Author Archives: Ashish Goyal
Author Archives: Ashish Goyal
44. The answer is E, “Observe” The child had a BREATH-HOLDING SPELL. These are most common between 6 to 18 months of age. Continue reading
44. A 9-month old child presents for routine follow-up. The child is healthy-appearing. The mother gives the infant to you for your exam. During the Continue reading
35. The answer is A, “Hepatic” ALAGILLE SYNDROME (AKAARTERIOHEPATIC DYSPLASIA, AKA ALLAGILE SYNDROME) is a genetic disorder in which jaundice is noted Continue reading
35. Patients with Alagille Syndrome are most likely to have problems with which of the following organ systems:
a. Hepatic
b. Neurologic
c. Renal
d. Continue reading
25.The answer is C, “Androgen insensitivity” It’s NOT A GENETIC FEMALE! Primary amenorrhea + breasts + lack of pubic hair = androgen insensitivity (AKA testicular Continue reading
25. (Multipart Question) A 16-year old girl presents to your office. She has never had a menstrual cycle. On physical exam she has stage 5 Continue reading
16. The answer is D, “TORCH Infection” Any time you see jaundice within the first 24 hours of life, that is BAD. Physiologic Continue reading
16. A child is noted to have jaundice on DOL 1 at approximately 20 hours birth. There is a family history of physiologic jaundice. The Continue reading
6. The answer is C, “amniocentesis” She is considered high risk for having another Trisomy 21 child (Down Syndrome = Trisomy 21) for multiple reasons Continue reading