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Term
Definition: most common neuromuscular d/o characterized by progressive weakness, intellectual impairment, hypertrophy of calves, and proliferation of connective tissue
- more common in boys
- x-linked recessive

Sx:
- perinatal: none
- Infancy: poor head control
- Toddlers: poor hip girdle = lordosis. Gower's sign: have to walk up from hands and knees to standing. Trendelenberg gait
- Childhood: lose ability to walk around 12 y/o. loss of DTR. scoliosis is major issue
- Teenage: progression of weakness from larger to smaller muscle groups, resp issues, muscle contractures, enlargment of calves/tongue/forearm, wasting of thighs, cardiomyopathy, smooth muscle GI dysfunciton

dx?
referral?
tx?
prognosis?
Definition

Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy

dx: via PCR for gene mutation or by muscle bx with endomysial connective tissue proliferation

Referral: ped cardiology

Tx: symptomatic - digoxin, up to date immunizations, good nutrition, therapy

Prognosis: death by age 18-20 due to resp failure, heart failure, pneumonia, aspiration

referal:

Term
Short Stature DDX:
1. most = ?
2. Disproportion btwn upper and lower body, short stature, webbed neck, low IQ, wide spaced nipples, short 4th metacarpal
3. Disproportion btwn upper and lower body, low muscle tone, incomplete sexual development, cognitive disability, behavior probs, obesity, always hungry
4. 2 other Disproportion btwn upper and lower body
5. Decreased bone mineral density, impaired cardiac fxn, central obesity, increased insulin sensitivity, reduced exercise capacity, emotional disturbance, decreased quality of life, elevated cholesterol. test for insulin=like growth factor (IGF-1)
6. decreased weight for height
7. decrased height for weight
Definition

1. most commonly - nothing

2. turner syndrome

3. prader willi syndrome

4. skeletal dysplasias and down's

5. growth hormone deficiency

6. suggests nutritional problem

7. suggests endocrine problem (growth hormone def, hypothyroid, glucocorticoid excess)

 

 

Term
Estimated height

Boys
Girls
Definition

Boys:[(Mom + 13 cm) + Dad]/2 = Kid +/- 5 cm


a.     Girls: [(Dad – 13 cm) + Mom]/2 = Kid +/- 5 cm



Term
Acute Strep pharyngitis

1. Epidemiology: uncommon before age __. Most common in what age?
2. Incubation
3. Sx?
4. tx?
5. complications
Definition

1. uncommon before 2, most common in early school age

2. incubation 2-5 days

3. sx: prominent sore throat, ha, GI sx, fever, no cough

4. tx: penicillin/amoxicillin - hastens recovery by 12-24 hr, prevents sequelae

5. Complications: otitis media, parapharyngeal abscess, rheumatic fever, glomerulonephritis

Term
Chronic strep pharyngitis
1. most common cuase? tx?
2. when to do tonsillectomy?
Definition

1. most commonly, inadequate tx. tx with IM penicillin

2. tonsillectomy in >7 times in the past year or >5 x in each of 2 consecutive years. lowers incidence in kids for 1-2 years

 

Term
Scarlet Fever:
1. Cause?
2. sx
Definition

1. GAS in pts who do not have antitoxin abs

2. URI + rash due to pyrogenic exotoxin. strawberry tongue

- rash: 24-48 hrs after sx onset. begins around neck and spreads over trunk and extremities. diffuse, finely papular, erythematous, blacnhes, usually spares face. may desquamate when rash fades

 

Term
Mono
1. cause
2. transmission, incubation
3. sx
4. pe
5. cbc
6. dx?
7. complications
8. tx
Definition

1. epstein barr virus

2. spread via sexual intercourse and in oral secretions. cannot be spread via non-intimate contact. virus is shed >6 mos after infction. incubation 30-50 days

3. classic triad: fatigue, pharyngitis, lymphadenopathy

- also, malaise, fever, ha, nausea, abd pain, myalgia, splenic enlargment

4. PE: lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly (50%), hepatomegaly (10%), petechiae in soft palate, rash and edema of eyelid,

- Rash: giannoti-crosti syndrome. symmetrical erythematous papular rash on cheeks, extremities, and buttocks.

5. CBC: atypical lymphocytosis, posibly liver enzymes elevated

6. dx: monospot

7. complicaitons: EBV associated wtih lymphoid malignancies, splenic rupture, ampicillin rash, alice in wonderland syndrome, guillain barre, reye

6. tx: supportive, no participation in contact sports for 2-3 weeks

 

Term
S/S: sudden onset clear or mucoid rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, sneezing, sore throat, cough, fever. duration = 1 week.
PE: TMs, nose, and throat appear red and inflamed

Tx?
Consider ___ if sx persist beyond 10-14 days
Definition

viral rhinitis (common cold)

 

tx: tylenol or ibuprofen, humidification, nasal saline rinse, nasal suction, topical decongestant

 

consider sinusitis if sx persist >10-14 days

Term
S/S: nasal drainage, congestions, facial pressure/pain, postnasal drainages, hyposmia/anosmia, fever, cough, fatigue, maxillary dental pain, ear pressure/fullness

common presentation: child with a cold doesn't improve after 10-14 days or worsens after 5-7 days

common etiologies?
tx?
Definition

bacterial rhinosinusitis

 

strep pneumo, H. flu, M. catrrhalis, GABHS

 

complications: orbital cellulitis, oseitis of frontal bone (Pott's puffy tumor), meningitis, cheek cellulitis

 

tx:

mild-mod: amoxicillin

severe or in day care: augmentin

PCN allergy: cephs or macrolides

 

Term
causes of viral pharyngitis/tonsillitis
1. exudative tonsils, generalized adenitis, fever, palpable spleen, >10% atypical lymphs on cbc.
2. 3 mm ulcers with a halo on anterior tonsillar pillars, soft palate, and uvula. anterior mouth and tonsils spared. caused by coxsackie
3. ulcers anywhere in mouth, vesicles/papules/pustuls on palms, soles, interdigital, buttocks. caused by coxsackie or enterovirus
4. caued by adenovirus. is epidemic. exudative tonsilitis, conjunctivitis, lymphadenopathy, fever
Definition

1. mono

2. herpangina

3. hand foot mouth

4. pharyngoconjunctival fever

 

** 90% of sore throats and fever in kids are due to viral infections

Term
acute inflammatory disease of the larynx. affects younger kids in fall and winter. most often parainfluenza, rsv, influenza, rubeola, adenovirus, and mycoplasma pneumonia

s/s: URI sx wtih barking cough and stridor. absent or low grade fever. severe disease: stridor at rest, retractions, air hunger, cyanosis

neck xray: Steeple sign (subglottic narrowing)

tx?
Definition

croup - viral

 

tx:

- mild: supprotive

- severe: nebulized racemic epinephrine, dexamethasone injection

Term
pseudomembranous croup, severe life threatening form of laryngotracheobronchitis.
caused by staph aureas, h flu, group a strep, neisseria, and m. catarrhalis
s/s: similar to croup but instead of improvement pts develop high fever, toxicity, and progressive intermittent airway obstruction that is unresponsive to croup tx

bronchoscopy: normal epiglottis + purulent tracheal secretions and membranes

tx?
Definition

bacterial tracheitis

 

tx: intubation, debridement, humidification, suctioning, iv abx

Term
Major cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in <1 y/o
- same family as parainfluenza and measles
- 4 day incubation
- outbreaks in winter mos
- very contagious - most kids get it by their 2nd bday

sx (in order of appearance): rhinitis, pharyngitis, cough, sneezing, low grade fever, audible wheeze, tachypnea, intercostal/subcostal retractions, hyperexpansion of chest, restlessness, peripheral cyanosis

Hypoxemia is more marked than anticipated based on clinical picture

PE: wheezes, crackles, rales, rhonchi

CXR: normal, hyperexpansion, peribronchial thickening, central pneumonia

dx?
tx?
Definition

RSV

 

dx: usually clinical, nasopharyngeal wash is optimal test

tx: sympomatic (humidified oxyen, fluids, head of bed to 10-30 deg), epi and b-agonists are controversial

Term
Sx: fever, sore throat, trismus (inability to open mouth), dysphagia

PE: asymmetrical tonsillar bulge wtih displacement of uvula- may be poorly visualized due to trismus

tests?
tx?
Definition

peritonsillar abscess

 

tests: CT

tx: surgical drainage, abx against GABHS and anaerobes

Tonsillectomy if failure to resolve after 24 hrs

Term
inherited multisystem d/o of kids and adults, characterized by obstruction and inflammation of airways and maldigestion. most common life-limiting recessive trait in whites. responsible for most exocrine pancreatic dysfxn, severe chronic lung disease, salt depletion.


