/library/oar/handle/123456789/38141 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:33:46 GMT 2026-06-17T19:33:46Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/10565 Title: Kawasaki disease Authors: Spiteri, Francesca Abstract: Case regarding a two-year-old boy who presented to A&E with a 7 day history of fever up to 101.8 ºF associated with symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection with cough, vomiting and diarrhoea and bilateral non-purulent conjunctivitis and fissuring of the lips. Based on clinical findings the patient was diagnosed with Kawasaki Disease and was treated accordingly. Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/10565 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/10564 Title: Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis Authors: Vella Baldacchino, Andrea; Tabone, Trevor Abstract: A 6-week old baby was brought to A&E by her parents, after a 3 week history of frequent vomiting, not tolerating feeds, and weight loss. She was well for the first 3 weeks of life, before she stopped tolerating any feeds. Despite several changes with the feeds given, the baby’s symptoms did not improve. Moreover, she started losing weight, while she became increasingly irritable and inconsolable. Her consultant paediatrician decided to admit her for a trial of other formula feeds, and further investigations. In hospital, examination was unremarkable, except for an intermittently palpable mass in the RUQ. An ultrasound of the abdomen confirmed the diagnosis of pyloric stenosis. She was kept nil by mouth, an NG tube inserted for drainage, and intravenous fluids administered, with close monitoring of fluid input and output. Pyloromyotomy was performed and the patient was discharged after ensuring that she was tolerating feeds. Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/10564 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/10563 Title: Transposition of the great arteries, atrial septal defect and ventricular septal defect Authors: Camilleri, Ramona Abstract: Three-day-old baby girl, transferred to NPICU because of low saturations and a development of a murmur. Following a number of rigourous test and the appropriate investigations, she was diagnosed with Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA), a large Atrial Septal Defect, and a malaligned Ventricular Septal Defect. She was then transferred to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) for corrective surgey. Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/10563 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/10562 Title: Minima Medicamenta 2013 Editors: Bertuello, Isaac; Grech, Maria Grazia Abstract: The Malta Medical Students’ Association (MMSA) has once again taken on the task of putting together and publishing the Minima Medicamenta. This second compilation of this project of unusual clinical cases that students encounter during their ward rounds is recognized by the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations. It provides our students with an opportunity to develop the necessary skills in presenting and rationalising patient cases. Various areas are represented in these case studies, and include amongst others, surgery, oncology, paediatrics, neurology, obstetrics and orthopaedics. This project provides students with an educational experience and strengthens their clinical knowledge and reasoning skills. Description: Contents: Patient’s Experience : Back to peeing like a man! - Isaac Xuereb; Fact Box : Patient’s experience - Isaac Bertuello. Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/10562 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z