Peds Flashcards
3 MCC cancer in kids?
1) leukemia 2) CNS 3) neuroblastoma
tissue origin in neuroblastoma?
neural crest cells
tissue of origin wilms’ tumor?
metanephros
tissue of origin fallopian tubes, uterus, and part of vagina?
paramesonephrosq
tissue of origin seminal vesicles, epididymis, ejac ducts, and ductus deferens?
mesonephros
Levels of what are elevated in neuroblastoma?
HVA, VMA
What type of infections do peeps with IgA deficiency get? Why?
sinopulmonary and GI. also associated with atopic and auto-immune d/os. absence of IgA as a mucosal barrier.
Why do peeps with devere IgA def get anaphylaxis with blood transfusions?
they develop I gE Abs against IgA
What disease presents in infancy with recurrent sinopulmonary infect, eczema, and thrombocytopenia?
Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
Pt with gonorrhea should be tested for what other dis?
CT, HIV, syphilis, and HepB
What prenatal/early gestational tests should be performed in mom?
HIV, Hep B, CT, and syphilis.
How to treat syphilis in pregnant woman?
IM benzathine penicillin G (weekly X3 weeks I think..)