Neonatal Airway Compromise by a Giant Cervicothoracic Venous Haemangioma.

Haemangiomas are most common non-malignant vascular tumours of infancy. Here, we describe an antenatally detected mass over the neck causing compressive respiratory compromise at birth requiring resuscitative measures at birth. The mass showed increased vascularity on Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography (CECT) with extension upto superior mediastinum.

Neonatal salmonella typhi meningitis: a rare entity.

Salmonella meningitis is rarely seen in neonates and if it is present, it is associated with complications like subdural collections and abscesses. We are presenting a case of Salmonella meningitis in a 28 days old neonate who developed complications like extensive subdural collections and ventriculitis. The child responded well to prolonged systemic antibiotics and other supportive measures.

Pesticide (endosulfan) levels in the bone marrow of children with hematological malignancies.

Objectives: (1) To confirm the presence of Pesticide (Endosulfan) residues in the bone marrow (BM) of children with acute hematological malignancies and compare them with controls. (2) To ascertain if children with Endosulfan in their marrow reside in areas sprayed with Endosulfan.

Study Design: Case control study

Setting: Pediatric oncology unit of a medical college teaching hospital in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka.