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M Hermier

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PubMed1988

[Transient dilatation of the intra- and extra-hepatic bile ducts. A new aspect of bile duct involvement in scarlet fever].

An extra- and intra-hepatic bile duct dilatation has been observed in a child in the course of scarlet fever. Manifestations of cholestasis, cytolysis and inflammation were present. Pruritus disappeared within 2 months, biological abnormalities within 3 months and ultrasonic bile duct abnormalities between 3 and 6 months, with a follow-up of 9 months. This case report suggests a relationship between a transitory obstruction, possibly toxic in origin, of the bile ducts and the scarlet fever.

Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic↗
PubMed1988

[Congenital intrinsic factor deficiency. Apropos of 3 cases in a sibship].

Three familial cases of congenital intrinsic factor deficiency are reported: the stress is put on the interest of gastric investigations and especially of the quantity of intrinsic factor in the gastric juice when investigating megaloblastic anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency. The study of the level of intrinsic factor in the gastric juice is proposed as a test for identifying carriers.

Anemia, Macrocytic↗
PubMed1988

[Modalities of the care of acute non-severe infantile diarrhea as a function of the place of care. Prospective study during a winter epidemic].

Seventeen pediatricians and 34 general practitioners (GP) randomly selected in the closest area around Edouard-Herriot hospital (Lyon, France) were questioned regarding socio-economic status of families of infants who were treated for non severe acute diarrhea (loss of weight less than 10% of the initial body weight, no dehydration), and gave a copy of their prescription. During the same period, information was collected on outpatients as well as hospitalized cases of non severe acute diarrhea. Results show that in 3 months, GPs treated approximately 500 cases of non severe acute diarrhea, pediatricians 230 and the hospital 64. Oral rehydration was prescribed in 16% of diarrhea treated by GPs and 50% of those treated by pediatricians. The socio-economic status of families treated by pediatricians differed widely from those treated by GPs as well as those cared for in hospital. Vomiting as an argument for admission was found in 55% of referrals.

Acute Disease↗
PubMed1987

[Care of non-severe acute diarrhea in infants: a socioeconomic approach].

During a period of 3 months, 267 children with non severe acute diarrhea (NSAD) were treated by one of four modalities of care: in the private office of a general practitioner (n = 58), or of a paediatrician (n = 109), in a hospital emergency service (n = 62), or as hospital inpatients (n = 38). The socio-economic status and the cost of treatment for each of these children was subsequently assessed. The children admitted to hospital were mainly referred by hospital out-patient departments (47%) and general practitioners (37%) who, unlike paediatricians, care for more socially disadvantaged patients. The main reason for hospitalization was the presence of diarrhea with vomiting (55%). Several measures are proposed to redefine the role of the hospital and to improve cooperation with doctors in office practice, which would reduce both the number of hospitalizations due to NSAD and the length of hospital stay. Since the cost of treating NSAD hospital is 60 time greater than care at home, these measures are economically important.

Diarrhea, Infantile↗
PubMed1987

[Ecchymotic cellulitis in infants: consider Haemophilus influenzae].

Three cases of ecchymotic cellulitis in 7 to 11 month old infants are reported. Haemophilus influenzae was isolated from blood in two cases. Ecchymotic cellulitis in infants should, in the first place, evoke an Haemophilus influenzae infection. Bacteremia being frequent in this condition, blood cultures should be performed.

Amoxicillin↗
PubMed1987

[Severe, refractory neonatal inflammatory syndrome as the manifestation of a systemic multivisceral and meningeal syndrome].

A neonate presented with an inflammatory syndrome with multisystemic manifestations. There was no remission until age 6 years, despite anti-inflammatory treatments. Neonatal onset and neuromeningeal manifestations identified a peculiar rare inflammatory syndrome, whose relationship with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is discussed. In the case reported, renal, abdominal, deep lymphatic and cranial involvements were present: these have not been previously reported.

Follow-Up Studies↗
PubMed1986

[Generalized BCG infection, with a favorable outcome, in a 3-month-old immunocompetent infant].

A 3 month-old infant vaccinated with BCG at birth presented with granulomatous hepatitis with BCG isolated in the liver. Splenomegaly, infiltrates in both pulmonary apices and hilar adenopathies were simultaneously present. No immune deficiency could be found. Complete recovery followed specific polychemotherapy. Parenchymal calcifications appeared in the liver, spleen, lungs and mesenteric ganglia.

BCG Vaccine↗
PubMed1986

[Growth from birth to 2 years of North African infants born in France].

North African people living in France have low socio-economic standing and high birth rates. Growth in weight and height of 359 North African infants born in France was followed during their first 2 years of life. Comparisons were made with standard growth curves for French infants and with the growth of 143 French infants living in similar conditions. Growth in height was similar in each group but at 6 to 9 months of age North African girls were heavier (p less than 0.05). In order to standardize the data for each infant, cubic polynomial interpolation method was used.

Africa, Northern↗
PubMed1986

[Cutaneous manifestations of periodic disease].

The authors report the case of an 8 year-old girl admitted for an erysipelas-like rash of the lower limbs and an episode of Henoch-Schönlein purpura. These manifestations were subsequently attributed to familial mediterranean fever. This case report illustrates the polymorphism of cutaneous manifestations in this disease.

Child↗
PubMed1985

[Spina ventosa, a historic disease].

We report a case of tuberculous dactylitis--spina ventosa--in a 5 year-old girl from a French upper class family. Being today an unusual affection, the diagnosis of spina ventosa can be missed. Symptoms and means of diagnosis are reviewed.

Antitubercular Agents↗