Objectives: To describe the clinical presentation, diagnostic journey, and outcomes of five pediatric patients with Kartagener syndrome (KS), in order to highlight the challenges of early diagnosis and multidisciplinary management within a Moroccan context. Study Design: Descript...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i8471
Aims: To analyze the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of childhood horizontal strabismus in a tertiary care center in Tunisia, highlighting its subtypes, associated risk factors, refractive errors, and sensory-motor implications, with the goal of guiding preventive an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i8470
Introduction: Respiratory distress remains a leading cause of under-five morbidity and mortality in Ghana, particularly in Northern regions where health resources are limited. Nurses, as frontline providers, are critical for early detection and intervention in pediatric emergenci...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i8469
Narjess Er-rachdy, Ouissal Essadeq, Maha Habibi, Taha Aaboudech, Kaoutar Znati, Laila Benzekri & Nadia Ismaili·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2025
Background: Giant congenital melanocytic nevus (GCMN) are rare pigmented lesions present at birth, often exceeding 20 cm in size, and may be associated with serious complications such as melanoma and neurocutaneous melanosis. Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a common phakomatosi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i8466
Background: Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (AED), also referred to as hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, is a rare genetic condition characterized by a triad of hypotrichosis, hypodontia, and hypohidrosis. Case Report: This article reports two illustrative cases: an adolescent a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i7467
Background: Perinatal asphyxia is a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, 3% of all infants in developing countries, that is, approximately 3.6 million experience moderate to severe birth asphyxia. Of these, aroun...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i7468
Circular RNA (circRNA) and long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) play a crucial role in gene regulation through microRNA (miRNA) pathways. Initially viewed as a molecular curiosity or a byproduct of RNA splicing processes, circRNAs were largely overlooked. Their biological relevance and d...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i7465
Background: Congenital ichthyoses are rare genetic skin disorders characterized by abnormal keratinization, often present at birth and associated with various extracutaneous manifestations. Material and Methods: We conducted a retrospective 30-month study at a Moroccan university...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i7464
Castleman disease is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder, particularly in children. Its association with pityriasis lichenoides has not been previously reported. This report presents a 5-year-old girl born to consanguineous parents, who developed recurrent necrotic and bullous sk...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i7462
Background: Cutaneous mastocytosis (CM) is a rare pediatric dermatosis characterized by the abnormal proliferation and accumulation of mast cells in the skin. It typically presents in early childhood and is most often confined to the skin, with a generally favorable prognosis. Ma...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i7463