Introdução: A dieta cetogénica consiste num regime alimentar normoproteíco, rico em lípidos e pobre em hidratos de carbono, que mimetiza a resposta do organismo ao jejum prolongado. Tem sido utilizada no tratamento de crianças com epilepsia refractária.Metodologia: Análise retrospectiva de 27 crianças com epilepsia refractária, acompanhadas em Consulta de Neurologia Pediátrica de um Hospital de nível III e subm...
Turner syndrome is one of the most frequent chromosome disorders in clinical practice. It is characterized by a multisystemic involvement, responsible for a high morbidity and an increased mortality at all ages. Therefore it is essential that there is a continuous and integrated approach in reference centers to improve the quality of life and prevent early mortality. There has been a growing interest in the sci...
Cerebral venous thrombosis is a rare but potentially severe condition in children. We present the case of a teenager with corticodependent nephrotic syndrome diagnosed at five months of age and treated with cyclosporine A. In the context of recurrence of nephrotic syndrome he presented with headache, vomiting and severe intracranial hypertension. While the raised intracranial pressure and the status epilepticus...
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