ABSTRACT
The first case of Gauchers disease observed in the Philippines is reported in an infant of 10 monthsThe disease is characterized by storage of kerasin in the cells of the reticulo-endothelial apparatus resulting in marked splenomegaly and liver enlargementThe different types of lipoid storage diseases, diagnosis and treatment of Gauchers disease are discussed. (Summary)
ABSTRACT
1. A study of 97 cases of vitamin A deficiency with eye manifestation is presented2. The importance of early diagnosis and therapy is emphasized, to prevent the occurrence of blindness in infancy and childhood3. Symptomatology, both objective and subjective, are discussed, together with the different conditions or diseases associated with it4. Treatment and results of therapy were also described. (Summary)
ABSTRACT
Noma, or stomatitis gangrenosa, cancrum oris, is not yet rare in the Philippines, as it has become in America and Europe. Forty-two cases of noma are describedNoma is a secondary disease due to bad general condition brought about by diseases such as ileocolitis, measles, tuberculosis, sometimes pertussis and bronchopneumoniaThe mortality of noma is excessively high. It is probable that noma occurs in connection with deficiency diseasesIt is a disease of the preschool age in the PhilippinesThe treatment must be a treatment of the primary diseaseImprovement of nutrition and public welfare will put an end to the disease in the near future.(Summary)