Seckel syndrome: Case report [Seckel sendromu]

Seckel syndrome, an autosomal recessive syndrome is characterised by microcephaly, dwarfism-prenatal onset growth deficiency, prominent nose, bird- like narrow face, micrognathia, severe mental retardation, chromosomal instability, pancytopenia. Incidence is 1:10000. Here an uncommon case with Seckel Syndrome was reported

Withdrawal syndrome and hypomagnesaemia and in a newborn exposed to valproic acid and carbamazepine during pregnancy [Gebelikte annenin karbamezepin ve valproik asit kullanimina bağli hipomagnesemi ve çekilme sendromu]

The usage of drugs during pregnancy affect the fetus and the newborn. In this report, we present findings from a newborn baby, whose mother was epileptic, and was under the treatment of valproic acid and carbamazepine during pregnancy. We have found symptoms of withdrawal syndrome, hyponatremia and feeding problem, which was most probably related to exposure to the mentioned drugs. We have also diagnosed hypomagnesaemia and atrial septal defect 4 milimeters in diameter. There are already many reports about the side effects of valproic acid and carbamazepine usage during pregnancy. To the best of our knowledge, hypomagnesaemia has not yet been reported as a side effect. We think that hypomagnesaemia is also related to the usage of antiepileptics. © 2016 by Turkish Pediatric Association

Neuroenteric cyst with both thoracic and spinal component: A neonatal case report [Yenidogan döneminde torasik ve spinal kanal komponentli olan nöroenterik kist: Bir vaka takdimi]

Neuroenteric cysts are rare congenital lesions and they appear due to defect in leaving of notocord from foregut. A definitive diagnosis is made by histopathological examination. Here is a case of a neonate with neuroenteric cyst that is presented by both the thoracic and spinal canal component. Spinal canal component of the neuroenteric cysts must not be forgotten, if there is a suspicion of posterior mediastinal neuroenteric cysts in prenatal ultrasonographic examination. In the diagnosis and treatment of neuroenteric cyst, radiology, surgery, pathology, and neonatology disciplines have to work together