kiranmayi Forum Guru
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| | 02/20/04 - 10:40 AM  
 
   
 
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A patient presents with recurrent viral infections from T-cell deficiency and symptoms pointing to hypocalcemia. Can you tell disease (dx) and what failed to develop?
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| dxtxpx Forum Guru
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| | 02/20/04 - 10:42 AM  
 
   
 
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sounds like DiGeorge they also have cardiac problems
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| mistral92 Forum Senior
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| | 02/20/04 - 10:53 AM  
 
   
 
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same answer as dxtxpx Di george Sd thymus and parathyroid fail to develop..;due to failure of dvp of the 3rd and 4th pharyngeal pouches which happen between the 5th and the 6TH weeks)
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| Colombia Forum Guru
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| | 02/20/04 - 11:29 AM  
 
   
 
|   #4 |
I agreed It is George's syndrome CATCH 22 Cardiac abnormalities Abnormal facies Thymic abnormal Clef palate Hypocalcemia
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