + clinical presentation + tx
sarcoptes scabiei var hominins
pruritic threadlike burrows in interdigital areas, groin, elbows, ankles, palms/soles, NO FACE/HEAD
infants present with bullae/pustules

tx = 5% permethrin cream
hypotonia vs weakness
hypotonia = dec. RESISTANCE during passive stretching
weakness = decreased force on active contraction
what antenatal and neonatal findings indicate hypotonia
decreased fetal movements
weak breech presentation
seizures in the neonatal period
weak cry, decreaesd spontaneous movement, frog leg posturing, muscle contractures
central vs peripheral hypotonia effect on DTRs
central increased DTRs, peripheral decreased`
what are the two broad causes of hypotonia
systemic pathologies - sepsis/meningitis, electrolytes, hepatorenal abnormalities etc
neurological pathologies - damage to the neurons (central or peripheral)
1. how is acute life threatening causes of hypotonia ruled out
2. how is central hypotonia evaluated
3. how is peripheral hypotonia evaluated
1. sepsis work up, liver enzymes, CBC, inflammatory markers, electrolyte panel (ex. urea cycle diseases) + others
2. CT head scan, serum electrolytes (Ca/Mg/ammonia/lactate/pyruvate), chromosome stuidies (ex. prader willi)
3. serum creatine kinase, DNA tests, EMG + nerve conduction, muscle biopsy
spinal muscular atrophy
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. type 1 vs 2 vs 3
1.autosomal recessive SMN1 mutation chromocomse 5 --> anterior horn degeneration by astrocytes/microgia -->hypotonia, weakness, tongue fasiculations, bell shaped chest, frog leg posture, areflexia,
NORMAL EXTRAOCULAR MOVEMENTS NORMAL SENSORY EXAM
2. type 1 = infantile(werdnig hoffman) onset, death by 1 year
type 2 = 6-12 months onset, adolescent survival
type 3 = >3 years onset adult survival
dx/tx of SMA
dx = muscle biopsy no cure
gastrotomy feeding
physical therapy/surveillance for infections
infantile botulism
1. pathogenesis
2. dx/tx
*GOOD PROGNOSIS*~ complete resolution of symptoms***
1. honey/dirt -->c.botulinum spores --> 24-48 hour incubation --> inhibition Ach release --> CONSTIPATION--> weak cry/suck, loss of milestones, ophthalmoplegia, hyporeflexia, SYMMETRIC DESCENDING* PARALYSIS
2. dx = toxin /bacteria in stool, EMG shows INCREMENTAL RESPONSE DURING HIGH FREQ. STIMULATION
tx = botulism Ig, NG feeding, assisted ventilation, NO ABX
congenital myotonic dystrophy
1. pathogensis + clinical presentation (early and late)
1. autosomal dominant trinucleotide repeate expansion chromosome 19 with maternal transmission-->
Early: polyhydraminos, poor feeding/respiration, facial diplegia, hypotonia,
Late: myotonic facies (atrophic masseter/temporalis), ptosis, stiff straight smile GRIP MYOTONIA, cataracts, cardiac arrythmias, infertility
congenital myotonic dystrophy
1. dx/tx
-infant mortality 40% due to respiratory problems, feeding improves with time
1. ELEVATED CPK***, hypotonia, examine the mother, DNA testing
hydrocephalus
1. pathogenesis
1. NON-COMMUNICATING (ex. aqueductal)
COMMUNICATING (inc. production of CSF by tumors, or dec. absorption of CSF ex. meningitis)
HYDROCEPHALOUS EX VACUO- brain atrophy leads to venricular enlargment
chiari type 2 + other associated conditions
downward displacement of the cerebellum/medulla through the foramen magnum blocking CSF flow (-->hydrocephalous) + lumbosacral myelomeningocoele***

also assc- cervical hydrosyringomyelia, gyral anomalies, agenesis of the corpus callosum, orthoedic problems, genitourinary sx
dandy-walker malformation
hypoplastic cerebellar vermis (truncal ataxia), 4th ventrile enlargement blocks CSF flow (-->hydrocephalous)
congenital aqueductal stenosis
1. pathogensis
X linked trait, associated with thumb abnormalities, and other CNS anomalies like spina bifida
acquired causes of hydrocephalous (list)
bacterial meningitis, brain tumors, intraventricular hemorrhage (preterm)
clinical presentation of hydrocephalous in infnats
head circumference >97% for age, large anterior/posterior fontanelles with split sutures
sunset sign - downward deviation of both eyes (from pressure of third ventricle on superior colliculus)
clinical presentation of hydrocephalous in older children
increased intracranial pressure
1headache, nausea, unilateral 6th nerve palsy, papilledema,brisk DTRs + downward plantar response
treatment of hydrocephalous + complications
ventriculoperitoneal shunt diverts flunt of CSF --- complication = shunt infection/obstruction
1. spina bifida
2. neural tube defect
3. myelomeningocoele + clinical findigs
4. meningocele + clinical findings
5. spina bifida occulta + clinical findings
1. any failure of bone fusion of the posterior midline of the spine
2. any failure of neural tube closure (anecephaly/meningocele)
3. herniation of spinal cord and meninges through bony cleft in lumbosacral region + fluctuant midline mass, neurologic defecits ( higher than L3 = paraplegia, lower than S3 = bowel and bladder only)
4. herniation of meninges only through bony cleft (no neural defecit) + fluctuant midline mass (CSF filled) over the spine
5. just bony cleft, no herniation through cleft + hair patch/dimple over the area of the defect
what vitamin is critical for pregnant mothers to take to prevent spina bifida/neural tube defects
folate
diagnosis of neural tube defects + spina bifida + any spinal defect
ALPHA FETO PROTEIN******************* MEASURED AT 16-18 WEEKS
+ fetal ultrasound
which spinal defect requires immediate surgical repair
myelomeningocoele
1. coma
2. MCC coma <5 years old
3. MCC coma older children
1. unawareness of self/environment, unarrousable, eyes closed
2. nonaccidental trauma + near drowning
3. drug overdose, accidental head injury
what focal lesions of the brain can cause coma
subarrachnoid hemorrhage, multiple infarcts, thalamic infarcts, subdural hematoma, non-accidental trauma, cerebellar hemorrhage, post infectious encephalitis
what drugs can cause coma
atropine, scopalamine, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, ethanol, lithium, opiates, TCA
what toxins can cause coma
lead, mercury
1. what metabolic/endocrine abnormalties can cause coma
2. what organs/seizure types """
1. hyper/hypoglycemia
hyper/hyponatremia
hyper/hypothyroidism
hyper/hypocortisolism
diabetic ketoacidosis
2. uremia, hepatic failure, reyes syndrome,cardiac arrest, non-convulsive status epilepticus
decerebrate vs decorticate postureing
decerebrate = extended arms and legs extremities- subcortical damage
decorticate = flexion of arms and extension of legs indicates bilateral cortical injury
breathing pattern indications
1. hypoventilation
2. hyperventilation
3. cheyne stokes
4. apneustic
5. ataxic or agonal
1. opiate or sedatie overdose
2. metabolic acidosis (deep rapid breathing)
3. alternating apneas and hyperpneas (bilateral cortical injury)
4. pons damage (pausing at full inspiration)
5. irregular respirations with no patter - medullary injury or impending brain death
pupillary size and reactivity indications
1. unilateral dilated non-reactive
2. bilateral dilated non-reactive pupils
3. bilateral constricted reactive
1. UNCAL HERNIATION
2. topical application of dilator, post ictal state, irreversible brainstem injury, epinephrine,
3. opiate ingestion, or pontine injury, coma, pilocarpine, horner syndrome, nerve gas, pesticides
oculocephalic manuver (coma eval)
patients eye turn back to midline after turning the head to the side , if brainstem damage has occured, head movement does not cause eye movement = (negative dolls head)
caloric irrigation (come eval)
10-30ml of ice water into the ear, eyes deviate toward irrigated side, defective response indicates pontine injury
abnoraml gag/corneal reflexes
BRAINSTEM INJURY
evalulation of comatose patient
1. ABCs
2. serum glucose
3. urine toxicology screen + serum electrolytes + metabolic panel
4. lumbar puncture to rule out meningoencephalitis
5. EEG to rule out seizures
definitions
1. seizure
2. epilepsy
3. status epilepticus
1. involuntary alternation of consiousness, motor activity, sensation or autonomic function caused by excessive discharge from a population of cerebral neurons (due to excessive excitatory, or deficient inhibitory activity)
2. >2 spontaneous seizures without obvious precipitating cause
3. seizure >30 minutes during which the patient doesnt regain consciousness
what percentage of children have a single afebrile seizure, what fraction go on to develop epilepsy
4-6 percent
<1/3 go on to develop epilepsy
epilepsy freq = 0.5-0.8% of the population
1. generalized seizure
2. tonic clonic seizure
3. absence seizures
1. discharge from both hemispheres - tonic, tonic clonic, clonic, myoclonic, absence, atonic
2. increased thoracic/abdominal tone --> clonic movement of arms/legs, incontinence, decreaesed consciousness, with POSTICTAL STATE*
3. staring spells that occur without loss of posture, only eye movements, lasts less than 15 seconds
list of seizure causes
hypocalcemia, hypoglycemia, hypomagnesemia, hyper/hyponatremia, pryixoxine deficeincy,
contusion, subdural hematoma
astrocytoma, meningioma
amphetamines, cocaine
meningitis, encephalitis, brain abscess, neruocysticercosis
cerebral infarction, intracerebral hemorrhage
partial seizures
discharge of only one hemisphere, seizures are predominantly motor, sensory, psychomotor
simple = no loss of consciousness
complex = consciousness is impaired
1. diagnosis of seizure
2. evaluation for patient with history of >1 afebrile seizures
3. evaluation of patient with febrile seizure
1. EEG, video EEG
2. serum electrolytes/neuroimaging
3. CNS infection by spinal tap, CBC, CXR, urine/blood culture
treatment of status epilepticus
intravenous anticonvulsants, short acting benzodiazepines followed by phenobarbitol or phenytoin
treatment of:
1. generalized epilepsy
2. absence epilepsy
3. partial epilepsy
4. medically intractable epilepsy
1. valproate or phenobarbital or phenytoin
2. ethosuximide or valproate
3. carbamazepine or phenytoin
4. surgery to remove epileptic tissue
non-pharmacological treamtnet for epilepsy
vagal nerve stimulator, ketogenic diet (suppresses seizure activity)
clinical presentation of febrile seizures (simple vs complex)
6 months - 6 years of age, FEVER >102.2
simple = <15 minute generalized seizure
complex = >15 minutes, or has focal features, or recurs within 24 hours
1. what fraction of patients that have one febrile seizure will have another
2. treatment of recurrent febrile seizures (should not treat an isolated febrile seizure)
1. 30%, 2% risk of epilepsy
2. rectal diazepam, prophylaxis with valproic acid or phenobarbital
infantile spasms (west syndrome)
1. pathogeneis + clinical presentation/age
2. EEG findings
3. tx
-poor prognosis, children develop intellectual disability
1. tuberous sclerosis***/PKU/hypoxia ischemia/intraventricular hemorrhage, meningitis, encephaltis 3-8 months of age --> brief myoclonic jerks consisting of sudden arm extensions or head/trunk flexion (jackknife or salaam seizures), clusters of 5-10 seizures over 3-5 minutes
2. hypsarrythmia pattern, with disorganized pattern of high amplitude spikes
3. ACTH***, valproic acid, vigabatrin
absence epilepsy of childhood
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation/age
2. EEG
3. tx
-good prognosis
1. 5-9 years, AUTO DOM w/ age dependent penetrance ---> absence seizures lasting 5-10 seconds occuring frequently w/ automatisms NO LOSS OF POSTURE/INCONTINENCE/POST ICTAL STATE
2. 3Hz spike and wave discharge from both hemispheres (generalized)
3. ethosuximide or valproate
benign rolandic epilepsy (benign centrotemporal epilepsy)
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation/age
2. EEG + TX
*good prognosis
1. AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT 3-13 years of age --> early morning hours, with oral/buccal manifestations (moaning, grunting, pooling or saliva) --> tonic clonic seizures
2. spike and sharp wave disturbance in the mid temporal/central regions
tx= valproic acid, carbamezipine
headaches
1. primary headache
2. secondary headache
1. neuron or muscular in origin
2. increased ICP, meningeal irritation (meningitis/ subarrachnoid hemorrhage)
extracranial headache causes
sinusitis, perioral abscess, toothache, chronic otitis, refractive errors
systemic causes of headache
anemia, hypoglycmeia, depression, hypretension, CO poisoning
migraine (MCC headache in children)
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentaation
1. AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT changes in cerebral blood flow DUE TO SERATONIN (5HT) RELEASE, SUB. P--> +/- AURA -->unilateral THROBBING headache associated with N/V, visual changes, streaks of light (fortifications), photo/phonophobia, normal neurologic examination
1. migraine aura
2. migraine equivalent
3. ophthalmologic migraine
4. basilar artery migraine
1. preceeding change of vision, or unilateral paresthesias or weakness
2. no actual headache, but alteration of behavior, cyclic vomitting, or paroxysmal vertigo
3. unilateral ptosis or CN3 palsy + migraine
4. vertigo, tinnitus, ataxia, dysarthria precedes migraine
migraine treatment
sumatriptan - 5HT agonist
propranolol - prophylaxis
tension headaches
1. pathognesis
2. treatment
1. muscle contraction --> bifrontal or diffuse dull aching, rarely throbbing increases intensity during day, contraction of temporalis, masseter, trapezius, NO VOMITTING, VISUAL CHANGES, OR PARESTHESIAS
2. acetaminophen, ibuprofen, stress/anxiety reduction
1. cluster headaches
2. tx
unilateral frontal or facial pain + conjunctival erythema, lacrimation, nasal congestion last less then 30 minutes but recur several times a day then go away for several months
tx = sumatriptan, prophylactic CCB/valproate
definitions
1. ataxia
2. cerebellar dysfunction gait
3. weakness in gait
- also encephalopathy, seizures +post ictal, vision problems, migraines, acute labyrinthitis, brainstem tumors
1. inability to coordinate muscle activity during voluntary movement
2. unsteady wide based gait, irregular steps/veering
3. spinal cord lesions, or disorders of the motor unit
acute cerebellar ataxia of childhood
-MCC ataxia in children
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx / tx
1. varicella, influenza, EBV, mycoplasma--> 2-3 weeks -->AUTOIMMUNE/POST INFECTIOUS--> truncal ataxia, slurred speech/nystagmus, afebrile
2. dx of exclusion, NORMAL HEAD CT SCAN
tx = supportive, completely resolves in 2-3 months
guillian barre syndorme
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
1. c.jejuni**, EBV, HSV, influenza, varicella, coxsackie --> GI illness-->resolution--> CELL MEDIATED IMMUNE RESPONSE TO SCHWANN CELL MEMBRANES -> demyelination of ventral spinal roots + peripheral myelinated neurons --> ASCENDING SYMMETRIC PARALYSIS + RESPIRATORY DISTRESS, lower back pain, leg discomfort, no loss of sensory, cranial nerve involvment
miller fisher syndrome
varient of guillian barre -- ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, areflexia
guillain barre dx/tx
dx - lumbar puncture shows albuminocytologic dissociation*** (inc. CSF protein*, but normal cell count)
EMG - dec. conduction velocity
spinal MRI to rule out compression

