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Which of the following is the most common cause of ambiguous genitalia in a newborn with a small phallus, hypospadias, bifid scrotum, and scrotal gonads?
Which of the following is the most common cause of ambiguous genitalia in a newborn with a small phallus, hypospadias, bifid scrotum, and scrotal gonads?
- 5-α reductase deficiency (correct)
- Turner syndrome
- Partial androgen insensitivity
- Denys-Drash syndrome
In a child with classic 21-hydroxylase deficiency (congenital adrenal hyperplasia) presenting with gastroenteritis and hypoglycemia, what is the most appropriate initial treatment?
In a child with classic 21-hydroxylase deficiency (congenital adrenal hyperplasia) presenting with gastroenteritis and hypoglycemia, what is the most appropriate initial treatment?
- Intramuscular hydrocortisone
- Oral hydrocortisone
- Intramuscular cortisone acetate and aldosterone intravenously (correct)
- Intravenous glucose
In the case of renal agenesis, which of the following statements is true regarding the physical examination findings?
In the case of renal agenesis, which of the following statements is true regarding the physical examination findings?
- The phallus is over 1 cm in length
- The urethral meatus is at the base of the penis
- The scrotum is single and not bifid (correct)
- The gonads are not palpable in the scrotum
Which of the following treatments should be considered for the 4-year-old boy with asthma who developed nausea and severe fatigue after discontinuing fluticasone and prednisone?
Which of the following treatments should be considered for the 4-year-old boy with asthma who developed nausea and severe fatigue after discontinuing fluticasone and prednisone?
What is the disorder MOST likely associated with the condition described in the neonate with a well-developed rugated scrotum, a 2 cm phallus with a urethral meatus at the base of the penile shaft?
What is the disorder MOST likely associated with the condition described in the neonate with a well-developed rugated scrotum, a 2 cm phallus with a urethral meatus at the base of the penile shaft?
Which of the following treatments was NOT mentioned for the 4-year-old boy with severe recurrent asthma?
Which of the following treatments was NOT mentioned for the 4-year-old boy with severe recurrent asthma?
Which genetic disorder is commonly associated with 21-hydroxylase deficiency?
Which genetic disorder is commonly associated with 21-hydroxylase deficiency?
In the context of Disorders of Sex Development (DSD), which condition is characterized by hypospadias and one palpable gonad?
In the context of Disorders of Sex Development (DSD), which condition is characterized by hypospadias and one palpable gonad?
Which maternal source can lead to virilization in newborns with ambiguous genitalia?
Which maternal source can lead to virilization in newborns with ambiguous genitalia?
Which enzyme deficiency is NOT associated with congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
Which enzyme deficiency is NOT associated with congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
