American Journal of Pediatrics

Volume 1, Issue 1, July 2015

  • Development of Pulmonary Hypertension in an Infant Treated With Diazoxide for Hyperinsulinism, a Case Report and Literature Review

    Albahri Ziad, Lukeš Antonín, Mynářová Kateřina, Krylová Kateřina, Al Mawiri Abdul, Hussain Khaled, Neumann David

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, July 2015
    Pages: 1-3
    Received: 27 June 2015
    Accepted: 20 July 2015
    Published: 23 July 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajp.20150101.11
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    Abstract: Congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) is heterogeneous disorder in the neonatal period characterized by inappropriate insulin secretion in the presence of hypoglycemia. Known etiologies include inactivating mutations of the KATP channel. Its management can be extremely complicated, and may involve medical therapy and surgery. We describe a full term bab... Show More
  • Giant Aplasia Cutis Congenita of the Scalp in a Newborn, Case Report

    Albahri Z., Krylová, K., Al Mawiri A., Bartoňová J., Štefáčková Š., Dočekalová Š.

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, July 2015
    Pages: 4-5
    Received: 2 July 2015
    Accepted: 20 July 2015
    Published: 23 July 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajp.20150101.12
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    Abstract: Aplasia cutis congenita is a rare disease of unknown etiology, usually affects the scalp, but any part of the body may be affected, full thickness loss is extremely rare. We report a case of a boy born with a large scalp and skull defect measuring 8*9 cm without associated anomalies. After 2 years follow up with conservative treatment, the patient ... Show More