Tx = IVIG, plasmaphoresis, steroids
sydenham chorea (St. Vitus dance)
-25% of people with rheumatic fever
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx / tx
- good prognosis, lasts from several months to 2 years
1. rheumatic fever --> autoimmune antibodies cross react with group A strep and BASAL GANGLIA CELLS --> chorea (face/hands), jerky speech, chameleon tongue, milkmaids grip, no change in gait/cognition
2. ASO/anti DNase B titers, increased T2 signal in the caudate/putamen, SPECT shows inc. perfusion of thalamus/striatum
tx = haloperidol, valproic acid, phenobarbital
what conditions cause chorea
syndhams chorea
encephalitis
kernicterus
SLE
huntingtons disease
wilsons disease
tourettes syndrome
1. pathogenesis
2. tx
1. unknown/genetic --> motor/phonic tics(sterotypical behaviors), coprolalia, learning disabilities, ADHD, obsessive-compulsion
2. pimozide**, clonidine (se=sedation), haloperidol, hypnotherapy
duchennes/beckers muscular dystrophy
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
1. X linked recessive dystrophin mutation -->weakness/rupture of muscle plasma membrane --> degeneration/regeneration + infiltration with lymphocytes-->replacement of muscle fibers with fibroblasts/lipids
2. begins age 2-5 with progressive weakness starting in the legs --> loss of ability to walk by age 10 (20 for BMD), pseudohypertrophy of the calves, gowers sign (proximal hip muscle weakness), cardiomegaly/cardiac failure, mild cognitive impairement in DMD
DMD/BMD
1. dx/tx
- DMD death from resp. failure in late teens
-BMD - wheelchair by ~ 20 years of age
1. enlarged calf muscles with weakness, high CK,
EMG shows polyphasic muscle potentials with normal condution
muscle biopsy with dystrophic pattern
absent or decreased dystrophin
tx = corticosteroids early in disease (mild improvement)
myasthenia gravis
1. pathogenesis
2. dx/tx
*60% children remission after thymectomy
*symptomatic tx. for adults b/c it is self limited
1. autoimmune antibodies against Ach-R --> hypotonia, weakness, poor feeding, BILATERAL PTOSIS, increasing weakness later in the day, DIPLOPIA, preserved DTRs,
2. tensilon test - IV edrophonium (acetylcholinesterase inhibitor) transiently increases strength
decremental response to low frequency repetitive nerve stimualtion
AChR antibody titers
TX = pyridostigmine (cholinesterase inhibitory), corticosteroids , plasmaphoresis, IVIG, thymectomy
neonatal myasthenia
transient myasthenia from transplacental transfer of maternal antibodies to the fetus
when after birth does Hgb reach its lowest point (nadir)
2-3 months of age, and 1-2 months in preterm infant
what does a low retic count in the context of anemia indicate
bone marrow failure or diminished hematopoiesis (red cell aplasias, pancytopenia, malignancy)
iron deficinecy anemia
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentaiton
2. lab findings
1. birth blood loss/cows milk/adolescent menstruation/poor diet--> low iron --> hypochromic microcytic anemia --> pallor, poor weight gain, weakness/fatigue, tachycardia tachypnea, systolic murmur, CHF, dilated cardiomyopathy, SOB, HSM spoon shaped nails, dec. ability to learn
2. low ferritin, low transferrin, high transferrin saturation, high TIBC, high free erythrocyte protoporphyrin, high reticulocytes (surprisingly)
Iron deficiency anemia
1. treatment
1. elemental iron taken with orange juice (vitamin C enhances intestinal absorbtion)
alpha thalassemia
-asian demographics
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation (based on # of deletions)
1. deletion(s) in alpha globin chain (total 4 genes) -->
- one deletion - silent carrier, no anemia
-two deletions- alpha thalassemia minor - mild anemia
- three deletions- HbH disease- severe anemia at birth, elevate Hgb Barts (tetramers of beta chains, severe lifelong anemia
-four deletions - only Hgb Barts, fetal hydrops - profound anemia, CHF/death
beta thalassemia
-Mediterranean demographics
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation (based on # of deletions)
2. complications
1. deletion of beta globin genes -->
-one deletion - mild asymptomatic anemia, hypochromic microcytic anemia, target cells, anisocytosis
-two deletions - HSM, extramedullary hematopoiesis, thalassemia (chipmunk) facies, target cells, poikilocytes, indirect hyperbilirubinemia, high serum iron, high LDH, low HbA, high HbF
2. hemochromatosis (heart, liver, lungs, pancreas, skin) from transfusions
treament of beta thalassemia major/minor
major - splenectomy, lifelong transfusions, desferoxamine (tx. for hemochromatosis)

minor - NO IRON SUPPLEMENTATION (often misdiagnosed as IDA)
sideroblastic anemia
1. pathogenesis
1. alcohol, lead, isoniazid, chloramphenicol -->accumulation of iron in the mitochondria --> RINGED SIDEROBLASTS
anemia of chronic disease
malig/infection/kidney disease/lead poisoing-->microcytic hypochromic anemia
hypochormic microcytic anemia, low iron, low TIBC
folic acid deficieny anemia
1. pathogenesis
1. low fruits/vegetables, goat milk**, celiac disease, infectious enteritis, crohns, anticonvulsants, OCP --> dec. folate levels --> megaloblastic (macrocytic)anemia --> sx. of anemia, FTT, chronic diarrhea, irritability
b12 anemia
1. normal physiology
2. pathogenesis + clinical pres
1. B12 + intrinsic factor (from parietal cells)--> absorption in the terminal ileum
2. strict vegan/pernicious anemia(no GIF)/crohns (term.ileum)--> inability to absorb B12-->smooth red tongue, combined system degeneration (ataxia, hyporeflexia, + babinski)
what conditions have a high reticulocyte count
hemolytic anemia, sickle cell anemia (increased marrow production)
hereditary spherocytosis
-eastern europeans
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentaiton
2. dx
3. tx
1. AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT mutation in SPECTRIN --> spherical shape RBC --> splenomegaly , pallor, pigmented gallstones, aplastic crisis (assc. Parvo B19), jaundice/anemia in infants
2. spherocytes on smear, INC. OSMOTIC FRAGILITY
3. splenectomy
pyruvate kinase deficiency
1. pathogenesis+ clinical presentation
2. dx
3. tx
1. AUTOSOMAL RECESSIVE pyruvate kinase deficiency --> decreased ATP, and dec. RBC survival--> pallor, jaundice, splenomegaly, kernicterus
2. polychromatic RBCs, PK activity of RBCs
3. transfusions/splenectomy
glucose 6 phosphate DH deficinecy
1. pathogenesis+ clinical presentation
2. dx
3. tx
1. X linked G6PD deficiency (low reduced glutathione) :: fava beans, infection, sulfa/salacylates/antimalarials --> oxidative damage --> hemolysis--> abdominal pain, V/D, fever, hemoglobinuria/jaundice, HSM
2. hemoglobinuria, inc. Retics, bite cells, heinz bodies, hemighosts, low G6PD
3. transfusions
autoimmune hemolytic anemai (AIHA)
1. pathogenesis+ clinical presentation
2. dx
3. tx
1. idiopathic/viral/lymphoma/SLE/immunodeficiency --> autoantibodies against RBCs--> anemia, pallor, jaundice, hemoglobinuria, splenomegaly -->complete recovery
~ prolonged form has high mortality
2. DIRECT COOMBS TEST POSITIVE (antibodies positive, complement positive directed toward RBCs)
3. corticosteroids (most effective for acute form)
alloimmune hemolytic anemia
1. Rh hemolytic disease
2. tx
1. Rh(-) mother produces antibodies to Rh(+) fetus during first pregnancy ~~~ second pregnancy mothers IgG anti-Rh crosses placenta causing severe jaundice/kernicterus, anemia, hepatosplenomegaly, hydrops fetalis
2. phototherpay + RHOGAM for the mother during first pregnancy or after blood transfusion
alloimmune hemolytic anemia
1. ABO hemolytic anemia
2. tx
1. mother is blood group O, and fetus is A,B or AB mother produces IgG anti-AB which passes through placenta
~ occurs during FIRST PREGNANCY**** (direct coombs positive)
2. phototherapy
sickle cell anemia
1. pathogenesis+ clinical presentation
2. dx
3. tx
1. autosomal recessive substitution position 6 beta globin chain glutamate to valine--> stacking of HbA in low oxygen/acidotic condtions --> distorted shape/hemolysis and OCCLUSION OF SMALL VESSELS--> distal ischemia, infarction, organ dysfunction
2. fetal newborn Hgb electrophroesis
microangiopathic hemolytic anemia
1. pathogenesis+ clinical presentation + dx
1. HUS, TTP, DIC, artificial heart valves, giant hemangioma --> mechanical damage to RBCs -->burr cells, target cells, iregularly shaped cells, helmet cells, thrombocytopenia
when does sickle cell symptoms begin
at 6 months of age when HbF declines
sickle cell clinical features
1. vasocclusive crisis + tx
2. acute abdominal crisis + tx
3. stroke
4. priapism
5. acute chest syndrome
6. sequestration crisis
1. ischemia/infarction of bones, dactylitis, pain, 2x IV maintenance fluids, partial exchange transfusion, incentive spirometry
2. sickling in the mesenteric artery --> abdominal pain/distension + 2x IV maintenance fluids, partial exchange transfusion, incentive spirometry
3. dysarthrisa, hemoplegia + 2x IV maintenance fluids, partial exchange transfusion, incentive spirometry
4. painful sustained erection + 2x IV maintenance fluids, partial exchange transfusion, incentive spirometry
5. mycoplasma, chlamydia, s.pneumo --> new pulmonary infiltrate with respiratory symptoms, hypoxemi + 2x IV maintenance, oxygen, cefuroxime/azithro, incentive spirometry, partial exchange transfusion
6. rapid accumulation of blood in the spleen --> abdominal distension/pain, SOB, tachycardia, pallor, fatigue, shock
1. sickle aplastic crisis
2. hyperhemolytic crisis
1. cessation of RBC production after parvo B19 --> low HbA, low reticulocytes
2. rapid hemolysis in aptients with G6PD, dec. HbA, high reticulocytes
1. what causes increased risk of death from infection in patients with sickle cell disease
2. what kind of osteomyelitis in patients with sickle cell disease
1. autosplenectomy leads to risk for infection with encapsulated bacteria, HITB, s.pneumo, n.meningitidis, salmonella
2. salmonella osteomyeliits from the GI tract, and s.aureus osteomyelitis
sickle cell disease
1. RBC lifespan
2. retic count
3. WBC count
4. platelet cell count
*5. peripheral smear
1. 10-50 days
2. 5-15%
3. 12-20k
4. increased >500k
5. sickles, targets, howell jolly bodies
treament of sickle cell anemia
1. hydroxyurea+
2. penicillin
3 trans cranial doppler/MRI

