MATERNAL FINALS Flashcards
Irregular areas blue-black colorations on the infant’s lower back, buttocks, and anterior trunk.
MONGOLIAN SPOTS
Telangiectatic nevi
Flat deep pink localized area on back of the neck
STORK BITES
Nevus Vasculosus or Capillary Hemangioma
Elevated areas formed by immature capillaries and endothelial cells.
Head, neck trunk & extremities
STRAWBERRY MARKS
Nevus Flammeus
Large red purple lesion
Generally appear on the face or neck
PORT WINE STAIN
Cutis marmorata
Transient mottling of skin when exposed to decrease temperature
MOTTLING
Newborn rash
Small pink papular rash
Thorax, back, buttocks and abdomen
ERYTHEMA TOXICUM
Bruises
As a result of rupture of blood vessels
May appear at the presenting part as a result of trauma during delivery (breech)
May also indicate infection or bleeding problems
ECCHYMOSES
Pinpoint hemorrhages on skin
Due to increased vascular pressure, infection or thrombocytopenia
PETECHIAE
Outlined color change as infant lies on side, dependent side turns red and the other turns pale
Due to gravity and vasomotor instability or immature circulation
Other side pale, other side pink
HARLEQUIN SIGN
Tan or light brown macules or patches
No pathologic significance, if < 3 cm in length and < 6 in number
If > 3 cm or 6 in number it may indicate Cutaneous Neurofibromatosis
CAFE - AU - LAIT SPOTS
The space where more than two bones come together
FONTANELLES
2 TYPES OF FONTANELLES
ANTERIOR FONTANELLE
POSTERIOR FONTANELLE
Diamond shape (2.5- 4 cm) fontanelle; closes at 12 to 18 months
ANTERIOR FONTANELLE
triangular shape (0.5- 1 cm); closes at 2 months
Bulging fontanel due to crying & cough
POSTERIOR FONTANELLE
Edema of the soft scalp tissue at the presenting part of the head.
Due to pressure on the presenting part of the fetal head.
Crosses the suture line
CAPUT SUCCEDANEUM
Is a collection of blood between the periosteum of the skull bone and the bone
Caused by pressure of the fetal head against the maternal pelvis during a prolonged or difficult labor
Does not cross suture lines.
CEPHALHEMATOMA
Localized softening of the cranial bones
Caused by pressure of the fetal skull against the mother’s
pelvic bone in utero Can be indented by pressure of fingers
CRANIOTABES
Premature closure of the fontanelles
CRANIOSYNOSTOSIS
Until how many months must a newborn`s tear be absent
1-3 months
(+) Low nasal bridge indication
Down`s syndrome
(+) Low set ears indication
chromosomal defect & kidney anomaly
(+) White patches on tongue or side of the cheek indication
Candidiasis (oral thrush)
protruding tongue indication
chromosomal problems