[Fasciola hepatica infection acquired in Denmark].

In this case report, a 64-year-old woman with symptoms of lethargy, nausea, fluctuating temperature, and weight loss was suspected of a disease of cardiological or haematological aetiology. She was diagnosed with liver fluke infection based on serological evidence, eosinophilia, relevant exposure, and clinical presentation. High-dose triclabendazole led to symptom resolution.

Retrospective study recommends endoscopy when diagnosing lymphocytic colitis or eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorder in children with abdominal pain.

Aim: This study assessed the prevalence, clinical presentation and outcome of lymphocytic colitis (LC) and eosinophilic gastrointestinal disease (EGID) in children with severe, recurrent abdominal pain (RAP), by describing the predominant symptoms, diagnostic approaches and treatment options.

Methods: We performed a retrospective follow-up study at a Danish regional hospital by reviewing the histology reports of the children who had undergone gastrointestinal endoscopy for RAP. Data were retrieved from the medical records of those who met the diagnostic criteria for LC and, or, EGID from 2011 to 2016.

Early childhood-onset restless legs syndrome: symptoms and effect of oral iron treatment.

Aim: To describe symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in early childhood and the effect of oral iron treatment.

Methods: A study population comprising 22 children, 15 males and seven females referred for paediatric evaluation because of sleep disturbances. Presence of RLS was evaluated using the International RLS Study Group consensus criteria of RLS.

[Periodic fever--two children with periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis pharyngitis, adenitis syndrome].

PFAPA (periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, adenitis) syndrome is characterised by episodes of fever (>40 degrees C), lasting 4-5 days and recurring every 3-6 weeks, accompanied by aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis or cervical adenitis. Between the episodes of fever there are no symptoms. Glucocorticoids are highly effective in controlling the symptoms, while tonsillectomy results in remission.

[Pyomyositis in children--a diagnostic challenge!].

This report describes two children with fever and musculoskeletal pain diagnosed as pyomyositis, an acute bacterial infection in skeletal muscles that produces diffuse inflammation and suppuration. The diagnosis is reported with increasing frequency in non-tropical areas. The condition should be kept in mind in cases of musculoskeletal pain, fever and general malaise, and MRI should be performed to verify the diagnosis.

[Rhabdomyosarcoma in the urogenital region of a child].

We describe a relatively rare case of botryoid rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) in a 15-month-old female presenting with fever, abdominal pain, urinary retention, haematuria and a tumour protruding through the urethra. The diagnosis was verified by cystoscopy with biopsy and MRI. She was treated with combined chemotherapy and surgery.