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| {{SK}} Failure to thrive in kids
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| ==Overview==
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| ==Historical Perspective==
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| *[Disease name] was first discovered by [scientist name], a [nationality + occupation], in [year] during/following [event].
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| *In [year], [gene] mutations were first identified in the pathogenesis of [disease name].
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| *In [year], the first [discovery] was developed by [scientist] to treat/diagnose [disease name].
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| ==Classification==
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| *[Disease name] may be classified according to [classification method] into [number] subtypes/groups:
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| :*[group1]
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| :*[group3]
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| *Other variants of [disease name] include [disease subtype 1], [disease subtype 2], and [disease subtype 3].
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| ==Pathophysiology==
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| *The pathogenesis of [disease name] is characterized by [feature1], [feature2], and [feature3].
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| *The [gene name] gene/Mutation in [gene name] has been associated with the development of [disease name], involving the [molecular pathway] pathway.
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| *On gross pathology, [feature1], [feature2], and [feature3] are characteristic findings of [disease name].
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| *On microscopic histopathological analysis, [feature1], [feature2], and [feature3] are characteristic findings of [disease name].
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| ==Causes==
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| Disease name] may be caused by [cause1], [cause2], or [cause3].
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| Common causes of [disease] include [cause1], [cause2], and [cause3].
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| The most common cause of [disease name] is [cause 1]. Less common causes of [disease name] include [cause 2], [cause 3], and [cause 4].
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| The cause of [disease name] has not been identified. To review risk factors for the development of [disease name], click [[Pericarditis causes#Overview|here]].
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| ==Differentiating [disease name] from other Diseases==
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| For further information about the differential diagnosis, click [[Disease_Name differential diagnosis|here]].
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| ==Epidemiology and Demographics==
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| * The prevalence of [disease name] is approximately [number or range] per 100,000 individuals worldwide.
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| * In [year], the incidence of [disease name] was estimated to be [number or range] cases per 100,000 individuals in [location].
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| ===Age===
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| *Patients of all age groups may develop [disease name].
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| *[Disease name] is more commonly observed among patients aged [age range] years old.
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| *[Disease name] is more commonly observed among [elderly patients/young patients/children].
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| ===Gender===
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| *[Disease name] affects men and women equally.
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| *[Gender 1] are more commonly affected with [disease name] than [gender 2].
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| * The [gender 1] to [Gender 2] ratio is approximately [number > 1] to 1.
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| ===Race===
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| *There is no racial predilection for [disease name].
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| *[Disease name] usually affects individuals of the [race 1] race.
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| *[Race 2] individuals are less likely to develop [disease name].
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| ==Risk Factors==
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| *Common risk factors in the development of [disease name] are [risk factor 1], [risk factor 2], [risk factor 3], and [risk factor 4].
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| == Natural History, Complications and Prognosis==
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| *The majority of patients with [disease name] remain asymptomatic for [duration/years].
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| *Early clinical features include [manifestation 1], [manifestation 2], and [manifestation 3].
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| *If left untreated, [#%] of patients with [disease name] may progress to develop [manifestation 1], [manifestation 2], and [manifestation 3].
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| *Common complications of [disease name] include [complication 1], [complication 2], and [complication 3].
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| *Prognosis is generally [excellent/good/poor], and the [1/5/10year mortality/survival rate] of patients with [disease name] is approximately [#%].
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| == Diagnosis ==
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| ===Diagnostic Criteria===
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| *The diagnosis of [disease name] is made when at least [number] of the following [number] diagnostic criteria are met:
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| :*[criterion 1]
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| :*[criterion 2]
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| :*[criterion 3]
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| :*[criterion 4]
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| === Symptoms ===
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| *[Disease name] is usually asymptomatic.
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| *Symptoms of [disease name] may include the following:
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| :*[symptom 1]
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| :*[symptom 2]
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| :*[symptom 3]
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| :*[symptom 4]
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| :*[symptom 5]
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| :*[symptom 6]
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| === Physical Examination ===
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| *Patients with [disease name] usually appear [general appearance].
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| *Physical examination may be remarkable for:
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| :*[finding 1]
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| :*[finding 2]
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| :*[finding 3]
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| :*[finding 4]
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| :*[finding 5]
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| :*[finding 6]
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| === Laboratory Findings ===
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| *There are no specific laboratory findings associated with [disease name].
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| *A [positive/negative] [test name] is diagnostic of [disease name].
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| *An [elevated/reduced] concentration of [serum/blood/urinary/CSF/other] [lab test] is diagnostic of [disease name].
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| *Other laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of [disease name] include [abnormal test 1], [abnormal test 2], and [abnormal test 3].
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| ===Electrocardiogram===
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| There are no ECG findings associated with [disease name].
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| An ECG may be helpful in the diagnosis of [disease name]. Findings on an ECG suggestive of/diagnostic of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
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| ===X-ray===
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| There are no x-ray findings associated with [disease name].
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| An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of [disease name]. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of/diagnostic of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
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| There are no x-ray findings associated with [disease name]. However, an x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of [disease name], which include [complication 1], [complication 2], and [complication 3].
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| ===Echocardiography or Ultrasound===
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| There are no echocardiography/ultrasound findings associated with [disease name].
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| Echocardiography/ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of [disease name]. Findings on an echocardiography/ultrasound suggestive of/diagnostic of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
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| There are no echocardiography/ultrasound findings associated with [disease name]. However, an echocardiography/ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of [disease name], which include [complication 1], [complication 2], and [complication 3].
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| ===CT scan===
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| There are no CT scan findings associated with [disease name].
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| [Location] CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of [disease name]. Findings on CT scan suggestive of/diagnostic of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
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| There are no CT scan findings associated with [disease name]. However, a CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of [disease name], which include [complication 1], [complication 2], and [complication 3].
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| ===MRI===
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| There are no MRI findings associated with [disease name].
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| [Location] MRI may be helpful in the diagnosis of [disease name]. Findings on MRI suggestive of/diagnostic of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
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| There are no MRI findings associated with [disease name]. However, a MRI may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of [disease name], which include [complication 1], [complication 2], and [complication 3].
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| ===Other Imaging Findings===
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| There are no other imaging findings associated with [disease name].
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| [Imaging modality] may be helpful in the diagnosis of [disease name]. Findings on an [imaging modality] suggestive of/diagnostic of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
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| === Other Diagnostic Studies ===
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| *[Disease name] may also be diagnosed using [diagnostic study name].
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| *Findings on [diagnostic study name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
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| == Treatment ==
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| === Medical Therapy ===
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| *There is no treatment for [disease name]; the mainstay of therapy is supportive care.
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| *The mainstay of therapy for [disease name] is [medical therapy 1] and [medical therapy 2].
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| *[Medical therapy 1] acts by [mechanism of action 1].
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| *Response to [medical therapy 1] can be monitored with [test/physical finding/imaging] every [frequency/duration].
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| === Surgery ===
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| *Surgery is the mainstay of therapy for [disease name].
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| *[Surgical procedure] in conjunction with [chemotherapy/radiation] is the most common approach to the treatment of [disease name].
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| *[Surgical procedure] can only be performed for patients with [disease stage] [disease name].
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| === Prevention ===
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| *There are no primary preventive measures available for [disease name].
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| *Effective measures for the primary prevention of [disease name] include [measure1], [measure2], and [measure3].
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| *Once diagnosed and successfully treated, patients with [disease name] are followed-up every [duration]. Follow-up testing includes [test 1], [test 2], and [test 3].
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| ==References==
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| {{Reflist|2}}
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| [[Category:Pick One of 28 Approved]]
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