CLIPP 5/4/17 Flashcards
Opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome
paraneoplastic syndrome that occurs most often with neuroblastoma in a young child who presents with ataxia and jerking or erratic movements as well as jerky conjugate movements of the eyes.
Post-infectious cerebellitis
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typically presents in a younger child with ataxia, nystagmus, vomiting and sometimes dysarthria
believed to be an autoimmune response leading to demyelination of the cerebellum occurring several weeks after a viral infection such as varicella or coxsackie virus
. Headaches of new onset that do not go away and are worse in the mornings and associated with vomiting and personality changes would be most concerning for
brain tumor etiology
headache that should be responsive to nsaids
Tension-type headache
4yo child presents withCC fatigue, evidence of anemia (fatigue, tachycardia, pallor) and thrombocytopenia (unexplained bruising)
you should suspect…
ALL
Failure of two or more hematologic cell lines should always raise suspicion for malignant invasion of the marrow. Furthermore, the child’s chief complaint, fatigue, is the most common presenting symptom of acute leukemia. Finally, the incidence of ALL peaks at age 4 years.
HSP etiology peak age and range, gender signs and symptoms important to labs at follow-up
exact etiology of HSP is unknown, but it is believed to involve an IgA-immune-mediated vasculitis in response to infection or other triggers
peak at ages 4 to 6 years (range of 2 to 17 years)
M:F 2:1
characterized by a rash consisting of petechiae and palpable purpura. Other findings include a colicky diffuse or periumbilical abdominal pain, arthritis or arthralgia, and renal disease
UA, BP, BUN Cr: Given the incidence of renal disease, it is important to check the urine for signs of hematuria or proteinuria; sudden changes in blood pressure can potentially suggest a change in renal function. With abnormal findings, serum BUN and creatinine must be checked
platelet count in HSP
normal, hallmark rash is a NON-THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is part of the differential for palpable purpura and petechiae. ITP is characterized by low platelet counts (usually < 20,000) with normal WBCs and hemoglobin. Should you find low platelets, you may want to reconsider the differential and think about ITP or possibly leukemia.
CBC in ITP
low platelet counts (usually < 20,000) with normal WBCs and hemoglobin
PT/PTT in HSP
normal
not a coag disorder, an IgA-immune-mediated vasculitis
but coag disorder on the ddx for palpable purpura and petechaie so get PT/PTT if dx uncertain
Peds leukemia
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signs and symptoms
labs to get if suspected
bone marrow infiltration and cytopenia,
abnormalities in the different cell lines (WBC, RBCs and platelets)
petechia and purpura, bone pain, fever, fatigue, malaise, hepatosplenomegaly, and lymphadenopathy
When leukemia is suspected, it is important to measure WBCs, Hgb and platelets
intracranial hemorrhage is a potential but rare complication of which ddx for petechiae and palpable purpura
intracranial hemorrhage is a potential but rare complication of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). The incidence of ICH in patients with ITP is 0.1 to 0.5% of cases
labs to get when working up palpable purpura and petechiae, according to ddx
HSP - BP, UA, BUN Cr if the first two abnormal, because of frequent renal involvement
ITP - CBC - low platelet counts (usually < 20,000) with normal WBCs and hemoglobin
Coag disorder - PT/INR
Leukemia - CBC - bone marrow infiltration and cytopenia
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hsp is characterized as a small vessel vasculitis
HSP is classified as a small vessel vasculitis. The exact mechanism of HSP is unknown; however, it is thought to be an IgA-mediated immune response affecting small vessels (skin, GI tract, joints, kidneys). Approximately 50% of cases follow viral or bacterial URIs. Biopsy of affected organs shows leukocytoclastic vasculitis with IgA deposition
biopsy of affected organs in HSP shows
leukocytoclastic vasculitis with IgA deposition
Approximately 50% of cases of HSP follow what kind of preceding illnesses
viral or bacterial URIs
UA in HSP
follow-up labs
UA in HSP will often reveal mild hematuria and/or proteinuria. If either are present, BUN and Cr should be ordered to further evaluate the extent of renal involvement.
HSP tx time to resolution recurrence rate give IVIG?
treatment of HSP is symptomatic and supportive (e.g., NSAIDs for joint pain). HSP usually resolves within four to six weeks and has a 30% recurrence rate. IVIG is not indicated in patients with HSP; it is, however, a treatment option for ITP
what % HSP pts have elevated serum IgA
50%
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HSP pts have GI bleeding
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Since IgA immune complexes in HSP also attack the GI vessels, around 67% of patients have GI bleeding, either occult blood or grossly bloody stool
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HSP pts have abdominal pain
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Abdominal pain occurs in 50 to 75% of HSP patients, as a result of the immune attack on the GI vessels, as described above
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HSP pts have arthralgias
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Arthralgias, mainly of the knees and ankles, are seen in about 75% of children with HSP
___ are often the delineating finding between HSP and ITP
Decreased platelets (ITP)
hallmark rash in HSP is a NON-THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA
rash description in HSP
erythematous, slightly raised, non-blanching, maculopapular rash over the legs, buttocks, and posterior portion of the elbows
aka petechiae and palpable purpura
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observation is appropriate in this patient: 8yo, joint pain, erythematous, slightly raised, non-blanching, maculopapular rash over the legs, buttocks, and posterior portion of the elbows, normal CBC, Skin biopsy shows leukocytoclastic vasculitis with IgA deposition
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treatment of HSP is symptomatic and supportive (e.g., NSAIDs for joint pain). HSP usually resolves within four to six weeks and has a 30% recurrence rate
fitz-hugh-curtis syndrome
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symptoms
rare complication of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) involving liver capsule inflammation leading to the creation of adhesions. abdominal pain would be felt in the right upper quadrant and may be referred to the right shoulder if the peritoneum becomes irritated
___ is the most sensitive and specific lab test to diagnose pancreatitis.
Lipase