Aneurysm of anomalous splenic artery arising from a splenomesenteric trunk: Review of the literature with a report of a new case.

Introduction: Aneurysm of splenic artery arising from splenomesentric trunk is an extremely rare condition. The aim of this study is to report a new case with literature review.

Presentation Of Case: A 52-year-old housewife presented with mild central abdominal pain for two month duration.

Effect of high protein and fat diet on postprandial blood glucose levels in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes in Cairo, Egypt.

Background And Aims: To determine the effect of high protein and high fat meals on post prandial glycemia in patients with type 1 diabetes.

Methods: This study included 51 children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes who were following up at Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolism Pediatric Unit (DEMPU), Abo Elrish Children's hospital, Cairo University. Post prandial blood glucose levels were recorded and compared following three breakfast meals with varying protein and fat content (standard carbohydrate meal, high fat meal, and high protein meal) over a period of 5 hours on 3 consecutive days.