Subacute meningitis caused by Brucella: a diagnostic challenge.

abstract：UNLABELLED:A 14-year-old boy developed acute quadriplegia, associated with sensory impairment and bowel and urinary dysfunction. MRI of the cervical cord showed diffuse increased signal intensity on T2-weighted images with gadolinium-diethylenetriamine penta-acetic acid enhancement. Based on the clinical presentation a...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Takahashi S,Miyamoto A,Oki J,Azuma H,Okuno A

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This randomised, observer-blind clinical trial conducted in Turkey evaluated the immunogenicity, safety and interchangeability of three paediatric inactivated hepatitis A vaccines in 424 seronegative children between 1 and 15 years of age. METHODS:Potential subjects were screened for anti-hepatitis A viru...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Soysal A,Gokçe I,Pehlivan T,Bakir M

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Methanol poisoning is not frequently observed in children; however, without treatment, serious intoxication can be complicated by visual impairment, coma, metabolic acidosis, respiratory and circulatory insufficiency and death. Treatment in a paediatric intensive care is therefore compulsory. Methanol is met...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： De Brabander N,Wojciechowski M,De Decker K,De Weerdt A,Jorens PG

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated chronic kidney disease (CKD) (proteinuria or estimated glomerular filtration rate < 60 mL/min/1.73 m2) or hypertension prevalence in 110 children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). CKD and hypertension were clustered under the umbrella term of "renal injury". Median age at the last visit was 14 yea...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Gicchino MF,Di Sessa A,Guarino S,Miraglia Del Giudice E,Olivieri AN,Marzuillo P

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the effects of early fortification (EF) versus late fortification (LF) of breast milk (BM) on growth of preterm infants. Randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials (RCTs) dealing with the effects of EF versus LF on growth parameters, incidence of adverse events,...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Basu S,Upadhyay J,Singh P,Kumar M

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two newborns with congenital rubella syndrome are reported. Cranial sonography demonstrated bilateral cystic lesions in the subependymal germinal matrix. Congenital rubella and cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections are the most common proven causes of subependymal cysts of nonhaemorrhagic origin in the newborn. The sonogra...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Beltinger C,Saule H

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is known that the 5%-10% of adults infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) develop a chronic infection and that HBV infection acquired at birth by an hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)/hepatitis B "e" antigen (HBeAg)-positive mother almost invariably leads to chronic infection. Little information is, however, availa...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Vegnente A,Iorio R,Guida S,Cimmino L

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rhabdomyolysis induced acute renal failure (ARF) is relatively rare in children. We report an 8-year-old boy with McArdle disease and rhabdomyolysis induced ARF after heavy muscle work. Physical examination revealed generalized tenderness on his extremities. Laboratory examinations showed acute renal failure due to my...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Delibaş A,Bek K,Ezgü FS,Demircin G,Oksal A,Oner A

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of this study were to determine if any specific clinical signs, symptoms, or comorbidities could reliably predict underlying feeding difficulty and need for further evaluation (i.e., video swallow study, VSS) in infants with Down syndrome, to establish the prevalence of gastrostomy tube placement (G-tub...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Poskanzer SA,Hobensack VL,Ciciora SL,Santoro SL

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OVERVIEW:In newborns with symptomatic congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, neuroimaging is the best available predictor of neurodevelopmental outcome. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) findings in congenital CMV infection have seldom been described. Neonates with central nervous system infections present high CSF Beta(2...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Alarcon A,Garcia-Alix A,Cabañas F,Hernanz A,Pascual-Salcedo D,Martin-Ancel A,Cabrera M,Tagarro A,Quero J

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Endocrine dysfunction and damage of the epiphysial growth plates have been reported as late effects of antileukaemic treatment during childhood. It is a common opinion that cranial irradiation (CI) is the most important factor for blunted growth. Accordingly, recent therapeutic strategies in acute lymphoblas...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Mohnike K,Dörffel W,Timme J,Kluba U,Aumann V,Vorwerk P,Mittler U

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The board game Kaledo was proven to be effective in improving nutrition knowledge and in modifying dietary behavior in students attending middle and high school. The present pilot study aims to reproduce these results in younger students (7-11 years old) attending primary school. A total of 1313 children from ten scho...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Viggiano E,Viggiano A,Di Costanzo A,Viggiano A,Viggiano A,Andreozzi E,Romano V,Vicidomini C,Di Tuoro D,Gargano G,Incarnato L,Fevola C,Volta P,Tolomeo C,Scianni G,Santangelo C,Apicella M,Battista R,Raia M,Valentino I

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Tracheal bronchus (TB) associated with VACTERL has not been reported previously. A 5-month-old girl with VACTERL association was ventilator-dependent following surgical closure of a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Chest radiographs showed persistent hyperinflation of the right upper lobe. Bronchoscopy showed...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Kairamkonda V,Thorburn K,Sarginson R

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to demonstrate the value of monitoring infants with arteriovenous malformation (AVM) during endovascular embolization with integrated evaluation of hemodynamics (IEH) and guiding decisions according to the underlying pathophysiology. This is a retrospective analysis of the perioperative hemodynamics data for ...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Selim A,El Wahab AA,Salem H,Yahmadi MA,Al Aisary S,Malviya M,ALhabsi A,Elsayed Y

