FOETAL HYDRONEPHROSIS
Fetal hydronephrosis is seen in approximately 0.1% to 5% of all pregnancies on prenatal ultrasonography. Fetal hydronephrosis is most often transient or clinically insignificant. Measurement of the maximum renal pelvic…
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CERVICAL LYMPHADENITIS
Is the mass a lymph node? Nonlymphoid masses (cervical rib, thyroglossal cyst, branchial cleft cyst or infected sinus, cystic hygroma, goiter, sternomastoid muscle tumor, thyroiditis, thyroid abscess, neurofibroma) occur…
CYSTADENAMATOID MALFORMATION AT 20 WKS GESATION-WHAT NEXT
Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation is the most common congenital cystic lung malformation, but is overall quite uncommon.The antenatal ultrasound classification was proposed by Adzick et╯al:2 ◗ type 1—macrocystic, with cysts >5mm,…
MATERNAL DIABETES-NEWBORN BABY
MANAGEMENT—ANTENATAL Evidence suggests that outcomes are improved if women with pre-existing diabetes mellitus are managed jointly by obstetricians and physicians with expertise in the management of pregnant women with diabetes.1 An early…
CROUP MCQ
A toddler presents with a barking cough,stridor,and moderate intercostal retractions.skin is pink. what is the initial intervention? cricothyroidectomy chest radiograph dexamethasone .6 mg/kg i/v nebulized epinehrine a barking cough…
diarrhoea- MCQ
A 2 yr old has had diarrhea for 2 days and is lethargic with increased work of breathing and pale skin, HR 180/mt ,RR 40/MT BP 85/64mm hg ,crt 4seconds,oxygen…
NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASE PG DISCUSSION
Neurodegenerative disorders of childhood encompass a large, heterogeneous group of diseases that result from specific genetic and biochemical defects, chronic viral infections, and varied unknown causes. Children with suspected…
CEREBRAL PALSY PG DISCUSSION
Cerebral palsy is a nonspecific, descriptive term pertaining to disordered motor function that is evident in early infancy and is characterized by changes in muscle tone (typically spasticity or rigidity), muscle weakness, involuntary…
ALLERGIC RHINITIS
What Is Allergic Rhinitis? Allergic rhinitis consists of symptoms that occur after exposure to certain substances. This reaction is called an Allergy. Allergies can be seasonal (hay fever), especially in spring and…
ACNE
what is Acne? Acne is a skin problem that causes pimples. Acne occurs when the pores in your skin get blocked. Your pores may become red, sore, and swollen (inflamed),…
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