Chronic Granulomatous Disease Flashcards
1
Q
what is chronic granulomatous disease caused by
A
Congenital defect in immume system
2
Q
phagocytes are unable to do what
A
Kill ingested bacteria
3
Q
what does compromised phagocytes cause
A
Increased susceptibility to severe infection
4
Q
does chronic granulomatous disease occur more commonly in males or females?
A
females
5
Q
what population does chronic granulomatous disease occur most commonly in
A
Children
6
Q
what is the sonographic appearance of chronic granulomatous disease
A
Poorly marginated, hypoechoic mass with posterior enhancement
7
Q
what may be present and cause posterior shadowing
A
Calcification
8
Q
what must be done to classify mass
A
Aspiration
