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Term
Regurgitation of stomach contents, no harm/discomfort to infant, "spitting up", occurs in a large amount of infants, peaks at 1-4 months; resolves by 18 m.o.
Definition
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Lifestyle modifications in Infants: Thick formula w/ rice cereal,
Positioning = sleep prone if severe, avoid sitting positing post prandial
Try Casein hydrolysate formula--> no soy formula-->cross reactivity with cow's milk
Lifesyle modification- Older children
Same guidline as adults- late eating then sleeping/ avoid fat food/chocolate/acidic liquid/spicy food/pepermint
Elevate HOB
Term
Action of peppermint
prone position action for infants
Sitting action in infants
Definition
relaxes LES
increases pressure on LES making it tighter
intra abdominal pressure fights against LES
Term
pathologic, wt loss (FTT I), pain while eating, esophagitis (pain/irritability/Fe deficiency anemia, aspiration respiratory Sx( apnea/wheezing/cough, Sandifer's syndrome, persist PAST/begin after 1 y/o
Definition
GERD; Lifestyle modifications in Infants: Thick formula w/ rice cereal,
Positioning = sleep prone if severe, avoid sitting positing post prandial
Try Casein hydrolysate formula--> no soy formula-->cross reactivity with cow's milk
Lifesyle modification- Older children
Same guidline as adults- late eating then sleeping/ avoid fat food/chocolate/acidic liquid/spicy food/pepermint
Elevate HOB, Medications: H2 blockers-Cimetidine= less popular, gynecomastia, HA/ Rantidine= first line choice; Prokinetic agents- Metoclopromide=EPS/dystonia / Cisapride=agent of choice, QTc; PPI=H2 blockers
Term
Spasmodic, torsional dystonia w/ arching of back. Common in GERD, esophagitis, hiatal hernia. Mistaken for siezures-->neurology consult, chronic in children w/ neurtologic d/o, resolves with GERD tx
Definition
Sandifer Syndrome
Term
Spitting up
Definition
GER
Term
classic GERD Sx predominate- dyspepsia, esophageal stricture, asthma, Barret's esophagus
Definition
>=child age GERD;Thick formula w/ rice cereal,
Positioning = sleep prone if severe, avoid sitting positing post prandial
Try Casein hydrolysate formula--> no soy formula-->cross reactivity with cow's milk
Lifesyle modification- Older children
Same guidline as adults- late eating then sleeping/ avoid fat food/chocolate/acidic liquid/spicy food/pepermint
Elevate HOB, Medications: H2 blockers-Cimetidine= less popular, gynecomastia, HA/ Rantidine= first line choice; Prokinetic agents- Metoclopromide=EPS/dystonia / Cisapride=agent of choice, QTc; PPI (Nexium) =H2 blockers
Term
Delineates anatomy well- Dx strictures/webs/rings/pyloric stenosis/hiatal hernia, NOT diagnostic for GERD- Reflux is often seen
Definition
Upper GI barium fluoroscopy
Term
Best for GERD/PUD
Definition
Upper endoscopy (EGD)
Term
# episodes (>5min), total duration of espisode(reflux index with pH <4, overnight hospital stay, GOLD STANDARD for GERD
Definition
24 h pH Probe
Term
proportionate and health child require no testing, FTT/>18 m.o. no longer simple condition
Definition
GER
Term
Definitive difficult, made with GI consultation, Choice of testing based on Hx and PE
Definition
GERD
Term
Taking pills w/o water, drinking caustic chemicals (suicidal/accidental), Candida cause associated w/ immunocompromised
Definition
Esophagitis; NPO/ IV fluids, viscous lidocaine, PPI (Used MC), sucralfate (barrier fluid), Metoclopramide (antiemetic)--no Tx has been proven
Term
3+ episodes abd pain causing functional limitations >3 mo, peaks at 5-7 y/o Male=female & 13-18y/o MC in female, have functional cause of pain, ENS "gut-brain" dysfunction
Definition
Functional Abdominal Pain; Primary= return child to functional life, secondary= eliminate Sx, r/o organic causes: order specific tests if suspected, ordering tests may worsen anxiety, encompass GU (STD/Homecoming Queen Syndrome) if teens, education essential, Sx diary, return to school, reassurance, relaxation Tx, Diet- water, fiber, exercise, decrease milk, Rx only for specific Dx, Listen to Hx, point out lack of impact on child (no: fevers/FTT/wt loss)
Term
Functional GI etiologies of childhood
Definition
Functional dyspepsia, IBS, functional abdominal pain, abdominal migraine, aerophagia
Term
if present, must look for another explanation than Functional GI d/o
Definition
FTT
Term
Upper abdominal pain >3mo, no relation/change in bowel movements
Definition
Functional dyspepsia
Term
Recurrent abdominal pain >3 days/mo for 3 mo with 2-3 Rome Criteria
Definition
IBS
Term
Pain: relieved with BM, change in BM fz, BM consistency
Definition
Rome Criteria
Term
near daily abd pain not c/w other functional Dx for >3 mo
Definition
Functional abdominal pain
Term
Abdominal pain, teenager, girl
Definition
r/o pregnancy (hCG)
Term
3 episodes acute mid line pain in <12wks, (2/5)= HA during, photophobia during, aura prior to, Migraine Hx, Migrain FHx
Definition
Abdominal Migraine
Term
Air swallowing >12 wks, abd distention, repetative belching
Definition
Aerophagia
Term
Recurrent vomiting (bilious), fever, awakening night pain, far from umbilicus, wt loss, hemechezia/melena/hematoemesis, FTT, delayed puberty
Definition
Red Flags c/w organic pain
Term
In children the farther from the umbilicus the pain is located
Definition
more likely it is to be pathologic
Term
Celiac AKA
Definition
Sprue, non-tropical spru, gluten sensitive enteropathy
Term
What's all the crave about a gluten free diet...
Definition
Nothing, there is no additional benefit from not eating gluten if you are not allergic
Term
Pt with: Injury of the intestines due to allergic response to gluten 2. caused by Wheat/Barley possibly oats but unlikely, consider in ANY child with chronic abd complaints
3. Malabsorption - FTT class
Abdominal bloating, pain and diarrhea, Ascites due to low protien
What is it? Cause by?
Presentation?
Labs to order- background info on these tests?
Tx of Celiac Dz
Safe Foods
Definition
Celiac Dz
4. MUST NOT ALREADY BE ON A GLUTEN FREE DIET- ALTER TEST RESULTS AND DX
Serum IgA antigliadin AB- older/wrong
Tissue Transgluatminase and Endomysial AB- newer/ more accurate
Duodenal biopsy - Dx and r/o IBS
5. No gluten
6. Rice, soy, tapioca, buckwheat, potatoes, oats
Term
allergy to protien in formula/milk-breast milk is least common
Pt with: Abd distention, gas/fussiness after feeding, blood streaked stool, (-)N/V/abd pain
what is the allergy to?
Clinical presentation
How to r/o fissure/intussusception
What age group?
LABS to order
How to Dx
Tx
Definition
Allergic Colitis
3. PE- abd pain v. none; red currant jelly stools
4. 1-2w.o. up to 1y/o
5. CBC/Fe panel to r/o anemia
6. Clinical--> can do colon bx (eosinophilia) or Anoscope (mucosal friability) both w/ lympoid hyperplasia (mosquito bite appearance)
7. Maternal diet change- no cows/soy milk
Casein hydrolysate
Term
1.rapid onset diarrheal illness, 3+ loose, watery stools/day; leading cause of morbidity, second most common dz in children
2.What is key with this d/o
3. Hx/PE
4. Assess Severity
daycare think...
Bloody think...
Hx of ABX use think...
