Exam I Flashcards

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What are the 2 types of circumcision?

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Gomco

Plastibell

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What are 2 contraindications to circumcision?

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Unstable infant

Congenital penile anomalies

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Circumcision decreases the rate/risk of? (4)

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↓ rate of: UTI, HPV, penile inflammation/ dermatoses, some STI’s

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What is the difference b/w pathologic and physiologic phimosis

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Pathologic is caused by scaring, early forcible retraction, infection, inflammation.
Physiologic = normal foreskin adhesion to glans of penis

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Where is the urethral opening displaced with congenital epispadias?

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Dorsal displacement of urethral opening

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What classifies microscopic hematuria?

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> 5 RBCs/hpf

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What is the TX plan for asymptomatic microscopic hematuria?

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Watchful waiting. Repeat UA weekly x 2 weeks until resolved

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What is a DDX for proteinuria?

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Nephrotic syndrome

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What are the 4 characteristics of nephrotic syndrome?

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  1. Nephrotic range proteinuria
  2. Hypoalbuminemia
  3. Facial edema (round O face)
  4. Hyperlipidemia
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What is 1st line imaging for UTI?

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RBUS

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2 y/o presents with first febrile UTI what DX test should you order?

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RBUS

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VCUG evaluates for?

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ABN urine flow

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What is the test of choice for VUR?

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VCUG

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VCUG is used for UTI f/u if? (4)

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  1. ≥ 2 febrile UTIs
  2. 1st febrile UTI + RBUS anomaly
  3. temp ≥ 102.2 w/ pathogen other than E.coli
  4. Poor growth or HTN
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What is indicated by decreased DMSA uptake on renal scintigraphy?

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Scarring/ inflammation

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Pathologic phimosis is secondary to what most commonly?

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Early forcible retraction

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If a patient presents with painful erections, irritation/ bleeding, dysuria/ urinary retention, and recurrent infections, what should you be concerned about?

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Pathologic phimosis

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What is 1st line treatment for pathologic phimosis?

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Gentle stretching

also corticosteroids

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How does paraphimosis occur? (5 steps)

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  1. Entrapment
  2. Impaired venous flow
  3. Engorgement
  4. Arterial compromise
  5. Ischemia
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In what populations is irritability concerning for paraphimosis?

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Nonverbal

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What condition is considered a urologic emergency due to risk of ischemia?

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Paraphimosis

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What surgical intervention is used in the treatment of paraphimosis?

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Dorsal slit procedure

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If cryptorchidism is noted on PE of a patient diagnosed with hypospadias, what should you consider?

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DSD (disorder of sexual development)

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What should be avoided in a patient diagnosed with hypospadias?

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No circumcision during newborn period

