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Endocrine System in Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 5
Aplasia or hypoplasia of the parathyroid glands is often associated with the DiGeorge/velocardiofacial syndrome. All the following regarding this syndrome are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypocalcemia in DiGeorge syndrome is usually neonatal and transient (C), not typically delayed (D).
Question 2 of 5
The clinical presentation of adrenal insufficiency depends on the age of the patient, the usual presentation of adrenal insufficiency in infancy is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypoglycemia (D) is a hallmark of adrenal insufficiency in infants due to cortisol deficiency.
Question 3 of 5
Significantly virilized females with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) usually undergo surgery between
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Surgery for virilized females with CAH is typically done at 2-6 months (A) for optimal outcomes.
Question 4 of 5
Calcification within the adrenal glands may occur in a wide variety of situations, some serious and others of no obvious consequence. Adrenal calcifications are bilateral in
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wolman disease (C) causes bilateral adrenal calcifications due to lipid storage.
Question 5 of 5
Weaker associations with gynecomastia are seen in
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Opiates (E) have a weaker link to gynecomastia compared to stronger causes like spironolactone (A).