Labs Needed
Definition
1.AGE
2.Further investigation/Tx is needed
3. r/o other underlying dz
4. PO intake, number/duration of episodes, activity level, vital signs (only use pulse- BP does NOT help), Skin: turgor/mucus membranes

Shigella/cryptosporidium/rotavirus
Bacterial/intussusception
C. diff
5. None needed unless special circumstances which is on another card
Term
Pt with: Decreased absorpion, increased secretion, watery stools, persists (+)cholera/HUS/C. diff
Definition
Secretory AGE
Term
Pt with: Maldigestion, transportation defect, unabsorbed solute; watery stool, low pH, (+) reducing substances in stools, stops with fasting, no WBC in stool, Lactase deficiency/ laxitive causing
Definition
Osmotic AGE
Term
Inflammation, decrease GI surface area; (+) blood, WBCs in stool, Dysentery-blood, mucus, WBC in stools; Celiac, Shigella, Salmonella, Campylobacter, Rotavirus, Amebiasis
Definition
Mucosal Inflammation (absorption)
Term
Etiology of AGE:
Causes
MCC
Definition
Viruses-MCC
Bacterial-2nd MCC
Parasites
Other
Term
Etiology of AGE
Viral-MC
Bacterial-MC
Parasites-MC
Other
Definition
1. Rotavirs MCC (norovirus/adenovirus)
2. Campylobacter (MC bacterial cause)
Shigella (2nd)
3. Parasite- Giaria lamblia (MC)-fecal contaminated water source- 3rd world
4. Meds:
other: Metformin/ colchicine/ steroids
ABX- Clindamycin=C diff/Augmentin, excess carb intake
Term
Kid with AGE and:
Severe dehydration or prolonged diarrhea(10d)--action
Blood, mucus in stool or high fevers--action
Sx>10d--action
Sx are recurrent -- action
Hx of ABX use(esp. clindamycin/cephalosporins)--action
Definition
1. Specific gravity-->elevated (hydration status)
EKG-->dysrhythmias, weakness(Hypokalemia)
Hypertonia/ hyper-reflexia, lethargy--> Hyponatremia (hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis with vomiting, nongap metabolic acidosis common with diarrhea
2. obtain stool leukocytes (shigella), stool culture
3. Stool O&P to r/o Giargia
4.Stool pH(<6.0 c/w carbohydrate malabsorption)
5.C. diff toxin screen
Term
DM
D/O of puberty
Thyroid d/o
d/o of sexual differentiation
adrenal d/o
Definition
I and II
Pecocious puberty, delayed puberty
hypothyroidism/ hyperthyroidism
female virilization / male feminization
adrenal insufficiency/ 21-hydroxylase deficiency (CAH) / steroid excess
Term
MC pediatric endocrine dz
2nd MC chronic dz to....
There has been a shift in this dz to its counterpart due to...
(+) HLA DR3 / DR4 alleles on what chromosome?
Definition
DM
Asthma
Obesity
chromosome 6
Term
Definition of:
DM
Prediabetes
(substance typically used for a this lab measurment)
Definition
>= 2/4: fasting glucose >=126, 2 h post-prandial >=200mg/dL, Ha1C >=6.5

FBG >=101, 2h PPGL >= 141, Ha1C >=5.7
Glucola- 2h PPBG
Term
Pt with: Polyuria, polydipsia, polyuria; wt loss; enuresis, fatigue, weakness, blurred vision, yeast vaginitis
Definition
DM
Term
HUGE RED FLAG of DM
Lab values for DM
How does polydipsia develop?
How does polyphagia develop?
Definition
Wt loss
Blood sugar - fasting/random/post glucola
UA (indicates blood glucose >180)
Ha1C(nml <5.7; >=6.5)
AB Screens (Insulin AB/ Islet cell AB/ Glutamic acid decarboxylase AB)
LOts of glucose getting filtered, with it goes water (osmotic difference) taking Na/K--> dehydration-->thirsty
No insulin-->no glucose entrance-->fat/protien broken down-->insufficient sustainable leading to a constant hunger and wt loss
Term
DM Tx:
List and explain
Definition
SQ insulin- (NPH + regular BID insulin) / Lantus (am) + regular (prn)
Diet- balanced w/ snacks; avoid carb heavy meals
Exercise- increases insulin sensitivity and self esteem; decreases obesity
Education -improves compliance and monitoring
Term
Insulin activity: onset/peak/duration
1. Short Acting
2.Regular Acting
3.NPH
4.Long acting
Definition
1.Humalog/Lispro(15min/30min-1h/3-4h)
2.Humalin R/Novalog R (30min/2-4h/4-8h)
3.Humalin NPH/Novalog NPH (2-4h/6-8h/12-15h)
4a. Ultralente(4-6h/8-15h/15-18h)
4b. Glargine/Lantus(2-4h/8-10h/ >24h)
Term
Monitoring of DM
1. How often?
2. Nml Glucometer readings:
3. Transient improvement in function of endogenous insulin with onset of Tx. Unfortunately, this decreases over the course of wks-mo
Definition
3 x's/ day
2. <6 = 100-200
6-12 = 80-180
>12 = 70-150
3. Honeymoon phase
Term
Typical Insulin regimen and advantages
Definition
1. BID NPH + reg: eliminates need for dosing at school
2. Lantus + reg: flexibility of regimin
Term
Name the regimen associated with the drawback:
strictly control meals/snacks times. Difficult to control with a changing schedule
requires 4-5 (many) daily injections, unsuitable for pre-adolescents
Definition
BID NPH + reg
Lantus + reg
Term
Acute Complications of DM
MC
3 types and Tx
Definition
Hypoglycemia(MC)-: glucose (p.o. gel, tabs, are faster than most food or sucrose), glucagon; adjust medication regimen.
Hyperglycemia
(MC is dawn phenomenon)-insulin increase
Somogyi phenomenon-decrease evening insulin
DKA- discussed later
Term
1. <60-70mg/dL reading, Tx?
2. Increased reading at 8am, early 2am increase and persists throughout the night- due to physiologic GH release
Tx?
Definition
<60-70mg/dL
2. Usually around 8am
Dawn Phenomenon- Increase pm insulin dose- "sun rises you must increase insulin"
Term
rise in level around 8 am, early 2am hypoglycemia from too large nighttime insulininsulin dose-->rebound hyperglycemia on waking
Tx?
Definition
Somogyi phenomenon- decrease bed time insulin
Term
Pt with:Kussmaul respirations, acetone oder breath(sweet breath), N/V, AMS
Tx?
Definition
DKA
Fluids- 20cc/kg NS,repeat bolus,1.5 X Maintainence(100cc/kg for first 10kg, 50cc/kg for next 10kg (up to 20kg), 20cc/kg >20kg)
Insulin- 0.1U/kg/h- can lead to cerebral edema if Tx too fast
Electrolyte replacement- Ensure they are not anuric before starting K replacement; Anticipate hypokalemia (1st is not correct), replace with 20-40 mg/L(NS given) of KCl+KPO4 racemic (give phosphate w/o causing hypocalcemia)
Term
Chronic Complications of DM
Name-how to avoid
Definition
Liposystrophies at injection site-rotate injection site
Retinopathy- Annual exam >3yr of DM
Nephropathy-No dip stick->special needed->microalbuminuria(>20microg/dL) check annually >3yr of DM
Neuropathy- annual foot checks(10g/filament)
CAD Risk-Annual lipid profile
Thyroid dz-annual TSH
Term
Pt with: skin d/o which can affect the lower extremities of insulin dependent diabetics, although it may occur in non-diabetic pt. Lesion is yellowish brown, shiny, pale, thin, telangiectasia, ulcerate if perforated, granulomatous inflammatory reaction-->collagen destroyed?
Tx?
Definition
Necrobiosis Lipoidica (NLD)
2. topical/intralesional steroids
Term
Pt with: Insulin resistance
Risk factors of this d/o
Tx?- S/E
Definition
DMT2
Obesity, sedentary lifestyle, African American, Hispanic, Pima Indian
Same as DMT1, Metformin or TZD:
(Actos-Bladder cancer
Avandia - CVD)
Term
Short Stature: definition, Causes
Definition
1. >= 3.5 SD below age normal
2. Idiopathic-Hereditary, growth delay
Time - Constitutional delay
Endocrine- GH deficency, decreased insulin, Hypothyroidism, Adrenal d/o- adrenal insufficiency (addison's dz), precocious puberty
Neonate Development- IUGR, achondroplasia, inborn errors of metabolism (Turner's), fibroblast growth factor receptor 3
Term
MC Cause of Short stature
Constitutional growth delay v. hereditary growth delay and what does that mean
Definition
1. Idiopathic
2. constitutional - delayed bone age (bone age < chronologic age)
Hereditary - normal bone age (bone = chronologic age)
Term
evident at birth w/ a gap b/t index and long fingers, head autosomal dominant. disporportionatly large for the body, short limbs, bowed legs, frontal bossing, decreased muscle tone.