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Septo-optic dysplasia (SOD) is a heterogeneous brain midline anomaly associated with ophthalmological, endocrinological, and/or neurodevelopmental symptoms. The clinical phenotype correlates with abnormal brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings. However, variations of the septum pellucidum (SP) appearance and ...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Riedl S,Vosahlo J,Battelino T,Stirn-Kranjc B,Brugger PC,Prayer D,Müllner-Eidenböck A,Kapelari K,Blümel P,Waldhör T,Krasny J,Lebl J,Frisch H

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Acid reflux and/or oesophagitis may be responsible for inconsolable crying in infants. We evaluated prospectively the presence of acid reflux disease, oesophagitis and the accuracy of pH monitoring in the prediction of oesophagitis in a population of irritable infants. A 24-h oesophageal pH monitoring with a...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Vandenplas Y,Badriul H,Verghote M,Hauser B,Kaufman L

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eight patients with the syndrome of benign paroxysmal vertigo of childhood are presented. This symptom complex is characterized by attacks of vertigo in young children combined with nystagmus, ataxia and transiently decreased vestibular function, but without impaired consciousness. Diagnostic and follow-up studies rev...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Koehler B

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:A formerly premature, exclusively breast-fed infant with severe zinc deficiency syndrome is presented. He showed the characteristic erosive skin changes, including alopecia, as seen in acrodermatitis enteropathica. In addition, he manifested a failure to thrive and irritability. The diagnosis was confirmed b...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Heinen F,Matern D,Pringsheim W,Leititis JU,Brandis M

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung ultrasound (LUS) has been described as a useful tool in early prognosis of several respiratory diseases of the newborn, especially preterm infant newborns (PTNB) with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), but still, it is not a standard of care in many neonatal units. We have conducted a descriptive, prospective s...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Gregorio-Hernández R,Arriaga-Redondo M,Pérez-Pérez A,Ramos-Navarro C,Sánchez-Luna M

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tinea of the nails is not an exclusively adult pathology. The pediatrician should include this entity in the differential diagnosis. ...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Martinez Roig A,Torres Rodriguez JM

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diarrhea-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome (D+HUS) is a common thrombotic microangiopathy during childhood and early identification of parameters predicting poor outcome could enable timely intervention. This study aims to establish the accuracy of BUN-to-serum creatinine ratio at admission, in addition to other pa...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Keenswijk W,Vanmassenhove J,Raes A,Dhont E,Vande Walle J

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serial ultrasound examinations were performed through the anterior fontanelle to detect and follow subependymal pseudocysts (SP) in 19 neonates without severe malformations. A high-resolution real-time sector scanner was employed. In 8 cases the SP involved both lateral ventricles, in 11 cases they were unilateral and...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Zorzi C,Angonese I

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Biochemical and molecular genetic studies were performed on the enzyme variants of two patients compound heterozygous for glucose phosphate isomerase (GPI) deficiency, both suffering from severe haemolytic anaemia. The enzymes of case 1 (GPI 'Zwickau') and case 2 (GPI 'Nordhorn' [25]), revealed reduced GPI a...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Huppke P,Wünsch D,Pekrun A,Kind R,Winkler H,Schröter W,Lakomek M

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of the 'Motorik-Modul' (MoMo Basiserhebung, www.motorik-modul.de ) was to establish prevalence measurements on physical fitness and physical activity in German children and adolescents and to identify differences between age groups and genders. A total of 4,529 children and adolescents between the ag...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Woll A,Kurth BM,Opper E,Worth A,Bös K

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is a rare primary immunodeficiency caused by mutations of one of the subunits of phagocyte reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase leading to decreased or complete absence of neutrophil oxidative burst. We report the clinical and laboratory findings in tw...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Chollet-Martin S,Lopez A,Gaud C,Henry D,Stos B,El Benna J,Chedevile G,Gendrel D,Gougerot-Pocidalo MA,Grandchamp B,Gérard B

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes the percentile curves for red blood cell (RBC) count, Hb, mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH) values of beta zero-thalassaemia heterozygotes during infancy, childhood and adolescence. Hb values were about 2 g/dl below those of normal controls with a progressive inc...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Galanello R,Lilliu F,Bertolino F,Cao A

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum immunoreactive erythropoietin (siEPO) was determined in cord serum from neonates (n = 97, gestational age 36-43 weeks), in healthy children from birth to adolescence (n = 260) and in children with haematological (n = 30), renal (n = 10) and congenital heart diseases (n = 70). In healthy children siEPO levels dec...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Eckardt KU,Hartmann W,Vetter U,Pohlandt F,Burghardt R,Kurtz A

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-six children with cerebral palsy were examined with respect to structural asymmetry of the mouth. In 19 children there were clear cut correlations between symmetry/asymmetry of voluntary function and the oral findings. Patients with symmetrical patterns of movements had symmetrical dentition, while in those wit...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Haberfellner H,Richter M

更新日期：1980-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The correlation between a releasable pituitary growth hormone (GH) pool and degree of growth failure was examined in 30 children with GH deficiency (group I) and 19 children with normal short stature (group II). Based on the responsiveness of GH to GH-releasing hormone (GHRH), group I, with low GH responses (below 7 n...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Kajiwara S,Igarashi N,Imura E,Sato T

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:There are a number of respiratory diseases affecting infants in which there is surfactant dysfunction or deficiency. Surfactant is inactivated by cholesterol, free fatty acids and bilirubin in meconium aspiration syndrome, by haemoglobin and red blood cell lipids in pulmonary haemorrhage and plasma proteins ...

journal_title：European journal of pediatrics

authors： Greenough A

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00