Pediatric Oncall Journal

Status of Vitamin D Levels and Associated Risk Factors in Severe Acute Malnutrition in Children Up To 60 Months Of Age- A Cross Sectional Study From North-West India
Nitika Tulsi, Seema Sharma, Neha Rehalia, Milap Sharma.
Deparment of Pediatrics, Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College Kangra, Tanda, Himachal Pradesh, India. Abstract Full Text PDF

Factors associated with psychoactive drugs initiation among adolescents in Yaoundé - Cameroon
Meguieze Claude-Audrey¹, Atabe Ngwene Neri Ngole¹, Nseme Etouckey Georges Eric², Koki Ndombo Paul Olivier¹.
¹Department Of Pediatrics, Faculty Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences, University Of Yaoundé I, Cameroon, ²Morphologic Sciences Department, Faculty Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences, University Of Yaoundé I, Cameroon. Abstract Full Text PDF

Congenital Hyperinsulinism - Two Decades of Specialized Care in a Tertiary Pediatric Hospital
Carolina Ferreira Gonçalves^1,2, Carolina Oliveira Gonçalves^1,3, Cristiana Costa^1,4, Rute Neves⁵, Rosa Pina¹, Catarina Diamantino^1,6, Ana Laura Fitas^1,6, Júlia Galhardo^1,6, Catarina Limbert^1,6, Lurdes Lopes¹.
¹Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology Unit, Hospital Dona Estefânia, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisbon, Portugal, ²Pediatric Service, Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça, SESARAM EPERAM, Funchal, Portugal, ³Child and Youth Department, Hospital Professor Doutor Fernando Fonseca, EPE, Lisbon, Portugal, ⁴Endocrinology Service, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisbon, Portugal, ⁵Nutrition and Respiratory Special Care Unit, Hospital Dona Estefânia, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário Lisboa Central, Lisbon, Portugal, ⁶Nova Medical School, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal. Abstract Full Text PDF

Discordance between Xpert MTB/Rif Assay and Line Probe Assay for Detection of Rifampicin Resistance: How to Interpret?
Dhruv Gandhi, Reepa Agrawal, Ira Shah.
Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, BJ Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai, India. Full Text PDF

Rare aetiology for amenorrhea in a 14-year-old adolescent girl
André Costa e Silva¹, Catarina Freitas², Diana Monteiro³, Filipa Espada².
¹Pediatrics Department, Unidade Local de Saúde do Alto Minho, Santa Luzia Hospital, Viana do Castelo, Portugal, ²Pediatrics Department, Unidade Local de Saúde de Matosinhos, Matosinhos, Portugal, ³Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Unidade Local de Saúde de Matosinhos, Matosinhos, Portugal. Abstract Full Text PDF

Case Report of Meningitis in A Premature Neonate Due to Rare Isolate, Pantoea Dispersa
Durbha Raja Lasya, Prashant Udavant, Shraddha Sanjay Satav.
Department of Paediatrics, Ruby hall clinic, Pune, India. Abstract Full Text PDF

Highly alert mom: recognizing Hamman’s sign in children and its importance in early detection of a pneumothorax
André Morais¹, Inês Candeias¹, Carla Garcez², Arnaldo Cerqueira².
¹Pediatrics Department, Hospital de Braga, Portugal, ²Intermediate Pediatric Care Unit, Hospital de Braga, Portugal. Abstract Full Text PDF

Nephrotic syndrome in a child with alkaptonuria
Ramya Madhavan, Senthilkumar Palaniappan.
Masonic medical centre for children, Coimbatore, India. Abstract Full Text PDF

Tumors of the Adolescent Breast - Regarding a Clinical Case
Frederico Portugal Guerreiro¹, Mariana Martins², David Rasteiro², Pedro Reino Pires³, Catarina Ladeira³.
¹Plastic, Reconstructive and Maxilofacial Surgery Department, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Portugal, ²Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Central, Portugal, ³Plastic Surgery and Burn Unit of the Pediatric Surgery Department, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Central, Portugal. Abstract Full Text PDF

Awareness of the Pitfalls in Children with Musculoskeletal Complaint
W Zhang, WKY Chan.
Department of Paediatrics, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong SAR. Abstract Full Text PDF

Sirenomelia of Postnatal Diagnosis about a Fresh Stillborn
Md. Hasan Moshiur Shawon¹, Romzan Ali², Ishtiaq Ahmed², Rajib Paik¹, Subrata Roy¹.
¹Pediatrics, District Hospital, Pirojpur, Bangladesh, ²Emergency, District Hospital, Pirojpur, Bangladesh. Full Text PDF