Definition
Achondroplasia
Term
PE findings associated with Short stature
Definition
V/S: elevated BP may point to metabolic dz
Ht/ Wt pattern: acute= organic/ chronic= non-organic
Term
If bone age is lagging behind chronological age, it’s...
Definition
a "constitutional growth delay" with good prognosis
Term
Labs for Short Stature and hoping to find with each test
Definition
CBC - infection, cancer
ESR - infection, RA
Chem 7 - renal, metabolic dz
CMP - metabolic dz
UA - Renal dz
TSH, LFT
Chromosomal analysis - Turner's, Down's
GH- GH stimulation test (Arginine)
X-ray - Bone age
Term
1.Tx of Short Stature
2.Hormone replacement considered when, and S/E?
Definition
Correct underlying cause
Low hormone/idiopathic; Benign Intracranial HTN (Pseudoturmor cerebri)
SCFE
Term
When does hypothalamus begin production of GnRH?
At what point are sex steroids produces
Definition
8 y/o
GnRH reaches a threshold-->release of FSH and LH-->release of sex steroids-->breasts/uterus/testicle/penile development
Term
What is the definition of Precosious puberty? MC found in....
Central Causes: MC?
Peripheral Causes:
Definition
>2.5 SD before the mean age of development; (<8 y/o-female(MC); <9 y/o-male)
Central:
Idiopathic GnRH secretion
Constitutional
CNS tumors (hamartomas/gliomas)
ANY condition affecting the CNS
Peripheral:
Goanad/adrenal tumors
CAH- females: virilized, Males: nml at birth, small penis deveopment
Term
MCC of GnRH independant precocious puberty; polystotic fibrous dysplasia(deformity, fragility), cafe au lait spots, MC in females
Definition
McCune-Albright Syndrome
Term
Adult odor, pubic and axillary hair, facial oiliness, acne
Breasts/uterine development then menarche
Testicular enlargment=
Labs needed and expected results
What imaging is needed?
Definition
Male/Female androgen excess
Female estrogen excess
>2.5cm, gonadarche- central
<2.5cm, peripheral (adrenal/exogenous source)
LH & FSH (central = elevated, peripheral= decreased)
CT/MRI evaluate for central causes= tummor
Term
Tx for Precocious puberty (Central)
Definition
Tx any underlying d/o
Most are idiopathic(central)--> endocrinology referral, GnRH analogues (leuprolide)-->decrease pituitary-gonadal activity/menses cease/growth velocity decreases/ slow sexual maturity
Term
Tx of peripheral causes (ie. McCune-Albright Syndrome)
Definition
Do not respond to GnRH analogues-->Antiandrogens (testolactone) or Antiestrogens (tamoxifen)
Term
GnRH analogues=
Antiandrogens=
Antiestrogens=
Thyroid=
Anti-Thyroid=
CAH=
Definition
Leuprolide
Testolactone
Tamoxifen
Synthroid
Methemoxizole/ PTU
Hydrocortisone/Fludrocortisone
Term
Complication of UnTx precocity?
Definition
Short stature-->early closure of epiphyses--> <5th%-ile
Term
Testicular/ Thelarche then Menarche=
Excessive Pubic/ axillary hair, acne, odor, facial hair=
Definition
Central, High LH/FSH, ID Hormone levels, MRI of the head
Peripheral (adrenals/exogenous), DHEAS level, MRI of adrenals)
Term
Hypogonadism definition
MCC
Other cause
Definition
1. puberty delayed >2.5 SD after normal age; no breast by 13y/o, no testicular enlargment by 14 y/o
2. Central-Hypogonadotropism- Low LH/FSH- MC
Gonads - Hypergonadotropism-high LH/FSH
Term
Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism= define, causes
Hypergonadotropic, hypogonadism=" " "
Definition
Low LH/FSH; GnRH inhibition secretion, Hypothalamus/pituitary dz
High LH/FSH; Gonadal failure
Term
What type of delayed onset:
1. Malnutrition(female athelete triad), Stress, Chronic dz(hypothyroidism)
2. Idiopathic/ tumors
3. Turner syndrome, Klinfelter syndrome, androgen insensitivity, PCOS
Definition
1.Hypo/Hypo; GnRH secretion inhibition
2. Hypo/hypo; Hypothalamus/pituitary dz
3. Hyper/Hypo; Gonadal failure
Term
Pt with:
1. Genetically male due to XY chromosomal analysis. Under-responsive androgens-->feminization w/ incomplete virilization. Both sexes are present, and can be raised as either sex.
2. genetically male chromosomal analysis. External feminization and raised as such (female). U/S reveals no ovaries/fallopian tubes, uterus, but intra-abdominal testes are ID
Definition
1. Androgen Insenstivity
2. Complete androgen insensitivity
Term
How is Hypogonadism Dx and Tx?
Labs for:
Hypergonadotropism
Hypergonadotropism
Definition
Order LH/FSH for both
1. Karyotype (ID Turner/Kleinfelter), PE and U/S to detect the presence of gonadal organs
2. TSH, prolactin and head MRI-->CNS and metabolic pathology
3. PUNT TO ENDO
Term
Causes of:
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthryroidism
Definition
1. Congenital hypothyroidism (aplasia/hypoplasia)/ Aquired hypothyroidism
2. Graves Dz/ Multinodular Goiter
Term
Classic organ system for example of releasing hormone/ end hormone system? (Gay, but fitting for the instructor to ask)
Definition
Thyroid:
TRH->TSH->T3/T4
Term
Pt with: jaundice, respiratory distress, macroglossia, umbilical hernia, >5cm anterior fontonel / >1cm posterior fontonel, Type II FTT
Labs to order?
Tx- When to start? Check levels how often?
Definition
1.Congenital Hypothyroidism
2. Detected by state mandated blood tests once they are born, TSH (high), T4/T3 (Low)
3. Synthroid- <1mo start Tx; re-check in 6 wk
Term
Peak incidenc 8-15y/o, MC in females, growth retardation, poor school performance, firm, symmetric, non-tender mass on the anterior cervical region.
Name
MCC
Dx-Labs and confirmatory test
Tx- Rx and timing
Definition
1. Aquired Hypothyroidism
2. Hashimoto's (CLT)
3. Lab:elevated TSH, low T4/T3, Antithyroglobin and antithryoidperoxidase AB, FNA confirms
4. Synthroid, q 6 wk f/u until stable then annually
Term
Pt: 12-14y/o, usually female, wt loss, tremor, heart rate, proptosis, flushing, fine straight hair, finger clubbing, diarrhea, menstrual changes(amennorrhea), muscle wasting, heat intolerance
2. Causes
3. Dx
4. Tx algorithm- S/E, indications
Definition
exopthalomos
1. Hyperthyroidism
2. Graves dz, multinodular goiter, acute thyroidits, exogenous ingestion of thyroxine
3. Low TSH, elevated T4/T3
4. Propranolol-tachycardia/palpitations/anxiety
PTU(granulocytopenis and lupus)
methimoxazole
RIU 131- PTU/methoxazole failure after 2 yr
Subtotal thyroidectomy-if Radioablation does not work
Term
Adrenal dysfunction:
1. Low K, High Na, fluid retention, HTN
2. Adiposity, weakness, purple stiae, HTN, Hyperglycemia
3. Hirsutism, acne, virilization
Definition
1. Aldosterone excess
2. Cortisol excess
3. Androgen excess
Term
Pt with: Hyperpigmentation, salt craving, apneic spells, hypoglycemic, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, acidosis, shock. Rapid progressing. Death may occur in HOURS, spontaneous recovery is possible
Name
Tx
Definition
1.Adrenal Crisis (Acute Adrenal 2.Insufficiency)- CAH caused
Initially- IV hydocortisone
Fine tune later- Fluorinef
Term
Cause of:
Adrenal Crisis?
Addison's Dz?
Iatrogenic Adrenal Insufficiency?
Definition
1.stems from poor secretion of cortisol (primary/secondary)
2.Hereditary- dysfunctional enzyme
Aquired- autoimmune destruction
3. chronic oral corticosteroid d/c
Term
Pt with:
salt craving, vomiting->dehydration, FTT, hyperpigmentation
Dx?
Tx?
