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Unexpected adrenal pheochromocytoma associated with a generalized tonic-clonic seizure in a prepubertal boy: A case report.
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Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
, 2021 , Article)
Pheochromocytoma (PHEO) is a rare neuroendocrine tumor arising from chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla. Most pediatric PHEOs are functional tumors, and clinical manifestations are related to catecholamine hypersecretion ...
The Effects of Ranitidine Treatment on the Risk of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preterm Infants: A Case-Control Study.
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Faculty of Medicine - Hradec Králové - Karolinum Press
, 2021 , Article)
Gastric acidity plays an important role in the protection of infants against various pathogens from the environment. The histamine-2 receptor blockers (H2-blockers) are off-labeled drugs that are frequently prescribed in ...
Isolated deep orbital hemangioma treated successfully with oral propranolol in a 2-month-old infant: Case report with literature review
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
Purpose
Infantile hemangiomas (IH) are the most common benign vascular tumors of infancy. Ocular complications due to orbital IH include strabismal, deprivational, or anisometropic astigmatism, and visual loss secondary ...
Intestinal obstruction caused by a clamped persistent omphalomesenteric duct in congenital hernia into the umbilical cord.
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Wiley
, 2021 , Article)
A congenital hernia into the umbilical cord (CHUM) is often misinterpreted as a mild form of omphalocele. Herniated content in CHUM can be either the solitary intestinal loop or persistent omphalomesenteric duct (POMD) ...
The complete spectrum of pentalogy of Cantrell in one of a set of dizygotic twins: A case report of a rare congenital anomaly.
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Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
, 2021 , Article)
Pentalogy of Cantrell (POC) is an extremely rare syndrome with an estimated incidence of 1:65,000 to 200,000 live births. Its complete form includes a midline epigastric abdominal wall defect, defects affecting the lower ...
A large, highly vascularized sacrococcygeal teratoma in a preterm male infant: A case report.
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
Sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) is a rare tumor with an incidence of 1:35.000/40.000 live births. SCTs are composed of both cystic and solid components. Predominantly cystic SCTs are more likely to be benign and have a better ...
Appendiceal carcinoid in a pediatric patient with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome: A case report and comprehensive literature review.
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Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
, 2021 , Report)
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS), a rare autosomal dominant disorder, is characterized by mucocutaneous pigmentations, hamartomatous polyps in the gastrointestinal tract, and a high risk of developing various malignancies. To ...
Adrenal abscess in a preterm neonate with sepsis
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
The adrenal abscess is a rare complication of adrenal hemorrhage in the neonatal period. Due to its rare occurrence and non-specific signs, diagnosing and treating an adrenal abscess in the neonatal period might be ...
Surgical management of Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis (EPS) in children: international case series and literature review.
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Springer
, 2021 , Article)
Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis (EPS) is a rare phenomenon in paediatric patients with kidney failure treated with peritoneal dialysis (PD). This study highlights clinical challenges in the management of EPS, with ...