Sx: bronchiolitis --> bronchitis --> broncholar obliteration --> bronchiolectasis --> bronchiectasis
- cough is most constant sx.
- as disease progresses: wheezing, exercise intolerance, SOB, failure to gain wiehgt, cor pulmonale, resp failure, atelectasis, hemoptysis, pneumo
- meconium ileus in 15-20% of newborns
- maldigestion
- pancreatic dysfunction
- delayed sexual development
- excessive loss of salt in sweat -- "frosting of skin" or "salty babies"

Tests:
- Sweat test + if Cl> 60 meq/L
- DNA testing on newborn screening exam

tx?
Definition

cystic fibrosis

 

tx:

- pulmonary: bronchodilators and corticostroids, chest PT

- treat complicatiosn as they develop

- kids with CF should NOT have restricted acitivities

 

prognosis: median survival 35 yrs

 

Term
common secondary mitochondrial hepatopathy due to the combo of viral infx and salicylate use in geneticaly susceptible individuals

sx: characteristic: resolving viral syndrome with acute onset of vomiting and encephalopathy. rapid progression to seizure, coma, and death

labs: elevated liver enzymes

prognosis?
Definition

Reye Syndrome

 

prognosis: death from increased ICp and brain herniation

Pts that survivae have full recovery of liver function

>40% mortality rate

Term
Acute asthma exacerbation:

1. home managment
2. ER management
Definition

Home management:

- all kids should have written action plan - can reduce asthma death by 70%

- Immediate tx wtih SABA (up to 3/hr)

- Resolution if no sx over next 4 hrs, improvement in PEF to 80% personal best

- Follow up with child's PCP

- incomplete response: 4 days of oral corticosteroids

- Epipen and portable O2 should be at home wtih kids with severe asthma

 

 

ER managment:

- correct hypoxemia, improve airway obstruction, prevent progression or recurrence

- Supplemental o2, inhaled SABA every 20 min for 1 hr, systemic corticosteroids, may add ipratroprium if no significant improvement

- Add ICS to child's asthma regimen upon discharge

- Overnight observation for pts that do not adequately improve in 1-2 hrs

 

Complications:

- atelectasis, pneumo

- status asthmaticus: severe exacerbation that does not resolve wtih standar therapy - needs frequent bronchodilators and oral steroids

- ventilation-perfusion mismatch from too much SABA - needs constant oximetry

Term
a dramatic, potentially life-threatening condition characterized by acute potentially fulminating course of high fever, sore throat, dyspnea, and rapidly progressing respiratory obstruction

Sx: sudden development of sore throat and fever. within hours, appears toxic, swallowing is difficult, breathing is labored, drooling, neck hyperextended to maintain airway
- Tripod position: sitting upright and leaning forward wtih chin up and mouth open
- air hunger and restlessness followed by cyanosis and coma
- Stridor is late finding and suggests near complete airway obstruction

- laryngoscopy?
- xray?
- what not to do?
- tx?
- prognosis?
Definition

epiglottitis (supraglottitis)

 

laryngoscopy: large, cherry red epiglottis and possibly ariepiglottic folds

 

xray: "thumb sign"

 

do not do: PE, phlebotomy, IV insertion, place child supine, or any other anxiety-produing procedures until child is stable

 

tx: intubation, regardless of degree of resp distress + abx

 

prognosis:

- unintubated: 6% mortality

- intubated: 1%

 

Term
Foreign Body Aspiration

- 73% are kids <__ y/o
- which bronchus is more commonly obstructed?

sx?

workup?
Definition

< 3 y/o

- R bronchus

 

sx:

- complete obstruction: sudden resp distress and inability to talk or cough

- choking/coughing spasms accompanied by wheezing

- stages:child will at first be coughing/choking, then may have an asymptomatic interval as object gets lodged

 

workup:

- XR: pt is asymptomatic with normal xray in 15-30%

- good hx from parents  about common offending agents

- emergent bronchoscopy if hx of eating nuts

Term
Lactose intolerance
1. all ethnic groups are lactate sufficient at birth
2. Gnetic/familial lactase deficience appears after __ y/o
3. Eventually develops in almost 100% of __, __, and ___
4. Develops in 70% of___ and 30-60% of ___


sx?
tests?
tx?
Definition

2. 5 y/o

3. alaskans, asians, native americans

3. blacks, whites

 

 

sx: diarrhea, abd distention, flatus, abd pain, stools are liquid/frothy with pH <5.5

tests: lactose breath test, lactose load test

tx: avoid lactose, add lactase

Term
1. __% of kids are overweight and ___% are at risk for becoming overweight
2. What 2 ethnic groups are at highest rates?
3. ___ is the strongest predictor of chidhood obesity
4. Diseases associated with childhood obesity represent <_% of cases
5. Workup?
6. tx
7. dietary modifications
8. lifestyle modifications
Definition

1. 16% are overweight, 31% at risk for becoming overweight

2. african american girls and hispanic boys

3. parental obesity - doubles risk of obesity in kids

4. <5%

5. labs: glucose, insulin, A1c, Ast/Alt, cholesterol, trig

6. tx: in still growing kids: focus on weight maintenance instead of loss

- weight loss in severe or skeletally mature:  1 lb per week or 10% initial wt loss

7. dietary modifications:

- juice: limit to 4-6 oz in <6 y/o and 8-12 oz in >6 y/o

- milk: change to skim

- limit btwn meal snacking

- increase fam meal times and decrease fast food

- eat breakfast

- decerased sweetened beverages

8. lifestyle modifications:

- avoid tv and computers in <2 y/o

- < 2 hrs screen time per day in kids 2-18 y/o

- increase exercise

 

bariatric surgery may only be considered in adolescents

Term
BMI percentile for age vs. Weight Status

Underweight =
Normal =
At risk for overweight
Overweight
Definition

Underweight: <5th percentile

normal: 5th-84th

At risk: 84th-94th

Overweight: >95th

Term
___ defects are the most common congenital heart defects
Definition
acyanotic
Term
AKA Ostium secundum

creates L-->R shunt
- enlarged r heart and pulmonary artery
- s/s: slow to gain weight, lower resp infx, or asymptomatic

PE: SEM with wide split S2 ad LUSB, RV heave

surgery if >3mm
Definition
atrial septal defect
Term
Most common congenital heart defect - makes up 25-30% of cases
< 1 y/o - most are in muscular septum
>1 y/o - most are in membranous septum

creates L --> R shunt

sx: volume overload and heart failure -- chf, dyspnea, slow growth, cardiomeglay, increased lung markings
PE: harsh or high pitched holosystolic murmur

Typical presentation: 3-4 week old infant presents with difficulty breathing and new murmur

tx?
Definition

VSD

 

tx: refer to cardio for surgery at 6-12 mos

Term
R--> L shunt

normal in newborns
functional closure shortly after birth
anatomic closure by a few years old

Present in 10-20% of adults

S/s: usually not

Potential complications: stroke
Definition
patent foramen ovale
Term
a vessel in the developing fetus that connects the pulmonary artery to the aortic arch so most of the blood from the RV bypasses the non-functioning lungs. Should close after birth due to lack of prostaglandins

if it remains open, creates a L-->R shunt

associated wtih prematurity and rubella

murmur = "machinery murmur"

PE: wide pulse pressure, bounding peripheral pulse, enlarged LV, failure to thrive, tachycardia

Tx?
Definition

patent ductus arteriosis

 

tx: fluid restriction and indomethacin (inhibits prostaglandin)

- surgery if persistent

 

 

 

 

Term
Most common defect in down's
Definition

AV canal defect

 

- low ASD + high VSD = missing center of heart

Term
narrowing of the aorta at the level of the ductus arteriosis just distal to the left subclavian.

more common in males
if present in females, consider Turner syndrome

PE: LE hypotension + UE hypertension. pain/weakness in legs with exercise

CXR: enlarged aortic knob

tx?
Definition

coarctation of aorta

 

tx: surgery in young, stent in older

Term
Most common cyanotic heart lesion in kids with CHD who survive infancy

Causes R-->L shunt
Decreased O2 sat during periods of exertion

S/S: cyanosis, clubbing, PS murmur, S2 at LLSB
Tet spells: restless, agitation, crying --> causes increase in RV outflow resistance, which leads to R-->L shunt which causes increased cyanosis

Classic example: cyanotic child who squats after exertion

CXR: boot shaped heart, RVH, "couer en sabot"

tx?
Definition

Tetrology of Fallot

 

Tx: Surgery to close VSD and open PS

Term
4 defects in tetrology of fallot
Definition

Pulomary stenosis (RV outflow obstruction)

RVH

Overriding aorta

VSD

 

PROV

Term
Most common CHD in neonates

Causes desaturated blood to go out through the aorta and oxygenated blood to be sent to the lungs through the pulmonary artery

Need VSD/ASD/PDA to mix the 2 sides for the child to survive

PE: single, loud S2 bc aorta is right under sternum

S/S: cyanosis at birth, RB heave, single loud S2

CXR: egg on a string or oval shaped heart

diagnosis made via?

