[A case of transient hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in a twin infant of a diabetic mother]. / Un caso di cardiomiopatia ipertrofica transitoria in neonata gemella figlia di madre diabetica.

The case is reported of a dizygotic twin infant of a diabetic mother with transient hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The clinical course and eco-ecg reports are described. The etiopathogenesis is discussed since no evidence of cardiomyopathy was found in the second twin. The importance of a timely diagnosis for a correct therapy is emphasized.

[Adrenal hemorrhage in neonates: three cases with different clinical and echographic findings]. / Emorragia surrenalica nel neonato: presentazione di tre casi con diverso quadro clinico ed ecografico.

Three cases of neonatal adrenal hemorrhage are described. They presented different clinical findings. Ultrasonography was the investigation of choice. It showed different initial patterns: anechoic in one case, hyperechoic in the others. The literature is reviewed. Usefulness of echography in the diagnosis of adrenal hemorrhage is stressed.

[Incidence and significance of heart murmurs in newborn infants admitted to nursery]. / Incidenza e significato del soffio cardiaco in neonati accolti al nido.

In a retrospective study on heart murmurs in healthy newborns we reviewed data concerning all newborns admitted in our nursery in the year 1990 (1387 newborns: male 699, female 688). An heart murmur was recorded in 106 (7.6%); in 32 of these (30%) the murmur was still audible at discharge; in 18 cases (17%) a congenital heart defect was diagnosed. Our data suggest that time of onset and intensity are valuable data for diagnostic approach, as murmurs recorded after the first day of life, and/or of intensity of 2/6 or more, are more likely to be expression of a congenital heart disease and should be further evaluated.

[A case of fetal hydrops due to congenital cardiopathy]. / Un caso di idrope fetale da cardiopatia congenita.

As the frequency of Rh isoimmunization is declining, nonimmune fetal hydrops is becoming the predominant form of hydrops. Authors report a case of hydrops secondary to congenital heart disease and briefly discuss the physiopathology of such condition.

[A case of congenital cytomegalic disease: clinical and virological study]. / Un caso di malattia citomegalica congenita: studio clinico e virologico.

A case of congenital cytomegalovirus infection is reported and its clinical and diagnostic problems are considered. Perinatal and intrauterine transmission of CMV is discussed.