Definition
1. Addison Dz
2. ACTH stimulation test (dosyntropic stimulation test)
3. Hydrocortisone, dexamethasone
Term
Definition of chronic use in Iatrogenic Adrenal Insufficiency?
MC conditions this is found in?
Tx?
Definition
1.>2wk of prednisone or >10days of high dose corticosteroid use
2.Asthma/Nephrotic syndrome/ITP
3.Taper the dose to prevent
Term
MCC of intersex (virilized genitalia)
Etiology
Intersex defined
Definition
1. CAH- androgen excess
2. AR 21-hydoxylase deficiency
Low cortisol
Excess ACTH->increase DHEAS (caused from both Primary(adrenal)/Secondary(pituitary)
Androgen excess
3. pseudohermaphrodism and hermaphroditism
Term
Pt: born female, develops pubic hair, deep voice, increased linear growth (height/muscle) by 2y/o leading to hyponatremia, hyperkalemia
Name
Dx
Tx
Definition
CAH leads to adrenal crisis found on different NC
Lab: High 17 hydroxy progesterone->lack of 21-hydroxylase
3. Hydrocortison- suppress androgen production
Fludrocortisone- supplement aldosterone
Cosmetic plastic SX
Term
Excess pituitary ACTH->adrenal over stimulation of Cortisol
Cause
Tx
Definition
1. Cushing's Dz (brain)
2. Pituitary adenoma
3. SX
Term
Excess ACTH NOT due to a mass in the brain
Causes
Tx
Definition
1.Cushing's Syndrome
2. Iatrogenic Glucocorticoid excess (ACTH is low)
Adrenal carcinoma/ adenoma
ACTH secreting pulomonary tumor
Term
Pt with: Central obesity, purple stiae, moon facies, HTN, Glucose intolerance, muscle atrophy, glucose intolerance, muscle atrophy, fluid retention, plethora (flushed, full face)
Definition
Cushing's Dz/Syndrome
Term
1. Time frame of gonadal differentiation
2.What causes testicular development?
3.What does testosterone do in utero?
4.Actions of DHT?
Definition
1. 9-13 wks
2. SRY (Sex determing region Y) gene
3. develop Wolffian ducts->vas degerens/ prostate
Mullerian duct obliteration(fallopian tubes)
Testosterone -> 5 alpha reductase-> DHT
4. Labia fusion->scrote
Clitoris fusion->penis
Term
1.MCC of Female Pseudohermaphrodism? Think disfucntion here first?
MCC result of Male 2. Pseudohermaphrodism? Think first deficiency here first?
3. Dx
4. Tx
Definition
1. CAH; adrenal source
2. Hypspadius; abd testes; deficient produciton/ insensitive end organ receptor
3. U/S or PE finding
4. Initially - Tx adrenal crisis
Refer out (multi-team approach)
SX (~2 y/o) and hormonal correction
Term
Tx of AGE:
Definition
Antidiarrheal agents
Antiemetic agents
Term
Antidiarrheal agents: cause, recommendations
Anitemetic agents: Risks associated with older agents
Definition
1. Worse infectious/ inflammatory diarrhea; may cause toxic megacolon(Hirschprung's); cautious about recommending
2. Risk of EPS, acute dystonic rxn and sedation outweight benefits-Zofran
Vomiting usually self limiting and improves w/ rehydration
Term
ABX typiclly not needed for AGE but may be used if:
1. Shigella:
2. Salmonella:
3. E. Coli:
4. C. diff:
5. Giardia:
Definition
1. IV 3rd gen cephalosporin/Azithromycin/Cipro(if old enough)not Tx can be life threatening
2. Ampicillin- must Tx,severe infection/<3mo only;
3. Trimethroprim - NOT for O157:H7, severe infection only
4. Metronidazole(mild); Vanc(severe); Difcid; Interfecal Transfer (parent/sibling/spouse)
5. Metronidazole
Term
Consequences of not treating Shigella?
Draw back of Tx salmonella?
Definition
1.high fever-->Siezures, intestinal abcess
2. prolongation of organism excretion
Term
Summary of Acute Diarrhea:
non-bloody,afebrile=
nonbloody, febrile =
febrile, bloody=
afebrile, bloody=
Definition
1. viral; rehydration
2. viral; fecal leucocyte/stool culture
3. bacterial; ABX if severe (macrolide/FQ)
4. consider HUS/IBS/Intusception
Term
How to asses the complications of dehydration?
Prognosis of uncontrolled dehydration?
MC months to happen and why?
Definition
1. v/s(BP not helpful only use Pulse)
General impression
Mucous membrane appearance
Tear production/absent
Cap refill (<2s)
Tugor/ Tenting
2. electrolyte imbalance-->fluid shift/cardiac arrhythmias-->vascular instability-->shock-->death
3. Oct-Feb; Rotavirus
Term
Pt with: <5y/o, irritable, slight skin tugor, nml orthostatic BP, Dry mucus membranes, oliguria
Tx
Definition
Moderate Dehydration
2. PO fluids- if can keep it down-->IV if not
Term
Pt with: <5y/o, ill appearing, hypotension, sunken fontennels, parched mucus membranes, anuria
Tx
Definition
Severe Dehydration
2. IV hydration; hospitalization
Term
Pt with: >6y/o, ALOC, apprehensive, muscle cramps, hypotension, sunken fontennels, parched mucus membranes, anuria
Tx
Definition
Severe Dehydration
2. IV hydration; hospitalization
Term
What lab value should be given before replacement?
Deficit Equations:
Water deficit
Potassium deficit
Sodium deficit-->complication
Definition
CMP value
1. % dehydration X (current)Kg
2. Water deficit X 30mEq/L-->round to nearest even number!! (30.9=30)(31.1=32)
3. Water deficit X 80mEq/L; if HYPERnatremic may lead to cerebral edema
Term
Tx of:
Hyponatremia
Hypernatremia
Definition
Term
Oral rehydration Tx for AGE
Mild-
Moderate-
Why not severe?
The higher the osmolality=
How to bypass an upset stomach?
Definition
1.Use commercial product (-lyte)
2. 50mL/Kg q4h
3. 100mL/Kg (gtt/24h)
Tx until diarrhea resolves
4. requires IV Tx
5. more likely to cause diarrhea
6. feed tsp/3min
Term
Tx of severe AGE:
type of Tx
For who
How much
How often
Definition
1. IV Tx
2. moderate-severe/ unable to take PO
3. 20mL/Kg IV bolus (NS/LR) over 20min
(10mL/Kg for neonates)
4. Repeat prn dictated by v/s and LOC
Term
Maintainance Tx of IV fluids:
Definition
100mL/Kg/d or 4mL/Kg/h for first 10Kg
50mL/Kg/d or 2mL/Kg/h for second 10Kg
20mL/Kg/d or 1mL/Kg/h for >20Kg
Term
Steps for replacement Tx:
Type of maintainance fluids:
Time frame:
Definition
1. Give fluids for bolus for first 20min
2. Start Continuous fluids= (Maintainence+remaining water deficit+potassium deficit equation)/24h
3. D5NS; D5, NS25 W25 (<20kg)
3. 1/2 given over first 8h; 1/2 over next 16h
Term
Chronic diarrhea
definition
Causes
Definition
1. >2wk
2. Same as AGE but longer
(decreased absorption, increased intestinal permeability(secretory), increased motility
Term
Examples of:
Decreased abosorption-
Increased secretion-
Definition
1. decreased cellular transport-Celiac sprue/lactase deficiency
Loss of surface area- IBS/ resection
Unabsorbable osmotic particles- Sortibol/sylitol/polyethylene glycol/lactulose
2. typical cause of diarrhea
Term
Etiology of Chronic Diarrhea:
General
Definition
Enzyme deficiencies
Allergies
Chronic GI infections
Inflammatory bowel dz
Term
Etiology of chronic diarrhea:
Enzyme deficiencies-
Allergies-
Chronic GI infections-
Inflammatory bowel dz-
Definition
1. Disaccharidas deficiencies-lactase
CF-Lipase
2. Celiac dz (gluten enteropathy)
Milk Protein allergy (children <12m.o.
3. Parasites (ie Giardia)
4. IBS (UC/ Chron's dz)
Term
Pt with: diarrhea >2wk, not acutely ill
General Dx?
Management?
