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Abnormalities of the axial and proximal appendicular skeleton in adults with Laron syndrome (growth hormone insensitivity)
To investigate abnormalities in the skeleton (with the exclusion of the skull, cervical spine, hands and feet) in patients with Laron syndrome, who have an inborn growth hormone resistance and congenital insul...
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A new mutation in the growth hormone-releasing hormone receptor gene in two Israeli Arab families
Background: Mutations in the GHRH receptor gene (GHRH-R) are emerging as a common cause of familial isolated GH deficiency (IGHD). Design: We searched for GHRH-R mutations in 10 patients with IGH...
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Spontaneous splenic rupture in infectious mononucleosis: conservative management with gradual percutaneous drainage of a subcapsular hematoma
Spontaneous splenic rupture (SSR) is a rare but potentially lethal complication of infectious mononucleosis (IM). Because the inflamed spleen is usually enlarged, congested, and friable, emergency splenectomy...
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Diffuse brain stem gliomas Are we improving outcome?
We reviewed our experience with diffuse brain stem glioma (dBSG) to evaluate whether any improvement of outcome had occurred in our patients over the years. Of the 24 children referred to our department with ...
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Effect of normal ageing on the sites of aortic bifurcation and inferior vena cava confluence: a CT study
The object of this retrospective study was to determine the sites of abdominal aortic bifurcation and inferior vena cava confluence in relation to age and sex. The study group comprised 180 subjects (90 males ...
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Effet du vieillissement normal sur la position de la bifurcation aortique et de la confluence cave caudale: étude tomodensimétrique
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Effect of normal ageing on the sites of aortic bifurcation and inferior vena cava confluence: a CT study
The object of this retrospective study was to determine the sites of abdominal aortic bifurcation and inferior vena cava confluence in relation to age and sex. The study group comprised 180 subjects (90 males ...
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Iron overload following bone marrow transplantation in children: MR findings
Objective. The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of post-transfusional iron overload in children after bone marrow transplantation by reviewing their magnetic resonance imaging (MR) findings.
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Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis mimicking malignant disease: is preservation of the kidney possible?
Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is an uncommon form of pyelonephritis rarely seen in children. It is characterized by destruction of the renal parenchyma and invasion of adjacent tissues, mimicking re...
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MRI in acute poliomyelitis
MRI can be used in the diagnosis of anterior horn infection and for assessing the extent of disease. There are no specific MRI signs to differentiate between the various possible pathogens. This is demonstrate...
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Tracheomegaly in Brachmann-de Lange
Brachmann-de Lange syndrome is a well-described congenital disorder. Skeletal anomalies and respiratory infections are its hallmarks. To the known imaging signs, the authors add tracheomegaly, which has not be...
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Central precocious puberty: Evaluation by neuroimaging
To evaluate the incidence of abnormal intracranial findings in children with central precocious puberty, 62 children (51 girls, 11 boys) were examined by computerized tomography and/or magnetic resonance imagi...
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A rare coexistence of a multicentric hepatic hemangioendothelioma with a large brain hemangioma in a preterm infant
A preterm infant with a rare association of a multicentric hepatic hemangioendothelioma (MHH) and a large brain hemangioma is described. The imaging investigations and their findings are discussed. It is recom...
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The bubble sign in the gasless abdomen of the newborn
The bubble sign (BS) in the gasless abdomen of the newborn is a helpful clue in the diagnosis of an upper gastrointestinal obstruction. The already swallowed air serves as the natural contrast agent. The singl...
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Cystic mediastinal lesions in children: Evaluation by magnetic resonance and conventional imaging
The signals obtained from mediastinal cystic lesions in children by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have been analysed. The advantages and pitfalls in establishing the final diagnosis by MRI are compared to t...
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Liver candidiasis
Liver candidiasis is characterised by small abscesses spread throughout the organ at random. These lesions may be identified sonographically. In the active phase of the disease, hepatomegaly is seen together w...
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Osteogenic sarcoma of the calvarium in children: CT manifestations
Primary osteogenic sarcoma of the skull is rare in the pediatric age. The CT manifestations, and the differential diagnosis are discussed in relation to two cases, one an osteolytic type and the second an oste...
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The CT manifestations of the primary gynecological chylous reflux syndrome in the pediatric age
Gynecological chylous reflux syndrome (GCRS) is characterized by genital discharge of chyle, due to congenital lymphangiectasis and insuffiiciency of the pelvic lymphatic channels. A girl with genital chylous ...
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The sonographic signs of the peritoneal pseudocyst obstructing the ventriculo-peritoneal shunt in children
The installation of the ventriculo-peritoneal shunt (VPS) is on the rise in the pediatric age. Its obstruction is a major cause for further deterioriation of the already present hydrocephalus. Distal VPS obstr...
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135 PUBERTAL DEVELOPMENT AND FINAL HEIGHT IN CIRLS WITH CENTRAL PRECOCIOUS PUBERTY (CPP) AFTER THERAPY WITH THE Gn-RII ANALOC D-TRP-6-LII-RII
Fifteen girls with CPP who have been treated with D-TRP-6-LH-RII (13 daily s.c.; 2 monthly i.m.) for 1 to 5 yrs were followed after therapy for 6 months to 4 yrs. Resumption of pubertal developmont was evident...