- daily folate + routine imuizations
1. chemotherapeutic inc. HbF
2. prophylaxis for s.pneumo
3. to monitor for stroke
complications of sickle cell dieseae
delayed growth, cor pulmonale, gallstones, poor wound healing, avascular necrosis of the femoral/humoral heads
congenital hypoplastic anemia (diamond blackfan)
1. pathogenesis + clinical pres
2. dx
3. tx
1. AR/AD inheritance--> pure red cell aplasia--> rapid onset anemia in first year of life, craniofacial, renal, cardiac abnormalities, triphalangeal thubs
2. decreased Hgb, dec. retics, inc. HbF, dec RBC precursors in the marrow
3. RBC transfusion, corticosteroids, BMT
transient erythroblastopenia of childhood
1. pathogenesis + clinical pres
2. dx
3. tx
1. *post viral autoimmune --> slow onset symptomatic anemia
2. low Hgb, low retics, dec. RBC precursors in the marrow
3. no treatment, spontaneous recovery
parvo B19 pure red cell aplasia
1. pathogenesis + clinical pres
2. dx
3. tx
1. parvovirus (also EBV/CMV/HIV/chlorampheicol) --> URI symptoms/slapped cheeks fifth disease--> aplastic crisis in SS disease, ASYMPTOMATIC ANEMIA IN HEALTHY CHILDREN
2. dec Hgb, dec. retics, normal plateltes
3. sponatneous recovery in 2 weeks, RBC transfusion for SS
fanconi anemia
1. pathogenesis + clinical pres
2. dx
3. tx
1. Autosomal recessive --> marrow failure at age 7 ***presents with ecchymosis/petechiae** short stature, hypoplasia of the thumb* and radius, skin hyperpigmentation, renal abnormalities
2. pancytopenia, RBC macrocytosis, low reticulocyte count, elevated HbF, bone marrow hypocellularity
3. transfusions/platelets, BMT, corticosteroids
acquired aplastic anemia
1. pathogenesis + clinical pres
2. dx
3. tx
1. sulfonammides,anticonvulsants, HIV/EBV/CMV, chemicals, radiation, idiopathic--> brusing, petechiae, pallor, neutropenia/infection
2. pancytopenia, low retics, hypocellular marrow
3. stop causative agent, BMT, immunosuppressants
polycythemia
1. definition
2. primary polycythemia (vera)
3.appropriate polycythemia
4. inappropriate polycythemia
1. increase in relative RBCs, Hct >60%
2. malignancy of RBC precursors
3. CHF, pulmonary disease, cyanotic heart disease, high altitude living
4. tumors of the kidney, cerebellum, ovary,liver, adrenal, hydronephrosis, corticosteroids,
relative polycythemia
1. apparant increase in RBC mass caused by decrease in plasma volume *** DEHYDRATION
complicatiosn of polycythemia
thrombosis (vasoocclusive, stroke, MI), bleeding
clotting abnormality lab evaluation
CBC, platelet count, blood smear, PTT, PT, platelet function assay
hemophilia A
1. pathogenesis + clinical pres
2. dx
3. tx
1. X linked recessive factor VIII defieciency --< hearthrosis, DEEP soft tissue bleeding, life threatening hemorrhage
2. prolonged PTT, normal PT, normal bleeding time/platelet count/platelet function, low factor VIII activity
3. recombinant factor VIII, DDAVP (inc. release of stored VIII)
pg 408 chart of PT/PTT/bleeding time + ddx. hemostasis
....
von willibrands disease
1. pathogenesis (types 1/2/3)
2. clinical presentation
3. treatment
1. defects in vWF portion of factor VIII complex -->
Type1 = quantitative deficiency of vWF/VIII
Type 2 = qualitative abnormalitiy in vWF
Type 3 = absesne of vWF
2. mucocutaneous bleeding, epistxis, menorrhagia, dental bleeding, NO HEMARTHROSES
3. DDAVP (Type 1/2), cryoprecipitate (used during surgery, bleeding, or type III disease)
factor IX deficiency
1. pathogenesis
3. treatment
1. X linked disorder, similar to VIII deficiency, PTT and PT --
2. treat with recombinant factor IX
vitamin K deficiency
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
3. dx/tx
1. rifampin/isoniazid/warfarin/cephalosporins infant deficiency, pancreatic insuff, biliary obstruction --> cannot synth 2/7/19/10 protein C/S
2. bruising, oozing from punctures, bleeding into organs
3. prolonged PTT and PT, normal bleeding time (no problem with platelets)
1. hemorrhagic disease of the newborn
2. dx/tx
serious bleeding from vitamin K deficiency - presents only with cutaneous bleeding and bleeding from circumcision site or umbilical cord
2. dx = prlonged PT and PTT
tx = intramuscular vitamin K at birth***, FFP, platelets
liver disease coagulopathy
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
3. dx/tx
1. liver diseaes--> dec clotting factor synth especially vitamin K dependent factors
2. same as vitamin K def
3. dx = prolonged PT and PTT, increased fibrin degradation products, thrombocytopenia
tx = vitamin K, FFP, platelets
DIC
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation
3. dx/tx
1. large hemangiomas, sepsis, hypothermia, malignancy, heat stroke, snake bites, burns-->clotting/consuption of procoagulant factors -->HEMORRHAGE
2. cutaenous and internal bleeding
3.dx = thrombocytopenia (prolonged BT), prolonged PT and PTT, reduced clotting factors, low fibrinogen*, low II,V,VIII, ELEVATED D-DIMERS (fibrin degradation products)+ smear shows schistocytes and helmet cells
tx = fibrinogen, FFP, platelets, heparin
kasabach-merritt syndrome
large hemangiomas --> MAHA, thrombocytopenia, DIC
hereditary telangiectasisa
1. autosomal dominant locally dilated totuous veins/capilaries of the skin/mucus membranes
scurvy
vitamin C deficiency --> weakness of collagen especially in blood vessels, poor wound healing, diffuse tenderness in the legs, petechiae/ecchymosis (fragility of BV)
wiskott aldrich syndrome
1. pathogenesis / clinical presentation
2. associated cancers
1. X linked defect in actin polymerization--> thrombocytopenia*, small platelets, eczema*, T/B cell immune defects
2. lymphoma, leukemia
thrombocytopenia-absent radius syndrome (TAR)
1. pathogenesis / clinical presentation
1. thrombocytopenia (improves by age 2-3), limb abnormalities (no radius), there is thumb present (compare to fanconi), cardiac and renal disease
ITP
1 pathoenesis
2. clinical pres
3. dx . tx
~ resoleves spontaneously,
1. idiopathic*, drug induced, 1-4 weeks post-viral** --> antibodies against platelets --> destruction/removal by spleen
2. abrupt cutaneous bleeding (epistaxis/gum bleeding), internal bleeding into the brain/kidneys/GI tract (Rare)
3. thrombocytopenia +LARGE STICKY PLATELETS platelets of blood smear
tx = IVIG, corticosteroids, Anti-D immunoglobulin (binds Rh on RBCs allowing platelets to escape the spleen), splenectomy~~~~ no platelet transfusions
neonatal ITP
1. pathogensis
1. mother has ITP and antibodies against platelets cross placenta and destroy fetal platelets, mother also has thrombocytopenia
glanzmanns thrombasthenia
autosomal recessive defect in gpIIb/IIIa leads to decreased platelet aggregation
bernard souliers + blood smear findings
autosomal recessive disorder of gpIb platelets cannot adhere to vWF on endothelium --> severe hemorrhage
~ smear shows large platelets
protein C/S deficiency
1 pathogenesis + clinical pres (hetero/homo)
2. dx/tx
1. AR/AD deficiency -->
homozygotes- purpural fulminans= nonthrombotic cytopenic purpura, fever, shock, rapid skin bleeding/intravascular thrombosis
heterozygtes - DVT or CNS thrombosis
2. protein C/S testing,
tx = heparin, FFP, warfarin, purified protein C
which drugs inhibit platelet function
aspirin, valproic acid
what metabolic conditions effect platelet funciton
uremia, and liver disease
1. what hemostatic conditions cause hypercoagulability
2. what disease states cause hypercoagulability
1. protein S/C deficiency, antithrombin C deficiency, factor V leiden
2. sickle cell, malignancy, inflammatory disease, liver disease, nephrotic syndrome, ulcerative colitis, dehydration, vascultiis, diabetes, homocystinuria
neutropenia
1. types of infections with mild neutropenia (1000-1500)
2. types of infections with severe neutropenia (<500)
1. infection of mucuous membranes: stomatitis, cellulitis, gingivitis
2. pneumonia, sepsis, meningitis (s.aureus, klebsiella, serratia, e.coli, pseudomonas)
what infectoius agents cause neutropenia
HIV, EBV, CMV, hep A/B, influenza A, parvo B19
typhus, rocky mountain spotted fever, malaria
chronic benign neutropneia of childhood
- <4 years of age
1. pathogenesis/clinical pres
2. dx/tx
1. acquired/inherited non-cyclic neutropenia---> mild infections (otitis,sinusitis,pharyngitis, cellulitis)
2. low neutrophils, normal WBCs, bone marrow shows immature neutrophil precursors
tx = nothing, resolves spontaneously
kostmann syndrome
congenital agranulocytosisis, frequent life threatening pyogenic infections, ANC <300
cyclic neutropenia
21 day cyclic alterations in neutrophil counts --> episodes of neutropenia-->
chediak higashi syndrome
1. pathogensis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. auto recessive --> oculocutaneous albinishm, blond/brown hair with silver streaks azurophilic granules in neutrophils/dec. degranulation, peripheral neuropathy, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia ~~ recurrent infections with s.aureus
2. TMPSMX prophylaxis, daily ascorbic acid
cartilage hair hypoplasia syndrome
Auto recessive - short stature, immunodeficiency, fine hair, neutropenia
schwachman diamond syndrome
exocrine pancreatic insufficeincy (chronic diarrhea), short stature, (metaphyseal chondroplasia) neutropenia
what drugs cause neutropenia
antibiotics, anticonvulsants, aspirin, radiation, chemotherapy
what metabolic diseases cause neutropenia
hyperglycine*mia, methylmalonic acidemia, gauchers disease
autoimmune neutropenia
EBV/drugs/SLE/juvenille rheumatoid arthritis --> anti-neutrophil antibodies --> neutropenia
isoimmune neutropenia
1. passive transfer of anti-neutrophil antibodies from mother to fetus after maternal sensitization by antigens on fetal neutrophils ~~~ resolves in infant by 8 weeks of life
sickle cell trait (HbA/S) clinical presentation
1. no anemia, no crisis (EXCEPT severe hypoxemia), normal spleen, no prophylactic penicillin
****ONLY CLINICAL MANIFESTATION = INABILITY TO CONCENTRATE URINE OR HEMATURIA
treatment for sickle cell bone crisis (vasoocclusive crisis)
pain control + high volume 1.5-2x maintenance IV fluids
clinical presentation of childhood cancer
**persistent fever, weight loss, night sweats, fatigue~~~ assc. with leukemia, lymphoma and other cancers
**palpable mass
**abdominal mass
**mass on trunk or extremities
what tumors present as an abdominal mass
WILMS TUMOR
NEUROBLASTOMA
what does bone pain indicate in a child with cancer
metastatic disease, primary tumor of bone/connective tissue, or leukemic infiltration
causes of supraclavicular lymphoadenopathy
leukemia, lymphoma, metastatic disease
early morning headache and vomiting in a child
space occupying tumor in the CNS
bruising, petechiae, pallor in a child with cancer
infiltration of the bone marrow
leukocoria
RB, cataract, vitreous hemorrhage
hypertension in a child with cancer
wilms tumor, pheochromocytoma, neuroblastoma
ALL
- MCC childhood cancer, peak 2-6 years of age
- long term survival 85% of patients**
1. pathogenesis
2. cell morphology/types
3. Pre-B cell subtyping
1. unknown/down syndrome, bloom syndrome/chemical agents/immunodeficiency --> lymphoblast proliferation
2. Pre B cell (80%) >T cell>B cell
L1/L2/L3 ~ L1 = small cells with little cytoplasm, L3 = large cells > 1 nucleoli
3. common acute lymphocytic leukemia antigen (70% + or -)
ALL
4. clinical presentation
5. lab diagnosis
4. fever, bone/joint pain/refusal to bear weight, pallor, bruising, hepatosplenomegaly, lymphadenopathy
+/- epistaxis, anorexia, fatigue, abdominal pain
5. CBC: leukemic blasts in blood, high 1/3 >50k, 1/3 normal, 1/3 <10k **MAY BE NORMAL, thrombocytopenia, anemia
Marrow tap --> replacement of marrow by lymphoblasts
favorable prognostic factors for ALL
1-9 years of age
female
white
<50k wbcs
hyperploidy
no organ involvment/ no mediastinal mass
CALLA(+)
no chromosomal translocation (9;22 is bad)
ALL
6. tx
7. treatment of relapse
6. induction - corticosteroids, vincristine, L-asparginine, **intrathecal methotrexate
consolidation - **intrathecal methotrexate, cranial irradiation (children>5yo)
maintenance - daily/periodic chemo up to 3 years and discontinued after 2-3 years of disease free
7. BMT
ALL
8. infectious complications of ALL
9. what does fever >1 week while on antibiotics indicate
10. tumorlysis syndrome
8. neutropenia (<500) + assc sepsis - s.aureus, s.epidermidis, + oppurtunistic: pseudomonas, HSV, PCP, candida, aspergillus
9. fungal infection
10. hyperuricemia/hyperkalemia/hyperphosphatemia-->hypocalecmia~~ from rapid death/lysis of tumor cells
ALL chemotherapy side effects
1.asparaginase and corticosteroids
2. doxorubicin
3. cyclophosphamide
4. cranial irradiation
1. pancreatitis
2. cardiomyopathy
3. cystitis
4. mental retardation, stroke, hormonal problems
AML
15-20% of childhood leukemias
1. pathogenesis
2. M1-M7
3. clinical presentation
1. UNKNOWN/down syndrome/fanconi/kostmann/neurofibromatosis/ionizing radiation
2. acute myeloblastic, acute myeloblastic some maturation, acute promyelocytic, acute myelomonocytic, acute monocytic, erythroleukemia, acute megakaryocytic
3. similar to ALL but with more CNS involvment~ fevers, HSM, gingival hypertrophy, bone pain, DIC******
AML
1. diagnosis
2. treatmnet
-50% remission from chemotherapy, 70% cure rate with sibling bone marrow transplant
1. blood smear showing leukemic myeloblasts, AUER RODS, bone marrow biopsy
2. intense myeloablative therapy to cause remission, BMT after remission from HLA matched donarCML
CML
1. adult type CML pathogenesis
2. adult type clinical presentation
3. juvenille CML pathogenesis
4. juvenille CML clinical presentation
1. philidelphia chromosom t(9;22) BCR-Abl fusion kinase
2. fatigue, weight loss MASSIVE splenomegaly, WBC>100k***
3. abnormalities of chromosome 7 or 8, no BCR-abl
4. chronic eczema like facial rash, suppurative lymphadenopathy, petechiae/purpura, leukocytosis <100k, anemia, thrombocytopenia
1. treatment of CML
adult CML - chronic phase - contorlled by chemo/BMT-->blast crisis acute leukemia -->unresponsive to therpay
juvenille CML often fatal, relapse in 50% of cases
BMT - for both adult/juvenille
hodgkins disease
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. is extranodal/SVC syndrome/airway compression common in hodgkins disease
3. dx/tx
4. complications of therapy
- 60-70% survival
1. EBV infection --> infection of APCs --> REED STERNBERG CELLS- slow progressing painless, SYSTEMIC B SYMPTOMS, cervical/supraclavicular lymphoadenopathy, PROGRESSIVE COUGH (pulmonary symptoms is highly suggestive of hodgkins disease)
2. no
3. INITIAL CXR SHOWING MEDIASTINAL MASS lymph notde biopsy shows reed sternberg cells
tx =chemotherapy + radiation
4. growth retardation, secondary malignancies (breast, AML, non-hodgkins), hypothyroidism, male sterility
ann arbor staging system of lymphomas
stage 1 = single lymph node or extra lymphatic site
stage 2 = 2 or more node regions, same side of diaphragm, extension to extralymphatic site or extra nodal site + one lymph node same side of diaphragm
stage 3 = nodes both side of diaphragm (spleen counts)
stage 4 = diffuse disseminated of one or more extralymphatic organs/tissues
A = asymptomatic, B is symptomatic*****
non-hodgkins lymphoma
- males>females
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
3. lymphoblastic lymphoma - clinical pres
4. small non-cleaved cell lymphoma (two types) - clinical pres
5. large cell lymphoma - clinical pres
1. immunodeficiency states/HIV/wiskott aldrich/ataxia telangiectasia/EBV --> painless lymphadenopathy,
3. T cell - similar to lymphoblasts in ALL, presents as anterior mediastinal mass, SVC syndrome, airway obstrucion
4. often presents as intussuception***********
Burkitts presents as jaw mass
5. enlargment of lymphoid tissue of tonsils, adenoids, peyers patches
non-hodgkins lymphoma
1. dx/tx
- poor prognosis for disseminated disease, good prognosis for localized lymphoma
1. biopsy, liver enzymes, bone scan, CSF analysis
tx = surgery + chemotherpay
brain tumors
- most common solid dutmor
- 20% of childhood cancers
1. which conditions are associated with brain tumors
2. are supra or infratentorial glial tumors more aggressive
-astrocytomas
3. PNET
- also ependymomas, and craniopharyngiomas
1. VHL, neurofibromatosis, tuberous scleorsis
2. supratentorial
3. medulloblastomas
1. high grade vs low grade tumor
1. high grade = agressive, proliferative undifferentiated cels
low grade = less aggressive, more differentiated cells
most common infra/supratentorial tumor in children
1. infra = medulloblastoma
supra = astrocytoma
1. clinical presentation of brain tumors
inc intracranial pressure --> worse when supine during sleep/awakening: headache, vomiting, drowsiness, irritability, abnormal behavior, ataxia (cerebellar), seizures (supratentorial), head tilt

