Paediatrics

Question 1

A neonate presents with a systolic murmur heard best over the back, low birth weight and radio-femoral delay, what’s the most likely diagnosis?

Answer 1

Co-arctation of the aorta

Question 2

Which of the following conditions is strongly associated with co-arctation of the aorta?

CHARGE syndrome
Klinefelter's syndrome
Patent ductus arteriosus
Duodenal atresia
Turner's syndrome

Answer 2

Turner’s syndrome

Question 3

What is Klinefelter’s syndrome?

Answer 3

47, XXY

characteristically presents in slim tall males with infertility and lack of secondary sexual characteristics.

Question 4

what murmur does patent ductus arteriosus have?

Answer 4

continuous machinery murmur

Question 5

Triad of haemolytic uraemic syndrome

Answer 5

1. haemolytic anaemia
2. renal failure
3. thrombocytopenia

Question 6

most common cause of haemolytic uraemic syndrome

Answer 6

E.coli - haemorrhagic gastroenteritis