Peds/Strab Flashcards
<p>What is the size of the eye at birth?</p>
<p>66% of that of the adult eye</p>
<p>What is the common refractive error in children?</p>
<p>Hyperopia which increases upto 7 years of age and then decreases</p>
<p>Which internal eye muscle is poorly developed at birth?</p>
<p>Dilator pupillae</p>
<p>What are the tools to check for VA in children?</p>
<p>VEP in infancyPreferential looking in first months of life</p>
<p>What is the normal axial length of an eye at birth?</p>
<p>17 mm, In adults it is 24 mm</p>
<p>What is the normal corneal diameter of a newborn?</p>
<p>Newborn: 9.51 year of life: 10.5Adult: 12 mm</p>
<p>What is the Ddx of an INFANT with poor vision but NORMAL ocular structures?</p>
<p>LCA, optic nerve hypoplasia, delay in maturation, optic atrophy, blue cone monochromatism, achromatopsia, CSNB, TORCH Infections, cortical visual impairment</p>
<p>Define the following terms:1. Anophthalmos2. Microphthalmos3. Nanophthalmos4. Buphthalmos5. Cryptophthalmos</p>
<p>1. Anophthalmos: B/l absence of eyes, hypoplastic orbits2. Microphthalmos: Small disorganized eye3. Nanophthalmos: Small eye with normal anatomy4. Buphthalmos: Large eye with elevated IOP5. Cryptophthalmos: Failure of differentiation of eyelid and anterior eye structures</p>
<p>What is the most common organism that causes preseptal cellulitis in children?</p>
<p>S. Aureus</p>
<p>What is the most common organism that causes postseptal cellulitis in children?</p>
<p>S. Aureus, S. pneumo</p>
<p>What are the treatment guidelines for emergent drainage in orbital cellulitis?</p>
<p>Age> 9 yearsFrontal sinusitisNon medial locationLarge sizeAnaerobic infection (gas on the CT)Recurrence after prior drainageChronic sinusitis (polyps)Optic neuropathyDental origin</p>
<p>What is a dermoid cyst?</p>
<p>It is a choristoma.The most common benign orbital lesion in childhood</p>
<p>How does a dermoid cyst appear on CT scan?</p>
<p>"Well circumscribed mass with bony remodeling"</p>
<p>What is the treatment for dermoid cyst?</p>
<p>Complete excision W/O rupture as it may cause granulomatous inflammation</p>
<p>What is epidermoid cyst?</p>
<p>Another choristoma with epidermal elements. Usually filled with keratin. Complete excision is requires as acute rupture may cause inflammation</p>
<p>What is a teratoma?</p>
<p>Rare cystic tumor arising from two or more germinal layers (ectoderm+endoderm+/-mesoderm)</p>
<p>What is the most common benign tumor in children?</p>
<p>Capillary hemangioma</p>
<p>What are the characteristics of capillary hemangioma?</p>
<p>Often manifests in the first few weeks of life and enlarges over for the first 6-12 months of life with complete regression by age 5-8 years in 80% of cases</p>
<p>What is the most common location for capillary hemangioma?</p>
<p>SN quadrant of the ORBIT and medial upper eyelid</p>
<p>How to distinguish a port wine stain from hemangioma?</p>
<p>Port wine stain DO NOT blanch with pressure</p>
<p>What is the pathology of capillary hemangioma?</p>
<p>Unencapsulated mass with numerous blood-filled channels lined by endothelium.</p>
<p>What is the most common treatment for capillary hemangioma?</p>
<p>Topical timolol. Treatment only if tumor causes ptosis, amblyopia, astigmatism with anisometropia or strabimus</p>
<p>Name this syndrome:High output congestive heart failure with multiple visceral capillary hemangioma</p>
<p>Kassabach-Merritt syndrome: Consumptive coagulopathy with platelet trapping-resulting in thrombocytopenia and cardiac failure</p>
<p>Name two conditions that cause intermittent proptosis?</p>
<p>Lymphangioma and orbital varix</p>
<p>What is the most common location of lymphagioma?</p>
<p>Superonasal quadrant of the ORBIT. Acute flares with URI. </p>
<p>What is the pathology of lymphangioma?</p>
<p>Unencapsulated mass with numerous lymph-filled channels lined by endothelium.</p>
<p>Name the proptosis that worsens with crying or straining?</p>
<p>Orbital varix</p>
<p>Name few choristomas?</p>
<p>Dermoid, epidermoid, lymphangioma</p>
<p>Is Neurofibroma, a hamartoma or choristoma?</p>
<p>Hamartoma</p>
<p>What is the difference between hamartoma and choristoma?</p>