enlarged/bulging fontanelles, nystagmus, papilledema, 6th nerve palsy, lethargy/irritability
clinical presentation of
1. optic glioma
2. craniopharyngioma
1. decreased vision, decreased visual field, strabismus
2. growth retardation, delayed puberty (disruption of the pituitary), visual changes, central diabetes inspidus, precocious puberty, papilledema/hydrocephalous (50%), vomitting
1. diagnosis of brain tumor
2. brain tumor treatment
- astrocytomas 35%-75% survival (depends on grade)
-PNET - 75% survival
- brainstem gliomas - poorest prognosis
1. neuroimaging MRI>CT
CSF
2. surgical debulking, and radiation, chemotherapy
brain tumor CSF findings
1. AFP/B-HCG
2. HVA, VMA, polyamines
1. germ cell tumors
2. medulloblastoma
1. neuroblastoma origin
2. location
3. genetics
neural crest cell tumor that arises anywhere along the sympathetic ganglia chain and in the adrenal medulla
2. abdomen or pelvis, posterior mediatinum
3. unbalanced translocation between 1p and 17q, and 14q / 22q abnormalities
neuroblastoma
1. clinical presentation
2. diagnosis
1. firm abdominal mass(MCC), respiratory distress/anorexia, tracheal compression, horners syndrome, flushing, hypertension, headache, sweating, fever, weight loss
acute cerebellar atropy - ataxia/opsoclonus/myoclonus
metastasis - periorbital eccymosis/proptosis, blueberry muffin skin nodules, bone pain or limping, hepatomegaly
2. excessive urinary catecholamines - VMA, HVA, positive bone marrow/tissue biopsy
CT/MRI to find mets
skeletal survey or technetium 99m bone scan to find mets to bone
neuroblastoma staging
1. confined to structure of origin
2. extends beyond structure of origin but doesnt cross the midline
3. tumor extends past the midline
4. metastasis to bone/lymph nodes/ bone marrow/soft tissue
4s. localized tumor at stage 1 or two with distant mets to any organ but bone
1. neuroblastoma treatment
2. what are poor prognostic features of neuroblastoma
surgery alone for stage I/II
chemotherapy for metastatic disease (IV/IVs)
radiation for advanced diseaes
****IVs may spontaneously regress
2. N-myc III/IV, amplification of N-myc (chromo 2) diploidy, high levels of ferritin, lactic dehydrogenase, neuron specific enolase
Wilms tumor
~ presents age 2 to 5 years
1. associated conditions
2. clnical presentation
1. beckwith wiedeman/WAGR syndrome, chromosome 11 abnormalities--> most common renal tumor of childhood
2. CHILD WITH abdominal mass***, abdominal pain, hematuria****, hypertension(pressure on renal artery), renin secretion, fever/anorexia, weight loss, hemihypertrophy, aniridia
WAGR syndrome
wilms tumor, aniridia, genitourinary abnormalities, mental retardation
wilms tumor staging
1. limited to kidney + complete excision w/o rupture
2. tumor extends locally but can still be excised
3. residual tumor remains in abdomen, or spillage durign resection
4. bilateral renal involvment
rhabdomyosarcoma
-MCC soft tissue sarcoma in childhood
- higher risks in patients with NF1/2
1. clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. painless soft tissue mass, head and neck, orbital (propotosis/chemosis/CN palsies), nasopharyngeal (epistaxis/airway obstruciton), laryngeal (hoarsness) genitourinary tract (hematuria/obstruction), painless mass in the extremities
2. dx = painless enalrging mass, CT or MRI
tx = complete surgical resection
1. osteogenic sarcoma pathogenesis
-most common malignant bone tumor, peaks during puberty growth spurt
2. clinical associations
3. radiographic findings
4. sites of metastasis
1. Puberty during rapid bone growth--> tumor that forms osteoid (new bone) of the metaphysis** of long bones (proximal tibia/humerous/femur, distal femur) --> pain, swelling, soft tissue mass, no systemic symptoms***
2. retinoblastoma, pagets disease, radiation for cancer, fibrous dysplasia
3. periosteal reaction with sunburst appearance, lytic/destructive changes
4. lungs, bone
Ewing sarcoma
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. radiographic findings
3. sites of metastasis
1. adolescence chromosomal translocation (11;21) --> undifferentiated small blue cell tumor in flat bones and diaphysis of tubular bones- AXIAL SKELETON, humerous, femur --> pain, swelling, FEVER, MALAISE, WEIGHT LOSS, leukocytosis, inc. ESR`
2. periosteal reactoin with onion skinning
3. lungs, bone, bone marrow
1. what diagnostic tests must be done for suspected osteogenic sarcoma or ewings sarcoma
2. treatment for these two cancers
osteogenic sarcoma more common than ewings sarcoma
1. bone scan and chest CT to evaluate for mets
2. chemotherapy and surgical removal, also can use
what genetic condition is associated hepatoblastoma
beckwith wiedemann
1. what conditions is hepatocellular carcinoma associated with
2. clinical presentation
3. diagnosis
4. treatment
-poor prognosis,mostly non-resectable and mets to lungs, brain, lymph nodes
1. chronic hepatits B, biliary atresia, glycogen storage diseases, alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency, hereditary tyrosinemia
2. right upper abdominal mass, loss of appetite, and weight loss
3. elevated ALPHA FETO PROTEIN, and CT/MRI of the liver
4. surgical resection, and chemotherapy (to make tumor operable)
sacrococcygel teratomas
1. clinical presentation + tx
1. usually in females, arises form the coccyx and forms soft tissue mass, benign and can be excised
1. anterior mediastinal teratomas clinical presentation + tx
2. ovarian teratomas clinical presentation + tx
1. benign, present with symptoms of airway obstruction
2. benign, finding calcium on the abdominal radiograph near the ovaries
1. testicular tumor frequency
2. treatment
1. yolk sac (60%)>teratomas> seminomas/embryonal carcinomas
2. radical orchiectomy/node dissection
what is the risk of cryptorchid testis
increased risk of testicular cancer
yolk sac tumor marker
alpha feto protein
ovarian tumors
1. what fraction are malignant
2. what fraction of testicular tumors are malignant
3. treatmnet
1. 1/3
2. 2/3
3. surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy
langerhans cell histiocytosis
1. diseases
2. clinical presentation
-also non-specific: fever, faitgue, FTT,
3. treatment
1. eosinophilic granuloma (focal), hand schuller christian, letterer siwe (disseminated)
2. skull most commonly involved, single or multiple bony lesions, chronic draining ears , skin involvement of the diaper area and scalp, pituitary/hypothalamic (growth retardation/DI/hypogonadism/panhypopituitarism)
3. coritcosteroids, local curettage, low dose radiation
anaphylaxis
1. pathognesis + clinical presentation
2. treatment
1. drugs/insect venom/foods/latex/biologic agents --> antigen binds to IgE on the surface of mast cells/basophils -->release of vasoactive substances--> RAPID pruritus, urtiaria, angioedema, dyspnea/wheezing, N/V, hypotension/shock
2. EPINEPHRINE (resp/cardio), antihistamines, corticosteroids, B-agonists
allergic rhinitis
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentaiton
2. seasonal rhinitis
3. perennial rhinitis
4. dx.
5. nasal smear findings
1. IgE mediated inflammatory response in the nasal mucosa to inhaled antigens
2. trees, grass, weed pollens (grass in spring, ragweed in fall)
3. indoor allergens - dust mites, animal dander
4. total IgE, allergen skin testing (no antihistamines before testing)
5. 10% eosinophils indicates rhinitis, high levels of PMNs suggests infectious not allergic
clinical features of allergic rhinitis
sneezing, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, pale nasal mucosa
allergic shiners- dark circles under eyes
dennies lines - creases under eyes from chronic edema
allergic salute - use palm of hand to elevate tip of nose to help itching
what is the clinical associations with allergic rhinitis
asthma, chronic sinusitis, otitis media w/ effusion, nasal polyps, atopic dermatitis
treatment of allergic rhinitis
intranasal steroids (SE = local irritation, no systemic effects on HPA axis)
Antihistamines - diphenhydramine ,cetirizine, fexofenadine, loratadine
cromylyn sodium
psuedoephedrine - insomnia, nervousness, rebound rhinitis,
immunotherapy for allergy
1. repeated exposure to antigens leads to better tolerance
~ use when other therapies are ineffective, environmental controls have failed
atopic dermatitis (eczema)
- commonly runs infamilies
1. clinical presentation
2. diagnostic criteria
3. management
1. inflammatory dermatitis characterized by dry skin and lichenification, worse with extremes of temperature, pruritus, erythema, weeping, crusting-- tends to effect FLEXOR SURFACES
2. pruritus, personal/family hx of atopy, morphology/distribution, chonic dermatitis,
3. avoid triggers, low/medium corticosteroids, antihistamines, baths in warm water + skin moisturizers
food allergy
1. common triggers + clinical presentation
1. egg, milk, peanut, soy, wheat, fish--> itching/swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, GI sypmtoms like N/V, diarrhea, rhinorrhea, wheezing, sneezing, atopic dermatitis, urticaria/angioedema, anaphylaxis
what can a mother do to decrease food allergies/atopic dermatitis
BREASTFEEDING
1. diagnosis of food allergy
2. treatment
1. skin tests, radio allergosorbant tests identify serum IgE to specific food allergens, provocative food challenge
2. avoidance, and injectable epinephrine
urticaria (hives)
1.pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. chronic urticaria pathogenesisi
1. penicillin, NSAIDs, eggs, nuts, latex, GABHS, EBV, venoms, heat/cold, malignancy, SLE --> circumscirbed raised evanescent areas of edema that are pruritic
2. malignancy IgG anti IgE
what people are more likely to have latex allergy
healthcare workers, and patients with myelomeningocoele (due to multiple catheterizatoins)
drug allergy
1. what common drugs cause allergy
2. clinical presentation
3. tx
1. penicillin, sulfonamides, cephalosporins, aspirin/NSAIDS, narcotics
2. urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis
3. antihistamines, epinephrine, corticosteroids, beta agonists
what is angioedema
vascular reaction of the dermis with localized edema from dilted capillaries characterized by giant wheals
components of the innate immune system
phagocytes, NK cells, TLRs, manose binding protein, alternate complement path
components of the adaptive immune system
T cells, B cells, immunoglobulins
selective IgA deficiency
-most common immune deficiency
1.clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. sinusitis, pneumonia, otitis, bronchitis, chronic diarrhea/giardia infection,
SLE, juvenille arthritis, celiac disease, atopic diseases
***anaphylaxis from blood products
2. serum immunoglobulin, manage infections/complications, NO IVIG
CVID
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. MATURE Bcell/Tcell dysfunction (normal counts) --> HYPOGAMMAGLOBULINEMIA--> respiratory infections (h.flu, m.catarrhalis, s.pneumo), GI (g.lambia, c.jejuni),
rheumatoid arthitis, autoimmune thrombocyotopenia, autoimmune hemolytic aneima
**malignancy
2. dec. immunoglobulin, dec. antibody function, dec. T cell mitogen proliferation
tx = IVIG replacement, abx, diarrhea management
SCID
1. pathogenesis (XLR/AR) + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. defective T cell and B cell function
X linked - deficiency gamma chain for IL-2 receptor
AR - ADA deficiency + others
---> inc. infection with oppurtunistic pathogens (c.albicans, p.carinii)
2. <1500 lymphocytes/mL, dec. # of T cells, severe hypogammaglobulinemia, depressed response to mitogens/antigens
TX = abx, blood products irradiated, IVIG replacement, P.carinii, bone marrow transplant**** (curative)
ataxia telangiectasia
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. AR Chromosome 11 mutation--> defective DNA repair, defective DNA recomb/cell cycle--> cafe aulait, vitiligo, early gray hair, CID, progressive cerebellar ataxia, oculocoutaneous telangiectasias, malignancy (lymphoma/carcinoma),
2. low IgE***, low IgA***, skin test anergy/dec. proliferation to migotgens
tx = treat infections, monitor for malignancy, avoid ionizing radiation
digeorge sydnrome
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
1. 22q11 deletion--> loss of 3rd/4th pharyngeal pouches--> CATCH22- cardiac defects, abnormal facies, thymic hypoplasia, cleft palate, hypocalcemia
wiskott aldrich syndrome
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. X linked T cell receptor signaling/cytoskeleton organization--> CID, ECZEMA, congenital thrombocytopenia (micro platelets) --> frequent encapsulated organism infections, bleeding/hemorrhage, skin infections (from eczema)
2. CBC (small platelets/thrombocytopenia), low IgM***, elevated IgA/IgE*** defective polysaccharide antigen response, anergy with normal number of T cells, NO ANTIGEN SPECIFIC CYTOTOXIC T CELLS
brutons agammaglobulinemia
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. X linked BTK tyrosine kinase deficiency --> no development of mature B cells --> encapsulated infections, chronic enteroviral infections, no tonsils
2. dx - decrease in all**** immunoglobulin types, no B cells, T cells present with preserved function, BTK mutation
tx = IVIG replacement monthly
chronic granulomatous disease
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. pathogens
2. dx/tx
1. X linked defect in NADPH oxidase --> imparied neutrophil oxidative metabolism --> impaired killing of CATALAE POS. BACTERIA AND FUNGI--> abcess formation with increased succeptability to lung/liver/bone/skin infection
2. s.aureus, psuedomaonas, salmonella, klebsiella, serratia, E.coli, c.albicans, aspergillus
3. nitroblue tetrazoleum test, flow cytometery
tx = abscess drainage, TMPSMX/itraconazole prophylaxis, IFN-y, BMT***(curative)
schwachman diamond syndrome
1. pathognesis + clinical presentation
1. AUTO REC: DEC. NEUTORPHIL CHEMOTAXIS, CYCLIC NEUTROPENIA, PANCREATIC EXOCRINE INSUFFICIENCY, RECURRENT SOFT TISSUE INFECTIONS, CHRONIC DIARRHEA, FTT
Complement deficiencies (usually autosomal recessive)
1. C1q/C2/C4 (early classic pathway) clinical assc + tx
2. C5/C6/C8 (late classic pathway) clinical assc + tx
3. C1 esterase inhibitor clinical assc + tx
4. dx of complement deficieny
1. autoimmune disease ex. SLE + treat autoimmun dz/infections
2. meningococal/gonococcal infections + treat infectiosn
3. hereditary angioedema + fibrinolysis inhibitors (danazol),
4. abnormal CH50 indicates that there is an issue SOMEWHERE in the complement path--> specific assay to identify where
Henoch Schonlein purpura treatment
pain control, hydration, steroids
Kawasaki disease
-MCC acquired heard disease in the US
-asians, M>F
1. what age does this occur
2. diagnositic criteria
1. 80% of cases younger than age
2. Fever >102 for > 5 days
4/5: non-exudative bilateral conjunctivitis with limbic sparing
oropharyngeal changes- pharyngitis, strawberry tongue, red, cracked swollen lips
cervical adenopathy
polymorphous rash
distal extremity changes - brawny edema/induration of hands/feet with erythema of the palms/soles
late - (7-10 days) peeling around nail beds of distal extremities
***exclude other causes
kawasaki disease
1. cardiovascular manifestiation
2. systemic manifestatiosn
-also:
arthitis, hydrops of gallbladder, anterior uveitis
1. coronary artery aneurysms in 20% of untreated pts, myocarditis, arrythmias, brachial artery aneurysms
2. aseptic meningitis, urethritis (sterile pyuria)
kawasaki disease
1. lab findings during acute/subacute/convalescent phase
1. acute phase 1-2 weeks- elevated ESR/CRP
subacute phase weeks-months - dec. ESR/CRP, inc. platelets**
convalescent phase weeks to years- normal lab values
kawasaki disease
1. treatment acute/subacute/convalescent phase
-consider steroid use in pts. refractory to IVIG
2. general JRA laboratory findings
acute = high dose IVIG (2g/kg), high dose aspirin
subacute = low dose aspirin
convalescent = low dose aspirin if aneurysms remain
juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
- > in females, males >systemic onset/late onset
1. clinical presentation pauciarticular
2. general JRA laboratory findings
1. < or equal to 4 joints involved usually knees and hips, may be asymmetric
Early - female predominant - chronic uveititis** (iris/ciliary body), +ANA, risk of blindness
Late - male predominant - HLA B27 positive, hips/sacroiliac joint involvment (less uveitis), risk of spondyloarthritis**
2. microcytic hypochromic aneima (AOCD), elevated ESR/CRP/platelets, RF usually negative, ANA 75% postive in early onset pauciarticular, and 50% polyarticular
juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
1. clinical presentation polyarticular JRA
2. general JRA laboratory findings
1. >4 joints, mild/absent extraarticular features, symmetric polyarthritis both small and large joints
RF(-) - >females - early/late onset
RF(+)- >females - late onseth - high risk of severe arthritis
2. microcytic hypochromic aneima (AOCD), elevated ESR/CRP/platelets, RF usually negative, ANA 75% postive in early onset pauciarticular, and 50% polyarticular
systemic onset JRA (Stills disease)
1. clinical presentation
2. general JRA laboratory findings
3. what fraction fully recover, what fraction go on to develop chronic destructive arthritis
1. multiple large/small joints inc. sternoclavicular
Male = female, HIGH SPIKING feveres, >39, transient evanescent non-pruritic salmon colored rash, HSM, lymphadenopathy, fatigue, anorexia, weight loss, FTT, serositis (pericariditis, pleuritis), myositis, tenosynovitis, meningitis, encephalopathy
2. microcytic hypochromic aneima (AOCD), elevated ESR/CRP/platelets, RF usually negative, ANA 75% postive in early onset pauciarticular, and 50% polyarticular
3. 50/50
treatment of juvenille rheumatoid arthritis
NSAIDs
glucocorticoids, MTX, sulfasalazine, hydroxychloroquine
surgery for recalcitrant joints
psychosocial support
juvenille rheumatoid arthritis diagnositic criteria
age of onset <16
arthritis >1 joint- swelling or effusion or limited motion, tenderness, increased warmth,
>6 weeks duration
exclusion of other causes
SLE
females >males 8:1
1. when is peak age of onset
2. pathogenseis
1. adolecence
2. UNKNOWN, drug reactions, sun exposure, infections, hormonal changes--> widespread inflmmation of connective tissues and immune mediated vascultiis
SLE
1. clinical presentation
1. fever, weight loss, malaise
malar rash, photo sensitivity, alopecia, raynauds
arthrialgias WITHOUT joint deformity/erosions
pericarditis, libman sacks endocarditis, congenital heart block*
pleuritis, interstitial fibrosis, pulmonary hemorrhage
glomerulonephritisi, nephrotic syndrome, hypretension
leukocytopneia, AOCD, thrombocytopenia, coombs positive hemolytic anemia
SLE
1. lab findings
2. treatment
3. tx for patient with thrombosis/anti-phospholipid antiboides
4. cause of mortality
1. ANA+, RF+, anti -dsDNA (specific), anti-Sm (specific), anti-phospholipid (inc. risk for thrombosis), dec. C3/C4 in active disease
2. NSAIDS for inflammation, glucocorticoids (main tx), cyclophosphamide (nephritis), MTX, azathioprine, cyclosporine
3. heparin/warfarin
4. infection, renal failure, nephritis, CNS complications
SLE mneumonic pg 475
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dermatomyositis
ages 5-14 (avg. age 6), F>M
1. clinical presentation
2. dx
3. tx
1. progressive muscle weakness + constitutional, periorbital violaceous heliotrope rash (sun exposed), gottrons papules, proximal muscle weakness (gowers), neck flexor weakness, calcinosis (in muscle,"", nail telangiectasias,
2. clinical pres + EMG abnormal, muscle biopsy abnormal, inc. CK/AST/ALT/LDH/aldolase
3. corticosteroids, MTX, cyclophosphamide, cyclosporine, vitamin D/calcium supplementation
dermatomyositis complications
aspiration pneumonia (dec. gag reflex), intestinal perforation (GI vascultis), osteopenia(secondary to intestinal perforation)
rheumatic fever
- children 5-15 year of age
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical dx/presentation
1. autoimmune complication of GABHS URI.pharyngitis (NOT IMPETIGO)
2. Jones criteria, 2 major or 1 major + 2 minor
Major: migratory polyarthritis,
carditis(transmural, left sided endocarditis, tachycardia)
syndhams chorea (basal ganglia autoimmune
erythema marginatum (non-pruritic pink/red macules that spread with centrpitally), subcutaneous nodules
Minor: fever, arthralgia, leukocytosis, CRP/ESR, prolonged PR on ECG
1. rheumatic fever lab findings
2. treatment
- eventually cardiac damage/valvular insufficiency may require valve replacement
1. ESR/CRP elevated, leukocytoisis, ASO titers/anti-DNase,anti-hyaluronidase elevated,
echocardiography shows decreased ventricular function,
2. benzathine penicillin, or oral penicillin
NSAIDS (after DX)
corticosteroids for severe cardiac involvement
diuretics,digoxin, salt restriction for CHF
haloperidol for syndenhams chorea
what must a patient who has rhuematic fever prophylax against
antimicrobial prophylaxis especially before minor dental procedures
lyme disease
1. pathogenesis
2. clinical presentation early/early disseminated/late
1. New england US borellia burgdorferi tick bite via ixodes tick
2. early = erythema chronicum migrans (target like annular rash), constitutional symptoms (headache, myaligias, fatigue, arthralgias,lymphadenopathy)
early disseminated = multiple secondary erythema migrans, constitutional symptoms, FACIAL NERVE PALSY (UNI/BILATERAL), encephalitis, heart block/carditis (arrythmias), aseptic meningitis
Late: arthritis
lyme disease
1. diagnosis
2. treatmnet
1. clinical pres + ELISA (sensitive), then western blot (sens + specific),
2. early doxycycline or amoxicillin
ceftriaxone or penicillin for carditis/meningitis
reactive reiters disease
1. clinical presentation
1. chlamydia trachomatis--> arthritis, urethritis, conjunctivitis (cant see cant pee cant climb a tree - TF)
psoriatic arthritis
small/large joint arthritis associated with psoriasis (caly skin plaques, nail pitting, onychoysisi)
ankylosing spondylitis + clinical association
HLAB27 male predomiant axial skeleton and lower extremity joints + enthesis
~ associated with pauciarticular JRA in MALES*****
arthritits of inflammatory bowel disease
UC/crohns HLAB27 positive, have axial skeleton arthritis indistinguishable from ankylosing spondylitis
takayasu arteritis
large vessel vascultis with aneurysmal dilation of the aorta, carotid, and subclavian artiers~~ seen in asian adolescents/young adults
polyarteritis nodosa
small and medium size vessel aneurysms, associate with hepatitis B
wegeners granulomatosis
necrotizing granulomas of the upper/lower respiratory tract and kidneys---- sinusitis, hemoptysis, glomerulonephritis
sjogrens syndrome
sicca sydnrome (dry eyes and mouth), high titers of autoantibodies, connective tissue disease
scleroderma
1. pathogenesis + classic clinical presentation
1. fibrosis and dysfunctions of multiple organ systems - skin, heart, kidneys, lungs, GI

