What is the diagnosis for a 17-month-old female with Global Developmental Delay (GDD) and Chronic Lung Disease (CLD), congenital ventriculomegaly, presenting with recurrent episodes of severe neutropenia?

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Differential Diagnosis for 17 Month Old Female with GDD, CLD, Congenital Ventricular Megaly, and Repeated Episodes of Severe Neutropenia

  • Single Most Likely Diagnosis
    • Barth Syndrome: A rare genetic disorder that affects multiple systems, including the heart (leading to conditions like ventricular megaly), and is associated with neutropenia, developmental delays, and other systemic issues. The combination of congenital heart issues, developmental delays (GDD), and episodes of severe neutropenia makes this a strong consideration.
  • Other Likely Diagnoses
    • Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome: Characterized by exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, bone marrow dysfunction (leading to neutropenia), and skeletal abnormalities. Developmental delays and congenital heart defects can also be part of the syndrome, making it a plausible diagnosis.
    • Severe Congenital Neutropenias (e.g., Kostmann Syndrome): These conditions are primarily characterized by severe neutropenia from birth, which could explain the repeated episodes of severe neutropenia. However, they might not fully account for the congenital ventricular megaly and GDD without additional syndromic features.
  • Do Not Miss Diagnoses
    • Autoimmune Neutropenia: Although less likely to be the primary diagnosis given the other systemic issues, autoimmune neutropenia could contribute to or exacerbate episodes of neutropenia. It's crucial to rule out autoimmune causes, especially if there are other signs of autoimmune disease.
    • Infection-related Neutropenia: Certain infections can cause neutropenia, and in a child with developmental delays and congenital heart disease, the risk of recurrent or severe infections might be higher. Identifying and treating an underlying infection is critical.
  • Rare Diagnoses
    • Glycogen Storage Disease Type Ib: This condition involves neutropenia and impaired neutrophil function, along with other systemic issues like hepatomegaly and developmental delays. While it's a rare condition, it could potentially explain some of the child's symptoms.
    • Pearson Syndrome: A rare mitochondrial disorder that can present with neutropenia, developmental delays, and various systemic abnormalities, including pancreatic insufficiency and congenital heart defects. Given its rarity and the broad spectrum of symptoms, it's a less likely but possible diagnosis.

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