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We report a case of bilateral, solitary hypertrophy of retinal pigment epithelium [CHRPE] and optic nerve hypoplasia in a 4-month-old boy with velocardio-facial syndrome [VCFS]. CHRPE has not been described in VCFS earlier. The differential diagnosis and embryogenesis of this pigmented lesion are discussed
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Humanos , Masculino , Retina/patologia , Nervo Óptico/patologia , Nervo Óptico/anormalidades , Anormalidades do Olho , Síndrome , Diagnóstico DiferencialRESUMO
The article presents three Omani children with supraventricular tachycardia and discusses the diagnosis and management. Clinical features along with ECG help diagnosis of this common paediatric arrhythmia. Acute management has been facilitated with the introduction of adenosine. However, longterm management continues to be a topic for debate
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Humanos , Feminino , Taquicardia Supraventricular/fisiopatologia , Taquicardia Supraventricular/tratamento farmacológico , Adenosina , CriançaRESUMO
A ten-year-old Omani boy with Marfan's syndrome presented with advanced cardiac and ophthalmic manifestations. The cardiovascular manifestations of the syndrome are discussed and the treatment options considered