Pyloric Stenosis Pyloric Stenosis Not congenital (symptoms are not present at birth) More common in boys (4:1) Pylorus thickened, elongated and lumen narrowed due to hypertrophy of circular muscle Increased incidence in 0 and B groups Increased risk in Turner syndrome and Trisomy 18 Erythromycin or azithromycin exposure, in the first 2 weeks of life – increased incidence […]
Pyloric Stenosis Q. 1 Regarding congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis of infancy which is not correct? A It most commonly occurs in first born male child B It usually presents at 3 to 4 weeks of life C Feeding is followed by bilious vomiting D Baby is hungry soon after vomiting Q. 1 Regarding congenital hypertrophic
Hypothalamus – Divisions & Functions HYPOTHALAMUS – DIVISIONS & FUNCTIONS (Brief) Location: Diencephalic structure Below hypothalamic sulcus in ventral part of diencephalon. Formed by groups of nuclei, scattered in walls & floors of 3rd ventricle Forms major & central element of limbic system surrounded by other structures of limbic system. Anatomical considerations – Divided by sagittal & coronal
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Pyloric Stenosis INTRODUCTION: Not congenital (symptoms are not present at birth)usually presents at 3 to 4 weeks of life More common in boys (4:1) Pylorus thickened, elongated and lumen narrowed due to hypertrophy of circular muscle Increased incidence in 0 and B groups Increased risk in Turner syndrome and Trisomy 18 Erythromycin or azithromycin exposure, in the first
Pyloric Stenosis Q. 1 Regarding congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis of infancy which is not correct? A It most commonly occurs in first born male child B It usually presents at 3 to 4 weeks of life C Feeding is followed by bilious vomiting D Baby is hungry soon after vomiting Q. 1 Regarding congenital hypertrophic
