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2009 Series - June 9, 2009
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| This 10-month-old boy was presented for examination with a history of reddish discoloration of the forehead on the right present since birth. Pregnancy, birth, and developmental history was said to be normal. There are two older siblings, a boy and a girl who are normal. There is no family history of this kind of problem. The child appears healthy otherwise. |
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The most likely diagnosis is: |
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Sturge-Weber syndrome |
| b. |
cradle cap |
| c. |
heat rash |
| d. |
Olivetti syndrome |
| e. |
none of the above |
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| 2. |
The principal ocular complication with early onset to be expected in this type of patient is: |
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cataract |
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granulomatous uveitis |
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retinal detachment |
| d. |
glaucoma |
| e. |
none of the above |
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The family asked if this type of problem is likely to occur again if they have more children. Your answer would be: |
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This only occurs in males and there is a 50% chance that any male child would be affected. |
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Once this condition occurs, there is a 50% chance that any child, male or female, will be affected. |
| c. |
This condition is not usually familial and generally affects both sexes equally. |
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There is no way of knowing what is to be expected in a case like this. |
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none of the above |
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