MCN NEWBORN 1 (GASTRO) Flashcards
Protrusion of abdominal contents through abdominal wall at the junction of umbilical cord abd abdomen
OMPHALOCELE
What herniated organ is usually present in Omphalocele
INTESTINES (may include stomach and liver)
Abdominal wall disorder in which Abdominal organs are not contained by membrane but spill freely from abdomen
GASTROSCHISIS
A complete closure (intestinal obstruction)
ATRESIA
Narrowing of fetal bowel
STENOSIS
Most common site of intestinal obstruction
DUODENUM
Extremely hard portion of meconium that has blocked the intestinal lumen
MECONIUM PLUG SYNDROME
Obstruction of the intestinal lumen by hardened meconium caused by cystic fibrosis at ileus level
MECONIUM ILEUS
Protrusion of the abdominal organ (usually stomach or intestines) through a defect in the diaphragm into the chest cavity
DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA
Protrusion of part of intestines through umbilical ring, muscle and fascia
1-2 cm in diameter
UMBILICAL HERNIA
Stricture of the anus
IMPERFORATE ANUS
To connect parts of body
ANASTOMOSIS
Abnormally tight frenulum
ANKYGLOSSIA (TONGUE TIE)
Cyst at the base of the tongue
THYROGLOSSAL CYST
Failure of maxillary and median nasal to fuse in intrauterine
CLEFT LIP
Failure of the palatal process to close
CLEFT PALATE
A triad disorder: Micrognathia, Cleft Palate, Glossoptosis
PIERRE-ROBIN SYNDROME
Has 5 types, trachea and esophageal disorder
TRACHEOESOPHAGEAL ATRESIA AND FISTULA
A condition where body passage or opening is absent
ATRESIA
Abnormal connection of two hallow spaces
FISTULA
