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Craniosynostosis In Adults
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Why craniopharyngioma in childhood?
?why not in adult?: From the ? I assume you wonder why it shows up in kids.Early rapid infant growth slows to a 5lb & 2-3 in /yr rate in the late toddler years. Over time this slow growing tumor slows the output of growth factors & other agents leading to symptoms like short stature, easy dehydration, vision changes, etc. Leading to dx. Puberty would not progress as expected in with this tumor in place. ...Read more
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Are congenital cataracts in babies of teenagers rare?
Congenital Cat %: Congenital cataracts: cause 5%-20% of blindness in children worldwide. Incidence varies from country to country. Prevalence of infantile cataracts in the US: 3-4 visually significant cataracts per 10,000 live births. More info: eyedoc2020 blogspot com ...Read more
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Are congenital cataracts in teens rare?
Yes: Congenital cataracts means that you are born with them. They can range from insignificant to severe. Now that rubella (german measles) is pretty rare these days thanks to the vaccine., one does not often encounter that type of congenital cataract any more. ...Read more
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Can craniosynostosis be treated in adults?
Yes: The surgical restructuring of the bony skull can be done in adults but is more often done in infancy. If interested, i would contact a regional craniofacial center for advise.These are generally found in large metropolitan areas like dallas, and may be associated with a medical school or research facility. ...Read more
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Does kleptomania occur more in children or in adults?
Adults: It is more common for children to take things, but the full blown diagnosis of kleptomania is more common in adults. ...Read more
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What percentage of young adults in america have pingueculas in their eyes?
High percentage: Pingueclua are a normal response to wind, dust and uv light. They are the eyes defense in the middle years to these external forces. They have no symptoms and are usually unnoticed. Many are small enough that they can only be seen with a medical microscope. Almost all young adults have some degree of pinguecula even if not obvious in a mirror. ...Read more
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How rare is eye cancer in teens and young adults?
Very very rare: Young adults rarely develop eye cancer. Retinoblastoma a primary cancer of the eye is found in new born or young babies less than 5 years old. Other types of eye cancer including eye lid cancer, lacrimal gland cancer, sebaceous cell cancer are extremely rare and more so in young adults. ...Read more
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Asthma in children more common than in adults?
Yes: According to CDC statistics asthma incidence (new cases per year) among adults (age 18+ years) was 3.8/1000, whereas that among children was 12.5/1000. Incidence among children aged 0–4 years was 23.4/1000, more than five times greater than that among youth aged 12–17 years (4.4/1000). ...Read more
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Can starvation in children prevent growth of adult teeth?
Sure: Starvation can cause many developmental problems. I am curious as to why you ask about starvation. ...Read more
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In what ways are ADHD symptoms different in adults than in children?
ADHD: Symptoms of hyperactivity diminsh & become more of a restlessness. In many mpulsivity decreases somewhat as the person matures & develops internal controls. Inattention & distractibility diminish less & tend to be the major issue. People can develop skills to compensate to an extent including career choices that fit their symptoms better. 2/3 continue to have symptoms in adulthood. ...Read more
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Do all retinoblastomas occur in babies and young children?
Most of the time: The most common age is 18-24 months, but it could also present in neonates and older kids . I had one patient last year that was 7 years old. ...Read more
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How is bipolar disorder different in teens and children compared to adults?
Good Question: The whole issue of bipolar disorder in children is controversial, mostly because what we call bipolar disorder in children tends to look different than with adults. Chidlren with bipolar disorder tend to be more irritable, and their moods tend to be more fluctuating or mixed. There are not usually the clear cycles of mania and depression that occur more with teens and adults. ...Read more
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Why is pituitary adenoma infratentorial in adult tumors but craniopharyngioma is supratentorial in childhood?
Sella Turcica: The tentorium cerebelli separates the cerebellum from the cerebrum. Supratentorial means ABOVE the tentorium and Infratentorial means BELOW. The pituitary gland sits in a special area called the hypophyseal fossa or sella turcia which is technically neither. Craniopharyngioma and pituitary adenoma grow SUPRATENTORIALLY in almost all cases, but rarely invade the clivus into the posterior fossa. ...Read more
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Is neuroblastoma stage 4 deadly in teenagers and children in general?
Improving: We are constantly trying to improve therapy for children with high-risk neuroblastoma (stage 4). Within the last couple of years, the addition of immunotherapy to standard of care therapy greatly improved overall survival from 46% to 66%. Thus, immunotherapy should now be standard of care. ...Read more
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Is anisometropia treatable in adults?
Yes: Anisometropia is a difference in refractive error between the two eyes. This is commonly treated with glasses or contact lenses. As long as there is no amblyopia, glasses and/or contact lenses should take care of the problem. ...Read more
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Are congenital cataracts rare in teenagers?
Uncommon, not rare: I would say that its uncommon, but not rare. Its hard to measure as there are many cataracts that are mild and not detectable or visually significant, unless examined by an ophthalmologist. ...Read more
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Do babies with fused bones in their skull need surgery?
Yes.: Premature fusion of the skull bones in an infant will not allow the skull and brain to grow normally and will lead to disfigurement. Surgical correction can range from something as simple as opening the line of fusion to a complex reconstruction. ...Read more
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Can achondroplasia occur in adults if the mutation occurs in the fgfr3 gene during adulthood?
Childhood disease: Achondroplasia is usually a mutation that presents itself in a newborn child not adults. ...Read more
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What are the symptoms of aids in adults compared to in young children?
AIDS symptoms: There are no specific symptoms typical of aids. Outside of acute HIV syndrome, which has several ways of presenting, some of which are like infectious mononucleosis, the disease remains silent until the immune system has been damaged enough so that opportunistic infections appear. The same thing applies to children and adults. ...Read more
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Symptoms of dehydration - in children vs. In adults?
See below: Dehydration in children may be subtle and the infant or child will be listless, and may have atemperature, and high pulse rate and low blood pressure.In adults they will complain of feeling thirsty, generalized weakness.Dry skin, headache, and have a high pulse rate and low blood pressure. ...Read more
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