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Alagille Syndrome Associated with Xerophthalmia

Case Reports in Ophthalmology, 2013
Purpose: To report the occurrence of xerophthalmia and keratomalacia in a patient with Alagille syndrome. Methods: The patient's record and relevant literature were reviewed.
Elad Moisseiev, Shlomi Cohen, Gadi Dotan
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Xerophthalmia In urban Slum Children Of Delhi

Indian Journal of Community Medicine, 1998
Research question: What is the prevalence of xerophthalmia in urban slum children of Delhi? Objectives: 1. To determine the prevalence of xerophthalmia 2. To describe the prevalence by age, sex and parents literacy status.
Kumar Avdhesh, Mehra Malti, Badhan S.K, Singh Saudan   +3 more
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Prevalence of Clinical Vitamin A Deficiency and Associated Factors Among Children Aged 24–59 Months in Finote Selam Town, Ethiopia: A Community Based Cross‐Sectional Study, 2022

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Background and Aim Vitamin A deficiency is a public health problem in developing countries including Ethiopia. Thus, its prevalence and associated factors in each locality is essential for tackling the problem since the cause differs across geographical ...
Molla Mekuria, Getachew Tesfaw Walle, Zewdie Aderaw, Mekuriaw Alemu Tenaw, Etsehiwot Debe Worku, Melese Linger Endalifer   +5 more
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Xerophthalmia of Sjogren's Syndrome Diagnosed with Anti-Salivary Gland Protein 1 Antibodies

Case Reports in Ophthalmology, 2014
Purpose: The purpose of this report is to describe 2 patients with persistent severe dry eyes, positive Schirmer tests for Sjogren's syndrome (SS) but lacking antibodies to either Ro or La. These patients were diagnosed to have SS by detecting antibodies
Sahana Vishwanath, Sandra Everett, Long Shen, Kishore Malyavantham, Lakshmanan Suresh, Julian L. Ambrus Jr.   +5 more
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Xerophthalmia secondary to bowel malabsorption after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

GMS Ophthalmology Cases
Introduction: Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, obtained through diet. Vitamin A deficiency is the leading cause of preventable blindness in children in developing countries due to impaired intake (Phanachet el. 2018).
Oyervides-Alvarado, José Arturo, Murra-Anton, Schenny, Guinto-Arcos, Ethel, González-Dibildox, Laura Alejandra, Ramos-Betancourt, Nallely   +4 more
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Exocrine Gland Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease: Pathophysiology, Clinical Manifestations, and Therapeutic Perspectives-A Narrative Review. [PDF]

Mov Disord Clin Pract
Abstract Background Non‐motor symptoms, especially autonomic dysfunction, are major contributors to disability and decreased quality of life in Parkinson's disease (PD). Despite being common and having a wide range of clinical facets, exocrine gland dysfunction is still not well recognized and managed.
Munhoz RP, Farah M, Silveira-Moriyama L.
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Xerophthalmia in picky eater children [PDF]

, 2022
Xeropthalmia refers to a range of ocular symptoms caused by vitamin A deficiency (VAD), ranging from night blindness and Bitot's spots to corneal xerosis, ulceration, and keratomalacia, which can lead to blindness. We report two cases of xerophthalmia in
Sylves Patrick, Aiman Ifwat Samsolbari, On, Heong Liew, Hanisah Abdul Hamid, Shuaibah Ab Ghani   +4 more
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Xerophthalmia in children of Torbayo village, West Hararghe [PDF]

, 2021
: A cross-sectional study was conducted in children below the age of 14 years in Torbayo village, West Hararghe, during the month of February 1991 to determine the prevalence of Xerophthalmia. Every third household with children below 14 years (n=373, 32.
Hana Neka Tibeb, Jemal Haidar
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Xerophthalmia at a welfare home in Jimma town [PDF]

, 2021
: One hundred and seven children under sixteen years of age were examined between May 1994 and Octobr 1995; of whom 39 (36.5%) had evidence of clinical xerophthalmia. Twenty three (58.97%) of these xerophthalmic children were males (M:F=1.4:1).
Negussie Zerihun
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Bilateral Corneal Melting in a Pediatric Patient with Severe Vitamin A Deficiency: A Case Report and Review of Literature

International Medical Case Reports Journal, 2022
Zabih Ur Rahman Roheen, Mirwais Saleh, Tawfiq Ahmad Mushkani Ophthalmology Department, Kabul University of Medical Science, Kabul, AfghanistanCorrespondence: Mirwais Saleh; Tawfiq Ahmad Mushkani, Tel +93786637018 ; +93799123501, Email dr.mirwaissaleh465 ...
Roheen ZUR, Saleh M, Mushkani TA
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