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Genetics Flashcards

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What are three signs of a chromosome abnormality

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dysmorphic features, congenital malformations, developmental delay

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Chromosomal syndrome that presents with hypotonia, cardiac defects, and a single palmar crease?

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Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome)

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Chromosomal syndrome that presents with rocker-bottom feet and spasticity?

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Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome)

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Chromosomal syndrome that presents with rocker-bottom feet, urinary tract abnormalities, and cleft palate?

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Trisomy 13 (Patau’s syndrome)

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Chromosomal abnormality that presents with short stature, webbed neck, lymphedema of hands/feet, and congenital heart disease?

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Turner’s syndrome (45, X)

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Chromosomal abnormality that presents with tall stature, gynecomastia, and learning/behavioral problems?

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Klienfelter’s syndrome (47, XXY)

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What are three broad categories of proven teratogens?

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infectious agents (TORCHES), Drugs, Maternal diseases (DM)

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What are short palpebral fissures?

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small eye openings

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What is hypertelorism?

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widely spaced eyes

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What is camptodactyly?

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fixed flexion contractures of the PIPs or DIPs

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What is clinodactyly?

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digit is laterally curved

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What is brachydactyly?

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short middle finger

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What is the least restrictive orthotic that supports the arch but not the subtalar joint?

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UCBL

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What ankle joint does a SMO not support?

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talocrural in A-P direction

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What metabolic disease presents with macrocephaly, subdural hemorrhages and retinal hemorrhages that can be mistaken for non accidental trauma?

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Glutaric Aciduria Type I (GA-I)

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What is the cause of severe dystonia superimposed on generalized hypotonia in glutaric acuduria type I (GA-I) which can cause a misdiagnosis as CP?

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striatal necrosis (usually 3 month to 3 years)

17
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When does self mutilation emerge in Lesch-Nyhan syndrome?

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2 to 3 years old

18
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What metabolic disorder presents with truncal hypotonia, dystonia, and orange sediment in the diaper?

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Lesch-Nyhan syndrome

19
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What is the pathogenies of hereditary spastic paraplegia?

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axonal degeneration of the long fibers of the corticospinal tract

20
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In addition to spasticity and weakness, what are 3 other symptoms that can be seen in nonsyndromic HSP?

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paresthesias, decreased vibration sense, and urinary urgency

21
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What metabolic disorder presents with spastic paraparesis and toe walking between 2 to 4 years old and can be misdiagnosed as CP?

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arginase deficiency

22
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What is the treatment for arginase deficiency?

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protein-restricted diet

23
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What are brain imaging findings in arginase deficiency?

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atrophy and abnormal myelination

24
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What presents with gait and limb ataxia around 12 years old?

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Friedrich Ataxia

25
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What is the genetic abnormality seen in Friedrich Ataxia?

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GAA trinucleotide repeat

26
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What are 3 medical complications seen with Friedrich Ataxia?

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hypertrophic cardiomyopahty, diabetes mellitus, and overactive bladder

27
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What are three types of exercise that should be avoided in McArdle Disease due to dependence on anaerobic glycolysis?

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high-intensity, isometric, and weightlifting

28
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What metabolic disorder is often misdiagnosed at ADHD?

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X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy

29
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What presents with seizures, migraines and weakness with patchy lesions on MRI in a 10 year old?

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Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy, Lactic Acidosis, and Stroke-Like Episodes (MELAS)

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What are three orthopedic problems seen in Prader-Willi syndrome?

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scoliosis, genu varum, and limb malalignment

31
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What is the standard of care for Prader-Willi syndrome?

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growth hormone

32
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What are two primary movement deficits seen in Angelman Syndrome?

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ataxia and spasticity

33
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What X-linked disorder presents with rapid regression, stereotypic movements, and self-injurious behavior in female between 1 and 4 years old?

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Rett Syndrome

34
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What percentage of Down syndrome patient have A-A instability?

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about 15%

35
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What is another name for Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IV?

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Morquio syndrome

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What 5 orthopedic abnormalities are seen in Morquio syndrome?

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short stature, A-A instability, scoliosis, hip dysplasia, genu valgum

37
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What can cause weakness and spasticity in a patient with Morquio syndrome?

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myelopathy due to spinal cord compression

38
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How often should patients with Mucopolysaccharidosid Type I and II get MRI to evaluate for cervical instability or spinal stenosis?

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at least twice a year

39
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What are two musculoskeletal abnormalities seen in children with Fragile X?

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hypotonia and joint hypermobility

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