Pediatric Immunology

Question 1

Atopic dermatitis is another name for

Answer 1

Eczema

Question 2

X-linked Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (XLP) has another name:

Answer 2

Duncan syndrome

Question 3

DiGeorge syndrome additions:

Answer 3

CATCH-22:
Cardiac abnormalities
Abnormal faces (low set ears, small chin)
Thymus abnormalities + T cell abnormalities
Cleft palate
Hypocalcemia
22nd chromosome

Dx: chromosomal microarray

Tx: thymus cell transplant or bone marrow transplant