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21-Hydroxylase Deficiency (21-OHD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Autosomal recessive mutation in CYP21A2 coding for the enzyme 21-OHase
enzyme 21-OHase causes ... decr feeding, weight ... #21HydroxylaseDeficiency #21OHD ... pathophysiology #genetics ... endocrinology #peds
Causes of Growth Discrepancy: Large for Gestational Age - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Factors:
 • Multiparity
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Causes of Growth ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Excessive weight ... >41 weeks) • Genetic ... Shoulder dystocia • Birth
Pediatric Vomiting - Gastrointestinal and Systemic Causes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hepatobiliary:
 • Acute Hepatitis
 • Acute
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Metabolic: • Pregnancy ... • Uremia • Hypercalcemia ... #Causes #Peds #
Pragmatic diagnostic algorithm for hypokalemia. 
***Typical presentations: 
 • Vomiting: urine Na/Cl > 1.6, low urine
Pragmatic diagnostic algorithm ... urine Na/Cl < 0.7, high ... confirmed via genetic ... correcting serum potassium ... #diagnosis #differential