tommyk
10-04-2006, 07:23 AM
Hy 2411 “Extremely” high yield
A young mother named Piper Perabo is at the pediatrician's office for a routine well-baby visit for her 18-month-old son. It is immediately noticed that one of the baby's pupils is white, while the other one is black. When asked about it, the mother relates that she saw that curious situation for the first time 1 week ago, but since the baby was otherwise asymptomatic, she did not think it merited special attention. What path. disease is likely and most important to rule out?
1-Infection
2-Unilateral blindness
3-Neuroblastoma
4-Congenital cataracts
5-Normal finding
6-Albino genetic malformation
a) #3. At this age, be MOST worried about neuroblastoma. Immediate tx. Is imperative. Boards LOVE to quiz about the stuff most likely to kill someone. If you don't believe me, just ask and then see. :cool:
A young mother named Piper Perabo is at the pediatrician's office for a routine well-baby visit for her 18-month-old son. It is immediately noticed that one of the baby's pupils is white, while the other one is black. When asked about it, the mother relates that she saw that curious situation for the first time 1 week ago, but since the baby was otherwise asymptomatic, she did not think it merited special attention. What path. disease is likely and most important to rule out?
1-Infection
2-Unilateral blindness
3-Neuroblastoma
4-Congenital cataracts
5-Normal finding
6-Albino genetic malformation
a) #3. At this age, be MOST worried about neuroblastoma. Immediate tx. Is imperative. Boards LOVE to quiz about the stuff most likely to kill someone. If you don't believe me, just ask and then see. :cool: