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Challenging diagnostic of juvenile systemic sclerosis in limited sources: a case report Ronaldi, Melissa; Wati, Ketut Dewi Kumara; Gunawijaya, Eka; Yantie, Ni Putu Veny Kartika; Anandasari, Pande Putu Yuli
Pediatric Sciences Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): (Available online: 1 June 2024)
Publisher : Medical Faculty of Brawijaya University, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51559/pedscij.v5i1.88

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Background: Juvenile Systemic Sclerosis (JSSc) is a rare chronic-autoimmune rheumatic disease leading to potential delay in diagnosis, especially in limited sources due to lack of knowledge and facility. This case report aimed to present a rare case of JSSc in limited sources of medical facilities. Case presentation: A 15-year-old girl was earlier suspected of having congenital heart disease due to the presentation of bluish fingers without any detectable clinical heart disease manifestation, including normal electrocardiography as well as echocardiography. The patient experienced pain and difficulty executing wrist endorotation, representing limited joint movement action. Further physical examinations showed pale, cold fingers and toes, bluish color in the peripheral represented sclerodactyly and arthritis. Skin showed multiple erythema-hypopigmentation papuls, in accordance with gottorn papule, gottorn sign. The antinuclear antibody titer was 1:320. Chest CT-Scan result was a fibrotic line at the inferior lobe of the left lung with the left diaphragm tenting due to a chronic inflammatory process. Skin biopsy shows an acanthotic epidermis, dermafibrocollagenous tissue with extensive fibrosis, and sclerosis with vascular proliferation. These findings meet JSSc PRES, ACR, and EULAR standard classification criteria, including 1 major and 4 minors. The treatment regimen was started with methylprednisolone 2 mg/kg/day, then tapering off once clinical manifestation alleviated, methotrexate 10 mg/BSA, and folic acid 1 mg a day. Long-term monitoring plans are also scheduled. Conclusion: Recognizing early symptoms of JSSc would provide a better outcome.
Unveiling associated factors related to congenital heart disease in children: A case-control study Wijaya, Lisa Amelia; Yantie , Ni Putu Veny Kartika; Gunawijaya, Eka
Pediatric Sciences Journal Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Available online : 1 June 2025
Publisher : Medical Faculty of Brawijaya University, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51559/pedscij.v6i1.125

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Background: Congenital heart diseases (CHDs) remain a significant global health burden and a leading cause of child mortality. However, limited evidence exists regarding the factors associated with CHDs, particularly in Indonesia. This study aims to identify factors associated with congenital heart defects (CHDs) in children. Methods: A case-control study was conducted using secondary data from pediatric cardiology patients at Ngoerah Hospital between 2021 and 2023, extracted from pedcardiobali.com. Patients aged 0–18 years who were diagnosed with CHD via echocardiography were included in the case group. Those with normal echocardiographic findings comprised the control group. Patients with incomplete medical records were excluded from the study. A total of 300 eligible subjects were selected, with 150 assigned to each group using a combination of purposive and random sampling methods. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed using SPSS version 29.0. Results: Among the 300 subjects, low birth weight (<2,500 grams) was significantly associated with CHDs (OR 3.365; 95% CI: 1.48–7.65; P = 0.004). Prematurity, maternal alcohol consumption, and congenital anomalies were identified as potential confounding factors (OR 1.19; 95% CI: 0.61–2.35; P = 0.61; OR 1.65; 95% CI: 0.45–6.06; P = 0.45; OR 1.98; 95% CI: 0.56–6.94; P = 0.29, respectively). No significant associations were found with maternal or paternal age, multiparity, multiple gestation, smoking, family history of CHDs, or maternal infection. Conclusion: Low birth weight is a dominant factor associated with CHDs. Early prenatal care and targeted interventions are crucial in reducing this risk. Further research is warranted to investigate the underlying mechanisms and genetic contributions to coronary heart disease (CHD).