Congenital rubella syndrome physical examination

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Physical Examination

Children who have been exposed to rubella in the womb should also be watched closely as they age for any indication of the following:

Appearance

• Developmental delay
• Growth retardation

Skin

• Purpura

Head

• Microcephaly

Eyes

• Cataracts
• Congenital glaucoma
• Pigmentary retinopathy
• Jaundice

Ears

• Hearing impairment

Heart

• Congenital heart disease (most commonly patent ductus arteriosus or peripheral pulmonary artery stenosis)

Abdomen

• Hepatosplenomegaly

Neurologic

• Meningoencephalitis