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Case Reports
[Hamartomatous dysplasias with hemihypertrophy. 2 cases including one with Proteus syndrome].
Hamartomatous dysplasias with hemihypertrophy are a part of several congenital diseases, sometimes difficult to classify when their symptomatology is relatively poor. ⋯ A diagnosis of Proteus syndrome was made in the first patient while the second patient was considered to have Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome even though hemangiomatous involvement has been seen in Proteus syndrome.
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Mercury poisoning is a rare cause of hypertension in children. Urinary excretion sometimes remains low despite severe clinical intoxication. ⋯ An unexpected mode of intoxication and low basal urine mercury are not decisive arguments against mercury poisoning, which is the only cause of acrodynia.
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Most cases of mucormycosis occur in immunosuppressed children. Intracranial extension is lethal and must be prevented with early specific treatment. ⋯ Our patient seems to be the first with prolonged remission of facial mucormycosis and acute leukemia despite relapse of both diseases. This favorable outcome could be due to the use of Ambisome.
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Assessing pain in premature babies is difficult because of their limited capacities to communicate. The aim of this study was to recognize manifestations of acute and chronic pain or, on the contrary, of well-being state, and to validate a "pain scale" for premature babies. ⋯ An objective assessment of pain and discomfort in premature babies can be made using a "pain scale" useful for care and therapeutic decisions.