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Recurrent parotitis in children- case series and literature review
Mendes, Ana Raquel; Moreira, Liane; Dias, Ângela; Lopes, Andreia; Lobo, Ana Luísa; Simão, Teresa SãoIntroduction: Recurrent parotitis is defined as the occurrence of two or more episodes of the parotid gland. Several etiologies should be addressed in the approach to these patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical, laboratory, and imaging profile of children with recurrent parotitis. Material and Methods: Retrospective review of the medical records of patients referred to a Pediatric Outp...
Recurrent parotitis in children- case series and literature review
Mendes, Ana Raquel; Moreira, Liane; Dias, Ângela; Lopes, Andreia; Lobo, Ana Luísa; Simão, Teresa SãoIntroduction: Recurrent parotitis is defined as the occurrence of two or more episodes of the parotid gland. Several etiologies should be addressed in the approach to these patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical, laboratory, and imaging profile of children with recurrent parotitis. Material and Methods: Retrospective review of the medical records of patients referred to a Pediatric Outp...
Behçet’s syndrome in pediatric age
Mendes, Ana Raquel; Braga, Sandrina; Vilarinho, Catarina; Costa, Maria Antónia; Ferreira, Cristina; Simão, Teresa SãoIntroduction: Behçet's syndrome is a systemic vasculitis characterized by recurrent oral and/or genital ulcers, and several systemic manifestations. The authors describe the case of a pediatric-onset Behçet's syndrome. Case report: An 11-year-old boy was referred to the Pediatric consultation after two episodes of great saphenous vein thrombophlebitis. He had experienced daily oral aphthae for the past three ye...
Acute abdominal pain in a 13-year-old female adolescent
Cunha, Sara Monteiro; Leite, Sara; Vasconcelos, Sofia; Meireles, Carla; Gonzaga, Luís; Simão, Teresa SãoIntroduction: Ovarian torsion can occur at any pediatric age, mainly between the ages of 9 and 14 years. Diagnosis is challenging, as symptoms are nonspecific, misleading to other more common diagnoses, as genitourinary and gastrointestinal disorders. In children, ovarian lesions leading to torsion are typically benign and cystic. Surgical approach is safe, as most cases of early torsed ovary untwisting exhibit...
Behçet’s syndrome in pediatric age
Mendes, Ana Raquel; Braga, Sandrina; Vilarinho, Catarina; Costa, Maria Antónia; Ferreira, Cristina; Simão, Teresa SãoIntroduction: Behçet´s syndrome is a systemic vasculitis characterized by recurrent oral and/or genital ulcers, and several systemic manifestations. The authors describe the case of a pediatric-onset Behçet´s syndrome. Case report: An 11-year-old boy was referred to the Pediatric consultation after two episodes of great saphenous vein thrombophlebitis. He had experienced daily oral aphthae for the past three ye...
Van Neck-Odelberg Disease: A rare cause of childhood limping
Ferreira, Joana; Granado, Maria Cristina; Lemos, Cláudia; Cunha, Sara; Simão, Teresa São; Ferreira, Cristina; Neto, CláudiaIntroduction: Joint pain and limping are common in pediatric age. Assessment of a child with joint pain requires differentiating benign conditions from those requiring urgent medical attention. Case report: A previously healthy nine-year-old boy was brought to the Emergency Department with fever and pain in the left ankle and hip associated with limping. He reported fever, abdominal pain, and slightly dry cough...