Thickening of the skin with loss of dermal ridges
crest syndrome
1
calcinosis, raynauds, esophageal, sclerosis of the skin, telangiectasias

less systemic involvement compared to scleroderma
what causes brachial plexus injury during birth
excess traction on neonates head/neck/arm which stretches the brachial plexus
erbs palsy
C5 C6 nerve root injury --> flaccid arm/asymmetric moro reflex
*arm internally rotated, elbow extended, forearm pronated, wrist/fingers in flexion
klumpkes palsy
C7 C8 - claw hand from unopposed finger flexion, decreased ability to extend the elbow
+/- horners syndrome*******
nursemaids elbow
+ tx
subluxation of radial head from upward force on the arm (radial head is slender shape in toddlers)
ex. pulling a toddler upward by the hand to make them stand
*toddler presents holding the elbow flexed
tx = flexing the elbow and supinating the hand
anterior shoulder dislocation
ext. rotation, abduction and extension of the shoulder~~~ occurs in gymnastics/wrestling
recurrance is 90%
congenital torticollis
1. pathogenesis + clinical pres
2. tx
1. uterine constraint or birth trauma --> head tilts toward affected side, asymmetry of the head/ears if intreated
**may feel soft tissue mass in SCM = bleeding into muscle
2.stretching exercises, helmet therapy (misshapen head), radiograph to find any cervical spine abnormalities
causes of acquired torticollis + first diagnostic test
upper respiratory infections, cervical lymph adenitis, peritonsillar/retropharyngeal abscess, cervical diskitis, osteomyelitis, neoplasms, strabismus, refractive errors, CERVICAL VERTEBRAE FRACTURE****

