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Digeorge Syndrome is a genetic condition caused by _____ resulting in...
- Deletion in the 22q11.2 Gene
- in absence or hypoplasia of the parathyroid gland which can lead to hypocalcemia resulting in seizures
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Digeorge Syndrome S/S mnemonic
CATCH- 22
C- Cardiac
A- Abnormal Facies
T- Thymus hypoplasia
C- Cleft palate
H- Hypocalcemia
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Dysmorphic facial features characteristic of DiGeorge syndrome include _______. ______ is common in infancy
- low-set ears, micrognathia, and hypertelorism
- Hypotonia
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Digeorge Syndrome lab results
- Reduced T cell number/function
- Hypocalcemia
- Low parathyroid hormone levels
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Achondroplasia is a ______ genetic d/o caused by ______; resulting in _____
- Autosomal dominant
- Gain of function mutation in FGFR3 gene
- Dwarfism w/ disproportionate short stature --> Norm. torso, short limbs, norm.-large head (macrocephaly) w/ prominent forehead
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Complications of Achondroplasia include ______, Narrowing of ______ & _____, ______, ______, & ______
- Eustachian tube narrowing: recurrent middle ear infection
- Narrowing of Lumbar spinal canal ( spinal stenosis) & Foramen Magnum ( cervical medullary compression.
- Venous obstruction at sigmoid sinus: hydrocephalus
- Midface retrusion: OSA
- Obesity
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Achondroplasia prenatal US will show...
Skull width to femur length ration higher than normal
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_____ is a new tx for achondroplasia that's used to ________
- Voxzogo
- Inc. height
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Alagille syndrome is an ________ genetic d/o caused by ______ that results in _______, ______, _____, _____, & ______ defects
- Autosomal dominant
- JAG1 or NOTCH2 gene deletion/mutation
- Liver, skeletal, ocular, cardiac, & renal
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Diagnostic imaging for Alagille syndrome include ______ that shows _______ & _____ that shows _____
- Spinal Xray: Butterfly shaped vertebrae, hemivertebrae, & spinabifida occulta
- Abdominal US: kidneys- small, echogenic, cysts present, ureteropelvic obstruction
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Alagille syndrome lab results
- Inc. bilirubin (total, conjugated)
- Inc. liver enzymes
- Inc. cholesterol
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Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome is caused by abnormal _______
- Methylation at chromosome 11p15.5
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Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome increses the risk of _____, ______, and other _____
- Wilms Tumor, Hepatoblastoma, and other tumors
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Angelman syndrome is a genetic ______ d/o caused by _______, _______, or _______
- Maternal 15q11-q13 deletion
- Loss of function of UBE3A
- Paternal uniparental disomy 15 (both copies of chromosome 15 from father)
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Which of the following characteristics are associated with the diagnosis of Williams syndrome?

Kline, Andrea M.; Haut, Catherine. Lippincott Certification Review: Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (pp. 1445-1446). Wolters Kluwer Health. Kindle Edition.
Hypertelorism, long philtrum, wide mouth, small upturned nose cardiac defects including aortic stenosis and pulmonary stenosis.
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In providing genetic counseling for parents who are expecting an infant who has a prenatal diagnosis of trisomy 18, most important information should include:
Life expectancy is typically not beyond 1 year of life.
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In planning discharge for a toddler with DiGeorge syndrome, which of the following should be included in the cont. management plan?
- Hearing screen. increased risk of developing conductive hearing loss due to cleft palate and recurrent otitis media.
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A newborn with DiGeorge syndrome presents with cyanosis, hypoxia, and poor perfusion. What is the most likely cause of these symptoms?
Tetralogy of Fallot
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9.   A school-age boy presents with speech delays, aggressive behavior, a long face with prominent jaw, and macroorchidism. What disorder should be included in your differential diagnoses?
Fragile X syndrome.
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A 3-week-old infant is born with anal atresia, esophageal atresia, and malformations of both arms. This combination of malformations is most likely to be:
VACTERL/VATER association.
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CHARGE syndrome is a genetic pattern of birth defects which include
- coloboma of the eyes, choanal atresia or stenosis, cranial nerve involvement, outer, inner, and middle ear abnormalities, cardiac defects, cleft lip and palate
- hearing loss and outer ear abnormalities, such as the outer ear appearing wide, low, and with no earlobe
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