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Cureus
December 2024
Radiology, The Second Health Cluster, Jeddah, SAU.
Intussusception is a leading cause of acute intestinal obstruction in infants, typically presenting with a classic triad of intermittent abdominal pain, vomiting, and currant jelly stools. However, atypical presentations can lead to diagnostic delays, increasing the risk of complications. This report describes a seven-month-old male with an unusual presentation of lethargy and irritability, without overt gastrointestinal symptoms.
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January 2025
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Faculty of Medicine, P.O Box 2240, Moshi, Tanzania.
Neonatal adrenal hemorrhage is a rare condition with various risk factors in the pediatric population. Adrenal hemorrhage commonly affects the right side in about 70% of the cases and bilateral in about 10%. It is usually asymptomatic but can cause adrenal insufficiency and sudden death.
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August 2024
Department of Orthopedics, Saarland University, Kirrberger Straße 100, 66421 Homburg, Saarland, Germany.
Objectives: Advancements in technology have spurred a transformative shift in medical education, with virtual reality (VR) emerging as a powerful tool for enhancing the learning experience. This study analyses the publications of VR in medical education, focusing on differences within different medical specialties.
Design: Using specific search terms, all studies published on VR in medical education listed in the Web of Science databases were included.
Lipoblastoma is a rare fatty tumor that can uncommonly arise in the presacral space. When the lesions attain sufficient size, they can cause a multitude of infiltrative and obstructive symptoms. In this report, we present the case of a 1-year-old infant who presented with recurrent urinary retention for 4 months due to a large presacral lipoblastoma, which was successfully resected.
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March 2025
Department of Pediatric Radiation Therapy Center/Pediatric Proton Beam Therapy Center, Hebei Yizhou Cancer Hospital, Zhuozhou, China.
Anaplastic pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma (PXA) is a rare, aggressive WHO grade III tumor that primarily affects children and young adults. Despite surgery being the primary treatment, achieving complete tumor removal is often difficult due to its infiltrative nature, necessitating additional therapies like proton beam therapy (PBT). PBT, known for its precision in targeting tumors while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue, has shown promise in treating malignant gliomas.
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