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What is the most common GU congenital abn?
Cryptorchidism
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If you note a uni or bilateral absent testicle and a flat, underdeveloped scrotum on PE, what should you be concerned about?
Cryptorchidism
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What is 1st line tx for cryptorchidism?
Orchiopexy (from 4 mos- 2 yrs)
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What patient education should you provide with early cryptorchidism?
70% descend spontaneously by 4 mos
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What is the test of choice for dx of testicular torsion?
Doppler US (blood flow and position of testes)
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What sign will be negative on PE for testicular torsion?
Prehn sign
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What concerning risk should you be concerned about with testicular torsion?
Risk of vascular compromise
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If testicular torsion is treated within 4-6 hours, what is the prognosis? 12+ hours? >24 hours?
100% 20% 0% viable
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What is the most common etiology of a UTI?
E. coli (ascending bacteria)
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What is 1st line tx for a UTI?
Cephalosporin | begin with empiric then adjust per C&S
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How long should you treat with abx for UTI if the pt is febrile? Afebrile?
``` Febrile = 10 days Afebrile = 3-5 days ```
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What is vesicoureteral reflux (VUR)?
Retrograde urine flow
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What is the most common type of renal fusion?
Horseshoe kidney
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A patient diagnosed with a horseshoe kidney is at increased risk for what malignancy?
Wilms tumor (most common renal malignancy in kids?
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Is a patient with a horseshoe kidney usually sx or asx?
Asx (excellent prognosis w/o any intervention in most its)
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What is 1st line tx for nocturnal enuresis?
Reassurance/ education/ motivation therapy
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What is 1st line pharmacologic tx for nocturnal enuresis?
DDAVP/ desmopressin (synthetic ADH)- use if > 6 yo
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If a patient presents to your office 7-14 days post group A beta-hemolytic strep infection and has symptoms associated what glomerular specific disease should you be concerned about?
Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis
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What does throat, bloat, coke mean in regards to poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis?
Throat- post strep infection Bloat- edema Coke- cola colored/ dark urine
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What labs are diagnostic for poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis?
Urine microscopy w/ RBC casts
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What is the tetrad on PE for IGA vasculitis HSP?
1. Palpable purpura (LEs) 2. Arthritis/ arthralgia 3. Abd pain 4. Renal disease
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What is the triad for HUS?
1. Hemolytic anemia 2. Thrombocytopenia 3. AKI
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What is the most common acquired cause of HUS?
Shiga toxin- producing E. coli
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If a patient presents to your office reports a previous illness (5-10 days) with abd pain, vomiting, and diarrhea, what condition should you be concerned about?
HUS
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When does vomiting require an urgent eval?
If bilious (indicates obstruction)
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What is the difference between GER and GERD?
``` GER= happy spitter, no complications, no tx required GERD= unhappy spitter, complications ```
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What is 1st line tx for GERD?
Lifestyle modification
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If a patient with GERD has refractory sxs or an underlying medical condition, what meds should be used for tx?
1. PPI (omeprazole) | 2. H2 blocker (ranitidine)
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If a patient presents with a hx of macrolide abx use in the first few weeks of life, what condition should you be concerned about?
Pyloric stenosis
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An "olive-like" mass in the RUQ is indicative of what?
Pyloric stenosis
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What is the imaging test of choice for pyloric stenosis?
US
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What is used for definitive management of pyloric stenosis?
Surgery (pyloromyotomy)
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What is the most commonly affected site for congenital intestinal atresia?
Duodenum
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If on imaging, you note a "double bubble" sign, what condition should you be concerned about?
Congenital intestinal atresia
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What is the concern/ disease process with midgut malrotation?
Increased risk of volvulus which can lead to small bowel ischemia/ necrosis
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What is the gold standard imaging for midgut malrotation, and what might you see?
UGI fluoroscopy/ x-ray | "Corkscrew appearance"
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What is the tx for midgut malrotation?
Surgery- Ladd procedure
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What is the most common abd emergency in kids <2 yo?
Intussusception
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Abdominal pain, sausage shaped mass and current jelly are sx of what disease?
Intussusception
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What is the 1st line tx for intussusception if no evidence of perforation or shock?
Hydrostatic/Pneumatic enema
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What is the most common cause of obstruction 6 mos - 3 yrs?
Intussusception
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What is the most common pediatric surgical emergency?
Appendicitis
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Radiation pain from the periumbilical area to the RLQ is concerning for?
Appendicitis
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Vomiting and fever secondary to onset of pain is concerning for?
Appendicitis
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What is the TX of choice for classically presenting appendicitis?
