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
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Hydrocephalus in an Infant
Infant monkey is shown with cloth mother from Harlow’s studies.
Compressions for an infant.
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