Question 07

A common features of congenital rubella at birth is:

Talipes equinovarus
Macrocephaly
Congenital cataract
Supernumerary digits
Myocarditis
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Explanation

Although all these features may occur at birth, the only one is commonly associated with congenital rubella syndrome is congenital cataracts. Myocarditis is an uncommon feature. Talipes equinovarus is a congenital abnormality of the distal lower limb, known colloquially as club foot.

Children with congenital rubella syndrome have small rather than large heads. E.g: microcephaly rather than macrocephaly. Supernumerary or additional digits are not seen in association with congenital rubella syndrome.

Reference

Sir Norman McAlister Gregg

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