Tx?
Definition

transposition of great arteries

 

dx via echo

tx: prostaglandin E to keep PDA open

arterial switch in first week of life

Term
Single arterial trunk from the base of the heart that includes both the aorta and the pulmonary artery + large VSD

associated wtih microdeletion of chromosome 22

L --> R shunt

s/s: wide pulse pressure, bounding arterial pulse, heart failure

"Washing machine" murmur

tx?
Definition

Truncus arteriosus

 

tx: surgery

Term
Pulmonary vein connects SVC to RA instead of LV. Oxygenated blood goes back to the lungs instead of the body

L --> R shunt

S/S: in infancy - HF, tachypnea, failure to thrive, rapid onset pulmonary edema

EKG: RAD, RVH

CXR: classic "Snowman" or "figure 8" silhouette

tx?
Definition

Total anomalous pulmonary venous return

 

tx: treat HF then surgery

Term
CHD in which leaflets of the tricuspid are pushed downward to creat a large right atrium and small RV so not enough blood gets to lungs.

usually ASD or PFO

associated wtih WPW

DUE TO MATERNAL LITHIUM USE IN PREGNANCY
Definition
Ebstein anomaly
Term
autosomal dominant d/o

murmur: grade 3-4 crescendo-decrescendo systolic murmur. louder with valsalva

most common cause of sudden death in athletes
Definition

idiopathic hypertrophic subaprtic stenosis

 

also, HCM

Term
Child presents with known aortic stenosis and has syncope and CP

what do you do?
Definition
cardiac cath
Term
High-pitched, blowing holosystolic murmur heard best at the apex, often preceded by a click

more common in pts with Marfan's, Ehler's Danlos, or mucopolysaccharidoses
Definition
Mitral regurg (MVP or rheumatic fever)
Term
example of a continuous murmur?
Definition
PDA
Term
Murmur pneumonic: PASS PAID
Definition

Pulmonary Aortic Stenosis = Systolic

Pulmonary Aortic Insuff = Diastolic

 

Mitral and Tricuspid are opposite

Term
Innocent Murmurs:

1. heard in neck or anterior upper chest. heard both in systole and diastole. due to blood draining down collapsed jugular into dilated intrathoracic veins. absent when supine, valsalva, turning head, or compressing jugular

2. SEM with musical or vibratory quality, similar to kazoo. Decreased with inspiration and standing

3. Which extra sound is normal in kids?
Definition

1. venous hum

2. Still's murmur

3. S3

Term
Neonatal Jaundice:

1. Def: serum bilirubin > __
2. ___: increased unconjugated bili causess yellow staning on basal ganglia and hippocampus. sx?
3. normal in first week of life. apepars within 24 hrs of birth, peaks at day 3, resolves in 1 week. progresses in cephlopedal manner
4. what is bilirubin conjugated with in the liver?
5. why are infants predisposed to jaundice?
6. risk factors?
Definition

1. >5 mg/d

2. kernicterus. sx: lethargy, irritability, hypotonia, opsithonos (rigid arched back, head back_), seizures, MR, CP, hearing loss

3. physiologic jaundice

4. albumin

5. due to increased RBC volume and decreased RBC survival + immature liver

6. risk factors: east asian, known hemolytic disease, prematurity, siblings needed phototherapy, signifiant bruising, difficulty nursing, wt loss, coomb's +

7. Tx:

- phototherapy: converts unconjugated bili into water soluble isomer that can be excreted

- Exchange transfusion: removes bili directly

Term
Purpose of coomb's test
Definition

direct coombs: tests baby for autoimmune hemolytic

anemia

 

indirect coombs: prenatal test of some sort

Term
TM perforation:
1. Causes
2. Tx?
3. Cause of chronic perf?
4. Complications of chronic perf
Definition

1. causes: AOM, OME, trauma, chronic suppurative OM, cholesteatoma

2. should heal spontaneously within 2 weeks

3. CSOM usually, could be from AOM or failure of closure after extrusion of tympanostomy tube

4. conductive hearing loss

Term
Evaluation of infant with tender abdomen:

Key findings:
1. child lies still, won't move
2. child can't sit still
3. bilious emesis
4. bloody emesis
5. bloody/mucoid diarrhea
6. sore throat + HA + abd pain

XRAY:
7. strange bowel gas pattern
8. air fluid levels
9. Rotation
10. Penumatosis or free air

11. US: cinnamon roll sign

12. PE: bowel loops
Definition

1. inflammatory pain - usually infection or perf

2. colicky pain - usually from obstruction

3. obstruction

4. UGI bleed

5. entercolitis

6. pharyngitis

7. constipation

8. obstruction

9. volvulus

10. necrotizing entercolitis

11. intussusception

12. necrotizing entercolitis

Term
Vaccines at each age:

Birth
2 mo
4 mo
6 mo
(any time 6 mo-18 mo)
(any time 12-15 mo)
(any time 15-18 mo)
4-6 yr
11-12 yr
13-18 yr

yearly at 6 mos?
Definition

Birth: Hep B

2 mo: Hep B, Rotavirus, DTaP, Hib, pneumococcal, polio

4 mo: rotavirus, DTap, Hib, pneumococcal, polio

6 mo: rotavirus, dtap, hib

6-18 mo: hep b, pneumococcal, polio

12-15 mo: hib, MMR, Varicella, dose 1 Hep A

15-18 mos: DTaP, Hep A

4-6 yr: DTaP, Polio, MMR, Varicella

11-12 yr: Tdap, HPV (3x), Meningicoccal

13-18 yr: Mening booster

 

 

yearly: flu

 

Term
Gynecomastia:

1. True vs. pseudo
2. neonatal
3. pubertal
4. due to genetic mutations causing increased aromatization
5. due to drugs causing increased estrogens or decreased androgens (spironolactone, alkylating agents, anabolic steroids, hcg, ketoconazole, cimetidine, flutamide)
6. includes klinefelter's, sertoli cell tumors, peutz-jegher syndrome, hyperthyroidism
7. gynecomastia associated wtih galactorrhea
Definition

1. true: prsence of glandular breast tissue in male. palpable fibroglandular mass located beneath nipple

pseudo: accumulation of adipose tissue in area of breast. overweight boys

 

2. neonatal: normal in 60-90% of newborn males. result of normal stimulation by maternal estrogen. 5% have galactorrhea. most disappear wtihin 4-8 weeks but can persist for a year

 

3. pubertal: in 65% of males. incidence peaks at tanner stage 3-4 or 14 y/o. Due to imbalance btwn androgens and estrogens

 

4. familial

 

5. exogenous estrogens

 

6. hypergonadotropic hypogonadism

 

7. prolactinoma

Term
Childhood Poisoning:

1. Peak incidence?
2. poison prevention education should begin when?
3. highest risk ingestions?
Definition

1. peak incidence: 2 y/o

2. 6 mo WCC

3. caustic solutions, Hydrogen fluoride, drugs, CCBs, opioids, hypoglycemics, antidepressants

Term
Child abuse:
1. an act of commission. any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation, or an act or failure to act which present an imminent risk of serious harm.
2. acts of omission. Resulting in actual or potential harm. Inadequate health care, education, supervision, protection from hazards and environmental, physical needs, and/or emotional support.
3. spanking is ok when?
4. 4 levels of risk factors
Definition

1. abuse

2. neglect

3. spanking is ok when limited to buttocks, over clothing and NEVER on head or neck

4. individual (MR), familial (mom's bf or domestic violence), community (dangerous neighborhood), society (low SES)

Term
Clinical manifestations of child abuse
1. critical factor in recognizing abuse?
2. most common manifestation?
3. How can you tell if a bit is by a kid or adult?
4. Suspicious burns?
5. suspicious fx
6. signs suspicious of head trauma
7. signs suspicious of abd trauma
Definition

1. Critical factor: lack of plausible explanation

2. most common: bruises. suspicious bruises: in pre-ambulatory infant, in padded/less exposed areas (buttocks, cheeks, under chin, genitalia), patterned bruises, ligature bruises, multiple bruises at diff ages

3. bites by kids <8 y/o have a distance of <2.5 cm between canines

4. burns: sock and glove distribution, symmetric, those of buttocks and perineum, cigarette burns 7-10 mm, delay in seeking medical attn

5. fx: matephyseal lesions, posterior rib, scapula, sternum, spinous process, femoral, humeral

6. head: lethargy, vomiting w/o diarrhea, seizure, coma, subdural/retinal hemorrhage, raccoon eyes

7. abd: bilious vomiting w/o fever or peritoneal inflammation, acute abd

 

 

 

Term
Principles for assessing abuse/neglect
Definition

thorough PE and hx

verbal children interviewed separately from parents

careful documentation w/ direct quotes

assess child's immediate danger

assess other kids in home

screen parents for risk factors

 

Term
Presentaitons of sexual abuse
Definition

explicit sexual behavior outside norm for the kids' age

 

compulsive masturbation, attemtping to perform sex acts on other kids or adults, asking adults or kids to perform sex acts on them, teens become sexually promiscuous, older kids abuse younger kids

 

behavioral changes such as social withdrawal, acting out, increased clinginess or fearfulness, distractability, learning difficulties, regression in developmental milestones (new onset enuresis, ecopresis)

Term
Most common cause of testicular pain in 12+ (uncommon <10)
- Surgical emergency

s/s: acute onset of unilateral pain, N/V, swollen very tender testicle, scrotal edema, absent cremasteric reflex

tx?
Definition

testicular torsion

 

tx:

