Chapter 7 Miscellaneous cases in infancy and childhood Case 7.1 Ruby is a 7-year-old girl who presents with a cough of 5 days duration. It was at first dry, became productive of white sputum after 2 days, and has now became more yellow in colour. There is no fever, dyspnoea, or chest pain. Questions 1. What is the most likely diagnosis? 2. What type of aetiological agents can cause this disorder? 3. If Ruby was to develop fever, dyspnoea and chest pain, how would your diagnosis alter? 4. In this situation, what type of investigations would be necessary? Case 7.2 Evan is a 2-year-old boy who awakes suddenly at night with an episode of coughing. It sounds like the bark of a seal, and he is experiencing a little dyspnoea. He has no fever. He has no history of this type of episode. Questions 1. What is the most likely diagnosis? 2. Describe the epidemiological features of this disorder. 3. Is Evan likely to have another episode? Case 7.3 During a routine visit, you notice that the 5-month-old infant of your patient has a scalp which appears ‘crusty’. It is characterised by thick white–yellow material. It feels a little greasy. The child is not in any distress. Your patient states that she knows what it is, as her other child also had it during infancy. Questions 1. What do you think the condition is (give medical name and common name)? 2. Is the white–yellow material a true ‘crust’? If not, what is it? 3. Describe the pathogenesis of the disorder. 4. Are there any complications of this condition? Case 7.4 A 10-year-old boy complains of pruritus of the scalp, especially in the supra-auricular, post-auricular and occipital regions. On examination, multiple, tiny, white–grey ‘lumps’ may be seen attached firmly to the hairs. Questions 1. What is the likely diagnosis? Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Genetic disorders, birth defects and structural deformities Miscellaneous cases in infancy and childhood Sports injuries Acute joint pain Acute back pain Upper limb pain Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Cases in Differential Diagnosis for the Physical and Manipulativ Dec 26, 2016 | Posted by admin in MANUAL THERAPIST | Comments Off on Miscellaneous cases in infancy and childhood Full access? Get Clinical Tree
Chapter 7 Miscellaneous cases in infancy and childhood Case 7.1 Ruby is a 7-year-old girl who presents with a cough of 5 days duration. It was at first dry, became productive of white sputum after 2 days, and has now became more yellow in colour. There is no fever, dyspnoea, or chest pain. Questions 1. What is the most likely diagnosis? 2. What type of aetiological agents can cause this disorder? 3. If Ruby was to develop fever, dyspnoea and chest pain, how would your diagnosis alter? 4. In this situation, what type of investigations would be necessary? Case 7.2 Evan is a 2-year-old boy who awakes suddenly at night with an episode of coughing. It sounds like the bark of a seal, and he is experiencing a little dyspnoea. He has no fever. He has no history of this type of episode. Questions 1. What is the most likely diagnosis? 2. Describe the epidemiological features of this disorder. 3. Is Evan likely to have another episode? Case 7.3 During a routine visit, you notice that the 5-month-old infant of your patient has a scalp which appears ‘crusty’. It is characterised by thick white–yellow material. It feels a little greasy. The child is not in any distress. Your patient states that she knows what it is, as her other child also had it during infancy. Questions 1. What do you think the condition is (give medical name and common name)? 2. Is the white–yellow material a true ‘crust’? If not, what is it? 3. Describe the pathogenesis of the disorder. 4. Are there any complications of this condition? Case 7.4 A 10-year-old boy complains of pruritus of the scalp, especially in the supra-auricular, post-auricular and occipital regions. On examination, multiple, tiny, white–grey ‘lumps’ may be seen attached firmly to the hairs. Questions 1. What is the likely diagnosis? Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Genetic disorders, birth defects and structural deformities Miscellaneous cases in infancy and childhood Sports injuries Acute joint pain Acute back pain Upper limb pain Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Cases in Differential Diagnosis for the Physical and Manipulativ Dec 26, 2016 | Posted by admin in MANUAL THERAPIST | Comments Off on Miscellaneous cases in infancy and childhood Full access? Get Clinical Tree
