Saudi Med J
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Case Reports
Obstructive uropathy in STAT 3 hyper immunoglobulin E syndrome: A 5 year old Middle Eastern boy.
Autosomal dominant hyper immunoglobulin E (IgE) syndrome is a rare inborn error of immunity that affects approximately one in a million individuals worldwide. It presents with various symptoms owing to multisystem involvement (immunological and non-immunological). Recurrent infections (mainly in the skin and lungs) are common presentations. ⋯ The patient completely recovered and did not require further admission after initiating prophylactic antibiotics. Although deep-seated infections are uncommon in STAT3 hyper IgE syndrome, skin and lung infections are most commonly observed. Multiple deep collections can occur and require prompt intervention and aggressive treatment.
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Review Case Reports
Right lung hypoplasia associated with polysplenia: A case report and literature review.
Pulmonary agenesis is a very rare congenital abnormality that can be missed in a routine radiographic examination, which delays diagnosis until adulthood. It can be associated with other congenital malformations, such as valvular heart disease and gastrointestinal organ abnormalities. ⋯ The reported case here is for an adult male who presented with dextroposition of the heart and was found to have a unilobed right lung associated with polysplenia. This has not been previously reported in the literature.
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To estimate the prevalence of electronic device usage and its association with mental health status among preschool children aged 3-6 years. ⋯ There was a high prevalence of electronic device usage among preschool children, which exceeded the recommended time limit. A significant correlation was observed between electronic device use and mental health scores. Further longitudinal studies are required to understand the nature of this association and its implications for child development.
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Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder marked by low platelet counts that puts patients at risk for spontaneous bleeding. A rare trigger for ITP is iron repletion, which has only been reported in a few cases. ⋯ Following more than 30 years of the patient's clinical timeline, this case demonstrates the chronic nature of ITP and the complexity of its causes. Further studies are needed to determine the prevalence of iron repletion-induced thrombocytopenia and its underlying mechanisms.