Thoracic lipoblastoma in a 7-month-old infant.

We report a rare case of a thoracic lipoblastoma in a 7-month-old infant who presented with respiratory infection, dyspnea, and a right-sided chest wall swelling. Imaging revealed a predominantly fatty mass, and biopsy confirmed the diagnosis. A right thoracotomy was performed, resulting in subtotal excision due to the tumor's friability. Two months later, a recurrent tumor was detected and was successfully treated with total excision. This case emphasizes the importance of complete surgical resection and regular follow-up to prevent local recurrence of thoracic lipoblastoma.

Cutaneous fistulization: An extremely rare presentation of hydatid liver cyst in a child.

We report the case of a 10-year-old child who presented with a renitent lesion on the left abdominal wall. Clinical, radiological, and intraoperative findings concluded to a cutaneous fistulization of a hydatid cyst of the left lobe of the liver. The diagnosis was confirmed by histopathological examination. The child was successfully treated with acombination of medical and surgical management. Complicated hydatid disease should be considered in the differential diagnoses of patients presenting with cutaneous fistulization, particularly in regions where hydatid disease is endemic.

A case report of multiple foreign body ingestion with a ring-like configuration: The magnetic effect.

INTRODUCTION: Magnetic foreign body (FB) ingestion represents a significant health hazard among children. The increasing use of small attractive magnets as toys or parts of various household accessories makes it easily accessible to children. The aim of this report is to raise awareness of public authorities and parents around exposing children to magnetic toys. CASE PRESENTATION: We report a case of multiple FB ingestion in a 3-year-old child. Radiological imaging revealed multiple round objects arranged in a circular shape resembling a ring. Surgical exploration showed multiple intestinal perforations attributed to the magnetic attraction between the objects. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: Although more than 99 % of ingested FB pass without surgical intervention, ingestion of multiple magnetic FB provides a substantially higher risk of injury due to self-association and therefore requires a more aggressive clinical approach. A stable or clinically benign condition, though common, does not necessarily mean a safe situation in the abdomen. Literature review suggests that emergency surgical intervention should be pursued to avoid potentially life-threatening complications; perforation and peritonitis. CONCLUSION: Multiple magnet ingestion is rare, but can result in serious complications. We recommend early surgical intervention before gastrointestinal complications develop.

[Acute gastric volvulus complicating congenital diaphragmatic hernia in a 3-month-old infant: a case report]. / Volvulus gastrique aigu compliquant une hernie diaphragmatique congénitale chez un nourrisson de 3 mois: à propos d'un cas.

Gastric volvulus is a rare mode of revelation of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. This is an uncommon condition that may be difficult to diagnose in the paediatric population. We here report the case of a three-month-old infant presenting with a rapid worsening of acute dyspnoea. Chest X-ray showed image clarity and ascending gastric air sac. Thoraco-abdominal CT scan showed gastric volvulus complicating left congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Surgical treatment consisted of gastric devolvulation followed by complete reduction of the herniated viscera and closure of the diaphragmatic defect. Patient´s outcome was favourable. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia complicated by gastric volvulus should be considered as a diagnostic and therapeutic emergency due to the risk of life-threatening gastric necrosis.