abstract：INTRODUCTION:Information on insulin reference values and insulin sensitivity indices in the field of pediatrics is scarce. OBJECTIVE:To describe insulin range and insulin sensitivity surrogate indices during childhood. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Fasting insulin level range and surrogate indices, such as the homeostasis mo...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Ballerini MG,Bergadá I,Rodríguez ME,Keselman A,Bengolea VS,Pipman V,Domené HM,Jasper HG,Ropelato MG

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Staphylococcus aureus is a major etiologic agent of infections in children from the community and the hospital setting. The severity of these conditions is associated with virulence factors, including the Panton-Valentine leukocidin. Both methicillin resistant and sensitive Staphylococcus aureus produce this leukocidi...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Brizuela M,Pérez G,Ruvinsky S,Sarkis C,Romero R,Mastroianni A,Casimir L,Venuta ME,Gómez Bonduele V,Bologna R

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Langerhans cell histiocytosis in infants is a rare condition, and presentation as an isolated cervical adenitis is exceptional at this age. We describe the case of a 3-month-old female infant presenting with a neck mass in the right mandibular angle with poor response to antibiotic treatment. Fine needle aspiration wa...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Soriano-Ramos M,Salcedo Lobato E,Baro Fernández M,Blázquez-Gamero D

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Given that childhood obesity is an epidemic, the frequency of critically-ill patients who are overweight or obese seen at intensive care units has increased rapidly. Adipose tissue is an endocrine organ that secretes a number of protein hormones, including leptin, which stands out because it regulates adipose tissue m...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Donoso Fuentes A,Córdova L P,Hevia J P,Arriagada S D

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The FATCO syndrome, (Fibular Aplasia, Tibial Campomelia and Oligosyndactyly) are bone malformations with main alteration in lower limbs. It is a rare entity and there are few cases reported in international literature, and so far there are not published cases in Colombia. Here we present a case of a male newborn with ...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： D'Amato Gutiérrez M,Palacio Díaz FA

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In 1999, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended perform a renal ultrasonography and avoiding cystourethrography to all infants between 2 and 24 months of age after their first urinary tract infection (UTI). In 2011, the AAP restricted voiding cystourethrography to children with a pathological...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Capone MA,Balestracci A,Toledo I,Martin SM

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rhinosinusitis is a very common childhood condition. Osteomyelitis is an unusual complication, which mainly occurs in toddlers and young children. The most frequent etiologic agent is Staphylococcus aureus. Iniatially, it is characterized by fever, low eyelid edema, unilateral rhinorrhea and ipsilateral palatine edema...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Martins A,Bordino L,Cohen D,Cruz D,Fitz Maurice Mde L,Spini RG

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The prevalence of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is high among infants younger than two years old, especially in disadvantaged populations. OBJECTIVE:To study certain social and biological determinants associated with IDA in children aged 12 to 23.9 months old in Northeast Argentina in the 2004-2005 period....

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Falivene MA,Fattore GL

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Food allergy poses a major problem during childhood. Component-resolved diagnosis detects allergy to proteins isolated in food. This descriptive study analyzes the use of customized and standardized recommendations in a sample made up of 22 children aged 2 to 16 years old with plant food allergy and assesses sensitivi...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Villarreal Balza De Vallejo O,Velasco Azagra M,López Picado A,Bernedo Belar N,Uriel Villate O,Frías Jiménez M,Audicana Berasategui M,Muñoz Lejarazu D,Arruti Oyarzabal N,Girao Popolizio IN,Martínez Arcediano A

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Meconium periorchitis is uncommon. In the unborn child the peritoneum vaginal canal is open and, secondary to intestinal perforation due to any cause (intestinal atresia, volvulus, and others), meconium peritonitis occurs. The intestinal content reaches the scrotal vaginal cavity. Meconium peritonitis can heal spontan...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Acosta P,Gambina F,Perelli L,Díaz Pumará E,Martínez JL,Etchepareborda MN,Zuccardi L

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vaccinations are a critical public health tool. However, a significant number of people decide not to get vaccinated or refuse to have their children immunized. Physicians who recommend people who have an indication for vaccination not to get vaccinated go against official immunization programs, contradict sound scien...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Justich PR

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Posterior reversible encephalopathy is a rare disease in children. Clinical manifestations include headache, seizures, visual disturbances and altered consciousness associated with typical magnetic resonance images of the nervous system. The syndrome usually manifests in patients with eclampsia, solid organ transplant...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Marín GR

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:There are few data in the literature related to polysomnography in infants in altitudes from 2,200 m to 2,800 m. The main objective of this investigation was to describe oxygen saturation (SpO2) levels during sleep in infants aged between 1 and 4 months living at an altitude of 2,560 m. The secondary objecti...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Ucrós S,Granados C,Parejo K,Guillén F,Ortega F,Restrepo S,Gil F,Guillén M

