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Plain radiography of the abdomen revealed calcification of both adrenal glands. A homozygous mutation in LIPA
abdomen revealed calcification ... and gut, which causes ... #clincial #peds ... #adrenal #calcifications ... #infant #NEJM #
Echinococcal Cysts in the Liver- The physical examination revealed hepatomegaly with a palpable hepatic mass. Laboratory
Echinococcal Cysts ... revealed a large cyst ... Hydatid disease is caused ... #clinical #NEJM ... #echinococcus #granulosis
Vertebral Hydatidosis- Physical examination revealed impaired sensation in both legs and weak foot flexion. Laboratory tests
identified Echinococcus granulosus ... dogs and other pets ... Infection can cause ... radiology #MRI #NEJM ... #echinococcus #granulosus
Neurocysticercosis (NCC) Summary
Pathogen: Larval stage of Taenia solium
Infection: Ingesting undercooked pork containing cysticerci in muscle tissue.
The cyst fluid is ... nonviable calcified granulomas ... Brain calcifications ... cause seizures. ... albendazol • >2 cysts
Classes of Mutations in the Gene Encoding Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR). Depending on the
Classes of Mutations ... Gene Encoding Cystic ... trafficking defect caused ... Pathophys #Pulm #Peds ... ModulatorTherapy #NEJM