Paediatrics Flashcards
Name the 3 foetal shunts
Ductus venosus –> Ligamentum venosum
Ductus arteriosus –> Ligamentum arteriosus
Foramen ovale –> Fossa ovalis
Name 5 features of an innocent murmur
Soft
Systolic
L Sternal edge
Silent
Asx
What are the required imaging investigations for a murmur
ECG
CXR
Echo
Differentials for an ejection systolic murmur
Aortic stenosis
Pulmonary stenosis
Differentials for a pansystolic murmur
Mitral regurgitation
Tricuspid regurgitation
VSD
What is the murmur of PDA and what is it associated with
Continuous machinery like murmur - beneath left clavicle
Prematurity
Maternal rubella
What is eissenmenger syndrome
Transformation of L–>R shunt to R–>L shunt due to increase in pulmonary pressure
What are the signs and symptoms of heart failure
SOB - On feeding and exertion
FTT
Sweating
Poor feeding
Recurrent infections
Poor weight gain
Cool peripheries
Hepatomegaly
What are patients with a VSD at risk of
Infective endocarditis - Abx provided during surgical procedures
What condition is associated with co-arctation of the aorta
Turners
What murmur is associated with co-arctation
Systolic murmur - radiation to the back below the left scapula
What are the key features of eissenmenger sydnrome on presentation
Cyanosis
Plethoric complexion - polycythaemia
Increased risk of VTE
SOB
Clubbing
Name 4 RF for TOF
Diabetic mother
Alcohol consumption in pregnancy
Increased maternal age
Rubella infection
Downs syndrome
Name 3 triggers for tet spells in ToF and why these occur
Temporary worsening of R–>L shunt due to an increase in pulmonary resistance or decreased systemic resistance
Crying
Exercise
Breastfeeding
Mx - squatting
What is ebsteins anomaly
The tricuspid valve is lower set - a larger atrium and smaller ventricle
L –> R shunt - cyanotic
What is ebsteins anomaly associated with
Lithium use
Wolf parkisnons white
What is rheumatic fever
AI - Type 2 hypersensitivity to previous infection with Strep pyogenes - typically Pharyngitis
Occurs 2-4 weeks post-infection
What is the criteria for diagnosing rheumatic fever
Evidence of recent strp infection
- Hx scarlet feer
- Positive throat swab growing GABHS
- Rising anti-streptolysin O titres
+
2 major or 1 major + 2 minor criteria
Outline the major jones criteria for rheumatic fever
JONES
J - Migratory polyarhtiritis
O - Myocarditis
N - SC nodules - Firm mobile painless lesions
E - Erythema marginatum
Red rash with diffuse clear centre
S - Sydenhams chorea
Outline the minor criteria of rheumatic fever
C - CRP / ESR
A - Arthralgia
F - Fever
E - Elongated PR
What is the management of rheumatic fever
Clear GABHS
- IV BenPen
- 10 d ay course of Pen V
Analgesia
- NSAIDs
What valve defects are assosciated with Rheumatic fever
Mitral stenosis
Mitral regurgitation
What are the clinical features of Tonsillitis
Sore throat
Pain on swallowing
Red, Inflammed and enlarged tonsills
Fever
Lymphadenopathy
Referred ear pain
What are the clinical features of a Quinsy
Trismus - unable to open mouth
Uvula deviation
Voice changes - Hot potato
Name 3 organisms that causes tonsillitis
1 - Strep pyogenes
2 - Strep pneumonia
3 - Staph aureus
What are the clinical features of Otitis media
Fever
Ear pain
Reduced hearing
Coryzal sx
Cough
Sore throat
What is seen on otoscopy - Otitis media
Red inflamed TM
Bulging
Loss of light reflex
Name 4 reasons to prescribe Abx in Otitis media
Perforation
< 2 years old and bilateral
Immunocompromised
Systemically unwell
Co-morbidities
<3m old
4 days of sx with no improvement
Name 4 complications of otitis media
Facial nerve palsy
Glue ear
Meningitis
Labyrinthitis
Mastoiditis
- Post auricular swelling pushing ear forwards and outwards
What is seen on Otoscopy of Otitis media with effusion
Dull and retracted TM
Air bubbles
Visible fluid level
Name 4 RF for undescended testes
Prematurity
AIS
SGA
Low birth weight
FHx
Undescended testis management
Unilateral - Refer by 3m and seen by urological surgeon by 6m
Bilateral - Immediate referral to pediatrician for karyotyping