first test = xray of the neck
atlantoaxial instability
1. pathogenesis
2. dx
1. down syndrome**, keletal dysplasia, klippel feil syndrome --> unstable 1st/2nd cervical vertebrae joint --> spinal cord injury --> paralysis
2. x ray, C1/C2 cervical spine fusion
klippel feil syndrome
developmental failure of vertebral segmentation--> fusion of vertebrae--> congenital torticollis, GU anomalies, CHD, sprengels deformity
sprengels deformitiy
seen in klippel feil syndrome
scapula is rotated laterally leading to shoulder asymmetry and dec. shoulder motion
scoliosis
1. pathogenesis + clinical pres
2. dx
3. what degree of scoliosis recquires bracing or surgery
- major complications are respiratory or cardiovascular compromise
1. idiopathic or multiple causes --> lateral curvature of the spine
2. Adam's forward bending test and measurement of Cobb angle
Tx = bracing prevents progression,
surgery prevents progression, or treats sever curves
3. 20-40 deg = brace
>40 deg or proggression of 5 deg in 4-6 months
kyphosis - two types
1. anterior posterior curvature of the thoracic spine two types = flexible (self correctable) and scheurermanns kyphosis (non-flexible)
back strain
MCC back pain, muscular soreness from overuse or bad body mechanics
spondylolysis + clinical presentation
stress fracture of pars interarticularis from repetitive hyper-extension of the spine most commonly in L5 ~~ pain with hyperextension
spondylolithesis
L5-S1 vertebral body slips anteriorly and can impinge on nerve roots, "PALPABLE STEP OFF" in the lumbosacral area
treatment for spondylolysis and spondylolithesis
bracing and surgery if bracing does not improve the condition
1. diskitis + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. URI/minor trauma --> infection of the intervertebral disk (s. aureus) --> tenderness above the affected disk, and refusal to flex the spine/ambulate
2. elevated ESR, MRI/bone scan, bed rest, anti-staphylococcal
1 developmental dysplasia of the hip - pathogenesis + clinical pres
girls 6x> boys
2. dx
3. tx
- complicatoins = avascular necrosis of femoral head, limb length discrepancy
1. abnormally flat acetabulum --> easy disolcation
2. postive barlow ("clunk"), positive ortolani, abnormal galeazzi sign (one knee higher than the other), asymmetric abduction of the hips
3. pavlik harness - hold head of femur against acetabulum, surgery (if pavlik fails)
septic arthritis
1. pathogenesis/clinical presentation
2. which joint most commonly effected in younger and older children
1. s.aureus/s.pyogenes, n.gonorrhoeae hematogenous spread, contiguous spread, direct inoculoation--> erythema, swelling, asymmetry of soft tissue, pain with movment, hip held in flexion/abduction/external rotation to eleviate the pain
2. hip in young, knee in older
septic arthritis
1. dx/tx
-complications = avascular necrosis/cartilage damage
1. elevated WBC/ESR/CRP, postive blood culture(50%), SYNOVIAL FUID SHOWS WBC >50K-100K, radiograph shows widened joint space
Tx = EMERGENCY surgical decompression/drainage, by joint aspiration, empiric IV abx
transient synovitis
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. MCC painful limp in toddlers- post infectous resposne of hip joint --> low grade fever, limp, mild irritability- similar limb positioning as septic arthritis,
2. WBC/ESR may be normal, aspirate/culture hip effusion
tx = NSAID, bed rest, obs
legg calve perthes
age 4-9, boys >girls
1. pathogeness + clinical presentation
2. dx
3. tx
1. idiopathic avascular necorsis of the femoral head, decreased internal rotation/abduction of the hip (ELICITS PAIN) + PAIN IN THE ANTERIOR THIGH
2. radiographs show increased density of the femoral head, or "crescent sign" subchondral fracture
3. physical therpay, restrict exercise, surgery (if 50% necrosis), self resolves in children <9 years of age (>9 --> osteoarthritis)
slipped capital femoral epiphysis
1. pathogenesis/clinical pres
2. dx/tx
obese* adolescent adult boy/hypothyroidism* --> slipping of femoral head off femoral neck--> painful limp, decreased internal rotation/abduction of the hip-->avascular necrosis of femoral head/chondryolysis/limb length discrepancy/osteoarthritis
2. radiograph shows klein line (line drawn from lateral surface of femoral neck doesnt cross epiphysis)
Tx = pinning the epiphysis to prevent slippage
osteomyelitis
1. pathogenesis/clinical pres
2. dx/tx
1. s. aureus/s.pyogenes/salmonella (sickle cell)/ pseudomonas (nail in foot thorugh shoe), hematogenous (MCC)--> fever, bone pain, erythema, swelling, induration
2. elevated WBC/CRP/ESR, MRI or bone scan, NOT RADIOGRAPH(will be normal early in infection)
tx = 6wks abx, monitor ESR (dec. = good response), surgery for abscess if fever/swelling persist
osteomyelitis complications
1. spread to distant joint or pneumonia
chronic osteomyelitis due to a *sequestrum (necrotic focus) or *involucrum (new bone/fibrosis around infected bone)
metatarsus adductus (in toeing)
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. treatment
1. intrauterine constraint (ie. first child primigravid uterus) --> medial curvature of the midfoot with passive dorsiflexion and flexibility preserved
2. passive motion/stretching (dont over correct), stiff foot that cannot be straightened must be cased for 3-6 weeks
talipes equinovarus (clubfoot)
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. treatment
1. DDH/myelomeningocele/myotonic dystrophy/skeletal dysplasia/genetics, abnormal positioning... multifactorial --> FIXED foot inversion/plantarflexion with no flexibility (compare to metatarsus adductus), 50% bilateral
2. casting in the first week of life, surgical if this doesnt work (MUST BE DONE EARLY****)
internal tibial torsion
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. in utero positioning --> medial rotation of the tibia (MCC in-toe-ing <2 years of age), patella faces forwards, usually bilateral
2. observation
femoral anteversion
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. treatment
1. inward anteversion with both feet and patella being inward facing, increased internal rotation of the hips, child prefers sitting in W POSITION***
2. observation, res. by 8 years of age
out toe-ing
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. treatment
1. intrauterine constraint(first child) --> calcaneovalgus foot = flexible foot held in a lateral position
2. stretching and casting
bowed legs (genu varum)
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. treatment
1. asymmetric bowing <2 years of age --> cowboy stance (lateral bowing), normal gait
2. observation, if does not resolve by 2 years of age consider rickets, growth plate injury, blounts disease, skeletal dysplasias, measure intercondylar distance
blounts disease (tibia vara)
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. obese African American boys who are early walkers, overload--> medial tibia growth plate injury --> inhibited growth only on the meidal side--> PROGRESSIVE UNILATERAL BOWING, >2 years of age --> recurrence of angulation/osteoarthritis if not corrected
2. dx = metaphyseal diaphyseal angle >11 degrees
tx = bracing, surgery if there is no improvemnt, or if the patient is >4 years of age
knock knees (genu valgum)
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. over correction of genu varum--> seperation of ankles with knees together, swinging legs laterally with walking/running --> osteoarthritis if not treated
2. surgery if >10 years old
osgood schlatter disease
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. children who participate in sports involving jumping --> apophysitis (inflamm of a tuberosity) +
2. tenderness with extension of the knee against resistance
tx = rest/stretching of the quadriceps/hamstrings
patellofemoral syndrome
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. malalignment of the patella --> knee pain worst with activity or running
2. patella in the lateral position on "sunrise" radiograph,
Tx = rest, stretching, strengthening the medial quadriceps
growing pains
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. idiopathic bilateral leg pain that occurs afternoon/evening but does not interfere with play, children wake up crying in pain ages 4-12
2. analgesics/reassurance
open vs closed fracture
open = break in the skin
closed = skin intact
fracture
1. nondisplaced(non angulated) fracture
2. displaced
3. angulated
4. overriding
1. fracture ends that are near each other
2. fractured ends have shifted
3. fractured ends for m an angle
4. fractured ends override without contact
compression fracture (aka torus aka buckle) + treatment
bony cortex buckles under compressive force usually at the metaphysis
tx. with splinting
incomplete fracture (aka greenstick) + treatement
one side of the cortex fractured with the other side intact
tx = fracture other side of cortex and reduce
1.transverse fracture
2. oblique fracture
3. spiral fracture
4. comminuted fracture
1. horizontal across the bone
2. diagonal fracture across bone
3. oblique fracture that encircles the bone associated with twisting injury/child abuse***
4. multiple fracture fragments
salter harris fracture classification
I
II
III
IV
V
I= fracture in the physis
II = fracture in the physis extends to metaphysis
III= fracture in the physis extends to the epiphysiss
IV = fracture in the physisi through both metaphysis/epiphysis
V = crush of the physis
diaphyseal fracture
central shaft fracture
what is the major cause of clavicular fractures in childhood and neonates
falling ont the shoulder, and birth injury in neonates
clinical presentation of a neonatal clavicular fracture
+ tx
asymmetric mororeflex, or pseudoparalysis, palpable crepitus over the fracture
tx = sling 4-6 weeks for children, infants no treatment
supracondylar fracture
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. child falls onto outstretched arm/elbow--> point tenderness/swelling, --> possible neurovascular injury/compartments syndrome
2. POSTERIOR FAT PAD SIGN on xray
TX: DONT PASSIVLY MOVE THE ARM, casting for nondisplaced/nonangulated, surgery for displaced/angulated
compartment syndrome
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. FOOSH injury (supracondylar fracture)--> pressure in the anterior fascial compartment >30-45 mmHg--> ischemia/volkmanns contracture pain with passive extension of the fingers + "the 5Ps" (pain, pallor, poikilothermia, paresthesias, pulselessness, paralysis)
compartment syndrome pneumonic
5Ps
pallor, pulselessness, paraysis, pain, paresthesisas
cubitus varus
movent of limb to midline after healing of a supracondylar fracture due to poor positioning of the distal fragment
colles fracture
distal radius fracture
monteggia fracture
proximal ulna with dislocation of the radial head
galeazzi fracture
fracture of the radius with distal radioulnar joint dislocation
treatment of forearm fractures
splint for 4-7 days until swelling resolves, then cast for 6-8 weeks
toddlers fracture
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. 9 months - 3 years child trips and falls while running--> spiral fracture of the tibia
2. radiographs, put in a cast for 3-4 weeks
what fractures are suspicious for child abuse
FOUND WITH BONE SURVEY
metaphyseal fractures
posterior or first rib fractures
multiple fractures at varied ages of healing
complex skull fractures
scapular, sternal, and spinous process fractures
*** fracture that dont fit childs DEVELOPMENTAL ABILITIES ---- ex. spiral fracture of the lower extremities in a child who is not ambulatory
what is the treatment for scoliosis before and after puberty growth spurt
before puberty growht spurt can treat with bracing or surgery
after puberty growth spurt, bracing is not an option, however the scoliosis should not progress at this point
how to evaluate the red reflex in an infant
bruckner test - direct ophthalmoscope from 2 feet away into the patients eyes
hirschberg test
evaluate symmetry of light off the patients corneas
what is visual acuity at birth
20/200, and improves during the first 3-4 months of life
1. when is visual development most important
2. what can cause abnormal visual development
1. first 3-4 months of life
2. improper eye alignment (strabismus)
any condition that blocks retinal stimulation
amblyopia
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
*earlier onset = worse vision loss
1. strabismus, opacification of the lens, severe refractive error, anisometropia, viterious hemorrhage --> abnormal visual development
2. dx = abnormal bruckner and hirshberg test
tx = correct refractive errors, patch the normal eye ASAP
neonatal conjunctivitis
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. vagianl canal transmits neisseria gonorrhoeae, chlamydia trachomatis and HSV, 1% silver nitrate (for gonorrhoea)--> red watery eyes
neisserira gonorrhoeae conjunctivitis (neonatal)
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. vaginal canal --> 2-4 days purulent dishcharge/eyelid welling/corneal ulcer
2. dx: gram negative diplococci
tx: IV cefotaxime, topical erythromycin
chlamydia trachomatous conjunctivitis (neonatal)
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. vaginal canal -->4-10days of life -->serous or purulent discharge +/- lid swelling
2. cytoplasmic influsion bodies, positive culture
oral erythromycin
HSV conjunctivitis (neonatal)
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1.vaginal canal --> 6 days - 2 weeks of life- usually unilateral with serous discharge,
2, dx = multinucleated giant cells on gram stave, positive culture
tx = acyclovir, topical triflurothymidine
causes of red teary eyes in a newborn
conjunctivitis, glaucoma, dacryocystitis, enophthalmitis
causes of red eye in older infants/children
infectious, allergic, contact lens, corneal abrasion, bacterial corneal ulcer, HSV keratitis,
what does positive fluorescein staining indicate in the eye
trauma, bacterial corneal ulcer, HSV keratitis
bacterial conjunctivitis
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. NTHI, s.pneumo, m. catarrhalis, s.aureus--> PURULENT discharge, +/- otitis media
2. dx = conjunctival cultures
tx =topical antibiotics- sulfacetamide, polymixin B, TMP, gentamycin, tobramycin, erythromycin
viral conjunctivitis
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. adenovirus 3 and 7 --> bilateral conjunctivitis, pharyngitis, fever--> watery conjunctival discharge, hyperemic conjunctiva, preauricular adenopathy
2. supportive treatment + NSAIDs,
epidemic keratoconjunctivitis
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. adeovirus 8,19,37 --> petechial conjunctival hemorrhage, pseudomembrane on the conjuntiva, keratits/photophobia (hypersensitivity reaction) pre-auricular lymphadenopathy, NO FEVER OR PHARYNGITIS
2. supportive treatment
primary ocular herpes
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. HSV1 exposure--> skin eruption + corneal ulcer
2. positive viral culture + systemic or topical acyclovir
allergic conjunctivitis
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. type 1 hypersensitivity reaction accompanies seasonal allergic rhinitis--> itching + watery discharge
2. cromolyn eye drops,topical antihistamines
hemorrhagic conjunctivitis
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
1. subconjunctival hemorrhage cuased by h.flu, adeno, picronaviruses
blepharitis
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. s. aureus --> eyelid inflammation and red eye, crusting, scaling of the eyelash base, eyelids stick together in the monring
2. eyelid hygene with baby shampoo, topical erythromycin
nasolacrimal duct obstructino
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. failure of canalization of the lacrimal system and obstruction at Hasners valve --> watery eyes, matted eyelashes, mucus
2. spontaneously resolves, nasolacrimal massage, toical abx, NLD probing
amniotocele (dacrocele)
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. swelling of nasolacrimal sac --> bluish swelling in medial canthal area/warmth/erythema/tenderness
2. local massage, IV abx, NLD probing
retinal hemorrhages
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
1. child abuse ***, birth trauma, inc. ICP, malignant hypertension, ITP, cardiopulmary resusitation
corneal abrasion
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. damage/loss of the corneal epithelium--> severe pain/foreign body sensation
2.dx = flurescein staining of the cornea
tx = protective shield and antibiotics
hyphema
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. blunt trauma, diabetic neovascularization, retinal vascular diseases, juvenille xanthogranuloma--> tearing of iris vasculature--> blood in the anterior chamber--> glaucoma, staining of the cornea, optic nerve damage, rebleeding
2. bed rest 5 days
orbital floor fracture (blow out fracture)
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. blunt trauma --> fractures in the orbital floor--> entrapment of the orbital fat apad and inferior rectus muscle --> strabismus and enophthalmos + numbness of cheek/upper teeth (infraorbital nerve damage)
2. oral antibiotics, surgical repair if diplopia >2-4 weeks
congenital glaucoma
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. AD maldevelopment of the trabecular meshwork, congenital rubella, aniridia --> presssure >15mmHg--> damage to the optic nerve and increase in the size of eye (b/c eye is elastic in children), --> tearing, enlarged cornea/corneal clouding, dull red reflex
2. surgery, beta agonists, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
which synromes have congenital glaucoma
sturge weber, neurofibromatosis, marfans
retinopahty of prematurity
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. preterm, hyaline membrane disease, intracranial hemmorrhage--> proliferation of retinal blood vessels exposed to oxygen --> myopia, astigmatism ,amblyopia, strabismus
2. minimize O2 delivery, treat hyaline membrane disease
congenital cataract
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. idiopathic, downs syndrome, marfan, alport, smith-lemli-opitz, hypoglycemia, galactosemia, CMV/rubella, truama--> amblyopia
2. early surgery
retinoblastoma
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
3. most common late complication
1. chromosome 13 mutation--> leukocoria/strabismus, retinal detachment, hyphema
2. dx = calcification within tumor seen on CT
tx = enucleation, or radiation/laser/cryo
3. cancer later in life especially OSTEOGENIC SARCOMA
strabismus
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. misalignment of the eyes, esotropia, exotropia, vertical strabismus --> suppression of the suppression of the deveiated eye -->amblyopia (<5), diplopia (>7)
2. patching, corrective lenses, surgery
pseudostrabismus
apparant strabismus caused by prominent epicanthal folds
1. macule
2. patch
3. papule
4. plaque
1. flat non-palpable, cutaneous color change
2. large macule
3. elevated superficial dermal lesion
4. large/coalesced papules
1. vesicle
2. bulla
3. pustule
4. cyst
5. wheals
1. fluid filled papule
2. large vesicle
3. purulent filled papules
4. nodules with expressable material
5. cutaneous elevation with dermal edema
1. scaling
2. crusting
3. excoriations
1. desquamation of stratum corneum
2. dried exudate/debris
3. linear erosions of the epidermis caused by fingernail scratches
1. scars
2. ulcer
3. atrophy
4. fissure
1. thickened fibrotic dermis
2. absense of epidermis + some of the dermis
3. thinning of epidermis/dermis
4. linear cracks in the dermis
woods light
used to identify pigmentary changes + some dermatophytes
KOH
used to identify fungal hyphae
how does cutaneous absorbtion of substances differ in a preterm infant
increased absorbtion through the skin
1. ointment
2. cream
3. lotion
1. little or no water, max water retaining properties
2. 20-50% water, average dryness
3. > water than cream, used for minimally dry skin or large surfaces
keratolytics -
salicylates, urea, alpha hydroxy acids, retinoic acid~~ hyperkeratosis
destructive therapies
high dose salicylic acid, podophyllin, 5-FU, cryotherapy, electrotherapy, laser therapy~~ for warts of molluscum contagiosum
what are the side effects of systemic steroids
adrenal suppression, depressed growth, cataracts, glaucoma, cushings syndrome
local side effects of steroids
acne, hirsutism, folliculitis, striae, hyper/hypopigmentation, atrophy, eccymosis/telangiectasias, tachyphylaxis
tacrolimus ointment used to treat
atopic dermatits
1-5% sulfur used to treat
acne
tar used to treat
eczema, psoriasis
contact dermatitis
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. poison ivy/nickel jewlery, lotions/cream, perfumes --> T cell mediated -->erythematous papules/vesicles @ area of contact
2. topical corticosterods/avoidance of allergen
primary irritant contact dermatitis
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. substances/feces/urine/diaper --> inflammatory dermatitis-->erythema, papules w/o inguinal crease involvement--> secondary infection with candida ~~ classic diaper dermatitis
2. barrier creams (ZnO), keep skin clean, skin moisturzers, nystatin/clotrimazole
seborrheic dermatitis
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. pityosporum ovale/unknown --> eruption of greasy red scales/crusts in areas with high sebaceous glands (scalp/face/brows/nose), cradle cap on infants, nasolabial folds, pinna, scalp, diaper areas
2. low dose topical steroids, sulfur, zinc or salicylic acid shampoos, topical antifungals
pityriasis rosea
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. hypersensitivity to a virus --> herald patch --> 1-2 weeks --> oval erythematous macules and papules of the trunk/legs follows skin lines (CHRISTMAS TREE), pruritic
2. antihistamines, UV light
psoriasis
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. nail findings
3. treatment
1. AUTO DOM immune dysregulation --> epidermal proliferation --> SILVER SCALING papules/plaques on scalp, ears, elbows, knees that KOEBERNIZE, ARTHRITIS
2. pitting, distal thickening, lifting of nail bed
3. topical corticosteroids, UV light, vitamin D analogs, 3% salicylic acid, anthralin (downregulates EGF)
miliaria rubra
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1 disrupted sweat ducts --> sweating/occlusion--> small erythematous pruritic papules or vescles on intertriginous areas
2. avoid occlusive clotion
serum sickness
urticara + systemic signs (fever/adenopathy) after medications
erythema multiforme
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
1. hypresensitivity reaction to various stimuli (infectious/non-infectious)--> targetoid lesions
*three types minor/major/stevens johnson syndrome
erythema multiforme minor
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. HSV --> low grade fever, arthralgials/myalgias --> symmetric target lesions in an acral distribution + ONE mucous membrane finding (usually mouth)
2. acyclovir
erythema multiforme major
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. mycoplasma pneumoniae/drugs --> low grade fever/arthralgias/myalgias--> symmetric targetoid lesions of the trunk AND extremeities + TWO mucus membrane surfaces
2. erythromycin for m.pneumoniae, stop drug
Stephen johnsons syndrome
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1 drugs (phenytoin, barbiturates, sulfonamides, penicillin), m.pneumoniae, HSV1 --> high fever/cough/malaise--> erythema multiforme (targetoid lesions), lesions/blisters/necrosis + two mucosal surfaces involved
2. steroids, IVIG, burn care, stop drug
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
1. drug reaction--> widespread epidermal necrosis--> sloughing of the skin, NIKOLSKY SIGN~ HIGH DEATH due to sepsis, dehydration, electrolyte
tinea capitis
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. trichophyton tonsurans(from humans)/microsporum canis (from dogs) --> patchy hair loss with hairs that break + scales/pustules + kerion (large red boggy nodule hypersendivity reaction) + occipital/pos. cervical lymphoadenopathy
2. dx = KOH identifies fungae, woods light for m. canis
tx = systemic griseofulvin, topical antifungals NOT EFFECTIVE
tinea corporis,/pedis/cruris
1. pathogenesis + clinical pres
2. dx/tx
m.canis, t.tonsurans, other trichophyton
corporis = oval/circular scaly erythematous patches with partial clearing
pedis = scaling/erythema of the toes/plantar foot
cruris = scales/erythema in the groin/inguin
2. KOH skin scrapings, topical antifungals (clotrimazole, terbinafine, ketoconazole
tinea unguium
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. fungal infection of the nails
2. topical antifungals dont work very well, use systemic griseofulvin, terbinafine, ketoconazole
tinea versicolor
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. pityosporum orbiculare yeast --> superficial fungal infection--> scaly oval macules, which may be hypo/hyperpigmented, and become more prominent with sun exposure
2. 2.5% selenium sulfide, ketoconazole shampoo, systemic antifungals
morbilliform rash vs scarlatiniform rash
morbilliform = measles like
scarlatiniform = papular, vesicular, petechial
erythema infectiosum (fifth disease)
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. complications
3. tx
1. parvo B19 by respiratory secretions--> upper URI --> slapped cheek rash (bright red macular rash)-> lacy reticular rash on the trunk +/- arthralgias
2. aplastic crisis, prolonged anemia, fetal hydrops in pregnant women
3. none- supportive, IVIG for chronic anemia in immunosuppressed
roseola infantum (exanthem subitum)
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. HHV6/7, adeno, parvo, echo --> 3-5 days high fever--> pink papular eruption on the trunk that spreads to the extremities (fever is gone when rash comes)
2. supportive
gianotti-crosti syndrome (papular acrodermatitis
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. HBV, EBV, CMV, coxsackie,--> red flat topped papules in acral areas
varicella
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. respiratory transmission --> 3 week incubation--> macules w/ central vesicles within 1-2 days (dew drops on a rose petal) CROPS of different age lesiosn + fever
2. antipyretics with antibacterial soaps, antihistamines, acyclovir for varicella pneumonia/encphalitis
HSV1 /HSV2
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. dx/tx
1. passage through birth canal--> gingivostomatitis + grouped lesions on an erythematous base, meningitis, meningoencephalitis, herpetic whitlow--> dormant in the DRG -->recurrent infections
2. dx =- tzank preparation, direct fluorescent antibody testing, PCR for CSF
tx = acyclovir for cutaneous HSV,
hand foot mouth disease
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. coxsackievirus A16--> vesicles, papules, pustules on the palms/soles/fingertips + mouth (herpangina) + non specific fever, headache, backache and vomiting
2. supportive
warts
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. HPV --> discrete flesh colored papules, condyloma acumulata = multiple external warts on genital area
2. liquid nitrogne, salicyclic acid, podophyllin, surgery
molluscum contagiosum
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. mollusci pox virus --> flesh colored papules with central umbilication ~~~ very high numbers of eruptions in pts with HIV
2. resolves without tx , can also use curettage, podophyllin, 0.9% catharidin, liquid nitrogen
louse infection
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. pediculus humanus, phthirus pubis --> sharing of clothes, combs--> pubic lice attaches to skin and ingests blood --> itching
2. head lice- 1% permethrin shampoo _ comb, 5% permethrin/malathion for resistant lice,
body lice - 12 hour application of 1% y-benzene hydrochloride lotion
scabies
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. sarcoptes scabiei --> papules or veseicles in the abdomen, dorsum of hands, groin, axilla, flexor surfaces of wrist/interdigital spaces + SEVERE ITCHING + S shaped BURROWS
2. DX = examination shows mite eggs or mite feces
TX = overnight permethrin lotion, or 1% lindane
pityriasis alba
similar to atopic dermatitis, hypopigmented dry scaly patches on the cheeks
vitiligo + tx
loss of skin pigmentation
tx = psoralen + UV light
tuberous sclerosis
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
1. AD mutation -->
cerebral sclerotic tubercles --> myoclonic seizures
ASH LEAF SPOTS (hypopigmented oval shaped macules seen underwoods lamp
ADENOMA SEBACUM - angiofibromas on the nose/face
SHAGREEN PATCH - thickened orange peel like skin
INFANTILE SPASMS,intracranial calcifications,
renal cysts, cardiac rhabdomyomas( #1 pediatric cardiac tumor)
retinal astrocytoma/hamartoma
neurofibromatosis type 1
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
1.AD mutation (defect in neural crest differentiation)--> cafe aulait spots (>6), axillary/inguinal freckleiing, skin neurofibromas, optic glioma, intracranial calcifications, lisch nodules (iris hamartomas), CNS neurofibromas, scoliosis, hypertension
nevocellular nevi
1. congenital nevi + risk
2. acquired nevi
1. before 6 months of age, black/brown/tan inc. risk of malignancy, giant nevi >20cm have 7% chance of forming melanomas
2. forms between age 2 and 18 years old, usually junctinoal nevi, lower risk of malignancy
alopecia areata
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
autoimmune lymphoccyte mediated hair follicle damage--> complete hair loss complete hair loss + pitting of nails
2., hair regrowth wihtin 1 year accelerated with steroids or minooxidil
traumatic hair loss
associated with anxiety
traction alopecia
hair loss assoicated with hair bands, find patchy areas of alopecia
telogen effluvium
acute stressful even --> forces hair to change from anaogen to telogen--> generalized hair loss (>100 hairs/day)
conditions that can cause hair loss
hypothyroidism, diabetes, hypopituitarism, hypervitaminosis A, zinc deficiency, marasmus, warfarin, heparin, chemotherpay,
acne vulgaris
1. pathogenesis + clinical presentation
2. tx
1. excessive coheision of cells in sebaceous follicles + sebum --> comedones --> proliferaiton of propionibacterium acnes occurs 1-2 years before puberty
2. benzoyl peroxide
open comedones
closed compedones
blackheads
whiteheads
acutane
acne treatment, highly teratogenic, women must be using birth control while on this drug
lichen planus
intensely pruritic raised papular rash is found on flexoral surfaces of the wrists, forearms, inner thighs,
auspitz sign
a drop of blood is formed when a scale from a psoriasis patch is removed
1. how to treat mammalian bites
2. how to treat cat, human, monkey bites
3. what bacteria in human bites + tx
1. soap and water (only 4% get infected)
2. abx prophylaxes (35-50%)
3. viridans strep, s.aureus, bacteroides, amoxicillin clavulanate, erythromycin
what is the screening test for lead poisoning
blood lead level
child just had a seizure and mom says she dilutes the fomrula
hyponatremia from too much water
sebaceous nevi
small sharply edged slightly raised yellow-orange hairless lesions that occur on the head and neck
somnambulinism
sleepwalking occurs in 15% of children usually occurs during stage 4 non-REM sleep
somniloquy
sleeptalking, can occur in any phase of sleep
most common age for
1. choking
2. drowning
3. pedestrian injuries
4. baby walker injuries
5. accidental poisoning
1. 1 year
2. 2 years
3. 6 years
4. 6 month
5. 2 years
why is a corn rich diet more likely to lead to pellegra
corn is poor in tryptophan which leads to low niacin --> PELLEGRA
rachitic rosary
enlargment costochondral junctions seen in vitamin D deficient rickets
warrdenberg syndrome
autosomal dominant-
iris abnormalities - sectoral heterochromia/heterochromia
poliosis (forelock of white hair)
wide set eyes,broad nasal root,
hearing loss
Treacher Collins syndrome (mandibulofacial dystosis)
autosomal dominant- downslanting eyes, micrgnathia, missing face bones, conductive hearing loss, downslanting palpebral fissures
treatment of aspirin poisoning
acetazolamide (CA inhibitor) and sodium bicarb
phenothiazine toxicity symptoms + tx
extrapyramidal symptoms, oculogyric crisis, tremors, torticollis, opisthotonus, dysphagia
tx = DIPHENHYDRAMINE
phenothiazine
antipsychotic/antihistaminic class
drugs include chlorpromazine (dopamine antagonist), promethazine (antiemetic, sedetive)
vitamin toxicities
1. vitamin a
2. nictotinic acid
3. vitamin C
4. vitmain D
5. vitmain B6
1. hyperosteosis + slowed growth, hepatomegaly, inc. CSF pressure, drying of skin
2. flushing/pruritus, tachycardia, liver damage, hyperglycemia/hyperureciemia
3. kidney stones, diarrhea, cramping
4. Nausea, diarrhea,calcification of heart/kidney/BV
5. sensory neuropathy
which vitamin should be given to children with measels
vitamin A, decreaes measels releated mortality
why must vitamin K be supplemented for newborns
immature intestinal flora leads to low vitamin K levels
how does maternal phenobarbital use effect neonatal jaundice
decreases jaundice because phenobarbital induced glucuronyl transferase
when should VZIG be given
maternal onset of varicella within 5 days prior to delivery, or if onset is <2 days after delivery

