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   October 2011

Theory Paper
Time 3 Hours
10 Questions

1.Describe the etiopathogenesis of SVT in children.
Discuss the diagnosis and management of a child with SVT

2.Diagrammatically represent the portal venous system
and the sites of porto systemic vascular anastomosis in portal hypertension,
discuss the types cause and pathophysiology of portal hypertension.

3.Outline the metabolism and functions of Vit. D in
the human body. Describe in detail the aetiology and pathological changes in
rickets

4.What is nocturnal enuresis? Outline the causes for
the same. Describe the modalities for managing a 6 year old child with
enuresis.

5.An 8 year old apparently well boy presents with
generalized seizures for the last one hour. How will you approach this child?
Discuss the management of this patient.

6.Describe the normal CSF pathway with the help of a
diagram. Define and classify hydrocephalus and enlist its causes.

7.Enumerate “oxygen Injuries” in newborns.
Write in brief about prevention. Outline the ROP screening protocol.

8.Write notes on embryological development of
abdominal diaphragm and types of congenital diaphragmatic hernia

9.Draw the algorithm of neonatal resuscitation (NRP )

10. Describe briefly the biochemical changes and
management of diabetic ketoacidosis