Surgery
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What # of loose stools/day is indicative of diarrhea?
≥ 3
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What are the 3 most common viral causes of diarrhea?
1. Norovirus 2. Rotavirus 3. Adenovirus
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FTT, anemia, +/- foul smelling stools are concerning for?
Chronic Diarrhea from celiac disease
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What are 4 causes of chronic diarrhea?
1. Malabsorption (CF) 2. Functional toddler's diarrhea 3. Celiac disease 4. Allergic enteropathy (food allergy)
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Are routine stool cultures recommended for acute diarrhea?
No
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What is 1st line tx for diarrhea?
Hydration
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Why are ABX used routinely for the tx of well appearing children w/ diarrhea?
↑ risk of HUS
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What are the two main subtypes of inflammatory bowel disease?
1. Crohn's disease | 2. Ulcerative colitis
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Mouth to anus GI involvement, skip lesions and cobblestones ulcerations, and transmural inflammation are sx of what disease?
Crohn's Disease
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Rectum and colon GI involvement, continuous/diffuse ulcerations, and inflammation of the superficial/mucosal layer are sx of what disease?
Ulcerative collits
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What is the tx progression for the majority of pt's dx w/ inflammatory bowel disease?
Step-up (most pts) 1. Aminosalicylates 2. Immunomodulating agents 3. Steroids (acute flares) 4. +/- ABX, surgery (refractory cases)
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If pt w/ high risk inflammatory bowel disease, what is the tx progression?
Top Down 1. ABX, surgery (refractory cases) 2. Steroids (acute flares) 3. Immunomodulating agents 4. Aminosalicylates
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Tx of inflammatory bowel disease is multidisciplinary, what are the 5 principle tx components?
1. Meds 2. Surgery 3. Nutritional rehab 4. Behavioral health support 5. Colorectal cancer screening (older pts)
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What is the most common congenital anomaly of the GI tract?
Meckel's Diverticulum
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Painless rectal bleeding, obstruction, and diverticulitis are sx of what disease?
Meckel's Diverticulum
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What is Meckel's Diverticulum's "Rule of 2's"?
2% population 2:1 M:F 2% develop complications (usu. Before age 2), 2’ from ileocecal valve
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What imaging will identify ectopic gastric mucosa?
Mekel's Scan | Meckel's Diverticulum
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What is 1st line tx for Meckel's Diverticulum?
Surgical ressection
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Leakage of retained stool commonly seen in kids w/ chronic constipation
Encopresis
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Is constipation more likely to be caused by functional or organic causes?
Functional
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What is the recommended daily dose of fiber for children > 2y/o
Age + 5-10 g/day
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What is the recommended daily dose of fiber for children < 2y/o
5 g/day
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Anal tissues and fecal leakage are sx of what disease?
constipation
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Constipation red flags? (5)
1. Weight changes 2. FTT 3. Hx of delayed meconium 4. Acute onset 5. Failure to respond to conservative tx.
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Diarrhea red flags? (8)
1. Fever 2. Severe abd pain 3. Blood in stool 4. Recent ABX use 5. Persistent sx 6. Dehydration 7. Leukocytosis 8. FTT/developmental delays
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Findings suggesting an organic cause of constipation? (7)
1. Failure to pass meconium 2. FTT 3. Abd distention/ obstructive sx 4. Lumbosacral problems 5. Neurologic abn 6. Anterior placed anus 7. occult blood in stool
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What labs and imaging for are ordered for constipation when red flags are present?
Labs: CBC, CMP, TSH, celiac testing, chloride sweat Imaging: Abd XR (r/o impaction)
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What are the conservative txs for constipation? (5)
1. Hydration 2. Increase daily fiber 3. Limits cow's milk 4. Fruit juice (apple, pear, prune) 5. Counseling/positive reinforcement
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When is a child w/ constipation referred to Gi?
If not improving with conservative measures or + red flag
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Colon failure +/- obstruction (due to the absence of the ganglion cells in mucosal and muscular layers of the colon causing spasm abnormal motility) is what disease?
Hirschsprung disease
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Failure to pass meconium w/in first 48 hrs of life is concerning for?
Hirschsprung disease
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Bilious vomit, abd distention, + squirt sign are sx of what disease?
Hirschsprung disease
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Older children w/ chronic constipation and FTT w/ + hx for passing meconium are concerning for what disease?
Hirschsprung disease
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Rectal biopsy is gold standard for what disease?
Hirschsprung disease
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Why is a contrast enema is useful in the dx of Hirschsprung disease?
Localizes the "transition zone"
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What is the tx of choice for Hirschsprung disease?
Surgical resection of aganglionic segment of colon
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What is the prognosis for Hischsprung disease?
Good, +/- abnormal bowel function
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Embryonic remnant of the viteline duct that can cause GI bleed
Meckel's diverticulum
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Abnormal positioning of the intestines in the abdomen with an increased risk of volvulus?
Midgut malrotation
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One+ segment of the bowel that may be absent and/or obstruction at birth (duodenal, jejunoileal, colonic)
Congenital Intestinal Atresia
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5 wk old hungry infant w/ projectile vomit, this is concerning for?
Pyloric stenosis