<p>Hamartoma: abnormal tissue in normal locationChoristoma: Normal tissue in wrong location</p>
<p>What does "S-shaped eyelid" indicates?</p>
<p>Plexiform neurofibroma</p>
<p>What are the pathology of neurofibroma?</p>
<p>Well circumscribed, unencapsulated proliferation of schwann cells, perineural cells and axonsStains with S-100</p>
<p>What systemic disease is associated with optic nerve glioma?</p>
<p>NF 1</p>
<p>What is the most common primary orbital malignancy in children?</p>
<p>Rhabdomyosarcoma</p>
<p>What is the average age of diagnosis of Rhabdomyosarcoma?</p>
<p>8 years. (90% before age 16)</p>
<p>What is the most common location of rhabdomyosarcoma?</p>
<p>Superonasal orbit. Usually unilateral, acute presentation</p>
<p>What is the most common site of metastases of Rhabdo?</p>
<p>Chest</p>
<p>What are the types of Rhabdo?</p>
<p>Embryonal: Most commonPleomorphic: Least common, best prognosisAlveolar: Poorest prognosis(very high mortality)Botryoid: Subtype of embryonal</p>
<p>What are the treatment options for Rhabdo?</p>
<p>Urgent bx, XRT or chemo for microscopic metastases</p>
<p>Child with acute proptosis and periorbital ecchymosis (raccoon eyes). What is the diagnosis?</p>
<p>Neuroblastoma</p>
<p>What is the most common site of metastases for neuroblastoma?</p>
<p>In children it is boneIn adults it is uveal tract</p>
<p>Name the group of disorders that result from abnormal proliferation of histiocytes (Langerhans cells)?</p>
<p>Histiocytosis X (Langerhans cell histiocytosis)</p>
<p>Name the diagnosis:CT finding of "lytic lesions of orbital roof with progressive proptosis"</p>
<p>Eosinophic granuloma</p>
<p>What is the triad of langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) or (Hand-Schuller-Christian disease)</p>
<p>ProptosisLytic skull defectsDiabetes INSIPIDUS</p>
<p>What is the most common location of LCH?</p>
<p>Superolateral orbit</p>
<p>What is the most common viral infection associated with Burkitt's lymphoma?</p>
<p>EBV</p>
<p>What sinus is usually affected by Burkitt's lymphoma?</p>
<p>Maxillary sinus in black children</p>
<p>Name the diagnosis:"Path with "malignant B cells in "starry sky" appearance of histiocytes"</p>
<p>Burkitt's lymphoma</p>
<p>What is the most common week of gestation for failure of facial fissures to close?</p>
<p>6th-7th week of gestation</p>
<p>What craniofacial syndrome is associated with lower lid colobomas?</p>
<p>Goldenhar's syndrome</p>
<p>Name the syndromeOther name: Oculoauriculovertebral dysplasiaAbnormalities of 1st and 2nd brachial archesAssociated with Duane's syndrome</p>
<p>Goldenhar's syndrome</p>
<p>Name the syndrome.Proptosis, V-pattern XT, nystagmus, hypertelorism, shallow orbits, optic atrophy-due to kinking or stretching of optic nerve or narrowing of optic canal</p>
<p>Crouzon's syndrome. AD or sporadic</p>
<p>Name the syndrome. "Crouzon's + syndactyly"</p>
<p>Apert's syndrome (AD). Associated with increase in paternal age</p>
<p>Name the syndrome.White forelock, telecanthus, heterchromia iridis, fundus hypopigmentation and sensorineural hearing loss</p>
<p>Waardenburg's syndrome (AD)</p>
<p>What is the difference between telecanthus and hypertelorism?</p>
<p>Telecanthus: Increased inner canthal distance(ICD) and puncta and normal IPD, smaller palpebral fissure length (PFL)Hypertelorism: Increased IPD, ICD and normal PFL</p>
<p>Name the syndrome:RD, cataracts and or glaucoma, high myopia. micrognathia, glossoptosis. Close association with Stickler's syndrome</p>
<p>Pierre Robin sequence</p>
<p>Define the following terms:AblepharonAnkyloblepharonEuryblepharonBlepharophimosis</p>
<p>Ablepharon: Absence of eyelidsAnkyloblepharon: Partial or complete fusion of lid marginsEuryblepharon: Horizontal shortening of palpebral fissure due to inferior insertion of lateral canthal tendonBlepharophimosis: Horizontally and vertically shortened palpebral fissures with poor levator function</p>
<p>What is the triad of blepharophimosis?</p>
<p>Ptosis, Telecanthus, Epicanthus inversus</p>
<p>Name few causes of Ankyloblepharon?</p>
<p>SJS, OCP, thermal or chemical burns or inflammation</p>
