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Causes of Depressed / Lethargic Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Related:
 • Drugs (Ex. SSRI)
 •
Causes of Depressed ... Congenital: • Birth ... Distress Syndrome • Birth ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
21-Hydroxylase Deficiency (21-OHD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Autosomal recessive mutation in CYP21A2 coding for the enzyme 21-OHase
enzyme 21-OHase causes ... labeled as males at birth ... penis months after birth ... like a penis at birth
Black and Bloody Stools - Melena and Hematochezia
Melena - Refers to passage of black, tarry (sticky
blood during the birth ... result from other causes ... hemorrhage may also cause ... #Differential #Causes
Causes of Growth Discrepancy: Large for Gestational Age - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Factors:
 • Multiparity
 •
Causes of Growth ... Shoulder dystocia • Birth ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Cystic Lung Disease
Upper Lobe Predominant: 
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Pneumocystis Jiroveci, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Paracoccidioidomycosis,
Predominant: Birt-Hogg-Dubé ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Tall Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Normal Growth (BA=CA)
 • Familial Tall Stature
 • XYY Syndrome
Obese BMI
Normalizing growth after birth ... endocrinology #causes
Tetralogy of Falot on Chest X-Ray
Tetralogy of Falot comprises four defects -
1. Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
2.
develops after birth ... boot shaped heart caused
Gonorrhea: Pathophysiology

 - Neonatal Transmission -> Direct contact of patient mucosa with mother's infected mucosa while
traveling down the birth ... antibodies and causes
#Cobb #Cob #angle 
June is recognized as International #Scoliosis Awareness month with the goal of public
define a definite cause ... scoliosis include #birth
June is recognized as International #Scoliosis Awareness month with the goal of public education, early detection
define a definite cause ... scoliosis include #birth