'Which in utero infection causes ''blueberry muffin'' appearance? Why does this occur'

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1. 'Which in utero infection causes ''blueberry muffin'' appearance? Why does this occur'

1. By measuring radioactive Na that is injected. 2. By measuring radiolabled albumin that has been injected. 3. IFV = ECF - plasma volume
CMV Due to thrombocytopenic purpura
1. DiGeorge syndrome = abnormal neural crest cell migration due to microdelation on chromosome 22. Occurs when pharyngeal pouches 3 and 4 fail to differentiate into: -parathyroid gland -thymus -cardiac and facial structures. Common features are: -Immunologic problems : Thymus issues -Hypocalcemia -Cardiovascular defects -Abnromal ears -Micrognathia
1. Phosphofructokinase-1 (PFK-1) 2. It is upregulated. 3. Lack of Oxygen = no oxidative phosphorylation. Only way to produce ATP is via aneorobic glycolysis and PFK-1 is upregulated to meet this shift in demand. 4. Blocks reuptake of noradrenaline 5. Causes coronary vessel constriction.

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