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Management of Vocal Fold Leukoplakia

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Volume 11, Issue 4, Page 568-577, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Vocal fold leukoplakia (VFL) is a descriptive term for a white plaque in the true vocal folds (TVF). It is estimated at 10.2 cases per 100,000 males and 2.1 per 100,000 females. The most critical aspect of managing a VLF is achieving an accurate pathological diagnosis, since a white plaque in the TVF can have numerous differential diagnoses ...
Isabela H. Schettini, Thomas L. Carroll
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Novel Kidney Biomarkers and Antibiotics‐Induced Acute Kidney Injury: A Practical Assessment of Current and Future Applications

Clinical and Translational Science, Volume 18, Issue 12, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Several antibiotics have nephrotoxic potential and an undeniable role in the development of acute kidney injury (AKI). The current AKI definition and operational criteria are dependent on functional biomarkers, serum creatinine and urine output, to identify and quantify kidney dysfunction and injury.
Iman Karimzadeh, Sandra L. Kane‐Gill
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Thoracic intraspinal paracoccidioidomycosis: case report Paracoccidioidomicose intramedular torácica: relato de caso

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, 1996
Intramedullary lesions caused by Paracoccidioides brasiliensis have been rarely described. Its diagnosis may be challenging and surgical approach is indicated for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. We hereby report a case with MRI and surgical findings
Robertson A. B. Pacheco, Walter O. Arruda, Sonival C. Hunhevicz, Mário H. Tsubouchi, Luiz F. Bleggi Torres   +4 more
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Clinical Presentation and Histopathological Characteristics of Sporotrichosis

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 24, Issue 3, March 2025.
ABSTRACT Objective Sporotrichosis is the most prevalent deep mycosis worldwide. The differential diagnosis of its clinical symptoms and histopathological features presents considerable complexity. A thorough understanding of the clinical manifestations and pathological characteristics of sporotrichosis is crucial for its accurate clinical diagnosis ...
Xiaohong Zhao, Panpan Li, Jianxun Yang
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Disseminated paracoccidioidomycosis diagnosis based on oral lesions

Contemporary Clinical Dentistry, 2014
Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) is a deep mycosis with primary lung manifestations that may present cutaneous and oral lesions. Oral lesions mimic other infectious diseases or even squamous cell carcinoma, clinically and microscopically.
Liana Preto Webber, Manoela Domingues Martins, Marcia Gaiger de Oliveira, Etiene Andrade Munhoz, Vinicius Coelho Carrard   +4 more
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Immune Phenotypes in Patients With Invasive Mould Infection Support the Use of PD‐1 Inhibition as Potential Treatment Option

Mycoses, Volume 68, Issue 3, March 2025.
ABSTRACT Background Invasive mould infections (IMI) cause substantial morbidity and mortality in populations at risk. Novel treatment approaches are urgently needed. Targeting immune checkpoints may reverse hyporesponsiveness of the innate and adaptive immune systems.
Sibylle C. Mellinghoff, Martin Thelen, Michael von Bergwelt‐Baildon, Hans A. Schlößer, Oliver A. Cornely, Rosanne Sprute, Jannik Stemler, Leonie Mayer, Leonie Marie Weskamm, Monika Friedrich, My Linh Ly, Christine Dahlke, Marylyn M. Addo   +12 more
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IL‐6 Degradation by Secreted Proteases From Paracoccidioides restrepiensis

International Journal of Microbiology, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Paracoccidioidomycosis is a systemic fungal disease caused by Paracoccidioides spp., predominantly affecting populations in Latin America, with Brazil reporting the highest number of cases. The infection is associated with severe pulmonary and systemic manifestations. Previous studies have highlighted the role of fungal proteases in adhesion, invasion,
Priscila de Oliveira, Bianca Carla Silva Campitelli Barros, Maria Aparecida Juliano, Aparecida Sadae Tanaka, Adriana Karaoglanovic Carmona, Saara Maria Batista dos Santos, Paloma Korehisa Maza, Rosana Puccia, Alexandre Keiji Tashima, Erika Suzuki, Nagarajan Raju   +10 more
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Th17-Inducing Cytokines IL-6 and IL-23 Are Crucial for Granuloma Formation during Experimental Paracoccidioidomycosis

Frontiers in Immunology, 2017
Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM), a chronic granulomatous disease caused by the thermally dimorphic fungus Paracoccidioides brasiliensis and Paracoccidioides lutzii, has the highest mortality rate among systemic mycosis.
F. Tristão, F. A. Rocha, D. Carlos, Natália Ketelut-Carneiro, C. O. Souza, Cristiane Milanezi, J. Silva   +6 more
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Infection and pulmonary vascular diseases consortium: United against a global health challenge

Pulmonary Circulation, Volume 14, Issue 4, October 2024.
Abstract Leveraging the potential of virtual platforms in the post‐COVID‐19 era, the Infection and Pulmonary Vascular Diseases Consortium (iPVDc), with the support of the Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute (PVRI), launched a globally accessible educational program to highlight top‐notch research on inflammation and infectious diseases affecting the ...
S. D. Oliveira, S. Almodóvar, G. Butrous, V De Jesus Perez, A. Fabro, B. B. Graham, A. Mocumbi, P. S. Nyasulu, O. Tura‐Ceide, R. K. F. Oliveira, N. K. Dhillon, Infection and Pulmonary Vascular Diseases Consortium   +11 more
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Central Nervous System Infection with Other Endemic Mycoses: Rare Manifestation of Blastomycosis, Paracoccidioidomycosis, Talaromycosis, and Sporotrichosis

Journal of Fungi, 2019
The central nervous system (CNS) is not a major organ involved with infections caused by the endemic mycoses, with the possible exception of meningitis caused by Coccidioides species.
C. Kauffman
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