Question
Pediatrics Question on Pediatric Disorders
A newborn presented with chest retractions, dyspnea, and lethargy. The pediatrician diagnosed the baby with respiratory distress syndrome. This occurs due to the deficiency of:
A
Dipalmitoyl inositol
B
Lecithin
C
Sphingomyelin
D
Dipalmitoylphosphatidylethanolamine
Answer
Lecithin
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): Lecithin