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Pathology: Pediatric Diseases Flashcards

1
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A viral infection that causes subglottic edema

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Croup

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Past Medical History: Recent cold that developed gradually into a barking cough over 2-3 days

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Croup

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Respiratory Pattern: Tachypnea

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Croup, Epiglottitis

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Vital Signs: Increased HR & BP

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Croup, Epiglottitis

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5
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Lateral Neck X-ray:
Haziness in subglottic area
- steeple point
- pencil point
- picket fence
- hour glass narrowing of upper airway
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Croup

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6
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Cough: Barking, hoarse voice

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Croup

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Etiology: Caused by Parainfluenza viruses 1, 2, 3

Droplet

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Croup

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Past Medical History: Sudden onset within 6-8 hours

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Epiglottitis

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9
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Life threatening emergency caused by inflammation of the supraglottic region

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Epiglottitis

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10
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Muffled cough

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Epiglottitis

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11
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Vital Signs: High fever

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Epiglottitis

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12
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Bacterial infection caused by Haemophilus influenza (gram negative bacteria)

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Epiglottitis

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13
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Physical Appearance: Drooling

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Epiglottitis

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14
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Lateral Neck X-ray:
Haziness in supraglottic area
“Thumb Sign”

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Epiglottitis

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15
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CBC: Elevated WBC

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Epiglottitis

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16
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Acute infection of lower respiratory tract caused by RSV

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Bronchiolitis

17
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Breath Sounds: Inspiratory & Expiratory wheezes

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Bronchiolitis

18
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Physical Appearance: Nasal discharge

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Bronchiolitis

19
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Chest X-ray: Hyperinflation with areas of consolidation

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Bronchiolitis

20
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Special Tests: Sweat Chloride Test
>60 mEq/L
CFTR gene
Immunoreactive Trypsinogen test

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Cystic Fibrosis

21
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Physical Appearance: Small for age, malnutrition, poor body development

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Cystic Fibrosis

22
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Chest X-ray:

  • Translucent (dark) lung fields
  • R. ventricular enlargement
A

Cystic Fibrosis

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