Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome – A case series with review of literature.

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is an acute dermatological illness which requires prompt treatment. It is a condition associated with widespread exfoliation of skin caused by Staphylococcus aureus (SA). The toxins elaborated by these gram positive microorganisms especially the exfoliative toxins A and B causes the SSSS. Literature review mentions that only 5% of SA produces these exfoliative toxins. The main route of spread of the toxins is by the hematogenous spread and the process results in extensive damage to the epidermis. This case series reports the SSSS in two children and highlights the significance of promptly diagnosing this serious pediatric dermatological illness.

Parotid abscess in a seven year old child – A rare case report with review of literature.

Parotid gland is one of the major salivary glands and when there is infection/inflammation of the parotid gland, the condition of parotitis ensues. A parotid abscess (PA) results as a complication of the primary parotitis. Literature review has revealed that it is very rare in the pediatric population and many predisposing factors are present for the formation of a PA in children. PA is seen often in the adults when compared to the paediatric subset. The management with intravenous broad spectrum antibiotics, drainage of the PA and surgery is the main stay of treatment in an adult patient. In this case report, a sevenyear old female child who detected to have a PA and managed only conservatily has presented and discussed.

Unilateral simian crease in a 3 years old child - A case report.

Unilateral simian crease (USC) is a single transverse crease that extends from across the palm of one of the hands. The presence of a single transverse palmar crease or the simian crease (SC) can be seen in normal individuals. The significance of USC lies in the fact that it can also be associated with abnormal medical conditions. Literature review indicates that there is strong coincidence with the presence of a SC and presence of genetic or chromosomal abnormalities in these subset of patients. USC is seen in 10% of the population. In this case report, a three year old child was detected to have a SC, especially an USC in one of his palms.

Pseudotumor cerebri in 11 months old child – A case report with review of literature.

Pseudotumor cerebri is defined as a clinical entity where there are signs and symptoms of raised intracranial pressure but the higher mental and neurological functions are not altered. Many times the etiology is unknown. A thorough history and clinical examination is necessary along with exclusion of possible structural causes of intracranial hypertension. Headache, papilledema and visual disturbances are the characteristic symptoms in a child but in a younger infant it becomes all the more difficult to arrive at diagnose. The prognosis is excellent if the offending drug or cause is identified and abated. This case study reported a case of Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) in 11 months old child.