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The Red Reflex Test and Leukocoria in Childhood
Santos Oliveira, Joana; Catarino, Sara; Magalhães, Augusto; Rocha, Gustavo; Santos Silva, RenatoThe red reflex test, performed using a direct ophthalmoscope, serves as a critical diagnostic tool in identifying various ocular conditions. These conditions encompass retinal anomalies (such as retinoblastoma, Coats disease, retinopathy of prematurity, familial exudative vitreoretinopathy, myelinated nerve fibers, ocular toxocariasis, ocular toxoplasmosis, retinochoroidal coloboma, astrocytic, and combined ham...
Incomplete Kawasaki disease presenting as complicated acute tonsillitis
Pissarra, Rita; Amorim, Rita; Catarino, Sara; Marques, Joana; Rodrigues, Mariana; Tavares, Margarida; Brito, IvaIntroduction: Kawasaki disease (KD) is one of the most common vasculitides in childhood and may cause serious complications, namely coronary artery aneurism (CAA). KD may initially present with fever and otorhinolaryngological manifestations only, which may be misdiagnosed as deep neck infections. Case report: A four-year-old female was admitted for complicated acute tonsillitis. Cervical computed tomography su...
SARS-CoV-2 infection in children with cystic fibrosis: Experience of a Portugue...
Moreira, Mafalda; Sousa, Patrícia; Catarino, Sara; Azevedo, InêsIntroduction: Respiratory viruses are often responsible for pulmonary exacerbations and increased morbimortality in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). For this reason, SARS-CoV-2 was expected to have a significant impact on the respiratory status of these patients, especially in those at risk. Detailed data of the clinical course of COVID-19 in children with CF is scarce. Objectives: The aim of this study was ...