Risks of undescended testis
infertility
torsion
cancer
What are the sx of testicular torsion
Acute onset and unilateral
red
hot
tender
N+V
Define testicular torsion
Twisting os spermatic cord resulting in ischaemia and necrosis
Name 4 signs of testicular torsion
Absence of cremaster reflex
-ve Phrens sign
elevation of testicle does not ease pain
High riding testicle
What is screened for in the newborn screening test
CF
Hypothyroidsm
Sickle cell
Phenyketonuria
Homocystinuria
Name 4 features of congenitla hypothyroidism
macroglossia
hypotonia
slow growth and development
FTT
Poor feeding
Prolonged neonatal jaundice
Name 4 features of CAH - severe
Skin hyperpigmentation
Ambiguous genitalia + Enlarged clitorous
Tall for age
Female
Facial hair
Absent periods
Deep voice
Early puberty
Male
Deep voice
Large penis
Small testis
Early puberty
Give 3 biochemical features of CAH
hyponatraemia
Hyperkalaemia
Hypoglycaemia
Metabolic acidosis
What is androgen insensitivity syndrome
X linked recessive condition due to end-organ resistance to testosterone causing 46XY to have female phenotype
Name 3 features of Androgen insensitivity
Priamry amenorrhoea
No axillary or pubic hair
Undescended testis
Breast development - testosterone converted to oestrogen
What ins the investigation for Androgen insensitvitiy
Buccal smear or chromosomal analysis
high testosterone - post-puberty
managemnt of androgen insensitivity
Counseling - raise as female
Bilateral orchidectomy
Oestrogen therapy
What is DDH
Structural abnormality of the hip leading to instability and tendency for dislocation
Name 4 RF for DDH
Female
Firstborn
Twins
Oligohydramnios
Breech
FHx
How does DDH present
Limp / Abnormal gait
Asymmetry in skin folds
Leg length discrepancy - Galleaze sign
Limited hip abduction
Clunking of hips
What is ortalani test
Dislocate anteriorly
What is Barlows test
Dislocate posteriorly
What is the investigation for DDH
< 4.5 months –> USS
> 4.5 months –> X ray
What is the management of DDH
< 6 months - Pavlik harness
> 6 months - surgery
What is transient synovitis and who is it common in
transient irritation and inflammation of synovial membrane of the joint - NO FEVER
Males aged 3-10
following Virla URTI 1-2 weeks prior
How does transient synovitits present
Low grade fever
Limp
refusal to weight bear
Pain in extremities of movement - internal rotation
How is transient synovitis managed
Resolves in 7 days - analgesia if symptomatic
Waht is Perthes disease and who does it commonly affect
Avascualr necrosis of femoral head
Children aged: 4 - 12 but more common in 5 - 8
How does Perthe’s disease present
Pain in Hip / Knee - worse on activity and releived by rest
Restricted ROM
No hx of trauma
How is perthe’s disease investigated
Bloods - normal
X - ray - Widening of joint space and increased femoral head density
How is Perthes disease managed
Moderate OR <6y/o - Observe
Physio
bed rest
analgesia
severe OR >6y/o - Surgery
What is the main complication of Perthes disease
Premature fusion of growth plates
Soft and deformed femoral head - OA of hip
What is Slippe dupper femoral epiphysis
Head of femur is displaced along the growth plate
more common in boys
8 - 15
Obese
How does SUFE present
Pt undergoing growth spurt
Pain - Hip / Knee / Thigh
Restriced ROM - Internal rotation
Painful limp
Hx of minor trauma
Trendelenburgs positive
How is SUFE managed
Surgery - internal fixation
Who is offered routine screening for DDH
1st degree relative of hip issues in early life
Breech at or after 36 weeks
Multiple pregnancy
Name 3 common bacteria causing septic arthiritis
Straph aureus - children
Strep pyogenes - neonates
Haemophilus influenza
Neisseria gonorrhea - teenagers
How does septic arthritis present
Red
hot
swollen joint
fever
Restricted ROM
Systemically unwell
What investigations are required for septic arthiritis
Joint aspiration - MC&S / Gram staining / crystal microscopy
Blood cultures
Bloods
What is osgood-schalatters disease and how doe sit present
