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Endocrine System in Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 5
Thyroid peroxidase antibodies are absent in the following thyroiditis syndrome
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Painful subacute thyroiditis (C) is typically viral, not autoimmune, so TPO antibodies are absent.
Question 2 of 5
The MOST consistent and characteristic radiographic finding of primary hyperparathyroidism is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Subperiosteal bone resorption (D) is the hallmark radiographic sign of primary hyperparathyroidism.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.