Kawasaki disease among Egyptian children: A case series.

Kawasaki disease is an acute vasculitis of early childhood. Its incidence varies among different ethnic groups with higher rates among Asians. In this case series, we presented four cases of Kawasaki disease with incomplete or atypical presentations in Egyptian children.

Idiopathic Arterial Calcification of Infancy: Case Report.

Idiopathic arterial calcification of infancy is a rare autosomal recessive disease, characterized by deposition of calcium along the internal elastic membrane of arteries, accompanied by fibrous thickening of the intima which causes luminal narrowing. Here we are reporting a case of idiopathic arterial calcification of infancy in a Saudi female newborn of non-consanguineous pregnant woman who had polyhydramnios. The newborn baby had severe respiratory distress, systemic hypertension and persistent pulmonary hypertension of newborn.

Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis in heterozygous prothrombin G20210A mutation in Egyptian child, with an excellent outcome.

Prothrombin gene G20210A mutation is a risk factor for the development of deep vein thrombosis. We present a 6-year-old Egyptian boy who had vomiting associated with headache and dizziness. His conscious level was normal, with neither focal neurological signs nor papilledema.

Gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis with hepatic dissemination: a case report.

Introduction: Gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis (GIB) is an emerging fungal infection with a few cases reported worldwide. It is caused by , which does not usually invade blood vessels and rarely disseminates.

Case Presentation: We present a rare case of GIB with hepatic dissemination in a 12-year-old Yemeni boy living in southwestern Saudi Arabia.