Multislice computed tomography urography in the diagnosis of urinary tract diseases [PDF]
Background/Aim. Multislice computed tomography (MSCT) has triggered considerable changes in uroradiological imaging. The aim of this study was to establish the place of MSCT urography (MSCTU) in comparison with intravenous urography (IVU) and to ...
Nikolić Olivera+5 more
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Introduction: Urinalysis (UA) is performed routinely as a diagnostic screening test for trauma patients in most centers. This study aimed to examine the relationship between patients’ clinical signs and symptoms with UA findings.
Bahram Zarmehri+7 more
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Microscopic Hematuria Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Review of Literature
Microscopic hematuria is common manifestation in patients with mild rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It has not been extensively addressed, to our knowledge, by scholars.
Abdulsalam S Alharbi, Ahmed M Elmalky
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Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis in patients with chronic venous catheters: a case report and literature review. [PDF]
Chronic indwelling catheters have been reported to be associated with membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) via the activation of the classical complement pathway in association with bacterial infections such as coagulase negative ...
Nast, Cynthia C+3 more
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Microscopic hematuria in children
AbstractThe occurrence of microscopic hematuria (microhematuria) in children often causes concern for parents, patients, and physicians. The condition is usually benign in nature, so unnecessary laboratory tests should be avoided. A detailed history and physical examination must be undertaken, but a complete urinalysis with a microscopic examination is
Hui-Ming Chung+3 more
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Urinary Erythrocyte-Derived miRNAs: Emerging Role in IgA Nephropathy
Hematuria is one of the basic clinical manifestations of IgA nephropathy (IgAN). Isolated microscopic hematuria or microscopic hematuria combined with proteinuria is risk factor for the long-term prognosis of IgAN. Current evidence of the consequences of
Zhi-Yu Duan+4 more
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The involvement of T regulatory lymphocytes in a cohort of lupus nephritis patients: a pilot study [PDF]
T regulator lymphocytes (Tregs) play a key role in the maintenance of immune tolerance and in the development of autoimmune diseases. Expression of Foxp3 is specific for Tregs, and can be used for the identification of these cells.
Afeltra, Antonella+8 more
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Evaluation of Etiological Causes in Children with Symptomatic Hematuria
Hematuria is an important and common symptom of urinary system pathologies in children, and careful evaluation is required for its definitive diagnosis.
Buket Esen Ağar+3 more
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Pauci-immune glomerulonephritis in individuals with disease associated with levamisole-adulterated cocaine: a series of 4 cases. [PDF]
Exposure to levamisole-adulterated cocaine can induce a distinct clinical syndrome characterized by retiform purpura and/or agranulocytosis accompanied by an unusual constellation of serologic abnormalities including antiphospholipid antibodies, lupus ...
Butcher, Brad+6 more
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An unreported association in a case with chronic microscopic hematuria
Kaan Demiroren, Saadet Demiroren
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