<4-6 hrs - manual detorsion outward can be attempted

4-6 hours of absent blood flow, irriversible loss of spermatogenesis

 

90% gonad survival if surgery w/in 6 hrs

Term
Most common cause of testicular pain in boys 2-10 y/o

s/s: gradual pain, 3-5 mm tender indurated mass on upper pole + "blue dot" sign

tx?
Definition

torsion of appendix testis

 

inflammation resolves in 3-10 days, non-surgical, bed rest with NSAIDs

Term
due to ascending retrograde infection from the urethra

s/s: scrotal pain, erythema, swelling, pyuria

rare before puberty - if present, consider wolffian duct abnormlaity
could be infectious (STD) in sexually active

tx?
Definition

epididymitis

 

tx: bed rest, decreasaed physical activity, scrotal support and elevation, ice packs, NSAIDs, abx if STD

Term
congenital condition wtih abnormal dilation of pampiniform plexus in scrotum

most common surgically correctalbe cause of subfertility

rare <10 y/o bc blood flow is usually not sufficient to cause this before puberty

most common on which side?

s/s: painless or dull aching paratesticular mass, "bag of worms", better when supine, prominent wtih valsalva

tx?
Definition

varicocele

 

more common on LEFT

 

tx: varicolectomy is disparity in testicular size or visible wtih inspection w/o valsalva

Term
cystic lesion containing sperm that is attached to the upper pole of the sexually mature testis

usually painless
incidental PE finding

tx?
Definition

spermatocele

 

tx: none unless painful or large

Term
accumulation of fluid in tunica vaginalis

usually non-communicating and will disappear by 1 y/o

long term risk?
Definition

hydrocele

 

risk: inguinal hernia if communicating hydrocele

 

repair if persists beyond 12-18 mos

Term
Testicular tumor:

__% of pre-pubertal tumors are malignant
3 most common kinds?
__% of painless hard masses in adolescents are malignant

workup?
Definition

35% prepubertal

most common: yolk sac, rhabdo, leukemia

98% painless

 

workup:

US + serum markers (alpha fetoprotein + HCG)

 

Tx: radical orchiectomy

Term
Bacterial meningitis:
1. most common cause in 1 mo- 1 y/o
2. other vaccinable causes?
3. most common cause in <1 mo?
4. 2 peak ages for N. meningitidis
5. s/s?
6. pe?
7. tx?
Definition

1. n. meningitidis

2. s.pneumo and h. flu

3. s. pneumo

4. n mening: <5 y/o and 15-24 y/o

5. s/s: fever, HA, URI, myalgia, poor feeding, seziure, shock, purpura, DIC, coma, death

6. PE: + kernigs/brudzinski if >18 mos, purpura

7. tx: dexamethasone

abx: ampicillin, cephalosporin, vanc, or rifampin

Term
Suspicion of meningitis but LP only shows inflammation but no causative agent

CSF: pleocytosis (lots of WBCs)
Definition
Viral/aseptic meningitis
Term
Acute, life threatening infection of blood stream by an encapsulated, gram neg diplococcus

often associated with meningitis

s/s: viral sx, meningitis sx, rapid progression to purpura/petechiae, shock, hypotension, DIC< acidosis, adrneal hemorrhage, renal failure, heart failure, coma

tests?
Tx?
Definition

meningicoccemia

 

tests:

- definitive: culture of meningicoci from blood, csf, or skin

CBC w/ diff

PT/PTT

LP

Skin bx with gram stain

Urinalysis

 

tx: cefotaxime or ceftriaxone in peds

Term
Solid foods

1. can start to introduce at __-__ mos
2. cues that baby is ready?
3. technique?
Definition

4-6 mos

cues: good head control, loss of extrusion reflex, sitting upright, chewing motions, double birth weight, baby shows curiosity in what a parent is eating

 

technique: start with pureed solid food, introduce one food at a time, wait at least 3 days after each new food

Term
MR:

1. diagnostic criteria
2. severities and adult mental age
3. risks
4. assocaiated defects?
5. dx?
Definition

 

1. IQ <70  + concurrent deficit in adaptive fxn in at least 2 areas (communication, self care, home living, social skills, use of community resources, self direction, academics, work, leisure, health, safety), age of onset <18 y/o

 

 

2. mild: <70 - 9-11 y/o

mod: (35-40)-(50-55) - 6-8 y/o

Severe: (20-25)-(35-40) - 3-5 y/o

Profound: <20-25 - <3 y/o

 

3. risks: prematurity, maternal substance abuse, perinatal insult

 

4. CP and autism

 

5. dx:

< 3 y/o: bayley scales of infant development

>3 y/o: wechsler scale

 

Term
Childhood d/o of the hip:

1. test that assesses the potential for dislocation in a non-displaced hip
2. test that attempts to reduced a dislocated hip
3. tends to be ligamentum teres, facia lata, or psoas tendon
4. dislocaiton
5 PE findings?
6. ___: place both hips at 90 deg flexion and knees will be uneven height
7. ___: examiner places 3rd finger over greater trochanter and index finger over asis. normal if line points to umbilicus
8. tests?
9. tx?
10. complications
Definition

1. barlow

2. ortolani

3. hip click

4. hip clunk

5. PE: limited abduction (most reliable sign), shortened thigh, proximal greater trochanter, asymmetry of thigh folds

6. galeazzi sign

7. klisic test

8. US for kids < 6 mo

XR for > 6 mos - look at hilgenreiner, perkins, and shenton lines

9. Tx: < 6 mo: pavlik harness for 6 weeks - resolves 95%

6 mo-2 yr: closed reduction w/ casting for 12 weeks then abduction devise for 2 mos

> 2 years: open reduction

 

most important complications: AVD in 5-15%

Term
most commonly occurs in obese males. almost always occurs in adolescence.

stable if child is able to bear weight

s/s: pain in hip or referred to thigh or knee, limp, limited internal rotation, decreased abduction, greater external rotation, abductor lurch

XRay: lateral shows displacement of femoral head

tx?
Definition

slipped capital femoral epiphysis - displacement of proximal femoral epiphysis due to disruption of the growth plate. head of femur is displaced medially and posteriorly to the femoral neck

 

tx: non weight bearing on crutches

refer to ortho for internal fixation

Term
1. knock knees. common in ~8 y/o
2. bow-legged. common in toddlers
3. increased internal or external rotation of tibia. can cause gait abnormalities and genum varum. ___ rotation fixes itself normally after toddlerhood. ___ rotation is unlikely to resolve spontaneously.
Definition

1. genu valgum

2. genu varum

3. tibial torsion - internal resolves, external doesn't

Term
Presentation: 4-8 y/o with persistent pain, lim, and limitation of movement

labs: normal

Imaging of hip: effusion with widening joint space and periarticular swelling, may have decreased bone density around joint or widening of femoral head (Coxa plana)

tx?
Definition

AVN of femoral head or Legg-Calve-Perthe Disease

 

tx: replaement of femoral head

Term
Causes of in-toeing

tx?
Definition

adducted great toe (searching toe)

internal tibial torsion

internal femoral torsion (femoral antetorsion)

 

improves with time, reassure parent

no need for imaging

 

Term
causes of out-toeing
Definition


external rotaiton contracture

external tibial torsion

femoral retroversion

slipped capital femoral epiphysis

pes planus

 

tx: may improve with time, may need osteotomy

Term
causes of toe walking

s/s?

tx?

when to refer
Definition

shortened achilles

idiopathic

 

s/s; forefoot skin thick, heel skin thin, forefoot discomfort

 

toddlers: observe

young kids: stretch

tight contracture/older kids: serial casting/braces

older kids: surgery

 

refer if not resolved by age 2-3 or if unilateral

Term
3 features:
- plantar felxion of foot at ankle
- inversion deformity of heel
- medial deviation of forefoot

3 major categories: idiopathic, neurogenic, Larsen syndrome

often associated wtih spina bifida and arthrogryposis

tx?
Definition

talipes equinovarus (clubfoot)

 

Tx: ponseti technique - manipulation of foot to stretch the contracted tissues on medial and posterior aspects followed by splinting to hold the correction. if don quickly after birth, correction is rapid. rigidity of foot in a matter of days.

