T3-Microcephaly

Question 1

Small skull due to lack of brian growth

Answer 1

Microcephaly

Question 2

___ cm or less by 6 months of age= microcephaly

Answer 2

33 cm or less

Question 3

Can a chromosomal abnormality cause microcephaly?

Answer 3

Yes, autosomal recessive disorder

Question 4

Excessive radiation exposure during the ____ can cause microcephaly

Answer 4

4-2-th week of gestation

Question 5

What kind of maternal infections can cause microcephaly?

Answer 5

• Rubella

- Toxoplasmosis

Question 6

T/F: Maternal alcoholism cannot cause microcephaly

Answer 6

FALSE- it can!

Question 7

__ trimester trauma, _____ disorders, and ____ can cause microcephaly

Answer 7

3rd trimester trauma

Metabloic disorders

Anoxia

Question 8

Microcephaly signs in newborns?

Answer 8

• Cone skull shape
• Receeding forehead
• Flattened occiput

Question 9

Explain about neurodysfugnction in microcephaly.

Answer 9

• Depends on degree of brain growth
• Various levels of MR
• Autistic behavior
• Complete unresponsiveness

Question 10

Diagnostic evaluation: What chromosomal studies are done?

Answer 10

Maternal serum and amniotic fluids

Question 11

Parental support in caring for a child with possible cognitive dysfuncton–WHen do we do this?

Answer 11

• During preg
• After delivery
• Throughout childs life (often have short life span)