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Bronchial carcinoid tumor as a cause of recurrent pneumonia

Abstract Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are the most common primary lung neoplasms. Clinical manifestations can be subtle, and chest radiograph usually shows non-specific findings, often leading to delayed or inaccurate diagnosis. Despite their indolent nature, NETs have metastatic potential and can cause significant morbidity. Early diagnosis is critical for optimal management, as surgical resection can be curat...

Pediatric hospitalizations due to SARS-CoV-2 infection with respiratory involve...

Abstract Introduction: SARS-CoV-2 may have several clinical presentations infection in children, with some requiring hospitalization. The published evidence is still scarce regarding the best approach and treatment for these cases. Objective: To describe pediatric hospitalizations due to SARS-CoV-2 respiratory infection in a tertiary centre. Material and methods: Retrospective observational study of SARS-CoV-2 ...

Use of recombinant human deoxyribonuclease in pediatric intensive care unit – a...

ABSTRACT Objective: Dornase alfa (rhDNase) reduces the viscosity of purulent sputum in the lungs. The use in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) is proven. However, the evidence of its applicability to other conditions is limited. This study aims to present the authors’ experience with the use of rhDNase in non-CF patients admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). At the study center, rhDNase was use...

Assessment of asthmatic child inhalation device technique

Introduction: In Portugal, asthma is a very common disease, particularly in pediatric age, and many children are treated with medications delivered by inhalation devices. It is known that child inhaler technique is often throughout the world. Aim: The aim of this paper is to describe the performance of asthmatic child device technique in a Portuguese children hospital in the city of Porto, (Centro Materno-Infan...

Quando o diagnóstico é tardio

Hipertensão arterial pulmonar e telangiectasia hemorrágica hereditária: associa...

Hipertensão pulmonar na criança: Revisão de casos

Caso radiológico

We present a case of a 6-year-old child in whom a chest x-ray is performed for a respiratory infection. An inverted comma opacity was seen in the right upper lobe, typical of an azygos fissure. This is one of the numerous anatomic variants of the azygos vein.

Cardiopatia congénita

Adenopatia Supraclavicular no lactente: um desafio diagnóstico

Introdução: As adenopatias na criança são um motivo frequente de consulta e representam um desafio diagnóstico. O diagnóstico diferencial inclui principalmente a patologia infecciosa, a congénita e a neoplásica. Caso Clínico: Descrevemos o caso de um lactente de sete meses de idade com uma adenopatia supraclavicular unilateral, indolor, com três meses de evolução. O estudo analítico não demonstrou alterações e ...