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Bouayed Abdelmoula N, Portnoï MF, Amouri A, Arladan A, Chakroun M, Saad A, Hchicha M, Turki H, Rebai T. Turner syndrome female with a small ring X chromosome lacking the XIST, an unexpectedly mild phenotype and an atypical association with alopecia universalis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004; 47:305-13. [PMID: 15337477 DOI: 10.1016/j.anngen.2004.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2003] [Accepted: 03/25/2004] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Rearranged X chromosome in Turner syndrome (TS) are generally well tolerated but in cases of ring X chromosomes and of X/autosome translocations the incidence of mental retardation and other congenital abnormalities can be significantly higher. These abnormal phenotypes can be ascribed to failed or partial X inactivation. Here, we report a 10-year-old female who was referred for a cytogenetic analysis because she developed an alopecia universalis. The patient, of normal intelligence, had been found to have traits of TS, especially short stature. A first cytogenetic analysis showed a no mosaic 45,X karyotype. Since, the risk of developing gonadoblastoma in TS patients with mosaicism for a Y derivative chromosome and because association of alopecia universalis and TS is uncommon, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) was performed to search for a second cell population. Our patient was found to have a mosaic 45,X/46,X,+r. FISH analysis using sex chromosome probes permitted us to identify the very small marker as a ring X chromosome, detected in 90% of cells. The ring appeared to be formed almost totally of alphoid sequences with breakpoints in the juxtacentromeric region. The r(X) does not include the XIST locus and may, therefore, not be subject to X-inactivation. Unexpectedly mild phenotype in our patient and its association with alopecia universalis will be discussed.
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- N Bouayed Abdelmoula
- Laboratoire d'Histologie Embryologie, Faculté de Médecine de Sfax, avenue Magida Boulila, Sfax CP 3028, Tunisia.
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Reach I, Luong N, Chastang C, Chakroun M, Mirshahi S, Mirshahi MC, Soria J, Desmichels D, Baumelou A. Dose effect relationship of reviparin in chronic hemodialysis: a crossover study versus nadroparin. Artif Organs 2001; 25:591-5. [PMID: 11493282 DOI: 10.1046/j.1525-1594.2001.025007591.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs) are used for prevention of clotting in the dialysis circuit. The aim of this trial was to define the optimal dose of a new LMWH and to test the efficiency of a single dose at the start of the session. Fifteen patients were treated according to a double blind and crossover design during 4 blocks of 5 consecutive reviparin doses assigned randomly as 50, 60, 70, 85, and 100 IU anti-Xa/kg. Assessment was carried out on screening of fibrin rings or clots in the arterial and venous air traps and on visual detection of fiber in the dialyzer after rinsing. These clinical results were compared to plasmatic anti-Xa activity and thrombin-antithrombin (TAT) complex generation. A standard dose of 70 IU anti-Xa/kg of nadroparin was used as the control. After a bolus of 50 to 100 IU anti-Xa/kg, the occurrence of fibrin rings and clots in the air traps was dependent on three factors: dose of LMWH, time of the session, and patient status. A bolus of 85 IU anti-Xa/kg of reviparin was effective and safe for sessions of 4 h. For this dose, plasmatic anti-Xa activity was 0.96 +/- 0.28 IU/ml at Hour 2 and 0.82 +/- 0.22 IU/ml at Hour 4. TAT complexes are good markers of the activation of the coagulation. They did not increase during a 4 h session after a reviparin bolus of 100 IU/kg. For the same LMWH dose, the trial shows a great variability of the clinical effect and anti-Xa activities from one patient to another. A single dose of 85 IU anti-Xa/kg of reviparin can be used at the start of the dialysis session as a loading dose. We advise adapting the dose during the subsequent sessions according to the appearance of the blood circuit. The benefit of monitoring anti-Xa activity and TAT complexes could be tested in a further trial.
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- I Reach
- Department of Hemodialysis, Medical and Surgical Center, La Porte de Choisy, Paris, France
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Chakroun M, Ben Romdhane F, Mohamed WB, Loussaief C, Amri M, Zakhama A, Zili J, Bouzouaia N. [Sweet's syndrome]. Tunis Med 2001; 79:42-6. [PMID: 11332343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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Sweet's syndrome or acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis is relatively frequent. It can be isolated or associated to other diseases, particularly, inflammatory or autoimmune diseases, lymphoproliferative or malignant disorders. In this retrospective study, we report 10 cases of Sweet's syndrome recorded over a 42 months period. The female predominance was net (9 womens for 1 man). The mean age was 45 years. The diagnosis was established, in all cases, on clinical, biological and histological criteria. The lesions occurred most commonly on legs (9 cases). The failure of antibiotics has been noted in all patients, and colchicine has been demonstrated efficient in 6 patients. Our study confirms the interest of cutaneous biopsy in case of papulo-nodular lesions which has not respond to antibiotics.
