We present a case of transient form of type 1 pseudohypoaldosteronism (S-PHA) in a 1.5-month-old male infant who presented with lethargy, failure to thrive, severe hyponatremia (Na=118 mmol/L), hypochloremia (Cl=93 mmol/L) and fever due to urinary tract infection. Potassium levels were normal.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAcute acalculous cholecystitis (AAC) is a rare disease, particularly in children. The clinical and laboratory presentation of AAC is variable. The diagnosis is based on radiological criteria.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Anorexia nervosa (AN) carries the risk of potentially irreversible medical complications, especially in children and adolescents. Constipation is frequent and difficult to manage. Due to the symptoms it causes, constipation can further compromise nutritional rehabilitation.
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