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[[Image:Wilms tumor.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Gross pathology|Gross]] image of a [[Wilms tumour]], a tumour common in pediatric pathology. (WC/AFIP)]]
The article deals with '''paediatric pathology''', which is quite different than adult pathology.  Many diseases that afflict children are uncommon or unheard of in adults.
The article deals with '''paediatric pathology''', which is quite different than adult pathology.  Many diseases that afflict children are uncommon or unheard of in adults.


=Syndromes=
=Syndromes=
==DiGeorge syndrome==
{{Main|DiGeorge syndrome}}
==Noonan syndrome==
==Noonan syndrome==
*Many different problems.<ref>URL: [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/omim/163950 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/omim/163950]. Accessed on: 13 January 2011.</ref>
*Many different problems.<ref name=omim163950>{{OMIM|163950}}</ref>
*Mutation in ''PTPN11 gene''.
**This gene is also implicated in multiple [[granular cell tumour]]s.


===Cardiac===
===Cardiac===
*May be associated with [[cardiomyopathy]]: DCM, RCM.
*May be associated with [[cardiomyopathy]]: [[DCM]], [[RCM]].


==Angelmann syndrome==
==Angelmann syndrome==
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=Gastrointestinal pathology=
=Gastrointestinal pathology=
==Cystic fibrosis==
{{Main|Pediatric gastrointestinal pathology}}
*Abbreviated ''CF''.


===General===
GI is a big part pediatric pathology and therefore gets its own article.
*Genetic.
*May lead to meconium ileus.


===Microscopic (large bowel)===
Among others, things discussed include:
Features:<ref name=pmid710839>{{cite journal |author=Neutra MR, Trier JS |title=Rectal mucosa in cystic fibrosis. Morphological features before and after short term organ culture |journal=Gastroenterology |volume=75 |issue=4 |pages=701–10 |year=1978 |month=October |pmid=710839 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
*[[Cystic fibrosis]].
*Crypt enlargement.
*[[Aganglionosis]] (Hirschsprung disease).
*[[Meconium peritonitis]].
*[[Necrotizing enterocolitis]].


Notes:
=Pulmonary pathology=
*''Not'' intracellular and extracellular accumulation of mucus. (?)
==Respiratory distress syndrome==
*Abbreviated ''RDS''.
**Should not be confused with ''[[acute respiratory distress syndrome]]'' (ARDS).
*Previously known as ''hyaline membrane disease''.


==Aganglionosis==
*[[AKA]] Hirschsprung disease.
===General===
===General===
*Congenital.
Associations:
*Fixed by surgery.
*Prematurity.
*Maternal diabetes.<ref name=pmid22094826>{{Cite journal  | last1 = Hay | first1 = WW. | title = Care of the Infant of the Diabetic Mother. | journal = Curr Diab Rep | volume =  | issue =  | pages =  | month = Nov | year = 2011 | doi = 10.1007/s11892-011-0243-6 | PMID = 22094826 }}</ref>


Pathology:
Etiology:  
*Parasympathetic ganglion cells in intramural and submucosal plexuses - not present.<ref name=pathcon_hirschsprung>URL: [[http://www.pathconsultddx.com/pathCon/diagnosis?pii=S1559-8675%2806%2970813-0] [http://www.pathconsultddx.com/pathCon/diagnosis?pii=S1559-8675%2806%2970813-0]]. Accessed on: 11 January 2011.</ref>
*Not enough lung surfactant -> alveolar collapse with exhalation -> increased work of breathing.


Notes:
Complications of oxygen therapy:<ref name=Ref_PCPBoD8_244>{{Ref PCPBoD8|244}}</ref>
*Most common reason for litigation in paediatric pathology.<ref>GT. 19 January 2011.</ref>
*Retinopathy of prematurity.
*[[Bronchopulmonary dysplasia]].


===Microscopic===
===Microscopic===
Features:<ref name=pathcon_hirschsprung/>
Features:<ref name=Ref_PCPBoD8_243>{{Ref PCPBoD8|243}}</ref>
*Ganglion cells missing in submucosal plexus and myenteric plexus.
*Proteineous (cellular) debris (hyaline membranes) line alveoli and respiratory bronchioles.
*+/-Submucosal fibrosis.


===Stains===
Note:
*Acetylcholinesterase: abundant, disorganized, nerve fibers.
*Similar to ''[[diffuse alveolar damage]]''.
*CD117. (???)


Images:
=Cardiovascular pathology=
*[http://66.244.141.33/colorectal-Hirschsprung-disease Hirschsprung disease - collection (66.244.141.33)].
==Congenital heart disease==
*[http://pathology.mc.duke.edu/research/Histo_course/myent_plexus.jpg Normal myenteric plexus (duke.edu)].<ref>URL: [http://pathology.mc.duke.edu/research/PTH225.html http://pathology.mc.duke.edu/research/PTH225.html]. Accessed on: 11 January 2011.</ref>
{{Main|Congenital heart disease}}
 
This is a huge topic.
==Meconium peritonitis==
===General===
*May be due to a number of causes:
**Aganglionosis (Hirschsprung disease).
**Meconium ileus.
 
