Acute osteomyelitis as a complication of varicella.

Varicella is a common viral infection in childhood, and acute osteomyelitis is one of the rare but serious complications. We report two cases of osteomyelitis as a complication of varicella. The possibilities and limitations of the different imaging modalities are discussed, as well as imaging findings during the course of this condition.

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura in childhood in Norway: a prospective, population-based registration.

A prospective, population-based registration of children with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) was performed in Norway in 1996 and 1997. Ninety-two cases were identified, indicating an incidence of 5.3 per 100,000 children under 15 years.

Multiple intestinal atresias in two brothers.

Two brothers with multiple intestinal atresias, from jejunum to rectum, are reported. This syndrome with multiple atresias in small and large bowel and intestinal calcification is an entity of probably autosomal recessive inheritance.