06-09-2006, 07:34 PM
Afirstborn 1-year-old girl is hospitalized for evaluation
of arrested growth. Pregnancy and delivery were
uncomplicated, and development was normal initially.
The infant is listless and has a diaper rash. She is below
the 5th percentile for length and weight. No other
abnormalities are noted. After 1 week of routine
hospital care, the infant has gained 1 kg (2.2 lb) and has
become more responsive. Which of the following is the
most likely explanation for the arrested growth?
(A) Hypothyroidism
(B) Infantile psoriasis
© Milk allergy
(D) Parental neglect
(E) Pyloric stenosi
of arrested growth. Pregnancy and delivery were
uncomplicated, and development was normal initially.
The infant is listless and has a diaper rash. She is below
the 5th percentile for length and weight. No other
abnormalities are noted. After 1 week of routine
hospital care, the infant has gained 1 kg (2.2 lb) and has
become more responsive. Which of the following is the
most likely explanation for the arrested growth?
(A) Hypothyroidism
(B) Infantile psoriasis
© Milk allergy
(D) Parental neglect
(E) Pyloric stenosi