A neonate is born at 32 weeks gestation. At 2 days old, he develops respiratory distress. The chest X-ray shows a 'ground-glass' appearance. According...

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A neonate is born at 32 weeks gestation. At 2 days old, he develops respiratory distress. The chest X-ray shows a 'ground-glass' appearance. According to NICE guidelines, which is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory distress syndrome (hyaline membrane disease)

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Transient tachypnoea of the newborn

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Meconium aspiration syndrome

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Pneumonia

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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Paediatrics

A neonate is born at 32 weeks gestation. At 2 days old, he develops respiratory distress. The chest X-ray shows a 'ground-glass' appearance. According to NICE guidelines, which is the most likely diagnosis?