Biomedical subjects

Federica Visintini

Publications and source records attributed to Federica Visintini.

3 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2006

Complete epididymal separation presenting as polyorchidism.

We describe an unusual case of a 21-month-old boy with complete separation of the testis and epididymis. Two homogeneous structures were observed in the scrotum of a newborn boy in addition to a third structure. Polyorchidism was suspected, but follow-up sonographic studies showed a decrease in the echogenicity of the left scrotal structure. Surgical exploration revealed the testis and epididymis to be completely separated, with no duplicated testis. Orchidopexy was then performed.

Diagnosis, Differential↗

PubMed2005

Hydrolysed milk in preterm infants: an open problem.

AIM: To review knowledge about the role, indications and nutritional adequacy of protein hydrolysate formulas (HF) in the preterm newborn. METHODS: A review of the available literature was carried out. RESULTS: No data support the use of HF for atopy prevention. HF could have a positive role in the early feeding of very-low-birthweight infants, but several concerns exist about their nutritional adequacy. CONCLUSION: Further investigations addressing protein and mineral metabolism as well as long-term effects, including neurodevelopment, are needed.

Child Development↗

PubMed2002

Incidental diagnosis and tempestive therapy in a case of neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia due to anti-HPA-5b.

Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (NAIT) is usually attributable to HPA-1a antibodies. The authors report a case of incidentally diagnosed thrombocytopenia in a small for gestational age infant. A NAIT was suspected and she was successfully treated with intravenous IgG. The direct and indirect platelet suspension immunofluorescence test (PSIFT) in maternal blood suggested alloimmunization to HPA-5b. Empiric treatment with IgG could be useful in case of clear suspect even in absence of confirmed diagnosis.

Antigens, Human Platelet↗