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BMJ Case Rep
January 2025
Paediatric Department, SJOG Midland Public Hospital, Midland, Western Australia, Australia.
Infantile haemangiomas are a common presentation in infants within the first few months of life. The majority of haemangiomas are benign; however, large haemangiomas (≥5 cm), especially those involving the face, may indicate a more serious underlying neurocutaneous disorder known as PHACE (Posterior fossa malformations, Haemangioma, Arterial anomalies, Coarctation of the aorta/Cardiac defects and Eye abnormalities) syndrome. The authors report an unusual case of possible PHACE syndrome in a young male toddler with a large facial haemangioma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome (ATS) is a rare congenital disorder characterized by elongation and tortuosity of the aorta and mid-sized arteries. Additional features typical of connective tissue disorders are usually present, but the clinical presentation of the syndrome can extensively change. The cardiovascular implications are the major source of morbidity and mortality and can be present even during neonatal period, therefore a correct neonatal management is extremely important.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInt J Surg Case Rep
January 2025
Students' Scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Electronic address:
Introduction: Coarctation of the aorta is a congenital narrowing of the thoracic aorta associated with hypertension and significant pressure gradients across the coarctation site. Coarctoplasty by percutaneous approach is the preferred method of treatment. However, complications like stent dislodgement may result and must be immediately managed to prevent adverse outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFClin Imaging
January 2025
Institute of Clinical sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Dept of Pediatric Radiology, The Queen Silvia Children's Hospital, Region Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Background: Congenital heart diseases (CHDs) are common birth defects. This work presents over four years of clinical experience of 4D flow cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR), highlighting its value for pediatric CHD.
Methods: Children with various CHD diagnoses (n = 298) were examined on a 1.
Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
February 2025
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Abderrahmen Mami Pneumology and Phthisiology Hospital, Ariana, Tunisia.
Infective endocarditis (IE) in children is a rare entity which presents a high rate of events during follow-up. Congenital heart disease, i particular ventricular septal defect (VSD), is the main predisposing condition to IE at those ages. The long-term risk of IE is of concern and whose follow-up can be complicated by a relapse of IE and reintervention.
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