Term
most common ricketssial infection in the US

cause: rickettsia rickettsii - dog and wood ticks

TRIAD: ha, fever, rash
- prodrome: malaise, ha, n/v, photophobia
- rash after 2-4 days: erythematous macules and papules - start on palms and soles the spread throughout body. may evolve into purpura

tx?
Definition

rocky mountain spotted fever

 

tx: doxy until pt is afebrile (7-10 days) + support

Term
Cause: borrelia burgdorferi

s/s:
- early: 7-14 d after tick bite - erythema migrans: erythematous macule/papule with a round erythematous patch and central clearing. fever, maliase, HA, mild, meningismus, myalgia, lymphadenopathy
- early disseminated: 3-5 weeks after bite - may have multiple migratory lesions. intermittent myalgia/arthralgia, HA, fatigue, conjunctivitis
- late disease: weeks to months after bite - large joint arthritis, encephalopathy, encephalomyelitis, peripheral neuropathy. skin: lymphocytoma cutis, acrodermatitis, chronica atrophicans

DX via?
Tx?
Definition

lyme disease

 

dx: ELISA

 

tx: Doxy for 14-21 days

 

Term
Cause: HHV 6

90% of newborns are seropositive, 80% are infected by 2 years
peak acquisition: 6-15 mos
occurs at all times during the year
spread through saliva

Prodrome: mild URI, possibly enlarged lymph nodes
CLinical illness: high fever (101-106), irritability, anorexia for 3-5 days
- seizures in 5-10%
- Asains have nagayama spots (ulccers at uvulopalatoglossal jxn)

rash within 12-24 hrs after fever resolution
- rose colored 2-5 mm lesions. begins on trunk then spreads to neck, face, proximal extremities. usually not pruritics, no vesicles oor pustules. fades in 1-3 days

tx?
Definition

roseola

 

tx: supportive

Term
Cause: rubavirus
incubation: 14-21 days

sx:
- prodrome: mild URI, low grade fever, sore throat, red eyes, HA, malaise, lymphadenopathy
- Rash: pink-light red. starts on face then spreads. +/- itch. lasts 3 days
- forcheimer spots/petechial hemorrhages on soft palate

Labs: leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia

Complications?
tx?
Definition

rubella (german measles)

 

complications:

- worst is congenital rubella sydnrome - cataracts (salt and pepper retinopathy)+ congenital heart disease + hearing loss + microcephaly

- thrombocytopenia

- post-infectious encephalitis

- porogressive rubella panencephalitisL

tx: antipyretics/analgesics

 

Term
Cause: RNA virus transmitted through resp tract or conjunctivae
transmission: droplets

sx: prodrome - 3 C's: coryza, cough, conjunctivitis
- exanthem: Koplik's spots (white/blue-grey specks on erythematous base on buccal mucosa. begin 2-3 days after prodrome at 1-4 days before rash
- rash: erythematous maculopapular rash begins at scalp and behind ears and moves down

dx
complications
tx?
Definition

rubeola "measles"

 

dx: clinical in time of outbreak.

- isolated cases: IgM

complications: penumonia, often giant cell (most common cause of death), croup, tracheitis, bronchiolitis, AOM (most common), sinusitis, mastoiditis, encephalitis, myocarditis,

- subacute sclerosing panencephalitis: 7-13 years after infection. first subtle changes, then massive myoclonus. almost always results in death

 

tx: supportive

Term
Cause: parvovirus B-19

benign, self-limiting virus of childhood

incubation: 4-28 days
Prodrome: mild low grade fever, HA, URI

3 stages:
- erythematous facial flush - "slapped cheek"
- rash spreads to trunk and extremities as a diffuse macular erythema
- central clearing of macules gives "lacy appearance"
- more prominent on extensor surfaces, not soles or palms, mild pruritis, resolves spontaneously w/o desquamation
- more prominent when kids is hot or exercising
Definition
erythema infectiosum "fifth disease"
Term
Diarrhea:

1. incubation: 1-8 hrs
vomiting 3-4+
abd pain 1-2 +
fever 0-1 +
diarrhea 3-4 + watery

2. incubation: 8-72 hrs
vomiting 2-4+
abd pain 1-2+
fever 0-1+
diarrhea 3-4+, watery

3. incubation: 1-8 days
vomiting: 0-1+
abd pain: 1-3+
fever: 0-2+
diarrhea 1-2+, watery

4. incubation: 1-3 d
vomiting: 0-1+
abd pain: 3-4+
fever: 1=2 +
diarrhea: 1-3 + watery or bloody
Definition

1. s. aureus, clostridium perfringens

2. vibrio cholera, e. coli, klebsiella, aeromonas

3.  e. coli, giardia, crypto, helminthes

4. c. diff

Term
Diarrhea:

1. incubation: 12-72 hr
vomiting: 0-1+
abd pain: 3-4+
fever: 1-2+
diarrhea: 1-3+ bloody

2. incubation: 1-3 d
vomiting: 1-3+
abd pain: 2-3+
fever: 3-4+
diarrhea: 1-3+ watery

3. incubation: 12h-11 d
vomiting: 0-3+
abd pain: 2-4+
fever: 3-4+
diarrhea: 1-4+, bloody

4. incubation: 12h-8d
vomiting: 0-1+
abd pain: 3-4+
fever: 3-4+
diarrhea: 1-2+, bloody
Definition

1. hemorrhagic e.  coli

2. rotavirus/norwalk virus

3. salmonella, campylobacter, yersinia

4. shigella, e. coli, entamoeba histolytica

Term
Diarrhea:

1. commonly happens after uncooked beef, unpasteurized fruit juice, various uncooked veggies, contaminate water. commonly called "traveler's diarrhea"

2. peak age 6 mos to 2 years. ingestions from meat, milk, cheese, ice cream, eggs

3. abrupt onset abd cramp, urgency, tenesmus, chills, fever, malaise, diarrhea for 3-7 days, high fever, blood and mucus

4. highest rate of infection in kids <5 y/o. from contaminated water and shellfish. light grey diarrhea
Definition

1. enterotoxigenic e.coli

 

2. salmonella

 

3. shigella (dysentery)

 

4. cholera

Term
Malabsoprtion: diarrhea + ___ = ?

1. + edema
2. + digital clubbing
3. perianal excoriation, abd distention, good appeitite, explosive diarrhea
4. loose bulky stools
5. pasty, yellowish offensive stools
Definition

1. protein losing enteropathy

2. CF

3. carb malabsoprtion

4. celiac

5. exocrine pancreatic insufficiency

Term
most common malignancy of childhood
peak age 4 y/o
due to hyperproliferation of stem cells

hallmark: pancytopenia + circulating blasts

s/s: intermittent fever, bruising, pallor, bone pain
petechiae, purpura, hepatosplenomegaly, lymphadenopathy, SVC syndrome

CBC: anemia with neutropenia and thrombocytopeia
Smear: blasts, teardrop RBCs

CXR: mediastinal widening
Bone xray: demineralization, periosteal elevation, growth arrest, vertebral comprsesion

dx via?

tx?
Definition

ALL

 

dx: bone marow bx - infiltration of leukemic blasts replacing normal marrow

 

tx:

prednisone + chemo and radioation

possible marrow transplant

Term
Hallmark: pancytopenia + >20% blasts

s/s: fatigue, weakness, anorexia, wt loss, easy bleeding/brusing, fever, lymphadenopathy, hepatosplenomeglay, ecchymosis, CN problems

CBC: anemia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia
Smear: AUER RODS

tx?
Definition

AML

 

tx: chemo + radiation + stem cell transplant

 

less responsive than ALL

Term
hallmark: philadelphia chromosomes

s/s: bone pain, fever, fatigue, night sweats, pallor, ecchymosis, hepatosplenomegaly

cbc: anemia, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
smear: predominance of myeloid cells

tx?
Definition

CML

 

tx: interferon alpha, imatinib

Term
MOST COMMON CANCER IN TEENAGERS

BIMODAL AGE DISTRIBUTION: 15-35 and again >50

Pathognomonic feature: REED STERNBERG CELLS


common presentaiton: painless, non-tender, firm, rubbery cervical or supraclavicular lymphadenopathy
- airway obstruction, pleural effusion, hepatocellular dysfunction
- B sx

CXR: mediastinal mass
CBC: anemia, thrombocytopenia

Dx: lymph node bx

tx?
Definition

Hodgkin's Lymphoma

 

tx: chemo + radiation

Term
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma:

60% of lymphomas in kids

4 types:
1. abdominal or head and neck disease with dissemination to bone marrow and CNS
2. intrathoracic or mediastinal supradiaphragmatic mass with dissemination to bone marrow and CNS
3. abdominal or mediastinal mass with dissemination to bone marrow and CNS
4. cutaneous manifestations with B sx with dissemination to bone marrow and CNS

tx?
Definition

1. burkitt lymphoma

2. lymphoblastic lymphoma

3. DBLCL

4. Anaplastic large cell lymphoma

 

 

tx: chemo

Term
classic triad: morning HA, vomiting, papilledema

younger kids: macrocephaly, ataxia, hyperreflexia, CN palsies
Older kids: HA, visual sx, seizure, focal neuro ddef, school failure, personality changes, hydrocephalus, double vision, gait changes

tests?
Tx?
Definition

tests: CT/MRI, LP, serum HcG and alpha fetoprotein

 

tx: dexamethasone, anticonvulsants, surgery , chemo, radiation

Term
smooth well demaracted abd mass that rarely crosses midline + hematuria, fever, htn

tx?
Definition

wilms tumor/nephroblastoma

 

tx: tumor excision and radiation/chemo

 

