Introduction. Ovarian dysgerminoma is a rare malignant ovarian germ cell tumor with its peak incidence in young women. Abdominal pain, abdominal distention, and the presence of a palpable mass are common symptoms at presentation. Depending on the FIGO stage at presentation the prognosis of dysgerminomas after surgical treatment, adjuvant chemotherapy, and radiotherapy is promising. Case Presentation. A 7-year-old girl was presented at our clinic with abdominal pain in all abdominal quadrants. Later the pain localized in the region of her right ovary. CT scan revealed a massive formation which was connected to her right ovary. Conclusion. Although malignant ovarian germ cell tumours are rare in children, physicians must always consider the possibility of MOGT-occurrences. The clinical symptoms might not be specific: abdominal pain, abdominal distention, nausea, and vomiting. In order to make a correct diagnosis the patients should undergo a complete clinical examination including radiological scans. Initial management is frequently surgery, followed by adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Although disgerminoma is malignant tumor, the prognosis is promising.
Myopia is becoming a global public health problem in our society. The global progression of myopia might develop due to near work activities (reading, writing, homework, computer) and less outdoor activities. Recent studies show that beside genetic component, geography and ethnicitiy do have also an impact in the development and progression of myopia.
Strabismus congenital or aquired deviation of eye position may lead to severe psychosocial problems in childhood and puberty. Depression, interpersonal difficulties in relationships, abuse and mistreatment in school, work, sports and play and feelings of sadness as well as inferiority might be due to deviation of one or both eyes. Consequent ophthalmic examination are necessary to detect and treat strabismus to provide affected children a healthy and happy childhood.
:Visual impairment is one of the most severe sensory restriction of human being. Over the time the situation of visually impaired people changed as well as opportunities in education and tools to live a «normal» independent life. Blindman`s stick, guide dog as well as modern tools as monitors and mobile apps help visually impaired people to become as much as possible integrated in our society.
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