Down's Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
what clinical features do you find in downs syndrome?
A
- mild to moderate developmental delay
- epicanthic folds
- upward sloping palpebral fissure
- protruding tongue
- flat occiput
- single palmar crease
- hypotonia
- small stature
2
Q
what kind of problems do they present with?
A
- duodenal atresia
- 1/3rd have cardiac anomalies (AV canal defects)
- hypothyroidism
- strabismus
- secretory otitis media
- leukaemia
3
Q
how should they be managed in light of their risk factors?
A
- cardiac evaluation at birth
- hypothyroid medications
- routine audiology
- ophthalmological assessment
4
Q
how is growth monitored in Downs baby?
A
- special downs growth chart
5
Q
what are downs syndrome babies more likely to get in old age?
A
- alzheimers disease
