Bronchial Carcinoid in a Child: A Case Report.

Bronchial carcinoid (BC) make up 80-90% of a group of lung tumors formerly called “bronchial adenomas,” which also included adenoid cystic carcinoma and mucoepidermoid carcinoma; hence, their actual incidence was not accurately known. It is a rare entity in the pediatric population where metastatic lung tumors greatly outnumber primary lung tumors. BC account for 2-5% of all lung neoplasms in adults but are the most common primary lung neoplasm of childhood, accounting for 80% of malignant bronchopulmonary neoplasms in children. We have presented a case of left BC in an 11-year-old boy, with a short review of literature, and discussed the management. We have discussed the surgical procedure in detail, pointing out the possible pitfalls and their management.

Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome in a Pediatric Patient: A Rare Case Report.

The median arcuate ligament (MAL) syndrome is an infrequently described condition caused by compression of the celiac artery by the extended fibers of the MAL resulting in the classic triad of postprandial epigastric pain, nausea/vomiting, and weight loss. Mostly seen in young female adults there is no reported estimate in the pediatric age group. We report the case in a 15-year-old girl and discuss the surgical aspects of importance.