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Advances in imaging chest tuberculosis: blurring of differences between children and adults [PDF]
This article reviews the ongoing role of imaging in the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) and its complications. A modern imaging classification of TB, taking into account both adults and children and the blurring of differences in the presentation patterns,
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Keratoconus (KC) is a bilateral ectatic corneal disease which results in changes in the corneal architecture and can lead to severe visual impairment. Treatment options depend on the stage of the disease, and they aim either at improving vision or arrest
João Ponces Ramalhão +3 more
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Detection of ectatic corneal diseases based on pentacam
Pentacam is a rotating Scheimpflug-based corneal and anterior segment tomographer that gives as comprehensive analysis of corneal 3D geometry. With this device the detection of mild keratoconus or ectasia susceptibility is possible. This is fundamental for screening ectasia risk prior to laser vision correction.
Bernardo T, Lopes +4 more
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Penetrating keratoplasty versus deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty for treating keratoconus [PDF]
This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: To compare visual outcomes after penetrating keratoplasty and DALK for keratoconus and identify the factors contributing to poor outcomes.National Health and ...
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7 Tesla MRI of Balo's concentric sclerosis versus multiple sclerosis lesions [PDF]
Background: Baló’s concentric sclerosis (BCS) is a rare condition characterized by concentrically layered white matter lesions. While its pathogenesis is unknown, hypoxia-induced tissue injury and chemotactic stimuli have been proposed as potential ...
Behrens, Janina R. +14 more
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Biomechanical diagnostics of the cornea
Corneal biomechanics has been a hot topic for research in contemporary ophthalmology due to its prospective applications in diagnosis, management, and treatment of several clinical conditions, including glaucoma, elective keratorefractive surgery, and ...
Louise Pellegrino Gomes Esporcatte +8 more
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Background Portal hypertensive gastropathy (PHG) and gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE) are two different pathologies that cause bleeding in cirrhotic patients.
Randa Salah Eldin Abdelmoneim +4 more
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GAVE syndrome as a rare cause of transfusion-resistant iron deficiency anemia in an elderly woman
Antrum vein ectasia or GAVE syndrome, although rare, can lead to bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal tract in 4% of elderly patients. Its main manifestation includes refractory anemia, requiring regular blood transfusions and constant intake of iron
Sabina O. Ibragimova +4 more
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Pediatric keratoconus - Current perspectives and clinical challenges
Keratoconus is an ectatic corneal disease characterized by progressive stromal thinning, irregular astigmatism, and defective vision. It can be unilateral or bilateral with asymmetric presentation. It starts at puberty and either progresses rapidly to an
Venugopal Anitha +5 more
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Endoscopy-assisted removal through combined lower and middle meatotomies of an ectopic upper third molar in the sinus associated with a dentigerous cyst [PDF]
The aim of this case report is to present an original conservative technique for the transnasal endoscopy-assisted extraction of an ectopic upper third molar associated with a dentigerous cyst occupying the whole maxillary sinus by means of combined ...
Borsetto, D. +3 more
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