“RBC Mystery Hour”
This anemia is most common in toddlers who consume excessive cow’s milk between 12–24 months.
What is iron-deficiency anemia?
Newborns rely heavily on this type of immunity transferred from mother to child.
What is passive immunity?
These two structures serve as the “control centers” of the endocrine system.
What are the pituitary gland and hypothalamus?
This trisomy results in characteristic facial features, cardiac defects, and increased infection risk.
What is trisomy 21 (Down syndrome)?
These behaviors—lack of eye contact, delayed language, and poor imitation—are early warning signs of this disorder.
What is autism spectrum disorder?
This behavior—craving non-nutritive substances—is a classic sign of iron deficiency.
What is pica?
A rare autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the peripheral nerves that leads to numbness, tingling and muscle weakness that can progress to paralysis.
What is Guillain-Barré syndrome?
Daily administration of DDAVP is used to treat this disorder characterized by polyuria and dehydration.
What is central diabetes insipidus (AVP-D)?
Arginine Vasopressin Deficiency
Short stature, webbed neck, and ovarian failure are classic signs of this chromosomal disorder in females.
What is Turner syndrome?
Poor coordination, cognitive deficits, and delayed milestones indicate this broad category of impairments.
What is intellectual disability?
This crisis occurs when blood pools in the spleen, causing hypovolemia and potentially shock.
What is splenic sequestration?
A malar “butterfly” rash is characteristic of this autoimmune disease.
What is systemic lupus erythematosus?
This life-threatening condition features excessive ADH secretion, leading to water retention and hyponatremia.
What is SIADH? Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
This X-linked disorder causes progressive muscle weakness beginning in early childhood.
What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
Feelings of hopelessness, sleep/appetite changes, and loss of interest are warning signs of this condition.
What is depression?
This autosomal recessive disorder leads to defective hemoglobin synthesis and severe anemia with hepatosplenomegaly.
What is thalassemia?
The PCR test detects this virus’s DNA/RNA and is reliable in infants older than 1 month.
What is HIV?
Cold intolerance, constipation, lethargy, and poor growth indicate this hormone condition.
What is hypothyroidism?
This diagnotic test evaluates for atlantoaxial instability in children with Down syndrome.
What are cervical spine radiographs?
This disorder includes symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsiveness, and inattention across three subtypes.
What is ADHD? Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
This emergency oncology syndrome results from massive tumor cell breakdown causing hyperuricemia, hyperkalemia, and hyperphosphatemia.
What is tumor lysis syndrome?
This classic triad—eczema, thrombocytopenia, and immunodeficiency—defines a rare genetic disorder.
What is Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome?
This disorder causes early development of secondary sexual characteristics.
What is precocious puberty?
This syndrome is a male chromosomal abnormality presented by tall stature, gynecomastia, and hypogonadism characteristics.
What is Klinefelter syndrome?
Bruises in unusual areas, repeated unexplained illnesses, or symptoms that disappear when a caregiver is absent suggest this form of abuse.
What is medical child abuse? Munchausen syndrome by proxy.