Novel Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Presentation in a Newborn With Pierpont Syndrome.

Pierpont syndrome is a rare and recently described multiple congenital anomaly syndrome, classically characterized by global developmental delay, distinctive facial dysmorphic features, and abnormal fat distribution in distal limbs. Only few cases were previously documented. We report a case of a term male neonate admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit because of feeding difficulties.

Severe Infusion-Related Adverse Events and Renal Failure in Patients Receiving High-Dose Intravenous Polymyxin B.

The use of very high doses of polymyxin B (PMB) against carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacilli has been addressed in experiments as a strategy to improve bacterial killing and suppress resistance emergence. However, the toxicities of very high doses in patients are unknown. We conducted a retrospective cohort study assessing patients receiving PMB at >3 mg/kg of body weight/day or a total dose of ≥250 mg/day.

Do you know this syndrome? Dyspigmentation along the Blaschko lines caused by trisomy 7 mosaicism.

Dyspigmentation along the Blaschko lines is strongly suggestive of a mosaic skin disorder. We report a 9-year-old male patient who presented with swirls and streaks of both hypo and hyperpigmentation involving the entire body. Additionally, he had hypertrichosis, musculoskeletal and minor neurodevelopment abnormalities but no intellectual disability.