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Asymmetrical tonsil: A case report
Journal of Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical SciencesAsymmetrical tonsil is a common presentation accounting for about one-third of cases of tonsillar enlargement (32%). The causes of an asymmetrical tonsil can be chronic infection, tonsilolith, lymphoepithelial cyst, benign neoplasm, and malignancy ...
Srivalli Chilakamarri +4 more
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Increased Numbers of CD4+ T‐Cells in the Hypocretin/Orexin Region of Narcolepsy Type 1
Annals of Neurology, EarlyView.Narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) is presumed to be an autoimmune disorder caused by hypothalamic loss of hypocretin (Hcrt; orexin). In postmortem NT1 brains, we observed an 11‐fold increase of CD4+ T‐cells in the Hcrt region compared with control hypothalami, without a corresponding rise in CD8+ T‐cells.
Ling Shan +5 more
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Pakistan Journal of Medicine and DentistryBackground To investigate the impact of demographic, anthropometric, and clinical factors such as age, gender, BMI, Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), and neck circumference on tonsil hypertrophy using ultrasonographic assessment. Method: The present cross-
Ayesha Mehwish +5 more
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Primary Adenotonsillar Tuberculosis in an Immunocompetent Child -A Case Report [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2019 Introduction: Primary tuberculosis (TB) of the oropharynx and nasopharynx is an extremely rare form of extra-pulmonary TB in children. Primary tuberculosis occurs more likely secondary to pulmonary TB and is more common in immunocompromised patients ...
Chee-Chean Lim +4 more
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Advanced NanoBiomed Research, EarlyView.This review explains how biomaterials and nanoparticles can be used to induce or modulate tertiary lymphoid structures (TLSs), which are ectopic immune hubs that form in nonlymphoid tissues during chronic disease and cancer. By comparing different methods, the article highlights design principles for modeling TLSs or recapitulating specific TLS ...
Shaza Karaman, Mei ElGindi, Jeremy Teo
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TONSIL DISSECTOR, TONSIL-GRASPING FORCEPS, TONSIL HEMORRHAGE CLAMP [PDF]
Journal of the American Medical Association, 1912 One end of the dissector (Fig. 1) is a retractor for the anterior pillar while applying forceps, and while inspecting the cavity from which the tonsil was removed. The other end is for dissecting out the tonsil. The edge is neither dull nor sharp, but rather an edge that is produced by the use of a fairly rough oilstone, and will cut when given a quick
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A Core Head, Neck, and Neuroanatomy Syllabus for Physical Therapy Student Education
Clinical Anatomy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Head, neck, and neuroanatomy are essential components of physical therapy education due to their broad clinical applications. Detailed syllabi exist for medical students, yet none have been developed for physical therapy. This study aimed to produce an International Federation of Associations of Anatomists core head, neck, and neuroanatomy ...
Stephanie J. Woodley +4 more
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Chiari I Malformation: Review and Update of Current Treatment Options
Clinical Anatomy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The pathophysiology of Chiari malformation type I (CM‐I) is complex, involving structural abnormalities at the craniovertebral junction that result in herniation of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum. In this study, we aim to present and evaluate current treatment options for CM‐I, with a focus on evidence‐based clinical ...
Jordan J. Lo +11 more
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Primary small cell carcinoma of tonsil: A rare case with review of literature
Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2020 Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) that originates in the tonsil is extremely rare and carries a poor prognosis. Only a few cases of this tumor have been reported so far.
Lalita Negi +4 more
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Anti‐Obesity Pharmacotherapy and Emerging Multimodal Interventions for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Chronic Diseases and Translational Medicine, EarlyView.Cellular and molecular mechanisms of obesity‐related obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). ADMA: asymmetric dimethyrarginine, NLRP3: nucleotide‐binding domain, leucine‐rich repeat family, Pyrin domain containing 3, TLR: toll‐like receptors, IL‐1β: interleukin‐1β, IL‐6: interleukin‐6; LPS: lipopolysacharide, ROS: reactive oxygen species, TNF‐α.
Anish Preshy +3 more
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