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6 mos old w/ abd pain and current jelly stool, this is concerning for?
Intussusception
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Congenital aganglioic megacolon (rectal biopsy is gold standard) is concerning for?
Hirschsprung disease
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Chronic diarrhea, gluten sensitivity, FFT is concerning for?
Celiac disease
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Transmural inflammation from mouth to anus, + skip lesions is concerning for?
Crohn's disease
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Continuous, red, friability in rectum, + large colon is concerning for?
Ulcerative colitis
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Periumbilical pain, + Rovsings, obturator, psoas, McBurney's point tenderness is concerning for?
Appendicits
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Healthy 7y/o F present with painless dark urine. What is best screening test to assess for hematuria? a. VCUG b. Urine dipstick c. Urine C&S d. RBUS
b. Urine dipstick | best screening test for hematuria
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Foamy urine is indicative of what? a. hematuria b. UTI c. proteinuria d. HUS
c. Proteinuria
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Retracted foreskin in an uncircumcised M that can't be return to natural position is concerning for?
Paraphimosis
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Inability to retract the foreskin is concerning for?
Phimosis
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What the tx options for pathologic phimosis?(3)
stretching, topical steroids, circumcision
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Causes of paraphimosis? (5)
Forceful retraction, infection, inflammation, procedures, trauma
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Does phimosis or paraphimosis require emergent tx?
Paraphimosis (risk of ischemia)
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Ventral displacement of the urethra is concerning for?
Hypospadias
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Abnormal penile curvature is concerning for?
Chordee
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Dorsal displacement of the urethra is concerning for?
Epispadias
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Cryptorchids may increase risk for what?
Testicular torsion, sub-fertility, testicular CA
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Confirmatory test of choice for testicular torsion
Testicular US/doppler
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Surgical correction of testicular torsion
Orchiopexy (detorsion and fixation)
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Retrograde flow of urine from bladder into upper respiratory tract
Vesicoureteral Reflux
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Management options for VUR
Surveillance, prophylactic ABX, surgical options
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What are the warning signs for childhood cancer? (11)
1. weight loss 2. HA/ vomiting 3. swelling 4. lump/ mass 5. bruising/ bleeding rash 6. infections 7. white-is color behind pupil 8. persisting nausea/ vomiting without nausea 9. tiredness/ paleness 10. vision changes 11. recurrent fevers (unknown origin)
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What oncology syndrome is considered an emergency?
tumor lysis syndrome (anticipated w/ start of cancer tx)
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>10 yo, splenomegaly, mediastinal mass, and initial WBC > 20,000 are independent predictors of what?
tumor lysis syndrome
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What are the cardinal signs of a bone tumor?
1. bone pain @ tumor site 2. mass formation 3. fracture through area of cortical destruction
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What is the most common malignancy of childhood? (2-5 yo)
ALL | *ALL children get sick*
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What cancer is defined by uncontrolled proliferation of immature lymphocytes?
ALL (mostly B cells)
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What will be seen on a peripheral smear for ALL?
lymphoblasts
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What is 1st line treatment for ALL?
chemotherapy (multi drug regimen)
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What cancer is defined by decreased differentiation of precursor cells committed to myeloid line?
AML
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What is diagnostic in a BM bx for AML?
20%+ blasts AND leukemic cells of myeloid origin
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If WBC > 100,000 and peripheral smear shows Auer rods with circulating myeloblasts, what cancer should you be concerned about?
AML | *AML = Auer rods, malaise, leukocytosis*
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What is the tx for AML?
chemo followed by consolidation chemo or HSCT
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What cancer is defined by myeloproliferative disorder or mature/ maturing granulocytes?
CML
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If you see a Philadelphia chromosome on peripheral smear, what cancer should you be concerned about?
CML | *BrC-ABL1 CML*
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What is considered a blast crisis in CML?
Blast cells > 20%
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How is CML controlled? Cured?
``` Control = TKIs Cure = HSCT ```
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Which cancer is associated with previous EBV?
Hodgkin lymphoma
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If a patient presents with painless cervical and supraclavicular adenopathy, mediastinal mass, and Reed Sternberg cells on peripheral smear, what cancer should you be concerned about?
Hodgkin lymphoma
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What is the treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma?
chemo + radiation, autologous HSCT
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What cancer is defined by rapidly proliferating, high grade, diffuse malignancies?
Non- hodgkin lymphoma
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What should you watch for when treating non- hodgkin lymphoma?
Tumor lysis syndrome
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What is the most common solid tumor of childhood and the leading cause of death from childhood cancer?
brain tumors
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What is the triad commonly associated with brain tumors?
a.m. HA, vomiting, papilledema
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If a younger child presents with FTT, delayed development, and macrocephaly, what should you be concerned about?
brain tumor
