Benign Acute Myositis in Children: A Case Series.

Benign acute myositis is a rare and transient condition that usually occurs after a viral upper respiratory infection. Several viruses have been associated with this process particularly influenza B. Viral myositis frequently occurs in school-age children with a male predominance.

Hypoparathyroidism Revealed by Unsuccessful Anti-epileptic Therapy.

Pediatric hypoparathyroidism is an uncommon endocrine disease that can be either isolated or syndromic. It occurs when the secretion of parathormone is insufficient to maintain normal levels of ionized calcium. Patients with hypoparathyroidism can exhibit cerebral calcifications and metabolic disorders, and the severity of such features is inversely correlated with hypocalcemia.