Endocrinology (Alice) (3%) Flashcards
mc endocrine dz in peds
T1DM
rf for T1DM
fam hx/histocompatability antigens:
DR3
DR4
what type of breathing is associated w. DKA
kussmaul respirations
dx criteria for DM (4)
-random BG > 200 mg/dL PLUS symptoms
-2 separate 8 hr fasting BG > 126
-2 hr OGTT > 200
-A1C >/= 6.5
how does C peptide relate to T1 vs T2 diabetes
T1DM: low vs inappropriately low during fasting
T2DM: high
what abs are associated w. T1DM
insulin abs
GAD65
IA-2
if >/= 1 is present, consider T1DM
what type of infxn might make you concerned for DM in a kid
prolonged candidal infxn
A1C goal for pediatric DM
< 7.5
t/f: hypercalcemia is more concerning in kids than adults
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hypercalcemia is often discovered when a kid is worked up for
FTT
4 signs of end organ damage with hyperparathyroidism
nephrocalcinosis
nephrolithiasis
acute pancreatitis
bone pathology
t/f: most kids with hyperparthyroidism present w. end organ damage
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most are symptomatic at presentation
ddx for hypercalcemia in peds (10)
family hypocalciuric hyperCa
NSHPT (neonatal severe primary hyperparathyroidism )
subcutaneous fat necrosis
williams syndrome
primary hyperparathyroidism
humoral malignancy
osteolytic malignancy
granulomatous dz
vit D toxicity
immobilization
pharm for pediatric hypercalcemia
increase urinary excretion:
calcitonin
bisphosphonates
zoledronic acid
_ is recommended for all peds w. primary hyperparathyroidism
parathyroidectomy
mcc of hyperthyroidism in peds
graves dz
others:
thyroid nodule
acute supporative thyroiditis
adult sx of hyperthyroidism that is uncommon in peds
exophthalmos
3 sx of hyperthyroidism in peds that Smarty PANCE stresses
palpitations
change in behavior
change in school performance
what is neonatal graves dz
infant born to mom w. graves dz -> passage of TSH receptor abs cross placenta
t/f: neonates will graves dz often have a goiter
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