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A 12-year-old child is brought to his pediatrician for a routine health maintenance visit. He has been well except for occasional attacks of asthma and has met all development milestones. His immunizations are up to date. He occasionally uses theophylline for his asthma. Physical examination is remarkable for a blood pressure of 150/90 mm Hg in both arms. Which of the following is the most likely cause of his hypertension?
A. Chronic lung disease
B. Coarctation of the aorta
C. Congenital heart disease
D. Renal disease
E. Theophylline toxicity
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| tamar
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D. renal disease
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| aliakram
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B....hmmm maybe not as child has met developmental milestone????
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| Ariel
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renal or renovascular Dx is the most common re for HTN in this age group
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| chemamr
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not sure, really.I go with D.
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| bobby
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correct ans D
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| chemamr
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all right 
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| intern_doc
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is this polycystic dz ?
asthma is probably due to pulmonary hypoplasia
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