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A 4 year old has generalized bone loss, mobile teeth

and generalized calculus. Which condition should
NOT be included in the differential diagnosis?
A. Cyclic neutropenia.
B. Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome.
C. Chédiak-Higashi syndrome.
D. Crouzon syndrome.
E. Leukocyte adhesion deficiency syndrome.

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Final answer:

Crouzon syndrome should not be included in the differential diagnosis for a 4-year-old with generalized bone loss and mobile teeth as it primarily involves craniosynostosis and does not typically cause generalized bone loss or significant dental problems.

Step-by-step explanation:

A 4-year-old with generalized bone loss, mobile teeth, and generalized calculus likely has a medical condition affecting the bones and possibly the immune system. Conditions such as Cyclic neutropenia, Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome, Chédiak-Higashi syndrome, and Leukocyte adhesion deficiency syndrome could explain these symptoms as they are related to bone metabolism and/or immune function anomalies that could lead to bone loss and dental issues.However, Crouzon syndrome should not be included in the differential diagnosis. Crouzon syndrome is characterized by craniosynostosis, where the skull sutures close prematurely, leading to abnormal head shapes, and it does not typically involve generalized bone loss or dental issues inherent to the other conditions listed. Therefore, it is not consistent with the symptoms of generalized bone loss and mobile teeth.

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