Congenital Abnormalities in Infancy

Congenital urogenital abnormalities in children with congenital hypothyroidism

Background: Congenital hypothyroidism (CH), as one of the most common congenital endocrine disorders, may be significantly associated with congenital malformations. This study investigates urogenital abnormalities in children with primary CH (PCH). Methods: This case-control study was conducted on 200 children aged three months to 1 year, referred to Amir-Kabir Hospital, Arak, Iran. One hund...

Congenital spherocytosis in infancy.

DAVID BURMAN From the Paediatric Department, Charing Cross Hospital, London (RECEIVED FOR PUBLICATION DECEMBER 12, 1957) Neonatal jaundice and anaemia of infancy are both common diagnostic problems. Very rarely, both these symptoms may be due to congenital spherocytosis and, unless there is a known family history of the condition, their diagnosis may be very difficult. Difficulties in diagnosis...

Hematologic Abnormalities in Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease Patients

Introduction:Patients with cyanotic heart disease may have an acceptable quality of life. However, they are invariably prone to several complications. The aim of this study is search about hematologic abnormalities in cyanotic congenital heart disease patients. Materials and Methods:  In this cross sectional study every cyanotic congenital heart disease patients who was referred to the adult co...

Congenital Vertical Talus in Infancy

Lamy and Weissman (1939) in the earliest important paper on this rare deformity described the clinical characteristics of congenital vertical talus as convexity of the sole, deviation into valgus of the posterior part of the foot and abduction of the forefoot. Radiographically it is distinguished by the vertical or oblique position of the talus. They preferred the title congenital convex pes va...

Congenital Abnormalities