Infantile Fibromatosis and Myofibromatosis

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Fig. 9.1 Histological picture of infantile myofibromatosis showing uniform, elongated, fusiform, and elongated spindle-shaped cells surrounded by abundant collagen Infantile myofibromatosis was first described by Stout in 1954 who called…

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Meconium Plug Syndrome

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Fig. 28.1 a and b Plain abdominal x-ray showing dilated bowel loops with absent gas in the rectum. Gastrograffin contrast enema showing meconium plug syndrome Contrast enema : Gastrografin is…

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Undescended Testes (Cryptorchidism)

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Fig. 11.1 Clinical photograph showing left undescended testes In 90 % of cases, an undescended testis can be palpable in the inguinal canal ; in a minority, the testis or testes…

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Branchial Cysts, Sinuses, and Fistulae

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Fig. 7.1 A clinical photograph showing a branchial fistula. Note the location of the external opening at the anterior border of the lower third of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. The internal…

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H-type Tracheoesophageal Fistula

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Fig. 15.1 Barium swallow showing an N-type rather than H-type TEF in (a) and an H-type TEF in (b) Treatment Definitive preoperative diagnosis of H-type TEF is important and, once…

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Varicocele

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Fig. 12.1 A clinical photograph of a child with left varicocele that feels like a bag of worms The size of both testicles should be evaluated during palpation to detect…

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Intravenous Fluids, Blood, and Blood Products

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Weight (kg) Amount of fluid, D/W 5 % ¼ NS 1–10 100 CC/kg/day (4 CC/kg/h) 10–20 1000 CC + 50 CC/kg/day for wt > 10 kg (2 CC/kg/h) > 20 1500 CC + CC/kg/h for wt > 20 kg (1 CC/kg/h) Table 1.2 Volume of maintenance fluid by body…

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Sternomastoid Tumor of Infancy and Torticollis

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Fig. 8.1 Neck ultrasound showing left sternomastoid tumor MRI may be useful in patients with nonmuscular causes of torticollis. Histopathologic findings include: Fibrous replacement of skeletal muscle fibers that undergo…

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