<p>What is the triad of Horner's syndrome?</p>
<p>Ptosis, miosis and anhydrosis</p>
<p>What is the most common cause of congenital eCtropion?</p>
<p>Vertical shortening of Anterior lamella</p>
<p>What is the most common cause of congenital eNtropion?</p>
<p>Vertical shoterning of posterior lamella, tarsal plate defects, lid retractor dysgenesis</p>
<p>What is Distichiasis?</p>
<p>Partial or complete accessory row of eyelashes growing from posterior to meibomian orifices</p>
<p>Define the following terms:Epicanthus tarsalisEpicanthus inversusEpicanthus PalpebralisEpicanthus supraciliaris</p>
<p>Epicanthus tarsalis: Prominent fold in upper eyelidEpicanthus inversus: Prominent fold in LLEpicanthus Palpebralis: Fold equally distributed in UL &amp; LLEpicanthus supraciliaris: Fold arises from eyebrow and extends to lacrimal sac</p>
<p>What is the diagnosis? Bluish swelling inferior and nasal to medial canthus present at birth</p>
<p>Dacryocystocele. Usually due to amniotic fluid or mucus </p>
<p>What are the most common organisms that cause dacryocystitis?</p>
<p>S. Pneumo, S.aureus, H.flu, Klebsiella, pseudomonas</p>
<p>Which valve was being covered by membrane in NLD?</p>
<p>Valve of Hasner</p>
<p>What are the treatment options for NLD in children?</p>
<p>Crigler's massage, probing and irrigation by age 13 months (95% cure rate), Silicone intubation if probing is unsuccessful, DCR after multiple failures</p>
<p>What is ocular melanocytosis?</p>
<p>Unilateral excessive pigment in uvea, sclera and episclera. </p>
<p>What is Nevus of Ota?</p>
<p>Ocular melanocytosis associated with pigmentation of eyelid skin</p>
<p>Define ophthalmia neonatorum?</p>
<p>Conjunctivitis within first month of life. Papillary conjunctivitis with no follicular reaction in neonate due to immaturity if immune system.</p>
<p>Name the types of ophthalmia neonatorum?</p>
<p>Chemical: first 24 hours due to silver nitrateN. Gonorrhea: 1-2 days. can occur with PROMChlamydia: 2-4 daysHSV: 5-14 days </p>
<p>What are the findings of N. Gonorrhea conjunctivitis?</p>
<p>Severe purulent d/c, chemosis, eyelid edema, hemorrhagic, may develop corneal ulceration or perforation.</p>
<p>What is the treatment for N. Gonorrhea conjunctivitis?</p>
<p>IV ceftriaxone and topical bacitracin. Treat for possible Chlamydia conjunctivitis.</p>
<p>What is the treatment for chlamydial conjunctivitis?</p>
<p>Topical and PO erythromycin (syrup) to prevent pneumonitis, treat mother and sexual partners with doxycycline</p>
<p>What are the signs of neonatal conjunctivitis? (Chlamydia)</p>
<p>Acute mucopurulent d/c, papillary rxn, pseudomembranes. Associated with pneumonitis, otitis, nasopharyngitis, gastritis</p>
<p>What is the most common cause of pediatric conjunctivitis compared to adults?</p>
<p>Bacterial (50-80%) in childrenViral in adults</p>
<p>What are the demographics of vernal keratoconjunctivitis?</p>
<p>Seasonal (spring) allergic conjunctivitis. M>F, onset by age 10 and resolves by puberty.</p>
<p>What factors are associated with VK?</p>
<p>Atopic dermatitis (85%), fam hx of atopy (66%)</p>
<p>What are the findings of VK?</p>
<p>Horner-trantus dots, shield ulcers, limbal follicles, copious ropy mucus, pseudomembrane, keratitis, micropannus, </p>
<p>What are Horner-trantas dots?</p>
<p>Elevated white accumulations of eosinophils at limbus</p>
<p>Name the diagnosis?Bilateral, thick pseudomembranous (woody appearance) conjunctivitis in children, common among young girls</p>
<p>Ligneous conjunctivitis</p>
<p>What is the pathology of VK?</p>
<p>High levels of histamine and IgE in tears, mast cells, eosinophils, basophils</p>
<p>What is the pathology of ligneous?</p>
<p>Acelluar eosinophilic hyaline material, IgG, T-cells, mast cells and eosinophils</p>
<p>What is the most common descent affected by Kawasaki?</p>
<p>Japanese descent</p>
<p>What is the diagnostic criteria for Kawasaki disease?</p>
<p>Need 5 of 6:Fever, bilateral conjunctivitis (90%), strawberry tongue, b/l nongranulomatous uveitis(80%), rash, cervical LAD, lesions of extremties (edema, erythema, desquamation)</p>
