Endovascular Stenting for May-Thurner Syndrome: A Case Report.

May-Thurner syndrome, also known as iliocaval compression syndrome, is a rare vascular condition that involves compression of the left common iliac vein by the right common iliac artery. This compression can lead to venous stasis and increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis in the left lower extremity. Treatment options range from conservative measures to endovascular procedures such as venous stenting.

Lactic Acidosis Due to Thiamine Deficiency in a Preterm Infant Associated with Inadequate Parenteral Nutrition.

BACKGROUND Premature low birth weight infants may require prolonged parenteral feeding, which can be associated with deficiencies of vitamins and micronutrients. Deficiency in thiamine (vitamin B1) can result in metabolic crisis and lactic acidosis. This report describes a premature male infant born at 30 weeks of gestation with thiamine deficiency and lactic acidosis associated with inadequate parenteral nutrition.

Unusual Presentation of Epstein-Barr Virus-Associated Cholestatic Hepatitis in an Infant.

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infections are prevalent in the pediatric population but are subclinical in the majority of cases. Elevated transaminases in the acute setting rarely increase beyond 5 times the normal upper limit. We present a girl aged 1 y with fever, vomiting, and diarrhea.