This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A 3-month-old infant is exhibiting pallor and fatigue. The pediatrician orders a CBC, which displays ... (Read 58 times)

Tirant22

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 532
on: Jun 25, 2018
A 3-month-old infant is exhibiting pallor and fatigue. The pediatrician orders a CBC, which displays a low RBC count, H&H, and normal WBC and PLT counts. EPO levels are increased. BM aspirate shows prominent erythroid hypoplasia.
 
  Cytogenetic analysis reveals the presence of RPS19 mutation. Based on these findings, what is the patient most likely suffering from?
 
  a. CDA II
  b. Pure red cell aplasia
  c. Diamond-Blackfan anemia
  d. Fanconi's syndrome

Question 2

A 5-year-old boy with malformed thumbs and microcephaly has been suffering from prolonged bleeding episodes, extreme fatigue,and persistent repetitive infections. Cytogenetic analysis shows increased chromosome breakage with the addition of diepoxybutane.
 
  Based on these findings, what is the patient most likely suffering from?
 
  a. CDA II
  b. Pure red cell aplasia
  c. Diamond-Blackfan anemia
  d. Fanconi's syndrome


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

kescobar@64

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 324
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: D


Tirant22

  • Member
  • Posts: 532
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

Mochi

  • Member
  • Posts: 300
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease in the world. Most children who develop asthma have symptoms before they are 5 years old.

Did you know?

Tobacco depletes the body of vitamins A, C, and E, which can result in any of the following: dry hair, dry skin, dry eyes, poor growth, night blindness, abscesses, insomnia, fatigue, reproductive system problems, sinusitis, pneumonia, frequent respiratory problems, skin disorders, weight loss, rickets, osteomalacia, nervousness, muscle spasms, leg cramps, extremity numbness, bone malformations, decayed teeth, difficulty in walking, irritability, restlessness, profuse sweating, increased uric acid (gout), joint damage, damaged red blood cells, destruction of nerves, infertility, miscarriage, and many types of cancer.

Did you know?

Liver spots have nothing whatsoever to do with the liver. They are a type of freckles commonly seen in older adults who have been out in the sun without sufficient sunscreen.

Did you know?

Bisphosphonates were first developed in the nineteenth century. They were first investigated for use in disorders of bone metabolism in the 1960s. They are now used clinically for the treatment of osteoporosis, Paget's disease, bone metastasis, multiple myeloma, and other conditions that feature bone fragility.

Did you know?

The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.

Milestones of Infant Language Development Milestones of Infant Language Development
An infant lying in the crib, looking at the mobiles hanging above him. An infant lying in the crib, looking at the mobiles hanging above him.
Perform Infant Rescue Breathing Perform Infant Rescue Breathing
Infant formula is available in several forms and varies in cost and ingredients Infant formula is available in several forms and varies in cost and ingredients
Jane was due to make loan payments of S1872 nine months ago, S3074 five month ago, and S498 in ... Jane was due to make loan payments of S1872 nine months ago, S3074 five month ago, and S498 in ...
Anatomic and Physiologic Considerations with Infant and Child Patients Anatomic and Physiologic Considerations with Infant and Child Patients
Video: Language Areas Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library