Pediatric COVID-19 Pneumonia

Unravelling the Pathogenesis of Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia: Are There Possible Insights From High Altitude?

Incidental finding of 68Ga-PSMA uptake in covid-19 induced pneumonia

A 68 years old man with prostate carcinoma was referred for 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT scan because of recent significant rise of PSA. He complained of muscle weakness and fatigue, since 3 weeks before the scan, without dyspnea or shortness of breath. In his 68Ga-PSMA-611 PET/CT study, widespread skeletal metastasis, as well as liver involvement were noticed. Also, multiple bilatera...

A Few Steps Ahead to Select ACE2 in Pediatric COVID-19 Treatment: A Review of Literature

This review study aimed to examine the relationship between Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its uses in renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) to infect the patient using the related studies in this regard. Finally, the logical method of using the related medicine, and the benefits and harms of using these Medications will be indicated in the treatment of novel coronavirus. It is hoped that a s...

Monitoring of Adrenal Functions Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons From Pediatric Leukemia

Introduction: Glucocorticoids are considered the cornerstone of the induction phase in all treatment protocols of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Among the adverse effects of high-dose glucocorticoid treatment, adrenal insufficiency is secondary to suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. This drawback of exogenous steroid therapy gains a contemporary particular relevan...

The First Presentation of Pediatric COVID-19 With Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Unique Case Report

Introduction: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), or COVID-19, is a pandemic infectious disease involved all over the world. Its mortality, especially in cases with additional co-morbidities, is so high that is has attracted the attention of the world. Diabetes mellitus is known as one of its risk factors for mortality. Case Presentation:...