ABSTRACT Neuroaxonal dystrophy (NAD) with osteopetrosis syndrome (OMIM # 600329) was first reported in a consanguineous Moroccan Jewish family. However, to date, no genetic variant has been linked to this disease. We report on sibs, born to consanguineous Pakistani parents identified prenatally with cerebral ventriculomegaly and agenesis of the corpus ...
Yael Fisher +6 more
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Expanded carrier screening: A current perspective [PDF]
Prenatal carrier screening has expanded to include a large number of genes offered to all couples considering pregnancy or with an ongoing pregnancy.
Al-Kouatly, Hb +12 more
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Laryngo‐onycho‐cutaneous syndrome (LOCS), or Shabbir's syndrome, linked to mutations in the LAMA3 gene, is predominantly observed in children from Punjabi families. We present the case of a 2.5‐year‐old male with LOCS who was initially misdiagnosed with asthma due to progressive hoarseness and stridor.
Nabeel Ahmad +8 more
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Kasus Pterigium Di Poliklinik Mata Rsup Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado Periode Januari – Desember 2011 [PDF]
: Pterygium is a triangular-shaped tissue growth fibrovascular that grows from the conjunctiva to the cornea in the area interpalpebra. Pterygium of the conjunctiva grows wings shaped in accordance with bulbi.Prevalence pterygium Perdami Clinical ...
Rares, L. (Laya) +2 more
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Topical fl uorouracil after surgery for ocular surface squamous neoplasia in Kenya: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial [PDF]
Background Ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) is an aggressive eye tumour particularly aff ecting people with HIV in Africa. Primary treatment is surgical excision; however, tumour recurrence is common. We assessed the eff ect of fl uorouracil 1%
Gichuhi, Stephen +12 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Enthusiasm for manicures is at a high amongst young populations and has led to a growth in nail cosmetology in the last decade. Reviewing the known nail and cutaneous adverse outcomes associated with manicures can improve counseling for safe usage. Aims To provide a comprehensive review of cutaneous disorders reported with various
Kiran Javaid +5 more
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Inferior limbal-conjunctival autograft transplantation for recurrent pterygium
Purpose: To study the safety and efficacy of inferior limbal-conjunctival autograft (LCAT) transplantation in the surgical management of recurrent pterygium. Methods: Prospective non-comparative case series.
Wong Angus +4 more
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Corneal and Scleral Dellen after an Uneventful Pterygium Surgery and a Febrile Episode
Introduction: We describe a patient with corneal and scleral dellen, which occurred after an uneventful pterygium excision without adjunctive therapy and a subsequent febrile episode. Case Report: A 43-year-old woman presented with a history of recurrent
Massimo Accorinti +4 more
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The Role of Decorin in the Ocular Surface: Structure, Function, and Therapeutic Potential
ABSTRACT The ocular surface, comprising the cornea, conjunctiva, and sclera, relies on a complex extracellular matrix (ECM) for structural support and functional integrity. Decorin (DCN), a small leucine‐rich proteoglycan, a key ECM component involved in collagen fibrillogenesis, growth factor modulation, and cellular regulation, is essential for ...
Kartik Goel +5 more
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Health Technology Assessment zur medizinischen Wirksamkeit und Kosten-Effektivität der Phototherapeutischen Keratektomiemit dem Excimerlaser bei rezidivierenden Erosionen, Hornhautdystrophien, Hornhautdegenerationen und oberflächlichen Hornhautnarben [PDF]
Hintergrund und Fragestellung: Die phototherapeutische Keratektomie mit dem Excimer-Laser (PTK) wird bei rezidivierenden Hornhauterosionen, oberflächlichen Hornhautdystrophien, zentralen Hornhautdegenerationen, oberflächlichen Hornhautnarben und ...
Hessel, Franz +3 more
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