Successful Surgical Repair of Sub-Coronal Hypospadias in a 10-Year-Old Male: A Case of Delayed Presentation and Effective Intervention
Shashi Prakash¹, Archana Yadav².
¹Nursing Faculty, Govt. College of Nursing, S. N. Medical College, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, ²B.Sc. Nursing Student, Govt. College of Nursing, S. N. Medical College, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Full Text PDF

Serum Tryptase Concentration - The Importance of Individualized Clinical and Analytical Evaluation
Rita Calejo^1,2, Joana Carvalho Queirós^3,2, João Nogueira Oliveira^3,2, Diana Pinto², Fernanda Teixeira², Ana Rita Araújo².
¹Pediatrics and Neonatology Department, Tâmega e Sousa Local Health Unit, Portugal, ²Pediatric Allergology Unit, Pediatrics Department, Santo António Local Health Unit, Portugal, ³Pediatrics Department, Santo António Local Health Unit, Portugal. Full Text PDF

More than meets the eye - a case report of orbital pseudotumor
Catarina Guerreiro Ferreira¹, Inês Almeida¹, Filipa Lima¹, Adelina Sitari¹, Carla Mendonça².
¹Pediatrics, Unidade Local de Saúde do Algarve - Hospital de Faro, Portugal, ²Pediatric Neurodevelopment Center,, Unidade Local de Saúde do Algarve - Hospital de Faro,, Portugal. Full Text PDF

Infected Severe Atopic Dermatitis
Mafalda João Pereira, Íris Rocha e Oliveira, Andreia J. Fernandes, Maria João Virtuoso.
Pediatric Department, Unidade Local de Saúde do Algarve, Hospital de Faro, Faro, Portugal. Full Text PDF

Acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy - a benign purpura?
Mariana Vieira da Silva¹, Inês Maria Costa Andrezo Lobo¹, Jorge Filipe Costa Rodrigues¹, Sónia Coelho², Maria Gabriela Mendes Pais Lopes Laranjo¹, Cristina Celeste Fernandes de Faria¹.
¹Department of Pediatrics, Centro Hospitalar Tondela-Viseu, Viseu, 3504-509, Portugal, ²Department of Dermatology, Centro Hospitalar Tondela-Viseu, Viseu, 3504-509, Portugal. Full Text PDF

Lipschutz ulcer: a diagnosis to keep in mind
Joana Pereira Mendes^1,2, Leonor Luz Duarte³, Ana Cláudia Cavadas Almeida¹, Ana Brett^4,5.
¹Pediatrics Department, Hospital Pediátrico, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Portugal, ²Pediatrics Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Cova da Beira, Covilhã, Portugal, ³Family Medicine Department, USF Caminho Novo, ACeS Espinho Gaia, Portugal, ⁴Emergency Department and Infectious Disease Unit, Hospital Pediátrico, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Portugal, ⁵Clínica Universitária de Pediatria, Faculty of Medicine, Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal. Full Text PDF

Língua villosa nigra in an infant
Mariana Eiras Dias, Luísa Queiró, Rita Barreira.
Pediatric Department, São Francisco Xavier Hospital, CHLO, Lisboa, Portugal. Full Text PDF

Bilateral Eyelid Edema - A Cause To Keep In Mind
Joana Moscoso, Inês Pinto Ferreira.
Pediatrics department, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal. Full Text PDF

Discordance Between Fluoroquinolone Resistance Results on Xpert MTB/XDR Panel, Second-line Line Probe Assay and Phenotypic Drug Sensitivity Testing- How to Interpret?
Dhruv Gandhi, Ira Shah.
Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, BJ Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai, India. Full Text PDF

Paediatric Neurocysticercosis: a Case Highlighting the Significance of Dietary and Advance Neuroimaging
Rutuja Patil, Ramchandra Babar.
Department of Paediatrics, MAM’s SSAM’s Sane Guruji Hospital, Hadapsar, Pune, Maharashtra, India. Full Text PDF

Leukoerythroblastosis in a child with sickle cell disease - what’s the diagnosis?
Tânia Cristina Parreira Lança Pessoa¹, Joana Pais de Faria², Ana Cristina Silva Paulo da Costa e Castro², Marisa Raquel Inácio de Oliveira², Raquel Dias Batista Maia².
¹Pediatric Department, Hospital Nossa Senhora do Rosário, Unidade Local de Saúde do Arco Ribeirinho, Barreiro, Portugal, ²Pediatric Hematology Unit, Hospital Dona Estefânia, Unidade Local de Saúde de São José, Lisboa, Portugal. Full Text PDF