A Rare Case of Ectopic Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Syndrome (EAS) in an Adolescent Girl With a Thymic Neuroendocrine Tumour.

In adults, Cushing's syndrome (CS) caused by tumours that produce adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) outside of the pituitary gland is quite prevalent. However, it is uncommon in children and teenagers. Ectopic ACTH syndrome (EAS) is a rare occurrence in young children, accounting for less than 1% of cases.

Infection in a Group of Egyptian Children With Upper Gastro-Intestinal Bleeding.

Background: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a life threatening condition in children. Common sources of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in children include mucosal lesions and variceal hemorrhage. Helicobacter pylori () is a Gram negative spiral-shaped bacterium that is found in the gastric mucous layer or adherent to the epithelial lining of the stomach.