Evaluation of Gastrointestinal Anomalies in Patients with Cleft Lip and Palate Suleyman Yıldızdal, Yusuf Irmak, Murat Kara, Mert Calis, Burak Ardıclı, Fatma Figen Ozgur Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal, 2026 Objective To investigate the diversity and incidence of gastrointestinal anomalies (GIAs) in patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP) and evaluate their effects on cleft care and surgical outcomes. Design A retrospective observational study analyzing demographic and perioperative data from CLP patients treated at a cleft center. Setting A high-volume cleft center providing multidisciplinary care for CLP patients. Patients, Participants A total of 2879 CLP patients were included. Data included gender, cleft type, syndromic status, timing and duration of surgery, hospitalization period, and intensive care unit (ICU) admission. Patients with growth or swallowing dysfunction and gastrointestinal issues underwent pediatric surgical evaluation. Interventions Comprehensive assessment and management of CLP, including surgical repair and evaluation for systemic anomalies. Main Outcome Measure(s) Incidence of GIAs, association of GIAs with cleft types, and their impact on surgical outcomes, including ICU admission and perioperative complications. Results Among the 2879 patients, 36 (1.3%) had GIAs. Patients with isolated cleft palate exhibited a significantly higher frequency of GIAs ( p = .036). ICU admission rates were notably elevated in the GIA group compared to those without GIAs ( p < .001). Conclusions Although GIAs are uncommon in CLP patients, their presence significantly impacts nutrition, development, and surgical outcomes. Systematic evaluation for systemic anomalies, including GIAs, is essential for optimizing cleft care and improving long-term outcomes.
Pediatric inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the urinary bladder: a rare case report and treatment approach Kubra Ozturk Yuzdemir, Idil Rana User, H. Nursun Ozcan, Diclehan Orhan, Ali Varan, Ibrahim Karnak, Burak Ardicli Turkish Journal of Pediatrics, 2025 Background. Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare mesenchymal neoplasm of intermediate malignant potential, commonly arising in the lungs and intra-abdominal organs. Involvement of the urinary bladder is exceptionally rare, particularly in children, and may clinically and radiologically mimic malignant tumors. Case Presentation. We report the case of a 10-year-old girl who presented with painless macroscopic hematuria and syncope, necessitating blood transfusion. Initial imaging revealed a bladder mass, and biopsy initially suggested rhabdomyosarcoma. Definitive histopathological evaluation, however, confirmed IMT. Partial cystectomy was performed, but due to positive surgical margins and recurrent hematuria, targeted therapy with crizotinib was initiated based on anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) positivity. At 12-month follow-up, the patient remained symptom-free with no evidence of recurrence on imaging. Conclusion. Pediatric IMT of the bladder is a rare but important differential diagnosis for bladder masses. Accurate histological diagnosis is essential, as this tumor may mimic malignancy and influence the treatment plan. Complete surgical excision remains the cornerstone of treatment, while targeted therapies such as ALK inhibitors offer valuable options in cases with residual disease or risk of recurrence. This case highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach involving surgery, pathology, and oncology. Further pediatric-focused studies are warranted to refine treatment strategies and define long-term outcomes.
Radiological and clinical signatures to differentiate hepatocellular carcinoma from hepatoblastoma in children older than 5 years of age: a feasibility study Gozde Ozer, H. Nursun Ozcan, Burak Ardicli, Tezer Kutluk, Berna Oguz, Mithat Haliloglu Pediatric Radiology, 2025 Background Hepatoblastoma and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are the most common primary malignant liver tumors in children. Although some characteristic imaging findings have been described in both hepatoblastoma and HCC, it is difficult to distinguish between these two tumors over the 5 years of age. Objective To investigate clinical and radiological findings that may help differentiate hepatoblastoma and HCC over 5 years of age. Materials and methods From 2007 to 2022, 19 consecutive patients older than 5 years old diagnosed with primary liver malignancy were yielded from our radiology archive retrospectively. Imaging features, age, sex, treatment, and follow-up data were recorded. Results A total of 19 patients (16 boys; median age 7.5, min-max 5-17), ten HCCs and nine hepatoblastomas, were included. Serum alpha-fetoprotein (sAFP) values were significantly higher in hepatoblastoma patients (n=9), compared to the HCC (n=10) (P=0.002). Tumor size and PRETEXT stages were higher in hepatoblastoma patients; however, there was no statistical difference (P=0.06). Initial MRI was available for six patients with hepatoblastoma and seven patients with HCC, and there was no difference regarding ADCmin values. Conclusion In the differential diagnosis of primary malignant liver tumor in a child older than 5 years of age, higher sAFP level may support the diagnosis of hepatoblastoma rather than HCC. Graphical Abstract
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