Rashes—types of skin lesions
It is not uncommon for children to present with an unusual rash or for parents to be concerned about skin lesions or birthmarks on a child’s skin. In some cases…
PEDIATRICS
Leukaemia and childhood cancer
Malignant disease affects about 1 in 600 people during childhood (1 per 10 000 children per year). The commonest malignancies are acute leukaemia and central nervous system (CNS) tumours. Overall,…
Acute abdominal pain
Acute abdominal pain is very common. It is important to quickly assess whether surgical intervention is required, as some important surgical conditions present as an acute abdomen. Acute Appendicitis This…
Anaemia and pallor
Iron Deficiency Anaemia In early childhood the combination of a high demand for iron to keep up with rapid growth and a poor intake of iron-rich foods makes iron deficiency…
Acute diarrhoea and dehydration
Dehydration Water accounts for up to 80% of an infant’s weight. Loss of more than 5% of this water represents significant dehydration. Fluid may be depleted in the intracellular or…
