CNS , SPINAL CORD AND BRAIN.

Good afternoon Curofians. 55 year female, biopsy tongue growth. Give microscopic description and differentiation. Best regards. (Credits : Dr. Kazi Wajid Husain,.MD)

FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME. FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME(FAS)/FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER(FASD). is a birth defect caused by exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. *There is no cure for FASD. *A person with FASD can get help with their learning and behavior to maximize their independence and achievements. *WHO recommends that pregnant woman should avoid alcohol. *Drinking during pregnancy can cause brain damage , leading to a range of developmental,cognitve and behavioral problems which can appear at any time during childhood. *In the united states,FAS is one of the leading cause of birth defects and most common cause of preventable mental retardation. SYMPTOMS. *CHARACTERISTIC FACIAL FEATURES. Microcephaly. Small palpebral fissures. Epicanthic folds. Depressed nose. Flattened philtrum. Thin upper lip. Micrognathia. *CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM PROBLEMS. Mental retardation. Hyperactivity. Delayed development of gross motor skills such as rolling over,sitting up,crawling and walking. Delayed development of fine motor skills such as grasping objects with thumb and index finger,and transferring objects from one hand to the other. Impaired language development. Memory problems,poor judgement,distractibility,impulsiveness Problems with learning. Seizures. *Decreased birth weight. Hearing disorders. CAUSE OF FAS. FAS is caused by a women's use of alcohol during pregnancy.the alcohol that a pregnant women drinks travels through her blood stream across the placenta to the fetus.A fetus breaks down alcohol much more slowly than an adult.this exposure of the fetus to alcohol causes FAS. TREATMENT. As the child has mental and behavioral problems,they need special education classes,supplemental classroom aids. PREVENTION. PREGNANT WOMAN MUST ABSTAIN FROM ALCOHOL. *

60 yr F lesion for last 4yrs slow growing with mild itching occasionally. dx n rx plz

A 22 year old patient referred for being nervous. She have palpitations occasionally. This was one of her episodes. Diagnose ECG.

What is the most likely diagnosis for this lesion that has been present since birth? A) Tinea versicolor B) Acne vulgaris C) Keratosis pilaris D) Perforating folliculitis E) Nevus comedonicus