Endo Flashcards
1
Q
Infants of diabetic mothers commonly have what main problems?
A
Macrosomic with plethora
Can be v jittery
Hypoglycemia
Cardiac abnormalities
2
Q
Macrosomia
A
Large birth weight
All organs enlarged except brain
Increased output from bone marrow –>polycythemia, hyperviscosity
Poss shoulder dystocia, brachial plexus injury
3
Q
Small left colon syndrome
A
Smaller descending colon –>distention from constipation. Dx’d by barium study
4
Q
Cardiac abnormalities in infants of diabetic moms
A
Asymmetrical septal hypertrophy due to obliteration LV lumen, causing decrease in CO.
Tx with beta blockers, IV fluids
5
Q
Renal vein thrombosis
A
Flank mass, possible bruit, hematuria and thrombocytopenia
6
Q
X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets
A
Inability to retain PO4