Term
tumor that presents wtih leukocoria (white pupillary reflex)
Definition
retinoblastoma
Term
complications assocation with chemo/radiation in kids
Definition
growth retardation, cardiac tox, gonadal tox wtih infertility, secondary malignancies
Term
Childhood development:

gross motor, fine motor, language, social, and hearing/vision for birth
Definition

gross motor: cannot hold head

 

fine motor: follow to midline

 

language: none

 

social: regards face 1 mo

 

hearing/vision: startle response, calm with voice or music. 12 in b/w vision

 

 

Term
Childhood development:

gross motor, fine motor, language, social, and hearing/vision for 2 mos
Definition

gross motor: head lag drops back

fine motor: follow past midline

language: smile

social: regards parent

hearing vision: changes body movement/facial expression in response to sound

 

Term
Childhood development:
fine motor, and hearing/vision for 3 mos
Definition

fine motor: follow 180

 

hearing/vision: turns eyes/head to sound

Term
Childhood development:

gross motor, fine motor, language, social for 4 mos
Definition

gross: head up, roll front to back

fine: reach 2 hands

language: laugh

social: look around

Term
Childhood development:

gross motor, fine motor, language, social, and hearing/vision for 6 mos
Definition

gross: sitting, lift head

fine: transfer object, raking

language: babble

Social: strangers

hearing/vision: color at 7 mos, turn to listen to talking

 

Term
Childhood development:

gross motor, fine motor, language, social for 9 mos
Definition

gross: crawl

Fine: immature pincer

Language: wave bye bye

Social: explore, pat-a-cake

Term
Childhood development:

gross motor for 10 mos
Definition
cruising
Term
Childhood development:

gross motor, fine motor, language, social for 12 mos
Definition

gross: walking

fine: mature pincer

laungauge: jargoning, 1 step commands with gesture

sociaL: imitates actions, comes when called

 

Term
Childhood development:

gross motor, fine motor, language, social for 15 mos
Definition

gross: walk backward

fine: uses spoon, cup, 2 block tower, scribble

language:  1 step commands

social: independent

 

Term
Childhood development:

gross motor, language, social for 18 mos
Definition

gross: running

language: 5 body parts

social: copies parents

Term
Childhood development:

gross motor, fine motor, language, social for 2 yr
Definition

gross: jumping, climbing stairs

fine: 6 block tower

language: 2 word sentences, 50% intelligible, 50 word vocab

social: parallel play

Term
Childhood development:

gross motor, fine motor, language, social for 3 yr
Definition

gross: ride tricycle, alternate feet up stairs

fine: draw circle, clothes off

language: 3 word sentences, 75% intelligible, 250 word vocab

social: group play, sharing, taking turns, imagination

Term
Childhood development:

gross motor, fine motor, language, social for 4 y/o
Definition

gross: hop on 1 ft, alternate feet walking down stairs

fine: draw square and cross, clothes on, catches ball

language: 4 colors, 100%$ intelligible, remember song/poem

social: gender play, compeitition, imgaingation, night terrors

Term
Childhood development:

gross motor, fine motor, language for 5 y/o
Definition

gross: jump over obstacles

fine: draw triangle, tie shoes

language: print first name

Term
Newborn heart exam findings:
1. precordial bulge to left of sternum
2. substernal thrust
3. apical heave
4. hyperdynamic precordium
5. estimate heart size?
6. right apical impulse
7. thrill at RLSB
8. apical thrill
Definition

1. enlarged heart

2. RVH

3. apical heave - LVH

4. hyperdynamic precordium - L-R shunt volume overload

5. distance btwn apical impulse and midclavicular line

6. right apical impulse - dextrocardia

7. thrill at RLSB - VSD

8. apical thrill - mitral insufficiency

Term
Failure to thrive

Def?

2 types?

presentaion
Definition

def: <3-5th percentile or change in growth that's crossed 2 gorwth percentiles in a short period of time

 

types: organic (associated medical condition), inorganic (psychosocial)

 

presentaiton: ranges from failure to meet expected normal to alopeica, loss of subcu fat, decreased muscle mass, dermatitis, recurrent infection, malnutrtion, flattened occiput, delay in milestones, abscence of cuddling

Term
SExual maturation:

1. what causes changes?
2. first sign of puberty in boys.. age?
3. girls?
4. when do periods start?
5. peak growth velocity at which stage?
Definition

 

1. increased levels of hormones released during sleep: LH, FSH, GnRH

2. boys: testicular enlargment - 9.5 yrs

3. girls: breast buds: 8 -12 yrs

4. periods start 2-2.5 years after breasts (SMR 3-4).  95% reach menarche by 10.5-14.5

5. SMR 3-4

Term
Which tanner stage?

Girls:
hair: Sparse, lightly pigmented, straight, medial border of labia
breasts: Sparse, lightly pigmented, straight, medial border of labia

boys:
hair; Scanty, long, slight pigment
penis: minimal change
testes: Enlarged, pink, altered texture
Definition
2
Term
Which tanner stage?

girls:
hair: Adult triangle, spread to medial thighs
breasts: Nipple projects, areola part of normal breast contour

boys:
Adult, spread to medial thighs
Definition
5
Term
Which tanner stage?

girls:
Coarse, curly, abundant
Areola and papilla form second mound

boys:
Resembles adult but less
penis larger
testes larger with darker scrotum
Definition
4
Term
which tanner stage

girls;
Darker, beginning to curl, more
Breast and areola larger, no change in contour


boys:
Darker starts curling, small amt
penis longer
testes larger
Definition
3
Term
seizure defs:

1. EEG shows activation of neurons limited to one cerebral hemishpere. ex: foreceful turning of eyes and head to one side, unilateral clonic movmeents, sensory disturbance located to one area
2. EEG shows synchronous involvement of both hemispheres
3. seizures involving increased tone or rigidity
4. seizures with flaccidity or lack of movment
5. rhythmic muscle contraction and relaxation
6. shocklike contaction of muscle
7. EEG shows activation of neurons limited to one cerebral hemishpere. consciouness is retained. aura or motor only.
8. EEG shows activation of neurons limited to one cerebral hemishpere. consciousness affected. aura or deja vu, sense of fear, halluncinations, macro/micropsia precedes decreaed responsiveness, staring, automatisms, salivation, pupillary dilation, flushing
Definition

1. focal

2. general

3. tonic

4. atonic

5. clonic

6. myoclonic

7. simple partial

8. complex partial

Term
Seizure types:

1. generalized seizures consisting of staring, unresponsiveness, and eye flutter that last for a few seconds
2. occur secdonary to an acute problem affecting brain excitability such as electrolyte imabalance, brain tumor, or meningitis
3. afebrile, no obvious cause
4. thought to be from distant brain injury such as old stroke
5. d/o of the brain characterized by enduring predisposition to generate seziures and by the neurobiologic, cognitive, psychological, and social consequences of this condition
Definition

1. absence

2. acute symptomatic

3. unprovoked

4. remote symptomatic

5. epilepsy

Term
evalation of first seizure
Definition

immediately: ABCs, temperature, BP, glucose

search for life-threatening causes: meningitis (do LP), sepsis, head trauma, drugs

detailed hx

focal or generalized?

did aura precede?

eye exam: papillary edema, retinal hemorrhage

neuro exam

Term
components for dx of epilepsy
Definition

occurence of at least 1 unprovoked seizure with either a second such seizure or enough EEG and clinical info to demonstration enduring predisposition

 

OR

 

>2 unprovoked seizures in >24 hr period

Term
Seizure tx
Definition

first seizure wtih normal EEG, neuro, and MRI: no tx

 

Common antiepileptics (AEDs): oxcarbazepine, carbamazepine, valproic acid, phenobarb, topiramate, lamitrogine, ACTH

 

Ethosuximide for absence

Term
SIDS

1. __ leading cause of death in US
2. peak age
Definition

1. 3rd

2. peak: 2-4 mos

Term
Newborn derm:

1. white/grey protective covering made of degenerated fetal epidermis and sebaceous secretions. resolves spontaneously.
2. normal red/blue mottling of skin - immature physiologic response to cold
3. sweat retention due to incomplete differentiation of epidermis
4. 1-2 mm white/yellow superficial cysts on face
5. benign self limited acneform eruption in first 30 days
6. bening blotchy erythema wtih central vesiculation
7. bening self limited condition with blotchy erythema and pustules that heal with pigmentaiton
Definition

1. vernix caseosa

2. cutis marmorata

3. miliaria

4. milia

5. acne neonatorum

6. neonatal pustular melanosis

Term
tx for diaper rash
Definition
clean, dry, frequent changes, powders, 1% hydrocortisone
Term
chronic pruritic inflammation of epidermis and dermis associated with person and fam hx of ashtma and allergies

dry itchy skin --> rash/lichenification --> increased palmar markings, periorbital atopic pletas

tx/
Definition

atopic dermatitis/eczema

 

tx: avoid soaps, limit baths

Term
coxsackie/enterovirus

4-6d incubation, very contagious

prodrome: fever/maliase, cough, diarrhea

rash: vesicles becoming ulcers in mouth, palms, soles, buttocks

tx?
Definition

hand foot and motuh

tx: supportive

Term
sx: pruritus, mostly at night
rash: papules, vesciulopustules, burrows (white-grey thread-like lines) between digitis, wrists, ankles, axillae, waist, groin, palms, soles

may create cutaneous nodules

dx?
tx?
Definition

scabies

 

dx: mineral oil microscopy

 

tx: 5% permethrin cream

Term
Benign, self-limiting papulosquamous disease

Rash:
Herald Patch first: round, erythematous patch with scaling border and central clearing

