The authors describe the clinical history of a girl with severe chronic constipation due to anterior ectopic anus, associated with supernumerary nipples. The authors underline the importance of possible associations between supernumerary nipples and other congenital anomalies.

Abnormalities, Multiple↗

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[Nutrition during acute infectious diarrhea].

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Acute Disease↗

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[Cough and vomiting association in an infant: where does the vicious circle start?].

The Authors describe the clinical history and diagnostical problems of a premature twin with the three classical symptoms cough-vomiting-growth retardation in the first year of life. Is the diagnostic route required to stabilize whether this condition is primarily gastroenterological or pulmonary?

Bronchopneumonia↗

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[Two cases of accidental hypothermia].

We report two cases of accidental and moderate hypothermia in drug/addict subjects who came to our attention in coma, shock and respiratory distress, metabolic acidosis and characteristic ECG alterations. We used the methods of minimal invasivity to rewarm them, with good results. The two cases had a different clinical course: the first one presented some important cardiac and respiratory problems, that required 30 days of permanence in our ICU, while the second one had a quick resolution. We believe that the critical time for arrhythmias goes beyond the hypothermic period.

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[Diagnosis of food allergy and IgG4].

We compared specific IgG4 levels in a group of children with food allergy and in an healthy control group. The results show no significant differences in the values of specific IgG4 levels between the two groups of children.

Child, Preschool↗

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Hepatitis C virus and hepatocellular carcinoma.

Epidemiological evidence indicates that HCV plays an important role in the pathogenesis of many cases of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in both hemispheres. In southern European countries the proportion of HCCs attributable to HCV is high, whilst in the USA this fraction is definitely smaller. These differences cannot be explained merely on the basis of the different prevalences of HCV in the corresponding general populations. Thought the mechanisms of HCV-related carcinogenesis are still obscure, it is clear that HCV alone or in conjunction with other environmental risk factors such as alcohol consumption or HBV infection can contribute to the epidemiological and clinical heterogeneity of HCC. Preliminary data indicate that HCV-related tumors arise in older patients, have a less aggressive course, and are more often associated with cirrhosis than HBV-related tumors.

Animals↗

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[The abused child].

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Child↗

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[Therapy of Helicobacter pylori infections in children].

We consider Helicobacter pylori treatment in children, giving some indications about the necessity of the treatment, the drugs to use, the duration and the results of therapy. We give importance to the choice of some specific drugs and to the follow-up.

Child↗

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[The beta-hemolytic Streptococcus group A carrier state].

In this study we describe the group A streptococcal upper respiratory tract carrier state, following a clinical method based on two main elements: the presence or the absence of symptoms and the result of throat swab. Through this method we are able to decide how to face each individual clinical case.

Anti-Bacterial Agents↗