<p>What is the treatment for Kawasaki dz?</p>
<p>Aspirin. </p>
<p>What is the life threatening feature of Kawasaki disease?</p>
<p>Coronary artery aneurysm or MI</p>
<p>What diseases are associated with anterior megalophthalmos?</p>
<p>Marfan's, mucolipidosis type II, Apert's syndrome</p>
<p>What is congenital corneal staphyloma?</p>
<p>Protuberant corneal opacity due to intrauterine keratitis</p>
<p>What diseases are associated with cornea plana?</p>
<p>Scleroplana, microcornea and angle closure glacoma</p>
<p>Define megalocornea?</p>
<p>Horz diameter of cornea > 12 mm in newborns and > 13 mm in adults</p>
<p>What diseases are associated with megalocornea?</p>
<p>Marfan's, Alport's, Down, dwarfism, craniosynostosis and facial hemiatrophy</p>
<p>What are the complications of megalocornea?</p>
<p>Ectopia lentis, glaucoma, cataract-PSC</p>
<p>What are the findings of megalocornea?</p>
<p>large cornea, zonular dehiscence, phacodenesis, hypoplastic iris, ectopic pupil</p>
<p>What are the characteristics of megalocornea?</p>
<p>X-linked, b/l, 90% males, some AR, non progressive</p>
<p>Define microcornea?</p>
<p>Corneal diameter < 9 mm in newborns and < 10 mm in adults. AD or sporadic</p>
<p>What diseases are associated with microcornea?</p>
<p>Dwarfism, Ehlers-Danlos sx</p>
<p>What are the findings of microcornea?</p>
<p>small cornea, hyperopia, PHPV, microphakia, ACG or POAG</p>
<p>Define posterior keratoconus?</p>
<p>Discrete posterior corneal indentation with stromal haze and thinning</p>
<p>What are the characteristics of posterior keratoconus?</p>
<p>F>M, non progressive, usually central and unilateral, anterior corneal surface is normal, causes irregular astigmatism, VA is good.</p>
<p>What are the characteristics of anterior segment dysgenesis?</p>
<p>B/l, congenital, hereditary d/o affecting anterior segment structures</p>
<p>What are the findings of Axenfeld's anomaly?</p>
<p>Posterior embryotoxon, anteriorly displaced Schwalbe's line, 50% develop glaucoma, AD.</p>
<p>What are the findings of Alagille's syndrome?</p>
<p>Axenfeld's plus pigmentary retinopathy, corectopia, esotropia, biliary hypoplasia. ERG and EOG are abnl</p>
<p>What are the findings of Rieger's anomaly?</p>
<p>Axenfeld's plus iris hypoplasia with holes, glaucoma</p>
<p>What are the findings of Rieger's syndrome?</p>
<p>Reiger's anomaly plus MR and systemic abnl</p>
<p>What are the findings of Peter's anomaly?</p>
<p>Central corneal leukoma, iris adhesions, phacodenesis, 50% develop glaucoma. Usually sparadic, b/l (80%), AR or AD</p>
<p>What is the mnemonic for anterior segment dysgenesis?</p>
<p>STUMPED. (Sclerocornea, trauma, ulcer, metabolic dz, Peter's, Edema(CHED), Dermoids</p>
<p>What are the ocular findings of syphilis?</p>
<p>Interstitial keratitis, ectopia lentis, Argyll Roberson pupil, optic atrophy, salt and pepper retinopathy</p>
<p>What is Hutchinson's triad?</p>
<p>Interstitial keratitis, hutchinson's teeth and deafness</p>
<p>What is the most common location of coloboma?</p>
<p>Inferonasal</p>
<p>What ocular conditions are associated with Corectopia?</p>
<p>Ectopia lentis et pupillae, Axenfeld's Reiger syndrome, ICE, uveitis or trauma</p>
<p>What ocular conditions are associated with Dyscoria?</p>
<p>Posterior synechiae, Axenfeld Reiger syndrome, ectopia lentis et pupillae</p>
<p>What forms the persistent pupillary membrane?</p>
<p>Remnants of anterior tunica vasculosa lentisType I: iris to iris bridgeType II: iris to lens, may have associated anterior polar cataract</p>
<p>What are Brushfield's spots? Where are they usually seen?</p>
<p>Focal areas of iris stromal hyperplasia surrounded by relative hypoplasia. 85% in down syndrome.</p>
<p>What are lisch nodules and which disease are they associated with?</p>
<p>Neural crest hamartomas, associated with NF 1</p>
<p>Name the disease with the following pathology? Diffuse non necrotizing proliferation of histiocytes with scattered touton giant cells</p>
<p>Juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG)</p>
<p>What is mittendorf's dot?</p>
<p>Small white opacity on posterior lens capsule. Remnant of the posterior tunica vasculosa lentis</p>