Naema Al Shibli

Helicobacter pylori Infection: Beyond Gastric Manifestations

Clinicoradiological Characteristics and Outcome of Three Patients with PHACES Syndrome Associated with Intracranial Arteriopathy

PHACES syndrome is characterized by segmental infantile hemangiomas (IHs) accompanied by various extra-cutaneous anomalies, including cerebral artery anomalies, cardiac anomalies, ocular anomalies, sternal deformities, and posterior fossa malformations. This report presents three case series of patients with PHACES syn …

Profile of Perinatal Infections Among Abandoned Neonates Admitted in a Tertiary Hospital in Oman

Objectives: Little is known about the profile of perinatal infections among abandoned neonates, and there are no specific evidence-based guidelines on how to screen and manage these neonates. This study aimed to report the rate of perinatal infections among abandoned babies managed at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital …

Bloodstream Infection in Children Managed at a Tertiary Hospital in Oman

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the local epidemiology and outcome of bloodstream infection (BSI) among Omani children. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman, over 5 years (2014–2018) and included laboratory-confirmed BSI among children aged 0–12 y …

Difficulty of Changing Diapers in a Toddler

A 19-month-old boy presented with a two-week history of arching of the back while walking, which progressed to the inability to bear weight followed by the inability to sit. His mother noticed he was screaming in pain whenever she changed his diaper. He had no history of fever, chronic cough, travel, animal exposure, d …