Definition
1. Chronic Diarrhea
2. CBC, chem 7, stool O&P, C&S, stool pH and reducing substance, referral for definitive Dx
3. general screening tests to r/o common malabsorptive and infectious etiology
Term
Chronic Diarrhea:
What does stool pH measure?
How is stool reductase tested?
Definition
1. colonic bacteria take up unabsorbed sugars releasing acid (low pH)
2. Once substances are reduced a color change is seen (Cupric-->cuprous ions)
Term
Chronic Diarrhea-->Hx-->d/o--> Dx specific tests done-->Tx:
Delayed stooling since birth
Respiratory infections, oily stools
FTT, thrush
Bloody diarrhea, afebrile, cramps
ABD pain
Sx start with intak eof wheat/ rye
Too much cold Juice
Definition
1. Hirschprung-Endoscopy w/ bx
2. CF-sweat chloride test/ FISH
3. IBD-Endoscopy w/ bx
4. Bacterial/parasitic
5. Celiac dz-endomysial, antigliadin, and transglutaminase AB's
6. IBS-Endoscopy w/ bx-STOP the juice
(Most of these are referral for Definitive Dx)
Term
1.Cause by overiding the Gastrocolic reflex
2.standing or sitting w/ legs extended and stiffened or cross legged
Definition
Constipation
2. Retentative posturing
Term
<2 stools/wk or passage of hard, pellet-like stools for >2wk

Prolonged straining and crying followed by passage of soft stool, self limiting, resolves by 3m.o.

Voluntary witholding of stool leading to infrequent, large-caliber, often painful stooling. ofetn leads to encopresis
Definition
1. Constipation
2. Infantile dyschezia
3. Functional fecal retention
Term
2 kinds of constipation
1. MCC, fromno neonatal constipation, active fecal retention, infrequent large stools
2. Anatomy, nutrition/dz causing abnormal function, no distinct pattern. Present from birth-->causes
Definition
1. Functional
2. Organic--> Hirshprung's, Anorectoal malformation, spinal cord defects, multisystem dz, medications(psychotropics, narcotics)
Term
Constipation:
Occurance MC when (lifesyle change; age)?
MCC related to :
We don't know
Decreased fiber/fluids
avoident behavior

Causes not to miss?
-no honey in <1y/o
-meconium ileus
-spina bifida
-pain chips
-asynaptic colitis
-fat/myedema coma/ dry skin/ increased Diastolic BP
Definition
1.introduction of solid food; 6m.o.
Toilet training; 2-3 y/o
Start of school; 4-5 y/o
2. Chronic, idiopathic
Dietary
Painful
3. Intantile botulism
CF
Spinal dysraphism
Lead poisoning
Hirshsprung's dz
Hypothyroidism
Term
Constipation:
Labs to order with presentation of:
Hirschrung's
Malformation
Spinda bifida
DM/Thyroid/Celiac
Definition
1. Colonic/rectal bx
2. BE
3. Radiographs
4. FBG,2HPP, Ha1C/ TSH, AB/ AB associated
Term
Constipation->Acute Tx for:
Infants
Children/adolescents
Definition
1. Diet change, rectal stimulation, glycerine suppositories
2. Diet change, medications
Term
Acute Tx of constipation->diet change for:
Infants
Children/adolescents
Definition
1. add sorbitol/PEG/corn syrup- 1/2-1 tsp/ cup of formula hs
2. increase fiber and water intake and exercise
Term
Acute Tx of constipation->children/adolescents
Medications used:
Best choice overall
For children >3m.o.
Definition
1.Osmotic laxitives(sorbitol/lactulose/polyethylene glycol/magnesium citrate
2. Stimulant laxitives (senna, ducolax, caster oil)
3. Fleets Enema
Term
Chronic Tx of Constipation
Education-
Stool softeners- when to give them, kinds
Definition
1. maximize gastro-colic reflex->5min toilet time q a.m. and p.c.
2. Analgesia BM must be present
Polyethylene glycol
Milk of magnesia
Mineral Oil
Term
Anemia:
1.Definition
2.Normal Hgb values
3.Definition of Physiologic "anemia" of infancy?
4. Recommendations by AAP? and UPSTF high risk pt, who are these groups?
Definition
1.Hgb/Hct more than 2SD below the mean for age
2.Newborns: 17
2m.o.: 11
1 y/o: 12.7
3. Notice a drop during first 6mo of life-->often misDx as anemia (Hgb F-->Hgb A)
4. AAP-->6-12m.o.
USPTF-->6-12mo of life; Black/ Native American/ Alaskan/ Poverty/Immigrant/Premature/SGA infant
Term
Pt with: Pallor, jaundice, petechiae, purpura, hemorrhage, impaired cognition, FTT.
Concurrence with what?
Definition
1. Abnormality of platelets/coagulaopathy
2. Thrombocytopenia/pancytopenia
Term
Pt with: pallor, jaundice, fatigue, HF, Tachycardia, Hepatosplenomagaly, Koilonychia.
Dx:
Definition
Anemia
CBC/Retic count/ Peripheral smear
Term
Pt with anemaia what is seen on:
1.CBC
2. >2% - healthy bone marrow response to anemia; first parameter to improve in Tx
3. ID structural abnormalities- spherocytes/shistocytes/sickle cells
Definition
1. Hgb/Hct-makes Dx
MCV(RBC size)-macro/micro/normocytic
RDW
WBC/Platelet count
2. Reticulocyte count
3. Peripheral Smear
Term
Abnormalities in labs mean:
RDW=
Elevated:
Normal:
WBC/Platelet count
low=
Definition
1. RBC destruction
2. Low production
3. Pancytopenia- bone marrow problem
Term
1.Size of RBC's and directs your evelation?
2.d/o indicated by:
Typically indicaticative of Hgb problem--> Fe deficiency/structural?
Chronic disease, infection, hemorrhage
B12, folate, thyroid, liver
Definition
1. MCV
2. Low MCV
Nml MCV
High MCV
Term
Common DDX of Microcytic Anemia:
Definition
FLATS:
Fe deficiency
Lead poisoning
Anemia of chronic dz
Thalassemia
Sideroblastic anemia (rare)
Term
On Microscope you see >1/3 hypochromia of RBC and small RBC. What is possibly going on, with no chronic dz or Pb? What should you do? And when should recovery be seen?
Definition
1.Microcytic Anemia--> MC Fe defiency
Start 4-6 mg/kg/d of Fe
Reticulocytosis should be seen in 3-5d
Increase Hgb in 1mo
Tx:3-4 mo
Further evaluation if no response
Term
1.Pt: microcytic anemia, pallor, tachycardia, jaundice. Fe deficiency is ruled out?
2. How is sideroblastic anemia Dx? what is seen?
Definition
1.Thalassemia
2.Prussian blue staining Bone Marrow bx; Sideroblasts; found on peripheral smears--nucleated RBC's
Term
What are the usual causes of Fe deficiceny anemia?
What d/o has basophilic stippling on peripheral smear? what is done next?
Definition
1. Insufficient Fe intake (non-fortified foods/ Cow's milk consumption <12y/o
2. Pb poisoning, screening questionnaire at 12 and 24 m.o.--> house built before 1950--> if positive test for Pb level
Term
What does cow's milk due to pt <12y/o?
Definition
inhibits Fe absorption/lows in Fe content/GI allergy (protien)-->GI bleeding/ lactase deficiency
Term
Normocytic anemia:
categorized 2 ways-->name-->RDW measurement-->types in each category
w/u-tests conducted
Tx
Definition
1. Decreased RBC production (RDW nml)--> Transient erythroblastopenia of childhood/anemia of chronic dz/ Bone marrow failure
2. Increased RBC destruction (RDW high); G6PD/Sickle cell/Spherocytosis
3. Erythroblasopenia-->Hct/Hgb
Anemia-->MCV
Bone marrow failure-->complete CBC
G6PD--> simple blood test
Sickle cell--> Hgb electrophoresis
Spherocytosis--> fragility test
Marrow bx
Peripheral smear
Term
Lab test that measures the difference in RBC size?
Volume of the RBC derived from the Hct value?