Inflammation at the tibial tuberosity where the patella ligament inserts
palpable lump at the tibial tuberosity
pain in anterior aspect of knee
pain worse on activity / kneeling / extension
What is rickets / osteomalacia
defective bone mineralisation causing soft and deformed bone
Name 3 red flags for hip pain in a child
child < 3 years old
fever
waking up at night
weight loss
anorexia
night sweats
fatigue
persistent pain
stiffness in morning
swollen or red joint
What is JIA
AI mediated Joint pain and swelling in a patient < 16 for more than 6 weeks
What are the main features of JIA
Joint pain / swelling / stiffness / deformity
Outline the key features of systemic JIA
Salmon pink rash
fevers
lymphadenopathy
weight loss
splenomegaly
pericarditis
ANA + RF - NEGATIVE
ANAEMIA
Outline the management of JIA
NSAIDs
Steroids
DMARDS - MXT / Sulfasalazine
Biologics
What is a Wilms tumour and how does it present
Tumour of kidney - <5y/o
Abdominal pain
Abdominal mass
Painless haematuria
WL
Fever
What is reflux
Involuntary passage of gastric contents up into oesophagus due to relaxation of LOS
RF for GORD
Prematurity
Neurological disorder - cerebral palsy
What are the clinical features of GORD in a child
Vomiting / regurgitation
arching of the back or neck
distressed after feeding
excessive crying
chronic cough
FTT
What is the management of GORD
C -
Positioining after feeds / burping after feeds
Ensure not being overfed
smaller more frequent meals
M
- Bottle fed - thickened formula
- Breastfed - Gaviscon
- PPI
S
- Fundoplication
What are the key features of mesenteric adenitis
Inflammed abdominal LN
Fever
Diffuse abdominal pain
Hx URTI / Tonsillitis
What are the key features of Meckel’s diverticulum and how is it investigated
GI bleeding
Abdominal pain - RLQ
Intestinal obstruction: Volvulus / Intusussception
Technetium scan
What is intusussception
Invagination of bowel into itself - common at ileo-caecal region
more common in boys
3m - 2 years
Name 4 assosciations of intususception
Viral URTI
HSP
CF
Meckels diverticulum
How does Intususception present
severe colicky abdominal pain
pallor around mouth
screaming and drawing legs up
vomiting - bile
red current jelly stool
absolute constipation
Exam findings of intususception
RUQ mass
Abdominal distension
What is the investigation of choice for intusesception
USS - Target mass
Name 4 causes of intestinal obstruction
Meconium ileus
Hirshprung disease
duodenal atresia
intususcpetion
malrotation with volvulus
strangulated hernia
Investigations for volvulus
X - Ray
Contract CT
What is malrotation and what is it associated with
congenital anomaly in rotation of midgut
Assosc: Exomphalmos / Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
How does malrotation present
1st days of life - 3-7
- bilious vomiting
- abdo pain
- tenderness
Investigation for malrotation
Upper GI contrast study - corckscrew
Criteria for IBS diagnosis
Abdominal pain or discomfort that is relieved by defecation OR associated with altered bowel habits/stool form
AND at least 2 or
- altered stool passage (straining / urgency)
- bloating
- sx worse with eating
- passage of mucus
Investigations for IBS
Coeliac serology
FBC
CRP
ESR
Faecal calprotectin
Features of cows milk protein allergy and management
Bloating
abdominal pain
D+V
Urticarial rash
Angiooedema
Wheeze
coughing
crying / irritability
IgE mediated
Formula - hydrolysed formula
breastfed - mum avoids dairy
What is biliary atresia
Bile ducts become fibrosed and destroyed leading to conjuagted hyperbilirubinemia
Investigations for biliary atresia
Serum bilirubin
USS
Cholangiography
Outline features of an Omphalacele
Hernaition of abdominal contents covered by peritoneum
Antenatal USS
Raised AFP
Outline features of Gastroschisis
Paraumbilical defect - R of umbilicus
Staged corrective surgery
TPN slowly introduced
Outline features of duodenal atresia
- assosciations
- sx
- Ix
Down syndrome
Polyhydrmanios
Bilious vomiting
SBO - absolute constipation + no air pasage
X ray: Double bubble