~ outside of this time frame, infants have no higher risk of complicatiosn than older children
1. what is basal metabolic rate in cal/kg*day for: newborn, 1wk-6mo, 6mo-1year,
2. what is approximate caloric number needed for growth and activity for ages 1-3
3. what is typical caloric density for formula
1. 50, 65, 60
2. 100 cal/day
3. 0.67 calories/ml
what does the Apt test detect
maternal/fetal hemoglobin in a bloody specimen such as vomit or melena~~ identifies the source of the blood--- treating specimen with alkali turns mother hemoglobin to hematin and fetal hemoglobin is unchanged
what drugs are contraindicated during breast feeding
lithium, cyclosporine, anti-neoplastics, ergotamines, bromocriptine, illicit drugs
which electrolyte is severely deficient in breast milk and poses risk for electrolyte imbalance in the neonate
calcium
how does a neonate adapt to a cold environment, what are the consequences if the neonates is not brought to a warmer ambient temperature
increasing metabolic rate, increasing heat production from brown fat
if they are not brought to warmer temperature, lactate will accumultae and resultating metabolic acidosis and compensatory hyperventilation
apneic episodes in preterm infants (NOT periodic breathing)
>20s pauses due to undeveloped respiratory center
complete metabolic panel (CHEM12)
electrolytes - Na, K, CO2, chloride
kidney - BUN, creatinine
*proteins- Albumin, total protein
*liver tests - ALP, AST,ALT, Bilirubin
glucose and calcium
basic metabolic panel (CHEM7)
electroloytes - Na, K, CO2, chloride
kidney - BUN and creatinine
glucose and calcium
for a neonate with jaundance, lethargy, distended abdomen, dec. ins/outs what should be initial treatment
thyroixine - 10-15mg/kg
neonate with erbs or klumpkes palsy has tachypnia and respiratory distress- test + diagnosis
chest fluroscopy and ultrasound shows paralyzed diaphragm due to damage to damaged C3/C4/C5 phrenic nerve roots
what is normal birth weight
7 pounds 8 ounces, 3400 grams
why does SGA neonatal hypoglycemia and polycythemia occur in mothers who have gestational hypertension or toxemia
placental infarction/toxemia decreaes uteroplacental blood flow leading to dec. glycogen storage--> compensatory hypoglycemia and polycythemia
what are the manifestations of polycythemia in a SGA infant
+ tx
hyperviscosity syndrome - seizure, tremulousness, jitteriness--> seizure activity due to slow blood in the brain + renal vein thrombosis, NEC, tachypnea
tx = partial exchange transfusion
propranolol effect on fetus
dec. heart rate, dec. ability to compensate during asphyxia, hypoglycemia/apnea
at what level of bilirubin does kernicterus occur
>18mg/dl
evaluation of jaundice in a newborn
maternal/infant Rh types + ABO groups + coombs
total, direct, indirect bilirubin
Hct, reticulocyte count
CBC (to screen for sepsis)
what is the frequency of cleft palate in siblings who have cleft palate vs general population
4% for siblings
general population is 1/1000
transient tachypnea of the newborn
healthy infant, normal birth, --> respiratory distress and inc. pulmonary vascular markings with fluid fissures and hyperexpansion
tx= oxygen to maintain oxygen saturation
what must be investigated in a black vs white child with polydactyly
black child - nothing, 10x more common in black children

white child - look for heart defects, inc. incidence of heart defects
what are the causes of apnea in a HEALTHY TERM infant
***major pathological issue (compare to preterm)

sepsis, GERD, CHD, seizures, hypoglycemia****
kernig sign,
bruduzinski's sign
cannot extend the knee with the hip flexed

flexing the neck causes hip flexion
what is the important clinical finding for twin transfusion syndrome
difference in hematocrit >15mg/dl between two infants

donar = oligohydrominos, anemia, hypovolemi
recipient = polyhydraminos, plethora, with evidence of shock
longitudinal striations on the metaphysis TORCH infection
congenital rubella
osteochondriitis/periostitis TORCH infection
congenital syphillus
bronchiolitis treatment
inhaled epinephrine
what is the clinical presentation of a tension pneuothorax + tx
dec. lung sounds + displaced heart sounds

tx = immediate needle aspiration and chest tube placement
bronchopulmonary dysplasia
results from intubation --> persistant oxygen demands, respiratory distress, and abnormal cxr, airway hyperresponsiveness, PULMONARY EDEMA REQUIRING DIURETIC TREATMENT
biotin deficiency/biotinidase deficiency clinical presentation
dermatitis, alopecia, ataxia, hypotonia, seizures, deafness, immunodeficiency, metabolic acidosis
what is the treatment for rheumatic fever chorea
chlorpromazine or barbiturates
NOT antibiotics or salicylates
what is the most common clinical criteria in rhuematic fever
arthralgias
hereditary angioedema patho + clinical presentatino
C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency
--> angioedema of the hands and feet + GI symptoms + laryngeal edema/obstruction
Ellis-van Creveld syndrome
(defect is 4p16) is associated
with atrial septal defects.
what is the risk of congenital heart disease for a fetus who has a sibling with congenital heart disease
2-6%
general population = 1%
what neonatal history accompanies tricuspid regurgitation
history of asphyixia or other heart defects
MCC viral myocarditis
adenovirus and coxsackie B virus
what are the MCC of SVT (pulse >250)
WPW
CHD
sympathomimmetic drugs
clinical features of WPW
prolonged PR
SVT
delta wave
loud snoring and suspected sleep apnea, what is the work up/treatment
polysomnography
CPAP/BIPAP
what is the potentially life threatening consequence of lobar pneumonia (staph) + treatment
tension pneumothorax + treatment = chest tube or needle aspiration at the 2nd or 3rd intercostal space
what is the major complication of laryngotracheobronchitis + clinical pres + tx
bacterial tracheitis
presentation = several days of viral URI-->acute fever + respiratory distress
tx = airway management
what is the modern (vaccine era) cause of epiglottitis
s.pneumo, GAS, moraxella
when do sphenoid and frontal sinuses become large enough to harbor infections
frontal = 6th-10th year of life
sphenoid = 5th year of life
clinical presentation of esophageal obstruction
cough, drooling, choking, avoidance of liquids
what is the possible etiologies for chest pain in a sickle cell pt
pneumonia, thromboemboli, sepsis~~ risk of rapid progression
why is cyanosis a bad marker of poor oxygenation if Hbg < 5g
CANNOT SEE THE CYANOSIS
retropharyngeal abscess clinical presentation
pharyngitis, fever, severe sore throat, fluctuant bulge in posterior pharynx suppurative infection of the posterior pharyngeal wall by staph, GAS, or oral anaerobes
clinical presentatino + treatment of foreign body
recurrent pneumonias in a healthy child, decreased inspiratory and expiratory sounds
Dx = rigid bronchoscopy (only way to dx)
tx = rigid bronchoscopy
what are the most common complications of parenteral feeding
sepsis MCC
thrombosis of central lines
pneumothorax
brachial plexus injury
REVERSIBLE mucosal atrophy
hirschprung disease clinical presentation + diagnosis
prolonged constipation from birth, FAILURE TO PASS MECONIUM and signs of enterocolitis (late)
barium enema and manometry
how to diagnose meckles diverticulum
radionucleotide scan
depressed fontanelles, tachycardia, sunken eyes, loss of skin elasticity = ~ what % of dehydration
5-9% dehydrated
mallory weiss tears
repeated vomiting/retching --> streaked blood in the vomit ~ occasionally results in massive hemorrhage
behcet syndrome
vasculitis of small/medium sized arteries
non-destructive arthritis of multiple joints, fever, erythema nodosum, aphthous stomatitis, uveiits, CNS (incl pseudotumor cerebri)
wolman syndrome ~patho + clinical pres
lysosomal acid lipase deficiency --> calcification of the adrenal gland (KUB)
HSM, diarrhea, vomitting, FTT,
drugs that cause nephrotic syndrome
trimethadione, penicillamine**, catopril, probenicid, ethosuximide, methimazole, lithium, procainamide, chlorpropamide, phenytoin, paramethadione, tolbutamide, NSAIDs, gold, mercury
why is the bladder succeptible to rupture in children who have blunt trauma
it is an abdominal organ in a child
what is the management of MOST kidney injuries with the exception of traumatic vascular/ traumatic hydrocoeles
most = observation
vascular/hydrocoeles =
what drugs cause fanconis syndrome
gentamicin, OUTDATED tetracycine, cephalothin (1st gen cephalo), cidofovir (anti-CMV), valproic acid, streptozocin, 6-MP, azathioprine (6-MP prodrug), cisplatin, ifosfamide, heavy metals, paraquat, maleic acid, glue sniffing (toluene)
lithium effect on the kidney
nephrotic syndrome AND RTA
NSAIDS effect on the kidney
nephotic syndrome and interstitial nephritis
sulfonamides effect on the kidney
vasculitis and nephritis
how is low grade vesicoureteral reflux managed
daily antibiotics and urinalysis/culture every 3-4 months
renal osteodystrophy
chronic renal failure --> secondary hyperparathyroidism + rickets + osteitis fibrosa cystica, 1,25(OH)D3 deficiency
what type of anemia in renal failure
normochromic normocytic anemia due to dec. EPO
what are the iatrogenic complications of dialysis
blood loss
dialysis related aluminum toxicity
folic acid deficiency
what causes glucose intolerance/peripheral resistance in renal failure
elevated glucagon and growth hormone
clinical presentation of hyper tension in children
headache, dizziness, visual disturbance, irritability, nocturnal wakening
what is the major risk associated with cryptochordism in a child vs adult
torsion of the testicle because testicle is not fixed to the scrotal sac.

