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kwasiprince - 11-05-10 04:27
A newborn baby is noted to have abnormal facies with low-set ears; a small receding jaw; and
widely separated eyes. At 30 hours of age, the baby develops multiple muscle spasms. Serum
studies are notable for calcium of 4.5 mg/dL. Which of the following is the most likely
diagnosis?
A. Bruton's agammaglobulinemia
B. Common variable immunodeficiency
C. DiGeorge syndrome
D. Selective IgA deficiency
E. Transient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy
kwasiprince - 11-05-10 04:27
A newborn baby is noted to have abnormal facies with low-set ears; a small receding jaw; and
widely separated eyes. At 30 hours of age, the baby develops multiple muscle spasms. Serum
studies are notable for calcium of 4.5 mg/dL. Which of the following is the most likely
diagnosis?
A. Bruton's agammaglobulinemia
B. Common variable immunodeficiency
C. DiGeorge syndrome
D. Selective IgA deficiency
E. Transient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: paedics babbu5508 - 11-06-10 00:40 My answer is: c.
C. DiGeorge syndrome...with thymic hypoplasia and hypoparathyroidism contributing to the hypocalcemia.......
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