The aim of this study was to assess the clinico-laboratory parameters, complications and therapeutic responses in children with scrub typhus Eastern India.In prospective, observational study, all (age, <12 years) suspected a compatible clinical scenario were enrolled consecutively over six months. Cases confirmed by means positive IgM serology or Weil-Felix reaction (OXK = 1/80 above) administered enteral doxycycline (4.5 mg/kg/day).Out 94 recruited children, 61 had (mean age 6.1 years, M:F...

Abstract Aim: We report a case of fulminant hepatitis and glomerulonephritis by Hepatitis A virus infection. Methods: observed the patient’s clinical course analyzed his data retrospectively. Results: The three‐year‐old boy presented with features acute renal failure stage 2 hepatic encephalopathy. Renal biopsy showed diffuse mesangioproliferative immunoglobulin M complement 3 deposition. After receiving supportive treatment for over 6 weeks, function became normal. after months was...

Abstract Introduction Pericardial effusion may be due to various causes. With the changing scenario of newer generation antibiotics and robust immunization program our aim is identify change, if any, in etiology disease menifestations. Methodology This a hospital-based uni-center prospective study with population 30 children for period 1½ year. Clinico-epidemiological features, investigations, complications short-term outcome were assessed. Results We found 13 (43.33%) patients having mild,...

Abstract Background Van Wyk-Grumbach syndrome (VWGS) is characterized by juvenile primary hypothyroidism, delayed bone age and isosexual incomplete precocious puberty with reversal to the prepubertal state following thyroid hormone replacement. Case presentation In this case, an 18-month-old girl presented premature menarche since 9 months of age, enlarged bilateral multicystic ovaries along a superficial infantile hemangioma over upper anterior chest. VWGS was diagnosed based on clinical...

Background: Wilms' tumor is the commonest renal .tumor.Survival depends on stage and biologic behavior economic settings.International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP) has laid down protocol for developing country.Methods: Prospective observational study.aged 1-12 year with wilms' department Pediatrics IPGMER, Kolkata .fromFebruary 2009-August 2012..All cases are managed according to SIOP 2001protocol.Follow-up 2 4 years Prognosis noted in terms local recurrence or metastasis overall...

Background: Childhood stroke is an acute onset neurological sign or symptom attributable to focal brain infarction haemorrhage. It under-studied entity and scarcely reported from India.Objectives: To evaluate the risk factors, clinical profile short-term outcome (after a 6-month follow-up) of childhood in tertiary care hospital Eastern India.Method: This observational, prospective study was conducted on 50 patients aged 2 months 12 years over period 18 months. Data history, examination,...

The corpus callosum is the largest connective fiber between two hemispheres and a crucial structure for integrated cerebral function of normal brain. study agenesis (ACC) develops insights into neurodevelopmental delays autism in children. This case series eight children with ACC confirmed by neuroimaging teaching hospital. clinico-neuroradiological profile were studied retrospectively reviewed clinical correlation neuroradioimaging light neuropathophysiology knowledge. group was appeared as...

Background: Nephrotic syndrome is a common renal disease in children characterised by massive proteinuria,hypoalbuminemia(serum albumin &lt;2.5g/dl),hyperlipidemia(serum cholesterol&gt;200mg/dl) and edema.It has high propensity for relapse.Approximately 80-90%of steroid sensitive nephrotic patients experience one or more relapses during their lifetime. So,the main problem such association with complications of side effects drugs like used treatment.An understanding risk factors that...

Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a rare genetic disease, belongs to the group of neurocutaneous syndrome. The consequence mutation inadequate inhibition mammalian target rapamycin (mTOR) signal pathway that results in inactivation regulated cells growth and formation dysgenic tissues/ hamartomas multiple systems. updated version diagnostic criteria for TSC management has been laid down after second International Sclerosis Complex Consensus Conference (2012). To describe...

INTRODUCTION: Clinically silent pulmonary thromboembolism is commoner than symptomatic one in children with nephrotic syndrome. The present study was done to look for the occurrence of asymptomatic syndrome using V IQ scan, which noninvasive, cost effective. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This prospective conducted at a tertiary care centre over period year on hundred between ages 5 and 15 years median age 8 attending Pediatric Nephrology Clinic were taken up study. Patients showing defect Tc99m-MAA...

Hepatoblastoma is the most common tumour in children under age of 5 years. Diagnosis made usually by combination clinical, laboratory and radiological ndings. Biopsy gold standard for diagnosis. We present a case hepatoblastoma an 11 years old boy which unusual his

Introduction: Sturge Weber syndrome (SWS) is a rare, nonhereditary genetic disorder. SWS belongs to diverse group of Neurocutaneous disorders. A somatic mutation in the early development cells patients causes formation congenital capillary vascular malformation. characterized by nevus flammeus on face (also called Port-Wine Birthmark), brain (leptomeningeal angioma), and eyes (glaucoma). Methods Materials: We present three diagnosed with who attended teaching hospital between 2013 2016. The...

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