Twenty to 30% of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) occur in children less than 15 y of age with a mortality […]
Category: Indian Journal of Pediatrics
Vascular Ring Masquerading as Breath‐Holding Spell
Breath-holding spell (BHS) is a self-limiting, age-dependent common condition in children. Here, we describe a child presenting with BHS and, […]
Cardiac Outcomes in a Cohort of Children with MIS‐Ca
We aimed to study cardiac outcomes of children with Multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) at our center. We included all children […]
Clinical and Etiological Profile of Dystonia among Children
Dystonia is among the most frequently occurring pediatric movement disorders [1, 2], with heterogeneous etiology [3]. There is a paucity […]
Changing Clinical Manifestation of Respiratory Viral Infection in Children Post COVID-19 Pandemic
Acute respiratory infections (ARI) in children are mainly caused by viruses [1]. ARI is the major cause of death in […]
Serum Zinc and Copper Levels in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is the most prevalent (9.5%) endocrine disorder in childhood [1]. Trace elements (TE) play a […]
The Incidence of CMV Infection and Disease in Pediatric AllogenicStem Cell Transplant Recipients
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most important opportunistic viral infection in hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients [1]. There is limited […]
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Undernutrition among Infants Less Than Six Months: A Hospital-Based Cross‐Sectional Assessment
Growth failure among infants under six months (U6m) of age has not received adequate attention in terms of prevention, identification, […]
Parents of Indian Children with Down Syndrome: Stigma and Health Related Quality of Life
One day in our clinical genetics OPD a mother of a child with Down syndrome (DS) while giving history of […]
Pan‐dysautonomia Manifesting as Hypertensive Encephalopathy in Children
Hypertensive encephalopathy is a treatable emergency. It is an important cause of hypertension in children that should be thought of […]
Acute Mercury Poisoning in Young Children: When to Treat?
A 21-mo-old boy presented with alleged accidental consumption of 120 mg inorganic mercury 3 d back. He had mild cough […]
Mutations in CCNO Result in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Complicated with Diffuse Bronchiolitis
Reduced generation of multiple motile cilia caused by the CCNO gene, which plays a key role influencing the pathways controlling […]
Arterial Stiffness and Cardiac Functions in Children with Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome
Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS) is a common pediatric glomerular disorder [1]. Depending on the unique features of the disease and […]
Serum Cystatin C: A Potential Biomarker in Pulmonary Hypertension in Children
Cystatin C is a crucial marker of heart failure and mortality in adults [1, 2]. It has been suggested that […]
Accidental Injection of Adrenaline Leading to Acute Kidney Injury in a Nonanaphylactic Child
Adrenalin is a commonly used drug in pediat- rics for anaphylaxis, severe croup, and asthma [1]. The toxicity of adrenaline […]
An Overt Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Splenomegaly Without Portal Hypertension in Celiac Disease
A 13-year-old female child presented with complaints of pain in the abdomen, melena, and anemia of 8 d duration with […]
Accidental Injection of Adrenaline Leading to Acute Kidney Injury in a Nonanaphylactic Child
Adrenalin is a commonly used drug in pediat- rics for anaphylaxis, severe croup, and asthma [1]. The toxicity of adrenaline […]
An Overt Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Splenomegaly Without Portal Hypertension in Celiac Disease
A 13-y-old female child presented with complaints of pain in the abdomen, melena, and anemia of 8 d duration with […]
Congenital Sodium Diarrhea Caused by a Novel Spontaneous Mutation in the GUCY2C Gene
A female infant was born by cesarean section at 35+4 wk due to intrauterine distress. Her birth weight was 1,930 […]
Early Diagnosis of Ongoing Metabolic Bone Disease of Prematurity with Elevated Serum Alkaline Phosphatase
A higher risk of metabolic bone disease (MBD) of prematurity is associated with a lower gestational age (GA) and birth […]
Influence of Polymorphisms of Interleukin‐1 Receptor Antagonist (IL1RN) Gene in Steroid Resistance in Pediatric Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome—A Case-Control Study
Steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) increases the risk of chronic kidney disease, especially when remission is not attained. Hence, it is […]
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Neonates (MIS‐N) Related to Maternal SARS‐CoV‐2 Exposure
Editor: Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in neo-nates (MIS-N) has been described recently [1, 2]. We report three cases of MIS-N meeting […]
Oxygen Saturation Index to Predict Surfactant Requirement in Preterm Infants
In the management of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), which causes major mortality and morbidity in preterms, the surfactant is suggested […]
Interferon‑α/β–Receptor‑2 Deficiency Leading to Multiple Infections, Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, and Fatal Encephalopathy after MMR Vaccination
Interferons (IFNs) are cytokines responsible for mediating an innate immune response to viral infections through IFN receptors. Here is a […]
Rotavirus Infection with Systemic Dissemination in an Infant