Definition
RDW
MCV
Term
Hemolysis causes:
Definition
Shistocytes (broken RBC)-->increased serum/free hgb(hemoglobinuria)-->decreased haptoglobin-->increased bilirubin
Term
Low haptoglobin + High bilirubin =
Causes of hemolysis:
Intrinsic
Extrinsic
Definition
1. Hemolysis
2. genetic-SSA/Thalasemia
3. Infection
Rx induced- PCN/sulphas/ APAP(acetomenophen)
Autoimmune- JRA/SLE
Leukemia/Lymphoma
Trauma (running/marching)
Term
Common normocytic anemias:
Name->Cause
Definition
1. Transien erythroblastopenia of childhood->RBC hypoproduction due to BM suppression from infection (erythroid hypoplasia)
2. Infectious agents causing pancytopenia->severe aplastic crisis that lasts 1-2 wks
Term
Common normocytic anemia:
similarities and differeces
TEC v. Infectious agents causing pancytopenia
Definition
Similarities:
slow onset over 1-2 mo in 1-4 y/o; ASX
Differences:
TEC:caused by HHV6/parvovirus B19;longer lasting; transient and resolves spontaneously
Infectious agents: lasts 2wks; immunocompromised/sickle cell pt; supportive Tx through blood transfusions/IV
Term
Congenital pure RBC aplasia, Triphalangeal, short stature, wide eyes, snub nose, hypogonadism, retardation
Definition
Diamond-Blackfan Syndrome
Term
Macrocytic Anemias DDx:
Name
w/u
Tx
Definition
FLAHB
Folate deficiency->folate level->replace folate->CBC improved <1wk
Liver dz->LFT's->Tx any underlying liver dz
Alcohol->LFT/folate->Tx hepatic d/o/ replace folate
Hypothyroidism->TSH->Tx underlying thyroid d/o->CBC improved <1wk
B12 deficiency->B12 value->replace B12->impovement CBC <1wk
Term
Failure to produce enough of the proper Hgb despite adequate precursor supply
Types
Definition
Hemoglobinopathies
Thalassemia
Sickle cell dz
Pyruvate kinase deficiency
G6PD deficiency
Term
Insufficient production of normal Hgb due to decreased production of either alpha or beta glob components of hemoglobin
How many genes code for protiens?
Mutations typically seen in which race?
Definition
1. Thalassemia
2. 4 protein chains; 2 genes for 2 protiens(alpha/beta)
3. Alpha mutations- Asians->chromosome 16
Beta mutations - Blacks->chromosome 11
Term
Beta thalassemia major aka
Definition
Cooley's Anemia
Term
Alpha thalassemia mutations:
Type
Sx
Dx
Only one that shows Tx
Definition
1. 1 gene mutation - "silent"->ASX->Dx through genetic study
2. 2 gene mutation- "Alpha thalassemia trait" ->ASX-> Dx through mildly decreased Hgb/Hct:microcytosi, increased RBC number with nml retic, r/o IDA, Hgb electrophoresis nml
3. 3 gene mutations "Hgb H disease"-> severe anemia-> Dx through Hgb electrophoresis = high Hgb H, Folic acid supplementation-> transfusions during crisis-> genetc counseling(dominant)
4. 4 gene mutations "Hydrops Fetalis"-> fetal death
Term
Causes of Hydrops fetalis:
Definition
ABO/Rh incompatibility, 4 alpha gene mutations, 5th dz
Term
Beta thalasemia mutations:
Name
Sx
Dx
Only one that shows a Tx
Definition
Beta thalassemia minor (heterozygous)-> 1 beta gene mutation->ASX->Dx through Hgb electrophoresis(~7) high in A2, Hgb F (infants body to compensate for lack of HgbA)->2 alpha and 2 delta chains
2. Beta Thalessemia Major "Cooley's Anemia"-> homozygous->severe anemia w/ frequent cisis needing regular transfusion by 2m.o.->Hgb electrophoresis high Hgb F->Iron overload common->Marrow transplantation curative if HLA donor matches
Term
Best way to asses Fe overload in Cooley's Anemia and how to correct?
Definition
Liver bx
Fe chelation-> deferoxamine SQ-> binds and prevents absorption-> retino/oto toxic
Term
Sickle Cell- MC found in which race?
Dz-mutation in which component?
Trait-mutation in which component?
Definition
Blacks
Homozygous->Hgb S
Heterozygous->Hgb A
Term
Pathophysiology of Sickle cell:
What worsens this d/o?
Definition
Hgb S polymerizes at low pO2/low pH->RBC distortion->gets stuck in arterioles/capillaries->Thrombosis/sequesterateion/infarction->usually spleen
2. Hypoxia, acidosis, pyrexia, dehydration
Term
Pt with: onset after 6m.o. with dactylitis, vaso-occlusive espisodes in extremities(young)/chest and back(older) leading to pain in that area
Definition
Sickle Cell
Term
How to differentiate Sickle cell in a neonate from an older child?
Definition
Term
Pt with: splenomegaly, dactylitis, priapism
Acute Tx
Chronic Tx
Definition
Sickle cell
>4 splenomegaly <13 due to scarring down
Priapism >13-->impotence
2. Commonly hospitalized for
pain crisis-->narcotics, fever, thrombotic complications-sequestration crisis, stroke, seizure
Tx with oxygen, IV hydration, analgesics, blood transfusion, ABX
3. Hydroxyurea->increases HgF
Bone Marrow Transplant-> <16 w/ match
Prevention->PCN 2m.o.-5y/o; immunizations, folate supplementation
Referral
Term
Complications of Sickele cell
Definition
Asplenia
Stroke
Aplastic crisis
Splenic sequesteration crisis
Term
Usually pt:
are aplenic by what age? #1 cause of death? common cause of osteomylitis?
Usual cause of aplastic crisis?
Definition
1. 5y/o
2. Strep pneumo
3. Salmonella
4. Parvovirus B19
Term
Pathophysiology, presentation, Dx, and Tx of Pyruvate kinase
Definition
1. PK creates ATP through glycolysis->lack of ATP->Na/K pump failure->rigid RBC structurally unstable/degrades
2. hemolysis->anemia (jaundice, pallor)
3. Special testing
4. Neonates->exchange transfusion
Splenectomy may be helpful
Term
Pathophysiology
Definition
1. G6PD reduces glutathion->absorbs free radicals, too much glutathion->increase free radials->damage Hgb->Heinz bodies->RBC membrane fragility->hemolysis
2. Hemoglobinuria, anemia (pallor, jaundice) w
Term
Hemoglobinuria, anemia (pallor, jaundice) after 24-48h with ingestion of Fava beans/sulfa drugs/ ASA/ Primaquine/chloraquine
Dx-
Tx
Definition
G6PD deficiency
2. Measure G6PD enzyme
3. Avoid oxidative drugs/foods
Term
Cluster of denatured Hgb in a RBC?
Found in what d/o?
Definition
Heinz body
G6PD deficiency,Chronic liver dz, thalassemia
Term
MC bleeding d/o of childhood.
common age range
Pathophysiology
Definition
1. ITP
2. 1-4wks post viral infection-->EBV/HIV
3. Autoimmune-> anti-platelet IgG/IgM
Term
Pt with: petechia on lips/buccal mucosa, multiple bruises on their skin, parent complains of epistaxis/bleeding gums/hematuria
1. name
2. labs to run
3. Acute Mild Tx
4. Acute Severe Tx
5. Chronic Tx
Definition
1. ITP
2. Platelets <50K, WBC/RBC nml, peripheral smear is normal, PT/PTT normal, Bone bx shows increased number of megakaryocytes (body's compensation for decreased platelets)
3. None; resolve in 6mo; sepsis/severe bleed
4. Plt <20K= IVIG(1-2d), Prednisone(2-3wk),IV anti-D in Rh(+) pt, splenectomy
5. >6mo: r/o secondary causes(SLE/HIV), splenectomy
Term
Hemophilia A v. B
Definition
A: factor VIII deficiency, MC
B: factor IX, rare
Both are X-linked->commonly found in men
Term
Hemophilia:
Dx-lab values, definitive test
Tx
Definition
1. Coagulation studies: PTT prolonged, PT and BT(bleed time) usually normal, PTT corrects with mixing study
Factor assays: measure amount and function provide, definitive Dx
2. Avoid trauma, replace factor->refer to hematology, Desomopressin(DDAVP)->low level hemophilia A by increasing VIII and vWF
Term
Bleeding into joints makes you think of...
