11-19-2006, 07:14 AM
newborn appears normal at birth, but develops vomiting and diarrhea
accompanied by jaundice and hepatomegaly within the first few weeks of
life. Within months, the baby has obvious cataracts and ascites. The
infant is switched to a milk-free diet, which stabilizes but does not
completely reverse his condition. By one year of age, he has developed
mental retardation. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Cystic fibrosis
B. Galactosemia
C. McArdle's disease
D. Von Gierke's disease
E. Wilson's disease
accompanied by jaundice and hepatomegaly within the first few weeks of
life. Within months, the baby has obvious cataracts and ascites. The
infant is switched to a milk-free diet, which stabilizes but does not
completely reverse his condition. By one year of age, he has developed
mental retardation. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Cystic fibrosis
B. Galactosemia
C. McArdle's disease
D. Von Gierke's disease
E. Wilson's disease