J Pediatr Neonatol. 2022;3(1):JPN-03-1020 | Open Access

Large Leg Revealing A Plexiform Neurofibroma: A Rare Case in the Tibia of A 14 Year-Old Boy

Oukhouya MA1*, Abdellaoui H2, Tazi MC2, Atarraf K2 and Afifi MA2

Type 1 neurofibromatosis (NF-1), is one of the most common human single-gene disorders, affecting at least 1 million persons throughout the world. In this report we describe an extremely rare case of big plexiform neurofibromas responsible for a large leg. X-ray showed bone thickening, CT scan showed periosteal thickening and a large fluid subperiosteal masse. The patient had an extended intra-lesional curettage ... Read more

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J Pediatr Neonatol. 2022;3(1):JPN-03-1019 | Open Access

Invasive Fungal Coinfection by Mucormycosis and Pulmonary Aspergillosis in An Immunocompromised Child

Manuel Fernández-Elías1, María López-Marcos1, María Teresa Charlo1, Elena Mellado1, Walter A Goycochea-Valdivia2, Miguel Muñoz1 and Elia S Valderrábanos1*

Mucormycosis and Aspergillosis are potentially lethal invasive fungal infections that mainly affect immunocompromised and diabetic patients, being exceptional in the paediatric population. The diagnosis is microbiological, and it is essential to have a strong clinical suspicion. The treatment is based on the combination of antifungal drugs (liposomal amphotericin B with voriconazole) and surgical debridement. Invasive fungal coinfection by Mucor and ... Read more

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J Pediatr Neonatol. 2022;3(1):JPN-03-1018 | Open Access

Endoscopic Sclerotherapy: Benefits and Outcome in Pediatric Esophageal Varices

Elsayed I Salama1-3* and Nermin M Eladawy1

Background: Endoscopic variceal sclerotherapy (EVS) is still not well defined in children with portal hypertension due to liver disease. We tried to investigate benefits and factors affecting outcome of this procedure. Methods: We conducted retrospective random study on 49 children, aged 2 to 17 years, 30 male and 19 females, presented to our unit with esophageal bleeding. Children were injected with 1% ethanolamine maleate and followed ... Read more

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J Pediatr Neonatol. 2021;2(2):JPN-02-1017 | Open Access

Hemoadsorption as Bridge to Liver Transplant in A Six-Month Old Patient with Hepatic Failure

Milella Leonardo1*, Raimondo Pasquale2, Ficarella Maria Teresa1, Calabrese Gerolmina1, Sisto Michele1, Moliterni Paola1, Lasorella Maria Luigia1, Cito Fabiana1, Torres Diletta3, Santangelo Luisa3, Carbone Vincenza3, Piscopo Giovanni3 and Giordano Mario3

Introduction: Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) is a group of inherited disorders that result in the impairment of bile flow through the liver that predominantly affects children. Many of these patients will progress to end stage liver disease and require liver transplantation. Acute on chronic liver failure (AoCLF) may occur in these patients, with rapidly progressive evolution and severe prognosis ... Read more

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J Pediatr Neonatol. 2021;2(2):JPN-02-1016 | Open Access

Four Decades in Neonatology: A Perspective from Behind the Scenes

Michael S Schimmel

EDITORIAL Updated Jan 01, 0001   PDF