===Microscopic===
Features:
*Brown granular material - '''key feature'''.
*+/-Multinucleated giant cells.
*Inflammatory infiltrate (PMNs, lymphocytes, plasma cells).
 
Image:
*[http://www.pathologyoutlines.com/caseofweek/case2008106image2.jpg Meconium peritonitis - gross (pathologyoutlines.com)].
 
==Necrotizing enterocolitis==
===General===
*Disease of the newborn.
*Diagnosed by imaging.
 
===Microscopic===
Features:
*Large spaces.
 
Images:
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Neonatal_necrotizing_enterocolitis,_gross_pathology_20G0021_lores.jpg NEC - gross (WP)].
*[http://cueflash.com/cardimages/answers/thumbnails/7/4/7747308.jpg NEC - micro. (cueflash.com)].<ref>URL: [http://cueflash.com/decks/Pathology_Pediatrics http://cueflash.com/decks/Pathology_Pediatrics]. Accessed on: 11 January 2011.</ref>
 
==Pancreatic islet cell hyperplasia==
===General===
*Assoc. with maternal diabetes.
 
===Microscopic===
Features:
*Marked size variation of pancreatic islets.
**Normal islets ~ 150 micrometers (diameter).  Hyperplastic islets - up to ~500 micrometers (diameter).
 
Image:
*[http://eulep.pdn.cam.ac.uk/pathbase2/Search_Pathbase/factsheet.php?image_number=3297 Islet cell hyperplasia - mouse (cam.ac.uk)].


=Cardiovascular pathology=
==Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn==
==Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn==
*Abbreviated PPHN.
*Abbreviated PPHN.
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White matter lesions:<ref name=pmid20626887/>
White matter lesions:<ref name=pmid20626887/>
*Periventricular leukomalacia.
*[[Periventricular leukomalacia]].
*Subcortical leukomalacia.
*Subcortical leukomalacia.
*Telencephalic (cerebral) leukomalacia.
*Telencephalic (cerebral) leukomalacia.
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***Image: [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2799187/figure/F1/ Germinal matrix (nlm.nih.gov)].<ref name=pmid19816235/>
***Image: [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2799187/figure/F1/ Germinal matrix (nlm.nih.gov)].<ref name=pmid19816235/>
*The germinal matrix is thought to be intrinsically fragile and is especially so in premature infants.
*The germinal matrix is thought to be intrinsically fragile and is especially so in premature infants.
Grading:
*Grade 1 = confined to germinal matrix.
*Grade 2 = ventricular hemorrhage.
*Grade 3 = distortion of ventricle.
*Grade 4 = disruption of white matter.
===Periventricular leukomalacia===
Features:<ref name=pmid12416551>{{Cite journal  | last1 = Rezaie | first1 = P. | last2 = Dean | first2 = A. | title = Periventricular leukomalacia, inflammation and white matter lesions within the developing nervous system. | journal = Neuropathology | volume = 22 | issue = 3 | pages = 106-32 | month = Sep | year = 2002 | doi =  | PMID = 12416551 }}</ref>
*Multifocal [[necrosis]] of the cortical white matter adjacent to the lateral ventricles.
*Usually symmetric.
=Pediatric tumours=
Many pediatric tumours have a "primative" histologic appearance and can be grouped into the category ''[[small round cell tumour]]'', which is covered in the article having that name and gives an overview of that grouping.
==Wilms tumour==
:[[AKA]] nephroblastoma.
{{Main|Wilms tumour}}
Most common abdominal solid organ malignancy in children.  A good starting point if you're considering this entity is the ''[[small round cell tumours]]'' article.
==Rhadomyosarcoma==
:Commonly abbreviated ''RMS''.
{{Main|Rhabdomyosarcoma}}
This covers RMS.  A good starting point if you're considering this entity is the ''[[small round cell tumours]]'' article.
==Hepatoblastoma==
{{Main|Hepatoblastoma}}
A good starting point if you're considering this entity is the ''[[small round cell tumours]]'' article.
==Lymphoma==
{{Main|Lymphoma}}
In reference to malignancies, these are very common in children.
==Neuroblastoma==
{{Main|Neuroblastoma}}
A good starting point if you're considering this entity is the ''[[small round cell tumours]]'' article.
=Dermatopathology=
{{Main|Dermatopathology}}
==Juvenile xanthogranuloma==
{{Main|Juvenile xanthogranuloma}}
=Soft tissue lesions=
{{Main|Soft tissue lesions}}
The histomorphology can look very malignant when viewed through the context of adult [[soft tissue pathology]].<ref>{{Ref PCPBoD8|252}}</ref>


=References=
=References=
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*[http://www.sppg.ch/ Swiss pediatric pathology group (sppg.ch)].
*[http://www.sppg.ch/ Swiss pediatric pathology group (sppg.ch)].


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