Bleeding into skin(petichea/bruising) makes you think of...
Definition
1. hemophilia
2. platelet d/o
Term
vWF dz
purpose
subtypes and definition
Definition
deficiency in quantity/function of vWF
1. binds platelets to endothelium/ prevents factor VIII degradation
2. I- decreased production; AD; MC
II- nml production; defective vWF
III- no production of vWF
Term
Pt with: mild bleeding associated with trauma which the parent/pt also complains of bleeding gums/heavier menses/prolonged bleeding/epistaxis/mucocutaneous bleeding
Dx
Tx
Definition
1. vWF dz
2. vWF level/function measured-> Ristocetin(induces vWF to bind to platelets)
3. DDAVP-> I/II
vWF concentrate
Term
Henoch-Schonlein Purpura aka...
Pathophysiology
Common organs found in
Age range
Caused by
Definition
Vasculitis of the small b/v especially skin/GI/renal vessals
3-15y/o, MC in boys, IgA reaction->by viral/bacterial URI's/medications
Term
Pt with: abdominal pain, polyarthralgias palpable purpura on LE/buttocks, arthritis, renal, GI effects, LE edema
Dx
Tx
Definition
1. Henoch-Schonlein Purpura(HSP)
2. Labs: CBC->platelet count is nml; WBC/ESR/CRP normally elevated; UA and Chem 7->renal dz; stool for occult blood
Made >=2/4: palpable purpura, bowel angina(pain/documented bowel ischemia), Dx bx( granulocytes in arteriole/venule walls), <20yrs at onset
3. Supportive:
CrCl/BUN->Renal function
NSAID-arthritis
Steroids->renal dysfunction/GI ischemia
Prognosis is good except if pt goes into renal failure->elevated BUN, >=2+ protienuria
Term
HSP DDx and how to r/o
Definition
ITP->plt count will be low on CBC
Abuse->pattern of skin findings
Meningococcemia->febrile/ill looking
Term
HSP v. Kawasaki
Similarities
Differences
Definition
1. Autoimmune vasculitis
2. HSP- Small b/v; 6m.o.-5y/o
Kawasaki- >small b/v; 3-15y/o (rare >7)
Term
Pt with: 1-2wks of High fever >5d (>103), marked conjunctival, oral mucosa, tongue, lip erythema (strawberry tongue), cervical LAD, scarlatina-like rash- <24hr post-pyrexia
Dx
Tx
Definition
1. Kawasaki dz- Acute phase
Term
3 phases of Kawasaki:
Definition
Acute, sub-acute, convelescent
Term
Pt with: 1-2 wk of skin desquamation, coronary artery aneurysm, MI is possible
Definition
Kawasaki dz-Subacute phase
Term
Pt with: 2-4 wks skin desquamation resolution, cardiac lab values normalize
Definition
Kawasaki dz-convelescent phase
Term
Dx of Kawasaki dz:
Clinical criteria
Tests
Definition
Fever >5d w:
a. Bilateral conjunctival injection
b. 1+ of: pharyngeal injection/ dry fissured lips/ injected lips/ strawberry tongue
c. 1+ of extremity changes:
Peripheral erythema/ peripheral edema/periunguinal, generalized desquamaton
d. Cervical LAD
e. Truncal Rash
Labs: BC/UC (r/o infection); WBC, ESR, CRP
Term
DDx for Kawasaki:
How to differentiate
Definition
Scarlet fever->ARF->TC/lacks conjunctival and lip findings
Term
Tx and complications of Kawasaki:
Definition
1.Imaging for coronary artery aneurysms-> echo q 2-3wk to asses aneurysms
2. Mainstay of Tx->IVIG(prevent Coronary aneurysm) + Predisolone(better than ASA)/ASA(adm <48h after onset; Reye's syndrome: Benefit>Risk)
Term
2 MC types of cancers
Definition
Leukemia
CNS tumors
Term
#1 and #2 leading childhood mortality
Definition
1. Trauma
2. Cancer
Term
Warning signs of Cancer?
Definition
Prolonged LAD (>4wks)
Prolonged limp-->esp if atraumatic
Persistant HA-->esp in the morning-->vomiting/awakens
Morning vomiting
F/C/NS/wt loss
Term
Kids with Cancer PE should focus on?
Size
General Impression
Palpation
Immune system
Skin exam
continuity if HA or N/V
Definition
Growth and V/S
Gen Impression: Color, cachexia, pain, ill appearance, distress
palpate masses
Immune--> ID/quantify organomegaly/LAD
Skin Exam-->rashes/petechiae/ bruises
Neuro/endo/ophthalmic exams
Term
Best Screen for many pediatric malignancies?
Definition
CBC with peripheral smear
Term
LABS/RADS--->what to order when?
Any suspicion of Cancer and first test ordered?
Elevated in fast growing tumors?
Electrlyes/renal/hepatic function assesment?
Fever/respiratory Sx?
Abd tumor palpated/suspected?
Bone Tumor?
Definition
1. CBC w/ peripheral smear
2. Serum LDH/uric acids
3. Chem 7/ CMP (CrCl/BUN/LFT/ Ion levels)
4. PA/Lat CXR
5. Abd CT/ U/S
6. Extremity MRI
Term
General Tx of Cancer
Name
Definition
1. SX resection
2. Chemo
3. Radiation
Term
General Tx of Cancer-->
1. Helpful in solid tumors, but not leukemia; BUT is helpful in lymphoma
2. Highly effective in most pediatric cancers
3. less effective in pediatric tumors
4. S/E of Cancer Tx
Definition
1. SX resection-->aided by chemo/radiation
2. Chemotherapy
3. Radiation
4. Chemo/radiation Tx-->cause new malignancy/Infertility/Hepatotoxicity/Sepsis/Gland defects
Term
Definition:
Cancer in place
Post excision of cancer
Definition
1. Neoadjuvant
2. Adjuvant
Term
How is sepsis cause by chemo?
Specific glands affected by radiation?
Definition
1. Neutropenia->susceptible to encapsulated bacteria post op splenectomy
2. Pituitary/thyroid
Term
Oncologic Emergencies:
Name-->caused by
Definition
1. Sepsis-->Neutropenia(chemo)
2. Tumor lysis Syncrome--> hyperkalemia/hyperphosphatemia secondary to lysis of cells
3. Anemia/Thrombocytopenia (chemo)
4. Increased ICP-->brain tumor
5. Tracheal compression-->mediastinal mass
Term
MC pathogens due to cancer:
Bacteria
Fungal
Protozoa
Viruses
Definition
1. S. Aureus/ E. coli, Psueomonas, Kliebasella
2. Candida/Aspergillus
3. Toxoplasmosis
4. CMV/HSV
Term
Unusual infections of cancer?
Definition
Central catheter/port infections
Atypical pneumonia (P. Jirovecii)
Aspergillus
HSV
CMV
Term
Cancer pt with infection. Next step?
Definition
Tx aggresively and early w/ broad spectrum ABX (Carbapenams/Vanc/Daptomycin)
Term
Pt with: cancer, fever, neutropenia. Next steps?
Definition
BC (bacteria),
Fungi (venipuncture + any indwellings)
UC
CXR
CT/MRI (sinuses/abdomen)
Radionuclide scans
Term
Leukemia:
Definition
Subtypes-->MC's (populations affected)
General Tx
Definition
1. Proliferation of leukocytes
2. Acute Lymphocytic(Lymphoblastic) Leukemia-->MC in males; 2-5y/o
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia-->MC in neonates/late adolescence
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia-->least
3. Chemotherapy-->prognosis good
Term
Pt with: constitutional Sx of cancer, bone pain, anorexia, pallor, hepatosplenomegaly, petechiae/purpura, adenopathy
Tests to order-->expecting to see
Definition
1. Leukemia
2. CBC-->WBCC extremely high-->lymphoblast (premature) cells on peripheral smear; anemia; thrombocytopenia
Bone marrow bx (ASAP)-->Diagnostic-->leukemic blast cells are taking over
LP-->r/o CNS involvement
Term
Cause of Pallor/hepatosplenomegaly in Leukemia?
Definition
WBC over-production inhibits Myeloid cell line making RBC/platelets/etc. Hepatosplenomegaly-->destroying abnormals cells(increased with increased production of cells) and takes over RBC production causing hypertrophy
Term
DDx of Leukemia
Definition
EBV/CMV/JRA/ Transient Erythroblastopenia of childhood/ Transient myeloproliferative d/o
Term
Definitive Dx of Leukemia?
