{"title":"Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma ALK-Negative: About a Rare Pediatric Case Report","authors":"Louachama Ouidad, Elbaz Meriem, El Houdzi Jamila","doi":"10.2174/1874309902010010003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1874309902010010003","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphomas (ALCL) are rare in childhood but clinically aggressive. The contemporary World Health Organization (WHO) classification of hematologic malignancies recognizes two distinct subtypes of systemic ALCL: Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase (ALK)-negative, and ALK-positive.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 We report a rare pediatric observation of cutaneous nodule revealing an Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) ALK - cutaneous, muscular and ganglionic. It was classified according to who classification, treated by polychemotherapy with good outcome.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 ALCL encompasses several distinct clinicopathologic entities with unique genomic under printing. This rare pediatric observation of ALCL presents a new discussion on a pathology still incompletely known.\u0000","PeriodicalId":89037,"journal":{"name":"The open pediatric medicine journal","volume":"27 1","pages":"3-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74542689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Children and Coronavirus Infection (Covid-19): What to Tell Children to Avoid Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)","authors":"M. Roccella","doi":"10.2174/1874309902010010001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1874309902010010001","url":null,"abstract":"Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) usually begins immediately after the traumatic event and lasts from three days to a month, while Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may be the continuation of an acute stress disorder and it may happen that it does not develop until 6 months after the event itself. Generally most people overcome the shock that a blatant event can cause without the need for additional support. In a percentage of cases, the victim's suffering can be prolonged for more than a month after exposure to trauma and significantly interfere with the individual's working, social or school life; in this case the diagnosis of PTSD must be made.","PeriodicalId":89037,"journal":{"name":"The open pediatric medicine journal","volume":"7 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73047184","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Ellaithi, Idoia Martinez de Lapiscina, A. B. Hoz, G. P. D. Nanclares, Marwah Abdelrahman Alasha, M. A. Hemaida, L. Castaño
{"title":"Simple Virilizing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A case Report of Sudanese 46, XY DSD male with G293D variant in CYP21A2","authors":"M. Ellaithi, Idoia Martinez de Lapiscina, A. B. Hoz, G. P. D. Nanclares, Marwah Abdelrahman Alasha, M. A. Hemaida, L. Castaño","doi":"10.2174/1874309901909010007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1874309901909010007","url":null,"abstract":"Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) is a family of inherited disorders that constitute the largest group of Disorders of Sexual Development (DSDs). The classical CAH has two types; the salt-wasting (SW-CAH) and the simple virilizing (SV-CAH). This study is a report of an SV-CAH regarding 46, XY DSD Sudanese male with early signs of puberty at the age of six years. We designed a customized panel that included 48 genes associated with Disorders of Sexual Development (DSDs) and using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology, detected the pathogenic G293D alteration in the CYP21A2 gene. This variant has been reported in the salt-wasting (SW) form of 46, XX CAH.","PeriodicalId":89037,"journal":{"name":"The open pediatric medicine journal","volume":"19 1","pages":"7-11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80940881","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
O. Louachama, A. Bourrahouat, Ibtissam Khattou, I. A. Sab, M. Sbihi
{"title":"Recurrent Hemolytic Anemia as an Inaugural Manifestation of Wilson Disease in Children: A Case Report","authors":"O. Louachama, A. Bourrahouat, Ibtissam Khattou, I. A. Sab, M. Sbihi","doi":"10.2174/1874309901909010005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1874309901909010005","url":null,"abstract":"Wilson disease (WD) is a disorder of copper metabolism. Liver and brain disorders are the main presentations, hemolytic anemia in WD is a rare inaugural symptom. We report a case of a child who developed recurrent hemolytic anemia associated with liver failure in the second hemolysis episode as the first manifestation of WD.\u0000 Wilson's disease is not exceptional in children with hemolytic anemia, but another differential diagnosis must be excluded.","PeriodicalId":89037,"journal":{"name":"The open pediatric medicine journal","volume":"64 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72550631","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
G. Draiss, A. Fouad, N. Rada, O. Hocar, N. Fdil, M. Bouskraoui
{"title":"Infantile GM1-Gangliosidosis Revealed by Slate-Grey Mongolian Spots","authors":"G. Draiss, A. Fouad, N. Rada, O. Hocar, N. Fdil, M. Bouskraoui","doi":"10.2174/1874309901909010001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1874309901909010001","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 GM1-gangliosidosis is an inherited metabolic disease caused by mutations in the GLB1 gene resulting in deficiency of β-galactosidase. Three forms have been identified: Infantile, juvenile, and adult. The infantile type progresses rapidly and aggressively and a delayed diagnosis hampers the prevention of many neurological deficits. This delay in diagnosis may be due to the variability of clinical expression of the disorder.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Extensive Mongolian or slate-grey spots deserve special attention as possible indications of associated inborn errors of metabolism, especially GM1-gangliosidosis and mucopolysaccharidosis. Only symptomatic treatments are available for GM1-gangliosidosis; research is underway.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 In this article, we report a case of infantile GM1-gangliosidosis revealed by slate-grey Mongolian spots, a rare condition in Morocco, and a review of the literature.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 The finding of persistent and extensive slate-grey mongolian spots in infant could lead to early detection of GM1-gangliosidosis before irreversible organ damage occurs.