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) is a common childhood exanthem. Various types of lesions and widespread distribution in atypical cases have been described, but data on the predilection of lesion localizations in atypical cases are insufficient. We aimed to describe the demographic features of patients with HFMD, an...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Gürkm A,Acar M,Şenel S

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Pediatric Index of Mortality 2 (PIM2) is one of the most commonly used scoring systems to predict mortality in patients admitted to pediatric intensive care units (PICU) in Argentina. The objective of this study was to validate the PIM2 score in PICUs participating in the Quality of Care Program promot...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Fernández AL,Arias López MP,Ratto ME,Saligari L,Siaba Serrate A,de la Rosa M,Raúl N,Boada N,Gallardo P,Ko I,Schnitzler E

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hereditary spherocytosis must always be suspected in children with anemia, hyperbilirubinemia, splenomegaly or cholelithiasis, in the asymptomatic individual with an affected relative, and in the neonate with hyperbilirubinemia with no blood group incompatibility; its early detection is key to avoid kernicterus. Follo...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Comité Nacional de Hematología.,Donato H,Crisp RL,Rapetti MC,García E,Attie M

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kawasaki disease is one of the most common systemic vasculitis in children and the most common cause of acquired heart disease in developed countries. Diagnosis relies on clinical findings and there is no specific test. Diagnosis and treatment decisions are very difficult in incomplete or atypical cases and questions ...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： García Munitis P,Ves Losada J,Montali C

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since 1960, there has been a growing interest in the complexity of the ethical problems posed by medical practice. Ever since then, many ethical theories have attempted to support bioethics, setting the necessary grounds for decision making process. The aim of this article is to briefly present the history and working...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Ledesma F,García H,Barraza N,Ciruzzi S,Ferrería JC,de los Ángeles Iervolino M,Marín D,Mazzuccheli T,Menéndez C,Novali L,Ortega L,Ponce C,Quintana S,Scrigni A,Selandari J,Shejter V,Rodríguez E

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The branchio-oculo-facial syndrome is a dominant autosomic condition with variable expressivity that affects particularly the facial and neck structures by an inadequate development of the first and second branchial arch. It is characterized by malformations of eyes and ears, with distinct facial characteristics. It i...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： García Flores JB,Escamilla Ocañas CE,Martínez Menchaca HR,Treviño Alanís MG,Rivera Silva G

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Detraining is the loss of improvements obtained through the participation in physical exercise/training after training cessation, an aspect that has been poorly studied in obese child population. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess the effects of detraining on the lipid profile (HDL, LDL, to...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： García-Hermoso A,Carmona-López MI,Saavedra JM,Escalante Y

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze survival and relevant morbidity by gestational age (GA) in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants (<1500 g) and, based on these data, develop a fact sheet to provide information to perinatal healthcare providers and very low birth weight preterm infants' parents. STUDY DESIGN:Data were prospectively...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Fernández R,D'Apremont I,Domínguez A,Tapia JL,Red Neonatal Neocosur.

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibrocartilaginous mesenchymoma (FCM) is a rare tumor that primarily affects the long bones. Few cases have been reported since its description. A case of a 4-year-old boy with FCM located in the humerus is presented. Radiological examination showed an expansive lytic lesion located in the metaphyseal proximal humerus...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Masquijo JJ,Sartori F,Innocenti S

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nosocomial infections are a major problem in Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Coagulase negative Staphylococcus (CONS) is the most common causative agent. We evaluated the efficacy of cefazolin versus vancomycin as initial therapy for neonates with presumptive clinical signs of nosocomial sepsis probably cause...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Ceriani Cernadas JM,Fernández Jonusas S,Márquez M,Garsd A,Mariani G

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The caregivers of children with congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac surgery are under stress due to the uncertainty of the surgical outcome and the stressful experience of being admitted in an intensive care unit. The current review describes the factors associated with parental stress in patients with congeni...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Ramírez L M,Pino A P,Springmuller P D,Clavería R C

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis is an interstitial lung disease that results from the accumulation of specific histiocytic cells in the lung. Spontaneous pneumothorax is a recognized feature of pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis and results from destruction of lung parenchyma with associated cystic change...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Martínez García JJ,Rios Osuna MG,Altamirano Álvarez E

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Botulism is a rare illness caused by a potent neurotoxin produced by the bacterium of the Clostridium family. Clostridium botulinum is the most frequent one, but Clostridium baratti and Clostridium butyricum are also neurotoxins producers. There are seven neurotoxins types, A to G; A, B, E, F and G cause human botulis...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Moreno E,Pannocchia C,Carricondo C

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Standing at the crossroads of anthropology, communication, industrial design and new technology theories, this article describes the communication challenges posed during hospital emergencies resulting from linguistic and cultural differences between health care professionals and patients. In order to overcome communi...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Alvarez J

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skin and soft tissue infections are a common reason for consultation in primary health care centers. Data from the local epidemiology of these infections are rare, but Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes are known to be the major etiologic agents. The appearance in recent years of community-originated str...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Comité Nacional de Infectología, SAP.

