Women's & Children's Health
Peer-reviewed articles on obstetrics, gynecology and the health of children and adolescents.
This page collects peer-reviewed articles on obstetrics, gynaecology and the health of children and adolescents. Articles come from ASIDE Pediatrics and ASIDE Case Reports, with related work from other ASIDE journals, and include original research, reviews and clinical case reports. Every article is free to read under a CC BY 4.0 licence, and authors pay no fee to publish. Articles are listed newest first; follow a title to read the abstract and full text.
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Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis-like Process in Pregnancy with Concurrent Pneumothorax: A Case Report
Background. Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis (PAM) is a rare autosomal recessive lung disease caused by biallelic pathogenic mutations in the SLC34A2 gene, leading to calcium phosphate microlith accumulation in alveoli. Methods. We report a case of suspected PAM-like disease…
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Rash, Fever, and a Diagnostic Puzzle: Recognizing MIS-C Among Mimicking Illnesses in a Child After COVID-19 Exposure — A Case Report
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a delayed hyperinflammatory condition following SARS-CoV-2 infection that can mimic Kawasaki disease, sepsis, and toxic shock. A previously healthy 9-year-old boy presented on illness day 5 with fever (102.9°F)…
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Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Masquerading as Decompensated Cirrhosis: A Diagnostic Challenge with Surgical Management in a Resource-Limited Setting in Tanzania
Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare syndrome of mucinous ascites that often mimics common conditions such as decompensated cirrhosis. Diagnostic delays are frequent, especially in resource-limited settings where advanced imaging and histopathology are unavailable. A…
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Hypoxemia After Inferior Atrial Septal Defect Repair Due to Iatrogenic Diversion of Inferior Vena Cava to Left Atrium: A Case Report
Iatrogenic diversion of the inferior vena cava (IVC) into the left atrium (LA) is a rare but serious complication of surgical atrial septal defect (ASD) repair, particularly in inferior or low-lying defects. When echocardiography is inconclusive, cross-sectional imaging can be…
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Overlapping Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Gestational Thyrotoxicosis, and Transaminitis in Early Pregnancy: A Case Report
Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), characterized by excessive emesis, fluid depletion, electrolyte imbalance, and weight loss, is a condition that affects approximately 0.3-2% of pregnancies. In this case report, we highlight the importance of careful investigation, evaluation, and…
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Internal Herniation Beneath an Omphalomesenteric Band Arising from Meckel’s Diverticulum: A Rare Case Report of Small Bowel Obstruction in A Six-Year-Old Child
Meckel’s diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract and is usually asymptomatic, making preoperative diagnosis difficult in children. We report a 6-year-old boy with a 4-5-day history of progressively worsening periumbilical abdominal pain…
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Calcinosis Universalis in Juvenile Dermatomyositis: An X-Ray Radiological Case Report
Calcinosis universalis is a rare and debilitating complication of juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM), characterized by extensive deposition of calcium salts in soft tissues. This case study presents a 12-year-old female patient with a known history of JDM who developed widespread…
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Cross-Cultural Application of the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-I/II) for Assessing Adolescent Depression in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Critical Review of Evidence from the Last Quarter-Century
Background: The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-I/II) versions are widely used for identifying depression among adolescents in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Nevertheless, their global usage depends on the questionable assumption that symptoms are expressed the same…
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Autism Spectrum Disorder in a Rural Pakistani Child with a History of Early Excessive Screen Exposure: A Case Report
Deficits in communication, social interaction, and behavior mark autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In low-resource settings, diagnostic delays and excessive early screening exposure complicate clinical profiles and access to therapy. We present a 7-year-old female from a rural…
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Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Beyond Hypertension: Triggers, Pathophysiology, Management, and Outcomes
Introduction: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a neurovascular disorder characterized by vasogenic edema, most often affecting the parieto-occipital lobes. Although typically reversible, some patients develop lasting neurological sequelae such as cognitive…
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Malrotation with Midgut Volvulus Beyond Infancy Requiring an Extensive Ileal Resection: A Case Report
Midgut malrotation is a congenital anomaly resulting from abnormal rotation and fixation of the midgut during embryogenesis. It can be complicated by volvulus and intestinal obstruction. It rarely presents after the first year of life, which makes it a diagnostic challenge. A…
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Extrapelvic Endometriosis of the Rectus Abdominis Muscle After Cesarean Section: A Case Report
Abdominal wall endometriosis is an uncommon form of extra-pelvic endometriosis that typically develops in association with prior uterine surgery, particularly cesarean delivery. Among its variants, isolated involvement of the rectus abdominis muscle is exceedingly rare and may…
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Socio-Cultural Determinants of Access to HIV Treatment and Care Among Pregnant and Postpartum People: A Systematic Review Protocol
Introduction: HIV-related maternal mortality remains high in many low-resource settings despite global declines. Lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART) improves maternal and child outcomes, yet ART initiation, retention, and adherence remain suboptimal during pregnancy and…
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Multimodal Conservative Management of Nulliparous Female with Cervical Ectopic Pregnancy: A Case Report
Cervical ectopic pregnancy is an extremely rare condition with catastrophic sequelae if timely, appropriate management is not performed. Some risk factors predispose patients to this condition, but in our case, no predisposing risk factors were present. Nulliparity and young age…
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Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Hysterectomy for Extremely Large Uteri: A Systematic Review
Introduction: Hysterectomy for very large uteri is technically challenging and often requires open surgery. Minimally invasive approaches, such as robotic and laparoscopic techniques, provide alternatives, but their comparative safety and effectiveness for extremely large uteri…
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Dual versus Single Ovulation Triggers in In Vitro Fertilization and Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background: Infertility remains a significant global health concern. Optimizing hormonal triggers, such as human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) with or without gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, is crucial to enhance reproductive outcomes. We aim to evaluate and…
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Challenges and Infectious Complications in Living Donor Liver Transplantation in Egypt: A Comprehensive Review
Background: Living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) is a crucial therapeutic option for patients with end-stage liver disease in Egypt, where deceased donor grafts are scarce. This study aims to investigate the challenges and infectious complications associated with LDLT in…
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Efficacy and Safety of Tofacitinib in Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis Patients: A Systematic Review
Introduction: Ulcerative colitis (UC), an inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), is a chronic illness of unknown mechanism affecting the colonic mucosa, mainly causing diarrhea and bleeding. It can potentially disrupt the quality of life. Tofacitinib, a Janus Kinase inhibitor, showed…
