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Atypical presentation of pellucid marginal degeneration: case report [PDF]
, 2005 The authors report an unusual clinical presentation of pellucid marginal degeneration with 360º peripheral corneal thinning diagnosed in a younger male patient. We discuss the findings of topographic maps, ultrasound pachymetry and the proposed treatment.
Machado, Renato +4 more
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Mediators of Inflammation, Volume 2015, Issue 1, 2015., 2015 Genetic susceptibility factors, parasite strain, and an adequate modulation of the immune system seem to be crucial for disease progression after Trypanosoma cruzi infection. HLA‐G and its murine functional homolog Qa2 have well‐recognized immunomodulatory properties.
Fabrício C. Dias +13 more
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The Immune Interplay between the Host and the Pathogen in Aspergillus fumigatus Lung Infection
BioMed Research International, Volume 2013, Issue 1, 2013., 2013 The interplay between Aspergillus fumigatus and the host immune response in lung infection has been subject of studies over the last years due to its importance in immunocompromised patients. The multifactorial virulence factors of A. fumigatus are related to the fungus biological characteristics, for example, structure, ability to grow and adapt to ...
Helioswilton Sales-Campos +4 more
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Corneal lamelar transplantation associated with stromal tattooing for leukoma treatment: case report [PDF]
, 2009 Stromal cornea tattooing has been used for esthetic treatment of corneal scars as leukoma and iris coloboma. The coloring agent can be applied through stromal micropuncture or associated with lamellar keratectomy or keratoplasty.
Berger, André +4 more
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Revista Brasileira de Oftalmologia, 2011 OBJETIVO: Descrever o perfil epidemiológico de pacientes na fila de transplante penetrante de córnea no estado do Pará, Brasil. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal e retrospectivo, com 1261 pacientes, no período de janeiro de 2001 a dezembro de 2009, cadastrados
Edmundo Frota de Almeida Sobrinho +2 more
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Validity of corneal topography in refractive surgery with excimer laser [PDF]
, 2003 PURPOSE: To evaluate the refractive results and safety of PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) based on the preoperative corneal topography. METHODS: 44 operated eyes, using the photorefractive keratectomy process, and which presented preoperative ...
Abreu, Mariza Toledo de +4 more
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Perfil epidemiológico de pacientes na fila de transplante de córnea no estado de Pernambuco - Brasil
Revista Brasileira de Oftalmologia, 2014 Objetivo: Descrever o perfil epidemiológico de pacientes na fila de transplante de córnea no estado de Pernambuco, Brasil. Métodos: Estudo transversal e retrospectivo realizado no período 01/06/2011 a 31/05/2012, com 871 pacientes cadastrados na fila ...
Hirlana Gomes Almeida +1 more
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Candida albicans endophthalmitis following penetrating corneal graft: case report [PDF]
, 2004 The authors report a case of a patient submitted to penetrating corneal graft for keratoconus with an exaggerated inflammatory response during the postoperative period. The patient was suspected of having an atypical rejection to the donor button.
Godoy, Glaucio De +3 more
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Análise do perfil clínico-epidemiológico dos casos de ceratite infecciosa em um serviço de emergência oftalmológica [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de OftalmologiaRESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar o perfil clínico-epidemiológico dos pacientes e o perfil dos agentes causadores de ceratite infecciosa em pacientes submetidos à cultura obtida a partir de raspados corneanos em um serviço de emergência oftalmológica em um ...
Marcele de la Rocha Paschoal +2 more
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