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Childhood Diseases

A reference to diseases occurring in childhood, covering symptoms, typical age of onset, inherited and acquired causes, diagnostic methods and treatment options.

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A reference to diseases occurring in childhood, covering symptoms, typical age of onset, inherited and acquired causes, diagnostic methods and treatment options.

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#TextIDTextDisease NameTextCategoryTextPrevalenceTextInheritance PatternTextAffected Gene(s)LocationChromosome LocationTextKey SymptomsTextTypical Age of OnsetTextDiagnosis MethodsTextAvailable TreatmentsTextOrphan Drug DesignationTextICD-10 CodeNumberOMIM NumberTextAffected SystemTextDisease SeverityTextLife Expectancy Impact
011Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)Neonatal/Respiratory~1% of all births; up to 60% of <28-week pretermsMultifactorial (prematurity)SFTPB, SFTPC, ABCA3 (rare hereditary forms)2p11.2, 8p21.3, 16p13.3Tachypnea, grunting, nasal flaring, retractions, cyanosis within hours of birthNewborn (preterm)Clinical, CXR (diffuse ground-glass, air bronchograms), blood gases, surfactant studiesAntenatal corticosteroids, exogenous surfactant, CPAP, mechanical ventilation, oxygenNoP22.0267450RespiratorySevereImproves with treatment
022Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)Neonatal/Respiratory~10,000-15,000 cases/yr (US)Acquired (preterm sequela)N/AN/APersistent oxygen need at 36 weeks PMA, tachypnea, retractions, poor weight gain, recurrent infectionsPreterm infantsClinical (oxygen need at 36 wk PMA), CXR, lung functionOxygen, diuretics, bronchodilators, inhaled steroids, nutrition, RSV prophylaxisNoP27.1N/ARespiratorySevereVariable
033Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)Neonatal/GI1-3 per 1000 live births; ~7% of VLBW infantsAcquired (multifactorial)N/AN/AFeeding intolerance, abdominal distension, bloody stools, lethargy, apnea, shockNewborn (mostly preterm)Abdominal X-ray (pneumatosis intestinalis, portal venous gas), CBC, blood gases, blood cultureBowel rest, NG decompression, broad-spectrum antibiotics, TPN, surgery for perforationNoP77.9N/AGISevereReduced (mortality 20-30%)
044Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH) of PrematurityNeonatal/Neurology~25% of VLBW infantsAcquired (prematurity)N/AN/AOften asymptomatic; may have sudden deterioration, bulging fontanelle, seizures, anemia, apneaNewborn (first week of life)Cranial ultrasound, MRISupportive care, blood pressure stabilization, treatment of hydrocephalus (VP shunt)NoP52.3N/ACNSSevereVariable (depends on grade)
055Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)Neonatal/Neurology1-3 per 1000 term birthsAcquired (perinatal asphyxia)N/AN/ADepressed consciousness, hypotonia, abnormal reflexes, seizures, multi-organ dysfunctionNewbornApgar scores, cord blood gas, EEG, MRI, aEEGTherapeutic hypothermia (within 6 hr), supportive care, anticonvulsantsNoP91.6N/ACNSSevereReduced (CP risk, mortality)
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