A well-appearing infant with a sudden anisocoria.

Case presentationA 10-month-old boy was admitted to the emergency department due to a sudden onset of left unilateral mydriasis (figure 1). His medical history was unremarkable. A minor head trauma 2 days before was reported, without alarming signs or symptoms.

A pathophysiologic approach to growth problems in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

In recent years there has been an increasing trend in the diagnosis and treatment of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) worldwide. One of the most frequently discussed side effects of these treatments is related to problems of growth. In order to better understand what ADHD is and the mechanisms by which it could affect growth, this article reviews relevant data from a clinical and neurophysiologic perspective to improve understanding of this controversial issue.