[Case report: Scapular asymmetry caused by congenital unilateral absence of trapezius].

Congenital unilateral absence of trapezius is a rare condition, previously reported in cadaveric specimens. It can cause static shoulder asymmetry and affects the scapular biomechanics and functionality, so complete physical examination of the patient becomes important in order to dimiss or suspect an anomaly. We present a case of a 8 years old boy with asymmetry and scapular winging, who was referred to rehabilitation, suspected facioscapulohumeral dystrophy.

[Implementation of a pediatric unit of acquired brain injury in subacute phase in the public health system. Epidemiological, clinical and initial evolution characteristics of the patients attended].

Introduction: Acquired brain injury (ABI) is defined as a neurological injury, acutely occurred, at some point in life causing impairment or loss of functional capacity. In 2019, a specific document was created by the Ombudsman pointing out the relevance of attention to this entity in the pediatric age.

Patients And Method: The process of creation and the casuistry of care of one of the first comprehensive care units for subacute ACD in pediatric age within the public health system is presented.

Peripheral facial nerve palsy in children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objectives: During the COVID-19 pandemic, an increased frequency of peripheral facial nerve palsy has been described in adults and children. The etiology of the disease during this time remains unclear, since most cases occurred in patients who tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Patients And Methods: Retrospective study of pediatric cases of facial nerve palsy treated during the first year of the pandemic in the emergency department of a children´s hospital located in one of the areas with the highest prevalence of COVID-19 in Spain.