A 10-mo-old male presented with fever, diarrhea, and vomiting for 2 d. Examination revealed a febrile child with tachycardia, acidotic […]
Neurological Presentation in Roseola Infantum is Seldom Encephalitis in Immunocompetent Children
Roseola infantum is a common disease of childhood caused by infection with human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6), self-limited with an excellent […]
Spirometry Results after 6‐Month Follow‐up in a Prospective Pediatric Cohort Diagnosed with SARS‐CoV‐2 Infection
Extensive studies in adults raise concerns over the severity and chronicity of respiratory impairment after the COVID-19 infection [1]; however, […]
Effect of L-Carnosine on Children with ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition that affects 5% of children globally. Although psychopharmacological therapies like […]
Savant Syndrome
We report a case of 17-y-old calendar savant, diagnosed at 2 y as ASD (autism spectrum disorder) based on the […]
Postvaccination Apnea in Extremely‐Low‐Birth‐Weight Infants
This report highlights the incidence of adverse cardiorespiratory events (CREs) in extremely-low-birth- weight (ELBW) infants from a resource-limited setting. Data […]
Infantile Tremor Syndrome Masquerading as Glutaric Aciduria Type 1
Infantile tremor syndrome (ITS) is character- ized by pallor, delayed development, tremors, and sparse hypopigmented hair [1]. Glutaric aciduria (GA) […]
Clinicoepidemiological Profile and Outcome of SARS‐CoV‐2 Infection in a Cohort of Pediatric Cancer Patients During the Second Wave in India
The second wave of COVID-19, outnumbered the first, in terms of cases and deaths [1]. Global data have been variable […]
Guillain–Barré Syndrome with Normal Nerve Conduction Study Associated with COVID‐19 Infection in a Child
Post COVID-19, few have reported Guillain– Barré syndrome (GBS), possibly due to aberrant immune response causing antigen mimicry, resulting in […]
Clinical and Laboratory Follow‐up of Children With COVID‐19
During the current dynamic SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, emerging confounding evidence suggest that despite overall favorable outcome, persisting symptoms, defend as post […]
A Curious Case of Migrainous Headache in a 5‐Year‐Old Girl
Benign paroxysmal torticollis of infancy (BPTI) is a self-limited condition in which the child can have recurrent episodes of head […]
A Case of Iron Intoxication Treated by Plasmapheresis
The clinical use of plasmapheresis can include intoxications [1]. The efective plasmapheresis procedure in a pediatric patient with severe iron […]
A Single Exposure to Cannabis Presenting with Klüver–Bucy Syndrome in a Child: A Rare Case Report
Klüver–Bucy syndrome (KBS) is a rare neu- robehavioral syndrome seen following bilateral temporal lobe injury due to various etiologies [1]. […]
Autofluorescent Red Blood Cells in Protoporphyria
An 8-y-old Japanese boy was referred to our hospital because of a 3-y history of photosensitivity. He had experienced several […]
Epidemiology and Characteristics of Chronic Daily Headaches In Children
Chronic daily headaches (CDH) is defined by the International Classification of Headache Disorders 3rd edition (ICHD-3) based on adult research. […]
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in a Neonate With Prenatal Exposure to COVID‐19
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in chil- dren (MIS-C) was described in children in association with SARS-CoV-2 infection in April 2020. It […]
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Presenting as Subacute Intestinal Obstruction
To the Editor: A 9-y-old girl was admitted with fever and vomiting for 3 d, not passing stools for 2 […]
Newborn with Nonimmune Hydrops Secondary to Fetal COVID‐19 Myocarditis
To the Editor: Newborns presenting with features of MIS-C as a complication of COVID-19, can be subgrouped as MIS-N (multisystem […]
Thyrotoxic Dysphagia in a Child
To the Editor: A 2-y-9-mo-old female presented with dysphagia for solid foods associated with vomiting and drooling of saliva for […]
Evaluation of Lactate Dehydrogenase Tumor Marker in Children With Gonadal Germ Cell Tumor, Epithelial Tumor, Sex Stromal Tumor, par gonadal Tumor, and Cyst
To the Editor: Ovarian and testicular tumors, especially germ cell tumors (GCT), rarely occur in children [1]. Gonadal tumors present […]
Post Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Unilateral Flail Chest Unmasked by Dystonia
To the Editor: A 4-mo-old infant presented with febrile status epilepticus and required mechanical ventilation for neurogenic stridor and poor […]
A Worrisome PICC Line Complication in a Premature Newborn: Knotted Catheter
To the Editor: Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are a common way of intravenous access to provide long-term treatment and […]
An Infant with Motor Delay and Deafness Due to Usher Syndrome
To the Editor: An 11-mo-old girl, with unremarkable perinatal and family history, presented with developmental delay, hypotonic, and hearing impairment […]
Changes in Pattern of Adherence to NPIs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
To the Editor: During the COVID-19 pandemic, non pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) have been the frontline defense against its spread. As […]
An Infant with Motor Delay and Deafness Due to Usher Syndrome
To the Editor: An 11-mo-old girl, with unremarkable perinatal and family history, presented with developmental delay, hypotonia, and hearing impairment […]
Vertical Transmission of COVID‑19
We reviewed the hospital records of neonates delivered to 176 COVID-positive mothers admitted in our university (mid-May to mid-December 2020). […]