Neonatology MCQ- Q24

 

PEDIATRIC MCQ  SECTION  Neonatology -   Q24

 

24. A baby boy is born at 28 weeks of gestation. After 8 weeks of oxygen therapy, he still requires oxygen via the nasal prong. His X-rays reveal a sponge-like appearance as well as areas of lung opacification, cyst formation, and atelactasis.what is your diagnosis?

A. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
B. Primary ciliary dyskinesia
C. RDS
D. TTN
E. Cystic fibrosis

ANSWER= Ans A
Explain:- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia is a clinical diagnosis defined as oxygen dependence beyond 36 weeks developed in preterm after ventilation for respiratory distress syndrome. Radiological appearance includes sponge-like lungs having areas of opacifications.

                     

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