Question 196 · LEK · Gastrointestinal malformations

Frothy bubbles of mucous in the oral and nasal cavity of a newborn, despite regular clearing, accompanied with a loud heart murmur and limbs defect is characteristic of:

  1. A. cytomegalovirus infection.
  2. B. tetralogy of Fallot.
  3. C. Down syndrome.
  4. D. oesophageal atresia.
  5. E. intrauterine hypotrophy with coexisting generalized infection.
Hint

Persistent frothy saliva despite suction suggests a mechanical problem; the heart and limb defects point to a known association.

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