in adulthood major risk is testicular cancer, this IS NOT DECREASED BY ORCHIOPEXY it just makes the testicles easier to examine~ thus surgical intervention does not decrease the risk of testuclar torsion
what colony counts are significant in
1. suprapubic tap
2. midstream clean catch
1. >10^3 - 10^4
2. >10^5 in asymptomatic or >10^4 in symptomatic
how to decrease the edema in a patient with nephrotic disease
albumin and a diuretic combination
bartter syndrome
defect in Na/K/Cl cotransporter in thick ascending limb --> hypokalemia, alkalosis (inc. distal delivery of sodium), hyperaldosteronism, normotension, hyperreninemia
how should needle be advanced in spinal tap of an infant + what is the risk of using no styloid
small advances followed by removing the styloid
no styloid can introduce a core of epidermis into the subarachnoid space which can then form a epidermoid tumor
what is the early signs of myasthenia gravis
+ what are the EMG signs
ptosis, weakness of extraocular muscles, dysphagia and facial muscle weakness, rapid muscle fatiguing
EMG = decremental response during rapid muscle stimulation
acute infantile hemiplegia
~ DOES NOT NECESSARILY OCCUR ONLY IN INFANTS
thrombotic occlusion of the MCA or branches --> classic hemi-syndrome with eyes looking away from the paralyzed side
todds paralysis
post focal or jacksonian seizure, lasts only 24-48 hours
enzyme defec+ clinical pres in:
1. tay sachs
2. gauchers
3. niemann pick
4. krabbes
5. fabrys
6. metachromatic leukodystrophy
7. farber disease
1. hexominidase A - 6-12mo inc. startle + cherry red spot, hypotonia, loss of milestones
2. beta glucosidase - erlenmeyer flask femur, HSM, late onset
3. sphingomyelinase- cherry red spot, HSM death by 2 or 3
4. galactocerebroside beta galactosidase
5. alpha galactosidase --> late childhood onset, acroparesthesia, painful crisis (of abdomen), cataracts
6. galactosyl 3 sulfate ceremide sulfatase - age 1-2 years onset --> peripheral neuropathy, progressive ataxia, gray macular lesions
7. ceramidase --> bone pain and joint swelling
CSF shows lymphocytic pleocytosis, elevated protein, lowered glucose
viral meningitis,
medulloblastoma spinal tap CSF findings
monocytic** pleocytosis
GM1 gangliosidoses type 1 patho + clinical presentation
complete absence of acid - beta galactosidase *******--> infantile onset hypotonia (compare to tay sachs) --> HSM, CNS degeneration, ant. breaks in cervical vertebrae, enlargement of the sella, thickening of calvarium (dystosis multiplex)
rett syndrome pathogenesis + clinical presentation
X chromosome MeCP2 mutation-->rapid decline at 6-18 months of age --> dec. ability to communicate/socialize
congenital CMV vs toxoplasmosis intracranial calcifications
CMV = periventricular
toxo = coritcal
incontinentia pigmenti
familial skin blistering and seizures
guilllan barre spinal tap findings
protein HIGH (2x)
glucose normal
cell counts normal
charcot marie tooth clinical presentation
PMP 22 mutation --> peripheral demyelination--> atrophy of the peroneal and intrinsic foot/hand/proximal leg muscles
tick paralysis- pathogenesis + clinical presentation
eastern dog tick/rocky mountain wood tick--> toxin injection via saliva--> ataxia/areflexia--> prgressive ascending paralysis
scorpion sting clinical rpesentation
shock, salivation, convulsions
tx - phenobarbital (not morphine), and antivenin
transient tic disorder
eye blinking, facial movements, throat clearing, resolves in about a year
what virus must a transfusion be screened for before giving to an HIV patient
CMV
parvo b19 infection of pregnant mother effect on the fetus
severe anemia, hydrops fetalis, and death of the fetus
bacterimia in an infant causes
s.pneumo, h.flu, meningococcus
bacteremia in an infant clinical presentation
fever, left shift + leukocytosis, headache, malaise, poor feeding
orbital vs periorbital (pre-septal) cellultitis
orbital cellulitis- shows proptosis, pain, ophthalmoplegia, and dec. visual acuity
periorbital cellulitis- has full range of motion and no effect on vision
hepatitis A clinical presentation
sudden onset fever, N/V, tenderness of the liver, jaundice, AST elevation <3 weeks,
trichinella spiralis clinical pres
abdominal pain, N/V --> muscle invasion, edema of the eyelids, myalgia, weakness, fever, eosinophilia
job-buckley syndrome
defect in phagocytic chemotaxis- hypergammaglobulin E, PRURITIC DERMATITIS, eczema, EOSINOPHILIA, severe RECURRENT staph infections
what are the complications of staph pneumonia (most commonly seen in children <1 year of age)
pleural effusion, empyema, pyopneumothorax
how does IVIG work to treat ITP
it saturates the RES binding sites for platelet bound self immunoglobulin
what physical exam finding should be taught to parents whose children have sickle cell disease
palpable spleen, to detect ACUTE SPLENIC SEQUESTRATION which can lead to hypovolemia/circulatory collapse
physiologic anemia of infancy
6-8 weeks of age: erythropoiesis temporarily stops after birth and physiologic anemia reaches its nadir at 6-8 weeks
fetomaternal transfusion
fetal blood loss to mother during birth, occurs during normal/abnormal pregnancies
what are the causes of blood eosinophilia
asthma
recrrent urticaria
infantile eczema
serum sickness
helminth infections
collagen vascular disease
what are the causes of spherocytes
hyperthermia
hereditary spherocytosis
G6PD deficiency
ABO incompatibility (NOT RH INCOMPATIBILITY)
treatment for iron deficiency in an infant between the ages of 9 and 15 months
oral ferrous sulfate ~~ expect to see reticulocytosis and rise in hemoglobin/hematocrit
what toxicity is associated with methotrexate
MUCOSITIS (unique), bone marrow suppression, skine erythema, heaptic dysfunction
what toxicity associated with vincristine
peripheral neuropathy, constipation, jaw pain, SIADH
doxorubicin toxicity
CARDIOTOXICITY, alopecia, N/V, stomatitis, tissue necrosis
what materanl disease is associated with
1. neonatal high output heart failure
2. third degree heart block
1. maternal hyperthyroidism/graves
2. maternal SLE
bone age vs height age vs chronologic age in
1. constituional short stature
2. familial short stature
1. bone age/height age the same and both are less than chronological age (BOTH BONE AGE AND HEIGHT AGE ARE LOW)
2. bone age > height age, bone age = chronological age (ONLY HEIGHT AGE IS LOW)
how to assess testicles ability to produce testosterone
administer B-HCG to stmulate the testicles to produce testosterone ~ this is a method to assess testicular function
what are the possibilities for the causes of a cold thyroid nodule
any cancer (anaplastic, folliculary, medullary)
BUT A DYSGENIC THRYOID WILL NOT APPEAR COLD
effects on bone age
1. excess androgens (ex. CAH)
2. thyroid deficiency
3. glucocorticoid excess
4. inorganic FTT
1. increased bone age and early fusion of the growth plate
2. decreased bone age
3. increased boen age and rapid fusion of the growth plates
4. decreased bone age due to low pituitary hormones
what electrolyte imbalance is seen in an immobilized fracture of a weight bearing limb (aka. IMMOBILIZATION HYPERCALCEMIA)
+ tx
hypercalcemia --> high BP, altered mental statuis, encephalopathy, convulsions
2. diet restriction of dairy, diuretics, calcicitonin
alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency clinical presentation
cholestasis, bleeding into CNS/GI tract, or umbilical stump, elevated transaminatses, portal hypertension,
hypoglycemia in a premature infant born to a normal mother
diminished glycogen and fat stores --> post partum hypoglycemia
medullary thyroid carcinoma calcium and phosphours
NORMAL NORMAL (despite elevated calcitonin)
diabetes insipidus effect on Na and K leveles
both go up due to hemoconcentration
what age in childhood has the highest risk for diabetes inspidus
neonatal period
cystinosis
autosomal recessive lysosomal storatge disease of cystine leads to crystalline deposits in the cornea, FANCONI SYNDROME (MCC), renal failure, FTT
list some mitochondrial disorders
myoclonic epilepsy and ragged red fibers
MELAS
lebers hereditary optic neuropathy
side effects of anabolic steroids
liver damage, dec. testicular size, oligosperrmia, aggression, mood swings, dec HDL, premature closure of the epiphysis
which antidepressant used in anorexia nervosa
imipramine
what is the temporal sequence between genital ulcer and inguinal lymphadenopathy in chlamydia vs h.ducreyi
chlamydia- ulcer disappears then inguinal adenoaphty forms
h.ducreyi - ulcer and inguinal adenopathy occur at the same time
what type of injuries with
1. swimmers
2. football
3. basketball/volleyball
4. running
5. ballet
6. wrestlers
7. skiing
1. rotator cuff
2. knee and foot, head/neck
3. osgood schlatter, ankle
4. patellofemoral, muscle strains
5. delayed menarche/eating disorders
6. shoulder subluxation, pre-patellar bursisits, skin conditions
7. ulnar collateral ligament
thalassemia vs IDA RDW
RDW increased in IDA (inc. variablility of red blood cell width)
RDW normal in thalassemia trait (TIBC and ferritin normal)
post pericardiotomy syndrome
reactive pericarditis/pericardial effusion after surgery for congentital heart disease in an infant
how to remove a foreign body from a childs vagina
first try warm water irrigation to flush it out
if this doesnt work remove it under general anesthesia
causes and clinical presentation of airway compromize by a vascular ring
double aortic arches,right sided aorta, pulmonary sling etc
-- symptoms worse when supine, relieved by neck extension, no response to bronchodilators/corticosteroids
what treatable underlying condition can be predispose to breath holding spells/pallid spells
iron deficiency anema
treat by giving oral ferrous sulfate and iron rich cereal
what kind of fractures lead to compartment syndrome
supracondylar fractures of the radius and humerus
patellofemoral stress syndrome
commonly seen in runners, pain when descending stairs
treatment of breastfeeding jaundice
increase feeding frequency and duration to increase breast milk production which will reduce dehydration and reduce transit time and dec. enterohepatic circulation
riboflavin deficiency clinical presentation
glossitis, seborrheic dermtitits (of groin), chelosis, pharyngitis, edema/erythema of the mouth
pyridoxine deficiency clinical presentation
peripheral neuropathy, irritability, depression, dermatitis, stomatitis, elevated homocystine
sail sign
<2 year old CXR - large thymic shadow overlaps with the heart and looks like a "boat sail"
what are the symptoms of polycythemia in an infant + MCC
due to hyperviscosity of blood: respiratory distress, seizures, cyanosis, jitteriness, irritability, poor feeding
MCC = placental blood transfer due to delayed clamping of the cord
charcots arthritis
joint destruction from neurological loss --- ex. diabetic neuropathy, syringomyelia, spine injury, B12 deficiency, tabes dorsalis
why do antipsychotics cause amenorrhea
dopamine antagonsits results in inc. prolactin which inhibits the HPG axis causing amenorrhea
how should vaccines be administered to a preterm infant
according to chronological age (after birth) not gestational age----- there is no significant reduction of immune response in preterm infants so vaccines are OK...... BUT NO HEPATITIS B until infant is <2kg***
lead poisoning diagnosis in a child
first fingerstick blood lead level >10ug/dL
confirm with serum lead level >10ug/dL
congenital syphilis clinical presentation
lesions on palms/soles, jaundice, anemia, RHINORRHEA, periostitis, metaphyseal dystrophy, Hutchinson teeth, saddle nose,
90% of viral meningitis
echovirus (enterovirus) and coxsackie
kid falls and hits his head with a pencil in his mouth, 24 hours later stroke like symptoms
INTERNAL CAROTID ARTERY DISSECTION
MCC diarrhea in children between age 6 months to 2 years
rotavirus
MCC adult diarrhea in the united states
campylobacter
what is the auscultation finding of pulmonary hypertension (often from congenital heart disease)
LOUD P2 *****
leukocyte adhesion deficiency clinical presentation
neutrophilia, delayed seperation of the umbilical cord, recurrent bacterial infections, gingivitis/peridontitis--> LOSS OF TEETH
when should a child get a lumbar puncture for a febrile seizure
<12 months
uncertain neurological exam

**DONT GIVE LP FOR >18 MONTHS WITH NORMAL NEUROLOGICAL EXAM AND NO SIGNS OF MENINGITISA
most common case of ESRD in children
renal scarring secondary to reflux
dx. with VCUG
two galactose related metabolic disorders
galactose 1 - phosphate uridyl transferase deficiency (severe hepatomegaly, mental retardation, vomitting, diarrhea)
galactokinase - mild (just cataracts)
what is first step in evaluation of a child with a speech delay ie. dec. babbeling, or not meeting language milestones
audiology evaluation
renal masses
1. at birth
2. <3 years of age
3. >3 years of age
1. hydronephrosis
2. neuroblastoma (neural crest) <1 year of age
3. wilms tumor (metanephros) age 2-5
hyper IgM
high IgM, all other immunoglobulins are low (compare to brutons*) + neutropenia
~ recurrent sinopulmonary infections, PCP pneumonia , poor resposne to immunizations
TTP clinical presentation
PENTAD- thrombocytopenia, MAHA, neurologic disturbance, fever, renal dysfunction
is premature adrenarche, thelarche, or pubarche concerning
only pubarche is concerning because this is associated with CNS disorder
breastfeeding contraindications
galactosemia/PKU/urea cycle defects
maternal use of antimetabolits, chemotherapy, radioisotopes
illicit drug use
HSV (w/ breast lesions), active TB**, HIV
signs of rapid onset of precocious puberty and androgen excess
pseudo puberty - independent of of the HPG axis ~~~ ex. late onset CAH, exogenous androgens, or androgen secreting tumor
A infant has RSV, what condition is this patient now at a higher risk for
asthma
treatment of impetigo
mupirocin--- b/c it covers gram positives as well as MRSA
what is the most common cause of communicating hydrocephalous
interventricular hemorrhage (subarachnoid hemorrhage) leading to destruction of the arachnoid villi and cisterns blocking flow of CSF
clinical presentation of hydrocephalous in a neonate
lethargy, prominent scalp viens, DOWNWARD GAZE, tense fontaneles, poor suckling, hypotonia
varicella post exposure prophylaxis
VZIG or acyclovir ~ perferable withing 72 hours of expsure
what is the hematologic finding in SGA infants
inc. risk of hypoxia/asphyxia/MAS--> polycythemia
~ also see hypothermia, hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia
what are the steps of early neonatal care for an uncomplicated pregnancy
removal of airway secretions
drying and wrapping in blanket
silver nitrate eye drops/vitamin K supplementation
how to treat chlamydia conjunctivitis in an infant
ORAL SYSTEMIC erythromycin due to the risk of chlamydia pneumonia
what is the content of breast milk
70% whey, 30% casein, lactose
lactoferrin, lysosyme, secretory IgA
what vitamins are inadequate in breast milk
vitamin D
most common cause of subarachnoid hemorrhage in children
AVM~~~ associated with childhood seizures
peritonsillar abscess clinical presentation
unilateral tonsillar swelling and uvular deviation
jaundice
1. in the first 24 hours
2. """ 2nd or 3rd day
3. 3rd day to 7th day
1. erythroblastosis fetalis, concealed hemorrhage, sepsis or congenitla infections
2. usually phsyiologic
3. bacterial sepsis or UTI (often lacks classic poor feeding, bulging fontanel) --> LP/blood cultures
guthrie test
test that detects metabolic products in the urine ex. PKU
laryngomalacia pathogenesis and clinical presentation
congenital flaccid larynx appears as epiglottis rolling on laryngoscopy--- presents as inspiratory respiratory sounds that are improved when the child is prone
~~ approves with time as the child ages
tx = feed the child while upright and keep the child upright for 30mins after feeds
denys drash
syndrome associated with wilms tumor, mesangial sclerosis/renal failure, pseudohermaphrodism
neotnatal tetanus pathogenesis and clinical presentation
unimmunized mother/unclean obstetric techniques outside hospital leads to umbilical stump infection with tetanus --> erythematous umbilical stump, spasms, opisthotonus, poor feeding
what is the first step when an infant has fever >102.2, signs of septic shock, and a ***bulging fontanelle
empiric antibiotics first
then CT scan (NOT LP FIRST) to see if there is a mass that will lead to herniation. If there is not then can proceed with the LP
clinical pres + treatment for infant clavicle fracture
crepitus over clavicle, and decreased movement of the ipsilateral armf

tx = nothing, reassurance
what is the gold standard of GERD diagnosis
24 hour reflux monitoring
neonatal abstinence syndrome
infant born to heroin/methadone addicted mother
sneezing, tachypnea, irritability, poor feeding/sleeping, vomitting, diarrhea,
interventricular hemorrhage pathogenesis + clinical presentation
PREMATURITY/LOW BIRTH WEIGHT --> bulging fontanelles, pallor, cyanosis, focal neurologic signs, hypotension
what is the major risk in 46XY turner females
gonadoblastoma--- must do bilateral gonadectomy
anemia of prematurity
normochromic normocytic anemia, due to dec. production, shorter half life of RBCs
tricyclic antidepressant overdose treatment
sodium bicarbonate, helps to normalize the wide QRS seen overdose
homocystinuria clinical presentation + tx
marphans like appearance, downward subluxation of the lens, and tx = B6
how to treat a patient with croup whose O2 sat is falling
try inhaled epinephrine , if this does not work then intubate