Childhood Endocrine Diseases

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Which of the following is a common cause of growth hormone deficiency in children?

  1. Pituitary tumor

  2. Hypothyroidism

  3. Cushing's syndrome

  4. Diabetes mellitus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pituitary tumors are the most common cause of growth hormone deficiency in children. They can lead to a decrease in the production of growth hormone, which is necessary for normal growth and development.

What is the most common type of congenital adrenal hyperplasia?

  1. 21-hydroxylase deficiency

  2. 11-beta-hydroxylase deficiency

  3. 17-alpha-hydroxylase deficiency

  4. 3-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

21-hydroxylase deficiency is the most common type of congenital adrenal hyperplasia. It is an inherited disorder that affects the production of cortisol and aldosterone, two hormones that are essential for life.

Which of the following is a symptom of precocious puberty?

  1. Early development of secondary sexual characteristics

  2. Growth spurt

  3. Acne

  4. Menstrual irregularities


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Precocious puberty is characterized by the early development of secondary sexual characteristics, such as breast development in girls and testicular enlargement in boys. It can also lead to a growth spurt and acne.

What is the most common cause of diabetes insipidus in children?

  1. Head injury

  2. Brain tumor

  3. Hypothyroidism

  4. Cushing's syndrome


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Head injury is the most common cause of diabetes insipidus in children. It can damage the hypothalamus or pituitary gland, which are responsible for the production of antidiuretic hormone (ADH). ADH is necessary for the kidneys to reabsorb water, so a deficiency of ADH can lead to diabetes insipidus.

Which of the following is a symptom of hypothyroidism?

  1. Fatigue

  2. Weight gain

  3. Constipation

  4. Dry skin


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Symptoms of hypothyroidism can include fatigue, weight gain, constipation, and dry skin.

What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in children?

  1. Graves' disease

  2. Toxic adenoma

  3. Toxic multinodular goiter

  4. Subacute thyroiditis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Graves' disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in children. It is an autoimmune disorder that causes the thyroid gland to produce too much thyroid hormone.

Which of the following is a symptom of Cushing's syndrome?

  1. Weight gain

  2. Buffalo hump

  3. Moon face

  4. Striae


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Cushing's syndrome is a condition in which the body produces too much cortisol. Symptoms of Cushing's syndrome can include weight gain, buffalo hump, moon face, and striae.

What is the most common cause of Addison's disease in children?

  1. Autoimmune disease

  2. Tuberculosis

  3. Fungal infection

  4. Cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Autoimmune disease is the most common cause of Addison's disease in children. It is a condition in which the body's immune system attacks the adrenal glands, which produce cortisol and aldosterone.

Which of the following is a symptom of Turner syndrome?

  1. Short stature

  2. Webbed neck

  3. Lymphedema

  4. Renal anomalies


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects females. Symptoms of Turner syndrome can include short stature, webbed neck, lymphedema, and renal anomalies.

What is the most common cause of Klinefelter syndrome?

  1. Nondisjunction

  2. Translocation

  3. Deletion

  4. Duplication


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nondisjunction is the most common cause of Klinefelter syndrome. It is a genetic disorder that occurs when an extra copy of the X chromosome is present in males.

Which of the following is a symptom of Noonan syndrome?

  1. Short stature

  2. Webbed neck

  3. Pectus excavatum

  4. Mental retardation


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Noonan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects males and females. Symptoms of Noonan syndrome can include short stature, webbed neck, pectus excavatum, and mental retardation.

What is the most common cause of Prader-Willi syndrome?

  1. Deletion of chromosome 15q11-q13

  2. Uniparental disomy of chromosome 15

  3. Imprinting defect

  4. Mutation in the SNRPN gene


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deletion of chromosome 15q11-q13 is the most common cause of Prader-Willi syndrome. It is a genetic disorder that affects males and females. Symptoms of Prader-Willi syndrome can include short stature, obesity, hypotonia, and mental retardation.

Which of the following is a symptom of Angelman syndrome?

  1. Happy demeanor

  2. Intellectual disability

  3. Ataxia

  4. Seizures


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Angelman syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects males and females. Symptoms of Angelman syndrome can include a happy demeanor, intellectual disability, ataxia, and seizures.

What is the most common cause of Russell-Silver syndrome?

  1. Unknown

  2. Genetic mutation

  3. Environmental factors

  4. Maternal illness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The cause of Russell-Silver syndrome is unknown. It is a genetic disorder that affects males and females. Symptoms of Russell-Silver syndrome can include short stature, failure to thrive, and feeding difficulties.

Which of the following is a symptom of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome?

  1. Macrosomia

  2. Omphalocele

  3. Hypoglycemia

  4. Wilms' tumor


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects males and females. Symptoms of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome can include macrosomia, omphalocele, hypoglycemia, and Wilms' tumor.

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