Growth and Development Flashcards
1
Q
Acromegaly
A
facial creature exaggeration
oily and sweaty skin
joint enlargement-> pain and swelling
ventricular enlargement-> exercise intolerance
2
Q
Turner Syndrome
A
incomplete or missing second X chromosome
lack of breast development/ amenorrhea
hearing loss
coarctation of aorta, bicuspid aortic valve
3
Q
Hydrocephalus
A
Hyperreflexia
6th cranial nerve palsy-> paralysis of upward glaze (sunsetting sign)
4
Q
Precocious puberty
A
Black girl: before 6
White girl: before 7
Boy: before 9
5
Q
Klinefelter syndrome
A
XXY
taller and longer limbs
smaller testes
female pubic hair pattern
6
Q
Marfan Syndrome
A
long fingers and toes
aortic root dilation and aneurysms
visual problems
loose joints
