Pediatrics Flashcards

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what is an infant’s age range

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one month to two years

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what is a neonate’s age range

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birth to one month

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what is children age range

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two to twelve years

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3
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what is adolescent age range

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twelve to sixteen years

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4
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exam prep for pediatrics

A

trust of the patient and the parents

distracting devices

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5
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describe jaundice

A

MOST COMMON indication for imaging the biliary tree

CONGENITAL

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6
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during the first few weeks of life, many neonates experience _______ jaundice

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transient

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7
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if the neonate has jaundice that persists beyond ____ wks after delivery, an US may be ordered

A

2 wks

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what are the 3 most common causes for jaundice

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choledochal cyst

biliary atresia

hepatitis

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9
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where can extrahepatic obstruction jaundice come from

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choledochal cyst
biliary atresia
perforation of the ducts

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where can intrahepatic obstruction (hepatocellular) jaundice come from

A

hepatitis

metabolic disease

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clinical symptoms of choledochal cyst

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palpable mass
weight loss
jaundice and pain

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what is a choledochal cyst

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abn cystic dilatation of the biliary tree

looks like a cyst but is not a cyst

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types of choledochal cyst

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fusiform dilatation of the CBD
cystic structures communication with the ducts
dilation of the intra and extra hepatic ducts
caroli’s disease with intrahepatic duct dilation

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14
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what might cause hepatitis

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metabolic
idiopathic
via vagina
catheter

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15
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hepatitis is asssociated with __________

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hepatomegaly

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hepatitis sonographically

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increased in echogenicity

decreased visualization of vessels

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17
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describe biliary atresia

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narrowing or underdevelopment of the biliary ductal system

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18
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clincal symptoms of biliary atresia

A
jaundice
acholic (clay like) stools
distended abd
absent or smal GB
slight descrease in visualization of portal
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19
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biliary atresia will have what sign on histology

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“triangular cord”

echogenic cord anterior to the PV - remnant of duct noted near porta hepatis

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20
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what is polysplenia syndrome

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associated with biliary atresia

heart defects and situs abn’s, spleen abn’s

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21
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what is Kasai operation

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associated with biliary atresia

anastomosis of liver ducts to intestine

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22
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biliary atresia could also be associated with ______ abn’s

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genetic

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23
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what nud med test is performed for jaundice

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hepatic scintigraphy

24
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describe hemangioendothelioma

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MOST COMMON benign vasc tumor in childhood

hepatomegaly

regresses by 12-18 mos

multiple hypoechoic lesions/heterogeneous

25
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describe hepatoblastoma

A

MOST COMMON primary malignancy in the liver in children

associated with Beckwith-Widemann (autosomal - organomegaly)

solid, single, large
necrosis, hemorrhage, calcification
palpable mass
fever, weight loss

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what is a type of abcess that occurs in children in their liver

A

hydatid-echinococcosis

27
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renal abnormality can be detected in _____…_____ sonogram is indicated

A

utero

postpartum - after birth

28
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what do normal infantile kidney’s look like

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fetal lobulation - incomplete fusion

medullary pyramids are large and hypoechoic

cortex is thin

arcuate arteries at the base of the medullary pyramids may appear echogenic

29
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describe bladder outlet obstruction

A

bilateral hydronephrosis

bladder wall thickened and trabeculated

hydronephrosis and hydroureter are usually bilateral

perirenal urinoma

30
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what can obstruct the bladder outlet

A

neurogenic bladder

pelvis mass

31
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what is the most common congenital anomaly that causes urethral obstructions in boys

A

posterior urethral valves (PUV)

32
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what is PUV

A

posteror urethral valves

“keyhole” sign - blockage in the urethra

33
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describe a ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJ)

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intrinsic narrowing or extrinsic vasc compression

pelvocalyceal dilation without ureteral dilation

34
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describe ectopic ureterocele

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more frequently in females on the left

ectopic insertion and cystic dilation of the ureter

seen as a fluid mass within the bladder

35
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describe autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD)

important

A

infanile

bilateral renal enlargement

increased echogenicity

BIG, BRIGHT, BILATERAL

36
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describe autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)

A

more common ereditary disease

related to chromo 16

well defined cysts

bilateral renal enlargement

causes no renal impairment until adult

normal bladder filling and amniotic fluid

37
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describe renal vein thrombosis

A

severe dehydrated or septic infant

hematuria, proteinuria, low platelets

enlarged kidney

38
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describe nephroblastoma - Wilm’s tumor

A

MOST COMMON malignant renal tumor in children

unilateral

large solid - echogenic mass with calcifications

eval renal vein and IVC

pedi cause of HTN

39
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describe neuroblastoma

A

malignant tumor of the adrenal glands

highly echogenic

metastases

40
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describe adrenal hemorrhage

A

due to birth trauma

ovoid enlargement of the gland

decrease in follow up

41
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describe normal adrenal glands

A

more easily seen in neonates

superior to the upper pole of the kidney

42
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describe hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

A

congenital obstruction of pyloris due to hypertrophy of muscles

narrows the pyloric canal

abn thickened muscle

43
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what is the pyloric canal

A

stomach to duodenum

44
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HPS is more prevalent in

A

male first born infants 2-10 weeks

rarely at birth or greater than 6 mos

45
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clincal findings that will be seen with HPS

A

bile free vomiting in an otherwise healthy infant

dehydration and weight loss

olive shaped mass in the RUQ - “olive sign”

surgery - pyloromyotomy

46
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how to image HPS

A

supine and RLD

high frequency linear array 5-7 MHz

oral feeding to facilitate imaging

47
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measurements for HPS

A

pyloric channel length > 14-17 mm

pyloric muscle thickness long axis - one wall > 3.5-4 mm

pyloric diameter > 10-15 mm

no peristalsis thru pylorus

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describe appendicitis

A

RLQ pain and vomiting
pelvic survey - localized pain
right flank with a linear transducer
graded compressions

49
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appendicitis sonographically

A

outer diameter greater than 6 mm

increased flow with color

free fluid

appendicolith - hyperechoic

50
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describe intussusception

A

MOST COMMON acute abd disorder in early childhood - 6 mos to 2 yrs

bowels prolapses into distal bowel

causes obstruction

higher incidence in males

51
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clinical findings of intussusception

A
colicky abd pain
vomiting
bloody stools
abd distention
palpable mass
52
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intussusception sonographically

A

TRV - “target” or “donut” sign

LONG - “pseudokidney” or “sandwich” sign

linear array - graded compressions

53
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describe midgut malroatation - volvulus

A

failure of rotation of bowel

upper GI - imaging choice

sonographically - note the position of the SMA and SMV (fluid filled duodenum)

ladd operation to treat malrotation

54
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name the six congenital uterine/mullerian anomalies

A
agenesis
unicornuate
didelphys
bicornuate
septate
DES drug related
55
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what is mullerian anomaly class II

A

unicornuate uterus

one mullerian duct so only half uterus is formed - rare

56
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what is mullerian anomaly class III

A

uterus didelphys

complete failure of fusion of the ducts - 2 separate ut, cx, vag
widely separate endometrial cavities

57
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what is mullerian anomaly class IV

A

bicornuate uterus

MOST COMMON uterine anomaly

58
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what is mullerian anomaly class V

A

septate uterus

endometrial cavities separated by a thin member
often associated with miscarriages
can be treated by hysteroscopic resection