W/in 2 weeks: Christmas tree lesion. Generalized pruritis with eruption of small erythematous papules and plaques with central scale.
Definition

pityriasis rosea

 

tx: supportie, UV light

Term
cause: exfoliative toxin by staph aureus
most common kids <5 y/o
sx: generalized erythema, tender skin, irritability, fever
flaccid bullae, esp in intertriginous areas
nikolsky sign: lteral pressure on skin causes bullae to erode or enlarge
crusting fissures around mouth with "sunburst" appearance

tx?
Definition

staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome

 

tx: abx against staph/mrsa

Term
a. Cause: toxins produced by staph and strep, usually from supporative sites – packing abd abscess, tampons


b. Dx: definite if all 6 criteria, probable if 5
Fever
Diffuse erythema
Desquamation 1-2 weeks after onset, esp on palms and soles
Hypotension

Involvement of 3 or more systems:
1. GI (N/V/D)
2. MSK: myalgia, increased CK
3. Mucus membrane hyperemia
4. Renal: pyruia, BUN or Cr >2x normal
5. Liver: increased bili, AST, ALT
6. Heme: Plt <100K
7. CNS: disorientation, AMS, focal neuro deficit

Neg blood, throat, and CNS cultures and Neg RMSF, leptospirosis, and measles
----------------------------------------------------
Sx: Erythema, conjunctival injection, necrolysis, pustules, desquamation
Definition

toxic shock syndrome

 

tx: supportie, drainage of pus, MRSA abx (vanc)

Term
fever, sore thraot, fatigue
rash: dew drop on a rose petal. lesions in various stages of healing

no longer contagious when lesions have crusted
Definition

varicella

 

tx: supportive - never give aspirin (Reye)

Term
superficial mycotic infx in moist cutaneous sites

erythema, edema, with papular and pustular leisons, erosions, satellite lesions

dx?
tx?
Definition

candida

 

dx: KOH prep

 

tx: nystatin

Term
Rash in area of skin with sebaceous glands - most commonly face, scalp, diaper

tx?
Definition

seb derm

 

tx:

scalp: mineral oil and comb

ketoconazole cream or shampoo

Term
ddx vomiting in newborn:

1. tends to present at about 4 weeks
2. vomiting every meal, risk for aspiration
3. double bubble sign on xray - gastric bubble + dupdenal bubble
4. due to infarct in mesentery vessel so portion of intestine necroses
5. at birth - due to CF

2 others?
Definition

1. pyloric stensosi

2. TE fistula

3. duodenal atresia

4. intestinal atresia

5. meconium plug

 

neonatal withdrawl if mom was on drugs

milk protein allergy --> not lactose intolerance

Term
mild, self-limited virus that can persist in body for life and can reactivate w/o sx. plays a role in some cancers -lymphoma and nasopharyngeal

incubation: 4-6 wks

s/s: sore throat, fever, lymphadenopathy, loss of apetite, fatigue, chills, HA, bloating, sweats, splenomegaly

complications: ruptured spleen, enceohalitis, meningitis

tests?
tx?
Definition

Mono/epstein barr

 

tets: monospot (can be neg in kids <4)

CBC: atypical lymphocytosis, anemia, thrombocytopenia

LFTs: mildly elevated

 

tx: supportive

Term
most common genital problem of newborn boys
3% full term
33% preterm
<1% by 9 mos
Definition
cryptorchidism
Term
types of cryptorchidism

1. no testicle formed
2. distal to inguinal ring by not in scrutm. can be in perneum or shaft of penis
3. can be in inguinal canal or higher in abd. must be fixed at early age due to increased risk of cacner and infertility
4. due to hyperactive cremasteric reflex

tx?
Definition

1. testicular agenesis

2. ectopic testis

3. undescended testis

4. retractile testis

 

tx: orchipexy before puberty

Term
Tourettes:
1. typically presents <__ y/o
2. sx peak at __-__ y/o
3. sx?
4. dx
5. tx
Definition

1. 7

2. peaks 10-12

3. barking, grunting, shounting obscene words (corprolalia), behavioral/emotional/academic probs, OCD, ADHD, ODD

4. dx: multiple motor tics lasting >1 yr wiht no tic-free interval >3 mos, onset <18 y/o, no medical cause

5. tx: neuroleptics (haloperidol, pimozide, dopaminergic antagonists), risperidone, clonidine, tenex

Term
pain over tibial tubercle in growing kids. occurs most in athletes

cause: likely repetitive tensile trauma

PE: point tender over tibial tubercle, increased prominence of tubercle, firm

xr: fragmentory ossificiation
Definition
osgood schlatters
Term
rapid RBC turnover. lifespan <120 days, body's EPO production not enough to compensate

sx: jaundice, urine disocloration, splenomegaly, hepatomeglay, skeletal changes

Labs; high LDS and bili
Definition
hemolytic anemia
Term
types of hemolytic anemia:

1. hallmark: microspherocytosis in blood. due to spectrin def. s/s: neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, splenomegaly, jaundice, pallor, fatigue, malaise. tx?

2. smear: eliptocytes. often no sx to severe anemia. tx
Definition

1. hereditary spherocytosis. tx: folic acid, transfusions, splenectomy

2. hereditary elliptocytosis. tx: folate/splenectomy

3.

Term
hemolytic anemia caused by reduced synthesis of globin chains
microcytic anemia

trait: lab features w/o clinical sx
intermedia: clinical impact
major: life-threatening

alpha: disease if only one of 4 alpha globin genes is present. trait if 2/4 present. carrier if 3/4 present. stillborn if 0/4.

beta: affected kids normal at birth then have severe anemia at 6 mos when fetal hgb is replaced and require transfusions throughuot life

sx: growth failure, hepatosplenomegaly, bony deformity, jaundice, body unable to remove iron from transfusions → heart failure, cirrhosis, endocrinopathies → early death

S/S of intermedia: hepatosplenomegaly, bony deformities, no transfusion needed. Survive into adult life
Definition
thalassemia
Term
autosomal recessive d/o caused by mutated unstable Hgb S which changes shape under stressors

onset during first year of life when fetal hgb is replaced.

s/s: jaundice, gallstones, splenomeglay, poorly healing ulcers, multiple infarcts --> necrosis, delayed puberty, HA

tx?
Definition
sickle cell
Term
x-linked recessive d/o seen in african american men

episodic hemolysis in response to oxidant drugs or infx

minmially abnormal peripheral smear

oxidized hgb denatures into HEINZ BODIES which damage cell membranes and are hemolyzed in spleen

episodes stimulated by certain drugs
Definition
G6PD deficiency
Term
most common ped poinsoning - can result in hepatotoxicity

tx?
Definition

acetaminophen poisoning

 

tx: administer acetylcysteine orally or IV w/in 8 hours

obtain blood levels 4 hours after OD on pills or 2 hours after liquid

Term
used to monitor development of kids from birth to 6 years and compare to norm

4 general fxns: personal/social, fine motor/adaptive, language, gross motor
Definition

denver II testing

 

Term
small vessel vasculitis where IgA immune complexes are deposited in the vessels of the skin

sx: palpable purpura on feet, legs, arms, and across buttock
fever, polyarthralgiaperiarticular tenderness, swelling of ankles, hips, knees, elbows, wrists, colicky abd pain, abd tenderness, melena, intussusception, chronic renal failure

dx: bx skin lesion and find leukocytoclastic vasculitis w/ IgA

tx?
Definition

henoch-Schoenlein purpura

 

tx: corticosteroids

Term
DDX MR in newborn/toddler
Definition

poverty/deprivation

hearing loss, brain trauma, blindness

chromosomal abn

fragile x

structural CNS abn

metabolic/endocrine d/o

Term
FAS:

criteria for dx?
sx/
tx
Definition

dx: requires all 3 elements, best made 8 mos-8 yrs:

craniofacial dysmorphology: smooth philtrum, thin upper lip, small palpebral fissures

growth retardation: weight/height <10th percentile

CNS defects/MR

 

sx: ADHD, low IQ, dont make normal connections w/ people, can't deal with time, can't manage money, poor judgment

 

tx: structure, rx for ADHD/mood d/o

Term
most common cause of inherited MR

s/s: men worse than women. shyness, social aniety, learning problems, MR, autistic features, tantrums, hyperarousal

tx?
Definition

fragile X

 

tx: speech/language therapy, OT, behavioral psych, genetic counseling

treat adhd and anxiety

Term
Down's:

1. # chromosomes?
2. sx?
3. physical characteristics
4. associated health probs
5. dx
Definition

