Pediatrics Flashcards
1
Q
Which tumor presents as an abdominal mass in children with flushing, HTN, and sweating?
A
Neuroblastoma
Flushing and sweating are due to catecholamine hypersecretion
HTN is due to compression of renal artery and activating of RAS.
2
Q
TORCH: toxo
A
intracranial calcification
chorioretinitis
hydrocephalus
3
Q
TORCH: Syphilis
A
snuffles
periostitis
maculopapular rash on palm and sole
4
Q
TORCH: Rubella
A
cataract
deafness (bilateral)
heart defect (VSD, PDA)
extramedullary hematopoeisis
5
Q
TORCH: CMV
A
microcephaly
periventricular calcificatoins
deafness (unilateral)
thrombocytopenia
6
Q
TORCH: Congenital varicella
A
limb hypoplasia skin scar cataract chorioretinitis cortical atrophy