Which ratio has a poorer prognosis
Definition
1. Bone marrow bx
2. t(9:22)-->poorer prognosis
Term
Tx of ALL is based on the phase:
Name the phase-->Tx
Definition
1. Induction phase-inducing remission- (~1mo)-->chemo(prednisone/vincristine/asparaginase/danorubicin)-->CNS-->intrathecal
2. Consolidation(6-9mo)-->Systemic chemotherapy-->CNS-->Cranial radiation
3. Continuation(~2yrs)--> Daily/weekly/monthly pulse doses
4. Bone marrow transplant-->post chemo
Term
Tx of AML: not helpful/recommended
Definition
1. Chemo is not helpful
2. Induction Ts-->continuation Tx is not helpful-->Bone marrow transplants-->recommended-->sibling
Term
Prognosis: Leukemia
What does it depend on?
Poor prognostic indicators?
AML v. ALL prognosis
Definition
1. WBCC and age at onset-->outside age range is worse
2. <1y/o, >=10y/o; >50K; CNS involvement; Genetic factor; no Tx response >4wks
3. AML worse than ALL (ALL survive)
Term
MC Lymphoma; age affected
Definition
Hodgkin's Lymphoma-->affects adolescents (and >50y/o)
Term
Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma--> distribution-->age affected-->subtypes
Definition
1. Always diffuse-->highly malignant
2. Children >5y/o--> increasing w/ age
3. Burkitt's/small cell-->B cells
Lymphoblastic-->T cells
Large cell-->B or T cells
Term
Causitive agent in Lymphoma?
Associated with which subtype of non-hodgkin's lymphoma?
Definition
EBV (HHV 4)
2. Burkitt's
Term
Pt with: Fatigue, anorexia, pruritis, "B symptoms"--> F/NS, wt loss, mediastinal LAD-->pleural effusion-->SOB, cervical/supraclavicular LAD
Dx-->Tests-->what to find
Tx-->what to do
Definition
Lymphoma
2. CBC(normal); Tissue bx-->Reed-Sternberg cells= Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Mediastinal mass on CXR/CT
CT used for staging of the dz
3. Hodgkins--> Low dose chemo/field radiation-->5 yr survival(Stage I/ II)
Non-Hodgkin's-->More aggressive/persistent chemo--> NO SX--> Prognosis-->depends on age/stage
Term
Reed-Sternberg cells (aka)=
Definition
Hodgkin's lymphoma (owl cells)
Term
Ann Arbor Staging:
I
II
III
IV
A
B
E
S
Definition
Need numeral and letter:
I= single LN region
II= One side of diaphragm
III= Both sides of diaphragm
IV= Disseminated
A= no constitutional Sx
"B-Symptoms"= F/NS/ wt loss
E= Extralymphatic Site
S= Splenic Dz
Term
bi-lobed nucleus-->B cells-->
Definition
Reed Sternberg Cells-->Owl Cells--> Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Term
CNS tumors: MC location for:
<2 y/o
>2y/o
Definition
1. Infratentorial-->cerebellum/brainstem
2. Spinal/supratentorial--> Cerebrum
Term
<2y/o Pt with: acute onset of vomiting, lethargy, irritability, ataxia
Definition
Acute CNS tumors-->rapidly growing-->BAD
Term
<2y/o Pt with: insidious onset of macrocephaly, hyperreflexia, CN palsies, wt loss
Definition
Chronic CNS tumors-->slow growing
Term
>2y/o Pt with: visual field deficits, generalized/partial siezures, focal weakness/sensory changes, personality changes
Definition
Supratentorial lesion
Term
>2y/o Pt with: Hydodephalus and increassed ICP-->papilledema, CN palsies, Ataxia
Definition
Infratentorial lesion
Term
Types of Brain tumors:
1. MC, posterior fossa, low fever, good prognosis
2. 2nd MC, cerebellar vermis, high fever
Definition
1. Astrocytomas
2. Meduloblastomas
Term
Pt with CNS tumor-->Next step?
Definition
w/u:
(+) Neurologic PE
CT/MRI-->diagnostic
(NO LP/Xray/EEG)
Tx:
Pediatric oncology referral-->SX
Term
Complications of CNS tumor Tx and explanation:
Definition
Cerebellar mutism: irritability/ataxia/mustism post op-->self limited--> (Astrocytoma)Posterior fossa tumor ressection
Posterior fossa syndrome-->HA-->aseptic meningitis-->1-2wk post op
Somnolence Syndrome-->self limited--> post irratiation-->lasts months
Term
MC solid childhood neoplasm outside the CNS?
MC age?
Derived from cells found where (MC)?
Definition
1. Neuroblastoma
2. 0-3y/o; (~20m.o.)
3. adrenal medulla/sympathetic nervous system-->occur anywhere SNS-->MC abdomen/adrenal/paraspinal area
Term
Pt with: (Abd mass/pain; intra/extra-adrenal masses) ; fever; irratibility; bone pain; Horner's syndrome; wt loss; (HTN, diarrhea, dancing eyes-feet)
Name
Dx-->tests and expected findings
Tx
Definition
(Abd mass-->intra-adrenal-->poorly defined/extends beyond midline/pain OR Extra-adrenal--> mediastinal/neck/pelvic/paraspinal mass)
1. Neuroblastoma
2. Labs-->CBC (anemia due to mets)
Urine catecholamines
Imaging-->CXR/KUB (stippled calcifications) / CT-->Inferolateral kidney displacement common
3. SX, chemo, radiation; better prognosis with young age and faster Tx; depends on stage/age/ cell type
Term
2nd MC abdominal tumor
origination?
Associated with what other anomolies?
Age MC found in?
Definition
1. Nephroblastoma
2. Kidney
3. WAGR= wilms, aniridia, GU malformation, retardation
4. 2-5 y/o
Term
Pt with: rapidly enlarging abdominal mass, pain, fevers, painless hematuria, well defined abd mass that does not cross midline
Dx-->test-->expected findings
Tx-->preferred-->prognosis
Definition
1. Wilms
2. Abd CT/ U/S--> mass margins
Chest CT-->r/o pulmonary metastasis
3. TOC-->SX-->chemotherapy(pre/post op)+ radiation for stage III/IV--> Surgical staging
Prognosis-->age/stage-->anaplastic variant with poor prognosis-->most survive
Term
MC presentation is abdominal mass discovered by parent?
Definition
Nephroblastoma
Term
Tumors from bone/soft tissues of the MSK system?
2 types-->MC's for each type?
Increased risk with concomittent...
Definition
1. Sarcomas
2. Soft tissues-->Rhabdomyosarcome
Bone-->Osteosarcoma (MC); Ewing(2ndMC)
3. Li-FraumeniSarcoma
Neurofibromatosis
Retinoblastoma
Term
Syndroms and associated increase of Sarcomas:
Li-Fraumeni-->
Neurofibromatosis-->
Retinoblastoma-->
Definition
-->increased risk of both
-->soft tissue
-->Osteosarcoma
Term
Pt with: Pain and mass at epiphyses site--> distal femur, proximal tibia, proximal humerus, recent trauma, Starburst pattern on radiograph
Dx
Tx
Definition
Osteosarcoma
Light microscopy-->osteoid findings
3. Neonatal adjuvant-->SX (adjuvant not helpful)
Term
Pt with: Sx consistent with osteomyelitis in the femur and pelvis; pain and fever, onion skin/moth eaten on radiograph
Dx-->how to differentiate Ewings from Rhabdomyosarcoma
Tx
Definition
Ewing Sarcoma
2. light microscopy-->small, round, blue cells tumors; Immunohistochemical/ cytogenic analysis
3. Neoadjuvant chemo/radiation-->SX excision
Term
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Dx-->differentiation of subtypes
Tx
Definition
1. Light microscopy--> small, round, blue cell tumors
2. Embryonal-->young patients-->GU/head/neck tumor
Alveolar-->older pt--> extremity tumor
3. SX-->post op chemo and radiation-->depends on staging and site
Term
Prognosis of sarcomas
Definition
Staging-->metastasis-->bad
Degree of tumor necrosis post neoadjuvant chemo
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