ABPath Pediatric Pathology case studies
ABPath Pediatric Pathology · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Pediatric Pathology subspecialty examination is offered by the American Board of Pathology as a one-day, computer-based certification exam for pathologists seeking subspecialty certification in pediatric pathology. Per the ABPath exam description, it combines Written and Practical sections with Virtual Microscopy (VM) sections; there are no glass slides, only VM. The ABPath Pediatric Pathology case studies are 5 cases and about 3,321 words.
1Twin Anemia-Polycythemia Sequence After Laser Therapy
A monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancy was treated with fetoscopic laser photocoagulation at 19 weeks for twin-twin transfusion syndrome. At 28 weeks, ultrasound shows twin A with middle cerebral artery peak systolic velocity (MCA-PSV) of 1.7 multiples of the median and a small, echogenic liver; twin B has MCA-PSV of 0.7 MoM with cardiomegaly and tricuspid regurgitation.
711 words, about 4 min2Sudden Infant Death With a Subtle Autopsy Finding
A 4-month-old previously healthy boy is found unresponsive prone in his crib at 6 a.m. after being placed supine at 10 p.m.
724 words, about 4 min3Newborn With Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia and a Liver Biopsy
A 6-week-old former 36-week infant presents with jaundice, pale stools, and a conjugated bilirubin of 6.8 mg/dL (direct fraction 70%). He was breastfed and gained weight poorly.
622 words, about 3 min4A Neonate With Petechiae and a Platelet Count of 18,000
A term neonate is noted at 12 hours of life to have scattered petechiae over the trunk and a platelet count of 18,000/µL. The mother is a 32-year-old gravida 3, para 2 with no history of bleeding or thrombocytopenia; her platelet count at delivery was 210,000/µL.
602 words, about 3 min5A Mediastinal Mass in a 3-Year-Old
A 3-year-old girl presents with a 3-week history of cough, mild dyspnea, and a visibly swollen neck. Chest radiograph shows a large anterior mediastinal mass with tracheal deviation.
662 words, about 3 min