Disorders of Puberty MCQs

Complications in NF-1 Learning disability affects approximately 30%. Seizures occur in approximately 8%. The cerebral vessels may develop aneurysms or stenosis resulting in moyamoya syndrome. Neurologic sequelae of these vascular abnormalities include transient cerebrovascular ischemic attacks, hemiparesis, and cognitive defects. Precocious puberty may become evident in the presence or absence of lesions of the optic pathway tumours. Malignant neoplasms affecting approximately 3% of patients. Reference: Nelson textbook of pediatrics, 20 th edition, pg. 2876

As per CPR guidelines for children in PALS 2020 In CPR, start chest compressions with rescue breaths in cardiac arrest. If unable to give rescue breaths, compressions alone to be given Chest compression rate: 100-120/min Allow adequate chest recoil between 2 compressions Depth of compression: At least 1/3 rd the AP diameter of the chest , approximately 1.5 inches (4 cm) in infants and 2 inches (5 cm) in children. Post puberty, use the adult compression depth 5-6 cm A rhythm check every 2 min , lasting 10 sec Ventilate with 100% O2 Reference: PALS Guidelines 2020; OP Ghai 10 th Edition, Page 763.

Complications in NF-1 Option A : Learning disability affecting approximately 30%. Option D : Seizures in approximately 8%. The cerebral vessels may develop aneurysms or stenosis resulting in moyamoya syndrome. Neurologic sequelae of these vascular abnormalities include transient cerebrovascular ischemic attacks, hemiparesis, and cognitive defects. Option C : Precocious puberty may become evident in the presence or absence of lesions of the optic pathway tumors. Malignant neoplasms affecting approximately 3% of patients. Tags: Topic: NEUROCUTANEOUS SYNDROME Difficulty level: GOOD TO KNOW PYQ: INICET NOV 2020 Reference: Nelson textbook of pediatrics, 21 st ed., pg. 3141