Granulocytic sarcoma (chloroma) of the oral cavity: Report of a case and literature review [PDF]
SummaryA case of granulocytic sarcoma (chloroma) of the palatal mucosa is reported. Granulocytic sarcomas are composed of a localized collection of immature myeloid cells and are considered to be specific lesions of AML or the onset of a blast crisis in ...
M.J. Koudstaal +55 more
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Age-adjusted plasma N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide level in Kawasaki disease [PDF]
PurposeRecent reports showed that plasma N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) could be a useful biomarker of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) unresponsiveness and coronary artery lesion (CAL) development in Kawasaki disease (KD).
Heul Jun +5 more
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Sex in Immune Cells and Parasitic Diseases — A Complex Relationship
ABSTRACT Epidemiological studies consistently show that many parasitic diseases affect males more frequently than females. These disparities are multifactorial, arising partly from gender‐specific behaviors that influence exposure risk and health‐seeking practices, especially in low‐ and middle‐income countries. Increasing evidence also highlights that
Barbara Honecker +2 more
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A Case of Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis Induced by Aspirin Therapy
Linear IgA bullous dermatosis (LABD) is a rare autoimmune blistering disease that may be triggered by some diseases and medications. For the latter one, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been identified as one of the potential causative
Mohammad Nabavi +8 more
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Pulmonary Kaposi Sarcoma without Mucocutaneous Involvement: The Role of Sequential Thallium and Gallium Scintigraphy. [PDF]
Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a vascular-related tumor that has been associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It commonly involves the skin and lymph nodes, and infrequently involves the lungs. In very rare instances, pulmonary KS can be found in the
Hsieh, Caleb G +3 more
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A case report: An atypical Kawasaki syndrome following aseptic meningitis in a 9-month old infant [PDF]
چکیده: مقدمه: بیماری کاوازاکی، التهاب عروق (Vasculitis) حاد و وسیع در اعضای مختلف بدن می باشد. سن شیوع بیماری کاوازاکی بین 1 تا 5 سالگی است و زمانی که خارج از این محدوده باشد، تشخیص آن دشوار و شانس عوارض بیماری بخصوص عوارض قلبی افزایش می یابد.
Kasiri, K. +2 more
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Autoimmune Thyroiditis in Childhood [PDF]
Autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) is the most common thyroid disorder in the pediatric age range. The disease results from an as yet poorly characterized defect or defects in immunoregulation and a cascade of events progressing from lymphocyte infiltration of
Brown, Rosalind
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ABSTRACT Behçet's disease is a chronic, relapsing multisystem vasculitis known for its highly variable clinical spectrum. We report the case of an 18‐year‐old male who presented with progressive headache and facial swelling. Imaging revealed extensive thrombosis involving the dural venous sinuses, superior vena cava, and left brachiocephalic vein ...
Ubaid Ullah +8 more
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The diagnosis of Kawasaki disease in a 10-year-old girl presenting with cervical lymphadenopathy and fever suggesting retropharyngeal abscess [PDF]
Given that Kawasaki disease (KD) can cause cardiac complications, it is crucial to diagnose and treat the disease in the emergency department. We report a case of a 10-year-old girl who presented to the emergency department with cervical lymphadenopathy ...
Soyun Hwang, Jea Yeon Choi
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[Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome].
Authors describe two new cases of mucocutaneus lymphonode syndrome (MCLS). These are the tenth and eleventh in Italy since 1977, confirming that this syndrome, known also as Kawasaki disease, is world-wide spread. More attention is therefore required to diagnosis particularly for possible coronary artery involvement.
I, Giani +5 more
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