1. 47 chroms

2. hyptonia and cognitive disability, aging process acceleration

3. physical: small head, flattened occiput, up-slanting eyes, epicanthal folds, brushfield spot, midface hypoplasia, small/low set ears, small mouth with protruding tongue, simian line on palm, short, obese

4. congenital heart defects, leukemia (12-20x more common), Gi atresia, hirschprungs, conductie hearing loss, resp/ear infx, OSA, cataracts, severe refractive d/o, hypothyroid, DM, early alzheimers, celiac, atlanto-occipital instability

5. dx: amniocentesis w/ karyotype

 

Term
Autism:

1. manifests when?
2. etiology?
3. sx
4. dx
Definition

1. 1st year - almost always by age 3

2. etiology: unknown

3. s/s: atypical interactions: lack of attachment, inability to cuddle, inability to form reciprocal relationships, avoidance of gaze

insistence on sameness: resistance to change, rituals, intense attachemnt to familiar objects, reptitive acts

speech/language: total muteness to delayed onset of speech to markedly idiosyncratic language

uneven intellect

4. dx: gold standard is autism diagnostic observation schedule given by psychologist

5. tx: behavior therapy, speech and language therapy, OT/PT, drugs (SSRI, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers)

Term
Neural tube defects:

1. account for largest # of congenital anomalies of Cns and results from failure of neural tube to close btwn __-__ weeks of development
2. contributing facotrs
Definition

1. 3-4th weeks

2. hyperthermia, drugs (valproic acid), malnutrition, chemicals, maternal obesity/dm, genetic determinants, inadequate folate

3. major defects: spina bifida, meningocele, myelomeningocele, encephalocelen, anencephaly, candual regression syndrome, dermal sinus, tethered cord, syringomyelia

Term
synovitis of peripheral joints w/ soft tissue swelling and effusion

3 types:
a. Oligoarthritis/periarticular disease: joints of LE (knees, ankles), single joint involved at onset
b. Polyarthritis: large and small joints of upper and lower extremities, similar to adult RA >5 joints for dx
c. Systemic disease onset: arthritis with visceral involvement such as hepatomegaly, serositis (pericardial effusion), fever with salmon colored rash, Koebbner phenomenon

cause: immunogenetic susceptibility + environmental tirgger (virus)

s/s: morning stiffness, easy fatigue, joint pain later in the day, joint swelling, affected joints are warm have decreased Rom and are NOT red

dx criteria: age < 16, arthritis >/+ 1 joint, duration >/= 6 weks, exclusion of other dx

tests?
tx?
Definition

juvenile RA

 

tests: ESR, CRP, CBC, ANA, RF

 

tx: NSAIDS, MTX, etanercept, infliximab, Pt/OT, eye exams to check for uveitis

Term
1. Most common organisms: staph and strep
2. Non-bullous: more common
a. First: Papulovesicular lesion surrounded by a localized area of erythema
b. Then: vesicles become purulent and covered with a thick, confluent, amber-colored crust with “stuck on” appearance
c. Mild, chronic illness
d. Lymphadenitis is common
3. Bullous: most common in neonates and young infants
a. Flaccid, transparent bullae usually less than 3 cm
b. Usual distribution – face, buttocks, trunk, perineum
Definition
impetigo
Term
1. relatively rare acute GAS infection involving the deeper skin and connective tissue.
2. Sx: swollen, red, tender, with superficial blebs. Sharply defined and slightly elevated. Sx of systemic infection (fever)
Definition
erysipelas
Term
1. caused by poxvirus. Most commonly affects school-aged kids and immunosuppressed adults.
2. Sx: discrete, pearly, skin-colored, smooth, dome-shaped papules varying in size from 1-5 mm with central umbilication from which a plug of cheesy material may be expressed
a. Can be found anywhere on the body.
b. If found on the genitals in clusters, is usually associated with STD
c. May become inflamed and may be surrounded by an area of erythema or crusted.
3. Tx: self-limited. Lasts 6-9 mos
a. May treat with curettage
Definition
molluscum
Term
1. Definition: chronic static impairment of muscle tone, strength, coordination, or movements. Non-progressive from cerebral injury at birth.
2. Forms:
a. Limb spasticity: most common
b. Ataxia of fine coordinated movements of UE and/or LE: 2nd mos common
c. Choreoathetosis: 3rd most common
d. Hypotonia without spasticity: 4th most common
3. Causes:
a. Intrauterine: hypoxia, bleeding, infection, toxins, congenital malformation, complications, genetics
b. Neonatal: infection, kernicterus, metabolic disorder
4. Associated sx: seizure (50%), mild MR (26%), severe MR (27%)
5. PE:
a. Spasticity, hyperreflexia, involuntary movements, microcephaly, cataracts, congenital heart defect
6. Tests:
a. MRI of brain
b. Genetic studies
7. Tx: PT/OT, speech therapy, ortho monitoring, special ed, botox and meds to control spasticity and seizures
8. Prognosis: death from aspiration, pneumonia, infection
Definition
CP
Term
seizure occur btwn 6-60 mos wtih temps 38C or above.

- simple: no increased risk of morbidity/mortality
- workup: LP to r/o meningitis, No need for EEG if first one
- tx?
Definition

febrile seizure

tx: diazepam for future seizures >5 min. reassruance and support.

 

**antipyretics do NOT reduce risk of febrile seizures**

Term
If coarctation of aorta is present in a female, think ___
Definition
turner's
Term
Mono classic triad and rash

complications?
Definition

fatigue, pharyngitis, lymphadenopathy

 

rash: giannoti-crosti syndrome - symmetrical papular rash on cheeks, extremities and buttocks

 

complications: splenic rupture, lymphoid malignancy, alice in wonderland sydnrome

Term
why can't pregnant moms or babies <6 mo have ibuprofen?
Definition

mom: closes ductus arteriosus before baby is born

 

baby: can cause organ ischemia

 

Term
how is a baby with a cyanotic heart lesion oxygenated until they can have surgery?
Definition
ECMO - extracorporeal membranous oxygenation
Term
sx of kernicterus
Definition
lethargy, irritability, hypotonia, opsithonos (rigid arched back, head back), seizures, MR, CP, hearing loss
Term
Cause of neural tube defects?
How to test for it?
Definition

cause: failure of endoderm to induce ectoderm to form neural plate in 3rd week  (27th day of pregnancy - before most women know they're pregnant)

 

test: alpha fetoprotein - when ectoderm doesn't close, it causes alpha fetoprotein to leak out and therefore it can be detected by amniocentesis

Term
midline defect of vertebral bodies w/o protrusion of spinal cord or meninges

sx: usually none.
sometimes patch of hair, lipoma, skin discoloration, dermal sinus - suggests more serious d/o

imaging: roentgenogram - defect in closure of posterior arches and laminae, typically at L5/S1 but no abnormality of meninges, spinal cord, or nerve roots
- MRI to look for associated spinal cord defect

Complications?
Definition

spina bifida occulta

 

complications: recurrent meningitis due to dermal sinus

Term
Meninges herniate through defect in posterior vertebral arches

sx: fluctuant midline mass that may transilluminate
- usually covered by skin and poses no threat

roetgenogram, US, and MRI to determine extent of neural tissue involvement

Cystmetrogram (CMG) - to check for neurogenic bladder

Ct of head - check for associated hydrocephalus

tx?
Definition

meningocele

 

tx: surgical correction

Term
Most severe form of dysraphism (neural tube defect)

incidence: 1/4000

preventions:
- USPHS: all women of childbearing age take 0.4 mg of folic acid daily
- high risk women: 4 mg daily beginning 1 mo before conception
- US and Canada mandate 0.15 mg folic acid per 100 g of flour, rice, pasta, and cornmeal

sx: due to disruption of conus medullaris
- dysfunction of many organ systems
- can be located anywhere along neuraxis, but 75% in lumbosacral region
- flaccid paralysis of LE, absent DTR, lack of sensation, increased incidence of LE defomriteis, urinary dribbling, relaxed anal sphincter, increased bladder pressure/anal sphincter tone
- Hydrocephalus or Type II Chiari malformation in 80% - bulging fontanelle, dilated scalp veins, setting-sun eyes, irritability, vomiting, increased head circumference - hind brain dysfunciton (choking, stridor, apnea, vocal cord paralysis, stastic UE

tx?
Definition

myelomeningocele

 

tx: surgery w/in 2 days of birth

- shunting to relieve hydrocephalus

 

 

Term
Types of enceohaloceles:

1. dysraphism in the skull causing protrusion of tissue through bony defect
2. CSF-filled meningeal sac
3. sac + cerebral cortex, cerebellum, or brainstem
4. autosomal recesssive, occipital encephalocele, cleft palate/lip, microcephaly, microphthalmia, abn genitalia, polycystic kidney, polydactyly
Definition

1. cranium bifidum

2. cranial meningocele

3. cranial encephalocele

4. meckel-gruber syndrome

 

Term
presentaiton: larg defect in calvarium, meninges and scalp associated wtih a rudimentary brain, folding of ear, celft palate, CHD

prognosis: most die w/in days of birth
Definition
anencephaly
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