Saudi Med J
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To describe characteristics of children developing Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) lymphadenitis, and to evaluate needle aspiration treatment. ⋯ Bacillus Calmette-Guérin adenitis occurs in young children, mainly as unilocular suppurative left axillary group with a mean size of 3.2 cm. Needle aspiration is safe in treatment of suppurative lymphadenitis. Mycobacteria stained positive in most of the suppurative lesions. Excision is not needed.
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To identify the epidemiology, pattern, outcome, and impact of infant burns in Eastern Saudi Arabia. ⋯ The prevalence of burns among infants in our hospital is high, and preventive measures must be implemented to decrease the occurrence of burns in this age group.
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Case Reports
A rare case of multilocus brain abscess due to Entamoeba histolytica infection in a child.
Brain abscess due to Entamoeba histolytica (E. histolytica) may pose a diagnostic problem or a therapeutic challenge, as evidenced by the paucity of papers reporting complete recovery after treatment. An 11-year-old girl presented with progressive drowsiness, diminished movements of the left upper limb, and swallowing problems. Cranial MRI showed multiple, contrast-dense masses with fluid content. ⋯ Intravenous therapy was switched to oral metronidazole, which was continued for 2 weeks. She regained all her preexisting abilities. Multiple brain abscesses due to E. histolytica is a very rare occurrence, and histopathologic evaluation is important in diagnosis.