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The administration of the National Screening Test (PruebaNacional de Pesquisa, PRUNAPE), a tool which is effective to screen inapparent developmental disorders in children under 6 years old, requires adequate training, time, space and furniture. A simple questionnaire to help screen large population groups...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Lejarraga H,Kelmansky D,Lejarraga C,Charrúa G,Salamanco G,Insúa I,Nunes F

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bell's palsy is the most common cause of acquired unilateral facial nerve palsy in childhood. Although the diagnosis depends on the exclusion of less common causes such as infectious, traumatic, malignancy associated and hypertension associated etiologies, pediatricians tend to diagnose idiopatic Bell's palsy whenever...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Bağ Ö,Karaarslan U,Acar S,Işgüder R,Unalp A,Öztürk A

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The 22q11.2 microdeletion is the most common deletion syndrome, with a prevalence of 1/4000-1/6000 among newborn infants and a wide phenotypic variability. The diagnosis of the 22q11.2 microdeletion is made through cytogenetics or fuorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). The objectives of this article were to describ...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Del Carmen Montes C,Sturich A,Chaves A,Juaneda E,Orellana J,De Rossi R,Pereyra B,Alday L,Rossi NT

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital malformations are a known cause of intrauterine death; of them, congenital heart diseases (CHDs) are accountable for the highest fetal and neonatal mortality rates. They are strongly associated with other extracardiac malformations and an early fetal mortality. Two hundred and twenty fves cases of CHDs are ...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Marantz P,Sáenz Tejeira MM,Peña G,Segovia A,Fustiñana C

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There is epidemiological, functional and pathologic evidence that relates upper and lower airways, clinically known as a single respiratory tract. Patients with allergic rhinitis without asthma may present subclinical abnormal spirometry parameters. OBJECTIVES:To describe the results of the flow-volume cu...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Ianiero L,Saranz RJ,Lozano NA,Lozano A,Sasia LV,Ramírez M,Cuestas E

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Castleman's disease (CD) is a rare entity, characterized by lymph node follicles hyperplasia. It rarely occurs in children. We present a case of a 9 year old girl with CD in the parotid region. This disease, although it's low incidence in pediatric population, may mimic a malignant neoplasm and should be a differentia...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Udaquiola JE,Liberto DH,Kreindel TG,García Rivello H,Lobos PA

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are few studies on the use of illicit drugs during pregnancy with a variable prevalence depending on the year, maternal age, region and diagnostic methods. Mothers' and newborn infants' urine samples were tested for illegal drugs in cases where the mother reported consumption, lack of antenatal care and neonatal...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Villarreal M,Ré S

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ophthalmic compromise is infrequent in children with congenital Chagas disease. We present 3 patients under 2 months of age, with ocular involvement, all of them referred to the hospital for ophthalmic evaluation of the premature newborn. The ophthalmic finding was bilateral severe vitreitis (posterior uveitis) relate...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Berberian G,Rosanova MT,Kaldzielski C,Paulin P,Castro G,Galina L

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic cough is a symptom of various respiratory and non-respiratory conditions with negative impact on quality of life of children and their families. The pediatricians should focus their efforts in search for etiological diagnosis. A careful medical history and physical examination are the mainstays of diagnosis an...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Saranz RJ,Lozano A,Lozano NA,Castro Rodríguez JA

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze mortality from suicide in children, adolescents and youth aged 5 to 24 years by gender, method used, place where the incident occurred and residence (province) in Argentina over the period 2005-2007. METHOD:Data of Statistical Death Reports were used. Mortality rates from suicide were estimated pe...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Bella ME,Acosta L,Villacé B,López de Neira M,Enders J,Fernández R

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Valvular dysfunction secondary to obstruction of proximal catheter is relatively frequent at emergency room. However non-infectius obstruction of distal catheter is exceptional. CASE REPORT:A 6-year-old boy with dysfunction shunt due to migration of the abdominal catheter into the right scrotum. The patie...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Rivero-Garvía M,Barbeito Gaído JL,Morcillo J,Márquez Rivas J

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute pharyngitis is a frequent pediatric consultation, being group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus (GABHS) the main bacterial etiology. GABHS screening is controversial in children less than 5 years, because of the low frequency historically reported. Nevertheless, 24% prevalence was recently estimated in this group. ...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Tellechea AL,Salvo MG,Méndez JH,Cavagnari BM

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00