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If an older child presents with hx of school failure, personality changes, or focal neurological deficits, what should you be concerned about?
brain tumor
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What is the tx for brain tumors?
Surgical removal and radiation/ chemo when indicated
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What is the most common solid neoplasm outside of the CNS (typically seen as abd mass)?
Neuroblastoma
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If upon PE, you note an abd mass that crosses midline, what should you be concerned about?
Neuroblastoma
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If upon PE, you note a smooth, firm, well demarcated abd mass that does not cross midline, what should you be concerned about?
Nephroblastoma
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What is the treatment for neuroblastoma?
surgical resection + chemo +/- radiation
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What is a nephroblastoma aka?
Wilms tumor
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What is 2nd most common abd tumor?
Nephroblastoma
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Is a solitary tumor or bilateral kidney involvement more common with regards to nephroblastoma?
Solitary tumor
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What is the preferred dx study for brain tumors?
MRI (but 30 min, so sometimes use CT bc shorter ~ 10 min)
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What imaging is used for nephroblastoma?
US > CT abd/ chest
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What is the treatment for nephroblastoma?
surgical exploration, chemo, radiation
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What is the most common primary malignancy of bones and which type of bones is it more common in?
osteosarcoma, long bones
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If upon x-ray imaging you note destruction of trabecular pattern and irregular margins, what cancer should you be concerned about?
osteosarcoma
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What is the tx for osteosarcoma?
surgery/ chemo
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What is the 2nd most common primary bone tumor and what type of bones is it more common in?
Ewing, long bones
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If a pt presents with hx of nighttime bone, worsening localized pain +/- swelling, what type of cancer should you be concerned about?
Ewing sarcoma
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What is the treatment for Ewing sarcoma?
chemo, surgery, radiation (or combo)
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What is the most common intraocular tumor and what role do parents play in this type of cancer?
retinoblastoma, parent may be silent carrier
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What is leukocoria and what type of tumor will this be seen with?
White pupillary reflex (< 3 yo), seen w retinoblastoma
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If you note chalky, off-white retinal mass with soft, friable consistency, what should you be concerned about?
retinoblastoma
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What is the treatment for retinoblastoma?
vision sparing therapies, external beam irradiation, chemo if confined to globe
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What is the most common soft tissue sarcoma?
rhabdomyosarcoma
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Although any body part can be affected by rhabdomyosarcoma, what is most common in infants? young children? adolescents?
infants= GU tract young children= head and neck adolescents= extremity tumors
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What might be noted on PE of a patient with rhabdomyosarcoma if it is orbital?
proptosis/ exophthalmos
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What is the treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma?
surgery, chemo, radiation (in any combo)
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How prevalent are hepatic tumors?
2/3 of liver masses | hepatoblastoma = most common
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What is a marker for response to treatment of hepatic tumors?
elevated AFP
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What is the treatment for hepatic tumors?
surgery and chemo (complete resection essential for survival)
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How is anemia defined?
- reduction in RBC 2 SD below normal for age/ sex | - [Hgb] < 11 for 6 mos- 5 yrs
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What reticulocyte count levels are concerning?
Low
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Normocytic and normochromic anemia is considered anemia of what?
chronic disease
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What are the types of microcytic, hypochromic anemia?
IDA, thalassemia, lead intoxication
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What are the types of macrocytic anemia?
vit B12 and folate def
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What is fanconi anemia often misdiagnosed as?
ITP
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What condition is an inherited BM failure syndrome?
Fanconi anemia
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What condition is defined by progressive pancytopenia, severe congenital malformations, and increased malignancy incidence?
Fanconi anemia
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Fanconi anemia is associated with a high risk of what 2 conditions?
MDS, AML
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What condition is peripheral pancytopenia with hypo cellular BM?
acquired aplastic anemia
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What complications are associated with acquired aplastic anemia?
overwhelming infection and severe hemorrhage (can lead to death)
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What is the most common nutritional deficiency in children?
iron
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When is screening performed to check for iron deficiency (anemia)?
12 months- check Hb conc and RF's
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Microcytic anemia have an MCV < what?
78
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If a patient presents with a hx of delayed motor development and pica, what should you be concerned about?
IDA
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What is the treatment for IDA?
Iron 6mg/kg/day divided into 3 doses
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If when screening for ID/ IDA you note a Hgb value of 10-11, what should you do next?
Close monitoring/ empiric tx and re-check Hgb in 1 month
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Microcytic anemia have an MCV > what?
100
