Pediatrics - Dysmorphic child Flashcards
(45 cards)
During which weeks does organogenosis occur? Why is this significant?
- 3-8 weeks
- More susceptible to the effects of teratogens
Which anticonvulsant is the most toxic to a developing fetus
Valproic acid
Which Torch infection is commonly spread from cat litter?
Toxoplasmosis
What is the classic triad of toxoplasmosis
- hydocephalus
- intracerebral calcification (occuring in the ventricles - center)
- microcephaly
- retinal changes also occur (retinitis)
What is different about the calcifications in the brain between CMV and toxoplasmosis?
Toxoplasmosis - ventricular calcifications
CMV - periventricular (on the outside and lateral)
Which TORCH infections can cause symmetric IUGR?
- All of them. Baby exposed early before anything develops resulting in uniform growth restriction
How do you test for CMV?
Urine culture for CMV
Sensorineural hearing loss is associated with which TORCH infection?
CMV
What are hutchinson teeth and what are they associated with?
- associated with syphilis
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What are early signs of congenital syphilis
- A form of rhinitis (syphilis = sniffles)
- Rash
- Microcephaly
- IUGR
- Hepatosplenomegaly
- Osteochondritis
What is the classic triad of rubella
- Congenital cataracts
- Cardiac abnormalities (PDA)
- Deafness
What does a PDA murmur sound like?
- “Machinery” murmur
How does a neonate get HSV?
Acquired in peripartum period in 85% of cases
What is one clinical finding that can help differentiate disseminated HSV infection from neonatal sepsis?
- Skin lesions, seen in 75% of cases
What would you suspect in a newborn with conjunctivitis? at 24 hours vs if at 48+ hours
- 24 hours: chemical conjunctivitis from erythromycin ointment
- 48+ gonorrhea or chlamydia
How can you differentiate Gonorrhea from Chylamidia using gram stain?
- Gonorrhea will gram stain
- Chylamida does nto
What is the most common preventable cause of intellectual disability?
- FASD
What differentiates (is unique) to FASD from Down syndrome?
- Indistinct philtrum
- Thin upper lip
- Nose short
- Flat midface
- Short palpebral fissures
With a kid born with amputated digits what is the most likely cause?
Amniotic band constriction
What is cretinism?
Lack of thyroxine from or before birth
What is a unique feature of untreated congenital hypothyroidism
- MACROGLOSSIA (big tongue)
Other features of congenital hypothyroidism
- jaundice
- poor feeding
- macroglossia
- large fontonelles
- course facial features
- mental retardation
- Short stature
Ultrasound findings in turner syndrome that can lead to diagnosis
- Cystic hygroma
- Other features in newborn:
- swollen hands and feet
- wide set nipples
- webbed neck and extra skin
- low posterior hairline
Manifestations of Fragile X syndrome
- Cognitive difficulties
- Attention and Behaviour problem
- MACRO-ORCHIDISM
- FACIAL DYSMORPHOLOGIES (LARGE FOREHEAD)
- Connective tissue (hyper mobile joints)