\u0000","PeriodicalId":89037,"journal":{"name":"The open pediatric medicine journal","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77771328","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Spartan and Sambian Societies: Psychosocial Development Stifling Emotional Empathy and Supporting Violent Behaviors","authors":"G. Katzman","doi":"10.2174/1874309901408010001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1874309901408010001","url":null,"abstract":"The male children of the ancient Spartans of Greece and the Sambia of New Guinea are exposed to programmed mental maltreatment and physically abusive practices. Through these exposures and societal narratives enforced by coercion and intimidation, aggressive warriors ready to fight to maintain their engrained desire to dominate or fulfill the military goals of the community are produced. Unfortunately, the indoctrination process appears to suppress the capacity for emotional empathy, further facilitating aggressive impulses that are unimpaired due to the lack of orientation to commonly accepted moral values. The implications of the indoctrinations are discussed with suggestions as to what can be done to promote more desirable traits during growth and development.","PeriodicalId":89037,"journal":{"name":"The open pediatric medicine journal","volume":"3 1","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80972170","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Daniel H Libraty, Rosario Z Capeding, Anamae Obcena, Job D Brion, Veronica Tallo
{"title":"Breastfeeding During Early Infancy is Associated with Higher Weight-Based World Health Organization Anthropometry.","authors":"Daniel H Libraty, Rosario Z Capeding, Anamae Obcena, Job D Brion, Veronica Tallo","doi":"10.2174/1874309920130610001","DOIUrl":"10.2174/1874309920130610001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The World Health Organization (WHO) Expert Committee on Physical Status: The Use and Interpretation of Anthropometry established reference anthropometric standards for the growth of healthy infants and children. As part of a prospective clinical study of dengue virus infections in infants, we measured the length and weight of healthy infants in San Pablo, Laguna, Philippines at two scheduled study visits. We examined the correlation between breastfeeding and WHO anthropometric z scores during early infancy in San Pablo, Laguna, Philippines. We found that breastfeeding status and the frequency of breastfeeding during early infancy positively correlated with weight-based WHO anthropometric z scores.</p>","PeriodicalId":89037,"journal":{"name":"The open pediatric medicine journal","volume":"7 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/71/0e/nihms539861.PMC3886916.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32023138","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Daniel H Libraty, Rosario Z Capeding, Anamae Obcena, Job D Brion, Veronica Tallo
{"title":"Breastfeeding During Early Infancy is Associated with a Lower Incidence of Febrile Illnesses.","authors":"Daniel H Libraty, Rosario Z Capeding, Anamae Obcena, Job D Brion, Veronica Tallo","doi":"10.2174/1874309920130621002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1874309920130621002","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Human breast milk is known to contain immunoprotective, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory agents. In a prospective clinical study of dengue virus infections during infancy, we examined the correlation between breastfeeding and the development of febrile illnesses in an infant population. We found that breastfeeding status and the frequency of breastfeeding during early infancy was associated with a lower incidence of febrile illnesses.</p>","PeriodicalId":89037,"journal":{"name":"The open pediatric medicine journal","volume":"7 ","pages":"40-41"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/69/d0/nihms539865.PMC3901055.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32064891","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pediatric Shock: An Overview","authors":"D. Wheeler, Rajit K. Basu","doi":"10.2174/1874309901307010002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1874309901307010002","url":null,"abstract":"Shock is one of the most frequently diagnosed, yet poorly understood disorders in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). The very definition of what constellation of physical signs and symptoms that comprise shock remains controversial, in part due to the vast array of disorders that cause shock in critically ill and injured children. Early management and reversal of the shock state is associated with significantly improved outcomes. However, early management is critically dependent upon the early recognition and diagnosis of shock at the bedside. Failure to recognize the signs and symptoms of shock and to institute timely and appropriate care leads to higher mortality rates in both children and adults. Clinical recognition of shock requires a high index of suspicion - as such, all pediatric health care providers should be cognizant of the clinical presentation, pathophysiology, and early management of shock.","PeriodicalId":89037,"journal":{"name":"The open pediatric medicine journal","volume":"84 1","pages":"2-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-02-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81142697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Editorial - “The Rude Unhinging of the Machinery of Life”","authors":"D. Wheeler","doi":"10.2174/1874309901307010001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1874309901307010001","url":null,"abstract":"Shock is one of the most common reasons that children are admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Early recognition and reversal of the shock state are essential to improved outcomes. Unfortunately, shock as a distinct disease state is frequently misunderstood and underrecognized. For example, the clinical definition of shock remains controversial, in large part due to vast number of disorders that cause shock in critically ill and injured children. Shock frequently represents the final stage of clinical deterioration in a number of these disorders, so that the initial signs and symptoms of shock are frequently attributed to the underlying cause and not shock per se.","PeriodicalId":89037,"journal":{"name":"The open pediatric medicine journal","volume":"11 1","pages":"1-1"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-02-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81981004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}