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Pallor and glossitis may be noted upon PE for what 2 conditions?
vit B 12 and folate def
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Are neurologic signs noted with vit B12 or folate def?
vit B12
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Labs will show hyperhsegmented nuclei and only elevated homocysteine acid with B12 or folate def?
folate
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Labs will show hyperhsegmented nuclei and elevated methylmalonic acid AND elevated homocysteine with B12 or folate def?
vit B12
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Although treated with folate will fix anemia in vitB12 def patients, why must you still treat with vitB12?
to avoid permanent neurological deficits
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What condition is associated with a RBC membrane defect?
hereditary spherocytosis (HS)
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Hemolytic anemia leading to jaundice, splenomegaly, and gallstones + spherocytes + increased osmotic fragility are indicative of what?
HS
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What is the treatment for HS?
supportive +/- RBC transfusion, possible splenectomy
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How is thalassemia diagnosed?
Hgb electrophoresis
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What disease is associated with vast-occlusion/ pain?
sickle cell disease
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How is sickle cell disease diagnosed?
Hgb electrophoresis
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What is the treatment for sickle cell disease?
hydroxyurea, tx for painful vaso-occlusive episodes?
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What condition is associated with episodic hemolysis w/ oxidant stress of infection/ drugs/ food?
G6PD
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What will be seen on peripheral smear of a patient with G6PD?
bite-like deformity, Heinz bodies
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If on peripheral smear you note basophilic stippling, what should you be concerned about?
lead poisoning
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What is the treatment for lead poisoning?
chelation
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Increased RBCs (Hgb up to 27 g/dL) +/- plethora and splenomegaly is indicative of what condition?
polycythemia
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What levels of platelets place someone at risk for spontaneous bleeding?
< 20,000
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What measures extrinsic & common pathways (VII, tissue factor)? PT, PTT/aPTT, INR, or bleeding time?
PT
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What measures intrinsic pathways (VIII, XI, XII)? PT, PTT/aPTT, INR, or bleeding time?
PTT/aPTT
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What provides a more accurate PT reflection and is used for Warfarin monitoring? PT, PTT/aPTT, INR, or bleeding time?
INR
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What measures hemostasis time and screens for platelet dysfunction? PT, PTT/aPTT, INR, or bleeding time?
Bleeding time
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What is the most common bleeding disorder of childhood?
Acute ITP
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If a patient presents with hx of viral infection, petechiae, eccymosis/ epistaxis, what should you be concerned about?
ITP
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What will PT and aPTT values look like in a pt with ITP?
normal
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How common is spontaneous remission in a patient with ITP?
90%
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What is the most common inherited bleeding disorder?
Von Willebrand disease
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What disorder is associated with prolonged bleeding time from mucosal surfaces and easy bruising?
Von Willebrand disease
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What is the treatment for Von Willebrand disease?
Desmopressin + vWF replacement therapy
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Is hemophilia A or B more common? Which is the Christmas disease?
``` A= most common B= Christmas disease ```
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What are the common sites of bleeding in patients with hemophilia?
into joints/ muscles
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What are patients diagnosed with hemophilia at risk of?
spontaneous hemarthrosis (severe disease, if recurrent, can cause joint destruction)
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What is the treatment for hemophilia?
Desmopressin + factor replacement therapy
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What are the 3 types of acquired bleeding disorders?
DIC, liver/ kidney disease, vit K def
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Sepsis, trauma/ tissue injury, and malignancies can be triggers for what disease?
DIC
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What can shock with DIC lead to?
end organ dysfunction
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Evidence of thrombotic lesions (major vessel thrombosis and purport fulminans) can be seen with what disease?
DIC
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Increased D-dimer and fibrin depredation products can be noted on labs for what disease?
DIC
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What is the most common type of small vessel vasculitis?
Henoch-Schonlein purpurn (HSP)?
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What disorder is caused by deposition of IgA immune complexes in small vessels of skin, GI tract, and kidneys?
HSP
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Palpable, non-blanching purpura is noted on PE of what disease?
HSP
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What is inactivated with a protein C def?
factors V and VIII
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What facilitates action of activated protein C?
protein S
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What condition may diminish efficiency of Heparin?
antithrombin def
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Factor V Leiden mutations is associated with increased risk of what?
VTE (esp if use of oral contraceptives, or homozygous for factor V leiden)
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What is the treatment for inherited thrombotic disorders?
anticoagulation prophylaxis/ agents
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What are the inherited thrombotic disorders?
protein C def protein S def antithrombin def factor V leiden mutations
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What is 1st line tx for VTE?
anticoagulation 3+ mos