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- M Chakroun
- Service des Maladies Infectieuses, CHU Monastir
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Ben Khalifa F, Mekaouar A, Taktak S, Hamhoum M, Jebara H, Kodia A, Zouari B, Chakroun M. A five-year study of the incidence of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus in young Tunisians (preliminary results). Diabetes Metab 1997; 23:395-401. [PMID: 9416431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Three Tunisian districts were selected to estimate the incidence of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM): Beja, Monastir and Gafsa. A population-based registry for new cases of IDDM was established in 1990 in these three areas according to WHO DIAMOND project methodology. A local extension of the protocol consisted in the inclusion of children up to 19 years of age. Children with a diagnosis of IDDM discharged from general hospitals and private clinics in these areas were recorded in the corresponding registry. A secondary source of case ascertainment was provided by regional school health centers. The findings of the five-year study showed that 156 cases of IDDM were recorded among children aged 0 to 19 years in the three regions. The degree of ascertainment was estimated at 96%. The global age-adjusted incidence rates were 6.76.100,000(-1) year-1 and 6.95.100,000(-1).year-1 in the 0 to 14- and 0 to 19-year age-groups respectively. Age-adjusted incidence rates were lower in Monastir than in Beja and Gafsa, respectively 4.69, 8.13 and 8.33.100,000(-1).year-1 for subjects aged 0 to 19 years. Incidence rates showed no significant difference by gender but were lower in the 0 to 4- and higher in the 10 to 14-year age groups. No time trend was detected. Sixty-two percent of all cases were diagnosed in the cold season. The incidence rate of IDDM in Tunisia is thus close to that observed in most Mediterranean countries.
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- F Ben Khalifa
- Service Endocrinologie-Diabétologie, Hôpital la Rabta, Tunis, Tunisie
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A 39 year old woman was admitted with fever and an exacerbation of asthma. The chest radiograph showed extensive bilateral lung infiltrates, but transtracheal needle aspiration did not reveal any infectious organisms. The bronchoalveolar fluid lavage contained a large number of Trichomonas tenax and an increased percentage of eosinophils. Corticosteroids provided a dramatic response. Because of the relatively high frequency of colonisation of the human mouth by T tenax (about 20%), this organism should be considered in all cases of pulmonary eosinophilia.
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- A El Kamel
- Department of Respiratory Diseases, Fattouma Bourguiba, University Hospital, Monastir, Tunisia
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Bouzouaia N, Chakroun M, Rachdi J, Rachdi T. [Epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic aspects of brucellosis in Tunisia. Apropos of epidemics in Gafsa]. Tunis Med 1995; 73:443-8. [PMID: 9506140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- N Bouzouaia
- Service des Maladies Infectieuses, Centre Hospitalo, Universitaire de Monastir
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Ernez M, Chakroun M, Letaief A, Jemni L. [Clinical and biological features of exanthematous typhus]. Presse Med 1995; 24:1358. [PMID: 7494849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Chakroun M, Battikh R, Bouzouaia N, Bakir A, Zribi A. Actinomycose de la base du crâne. Med Mal Infect 1995. [DOI: 10.1016/s0399-077x(05)81153-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Bouzouaia N, Chakroun M. [Risk of epidemics in catastrophes]. Tunis Med 1995; 73:209-13. [PMID: 9507286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- N Bouzouaia
- Service des maladies infectieuses, CHU Monastir
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Chakroun M, Ben Romdhane F, Battikh R, Souki A, Bouzouaia N. Intérêt de la benzathine pénicilline dans la prévention des récidives d'érysipèle. Med Mal Infect 1994. [DOI: 10.1016/s0399-077x(05)80579-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- L Jemni
- Professor of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases Unit, F. Hached University Hospital, University of Sousse, Tunisia
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Bchir A, Soltani M, Chakroun M, Kheder M, Jebara H, Ennigrou S, Jeddi M. Evaluation de la réceptivité des femmes enceintes à la rubéole dans la région de Monastir. Med Mal Infect 1992. [DOI: 10.1016/s0399-077x(05)80630-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Jemni L, Mehdi A, Chakroun M, Chatti N, Djaidane A. [Complications of typhoid fever]. Med Trop (Mars) 1989; 49:189-91. [PMID: 2796707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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The authors report the complications noted in the course of 120 cases of typhoid fever. Intestinal hemorrhages and ileal perforations were the most frequent complications observed, respectively, among 12.5% and 3.3% of patients. Neuropsychiatric manifestations were also frequent: 6.7% of cases. Only one death was noted (0.8%). According to this high rate of complications, typhoid fever must be managed under hospital conditions.
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- L Jemni
- Service de Médecine Interne, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sousse, Tunisie
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Jemni L, Chatti N, Chakroun M, Allegue M, Chaieb L, Djaidane A. [Clostridium perfringens septicemia]. Rev Fr Gynecol Obstet 1988; 83:407-9. [PMID: 2900547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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We report 3 cases of Clostridium perfringens bacteremia with uterine gas gangrene. Clinical presentation included severe infectious syndrome, hemoglobinemia and hemoglobinuria, jaundice, uterine tenderness and hypertension. All 3 cases were first seen with installed renal failure. Diagnosis and modalities of therapy were reviewed. Clostridium perfringens bacteremia with uterine gas gangrene still occur in developing countries.
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- L Jemni
- Service de Médecine interne, Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire de Sousse, Tunisie
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Jemni L, Chakroun M, Boujaafar N, Chatti N, Chaïeb L, Ghariani MT, Jeddi M, Djaïdane A. [Pasteurellosis after a cat bite. Apropos of a case]. Tunis Med 1987; 65:281-3. [PMID: 3505134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Jemni L, Chatti N, Chaieb L, Chakroun M, Laaouani C, Ghariani MT, Djaidane A. [Post-jejunoscopy bacteremia caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae]. Ann Gastroenterol Hepatol (Paris) 1986; 22:395-6. [PMID: 3545046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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We report a case of symptomatic Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteremia following a jejunoscopy. Occurrence of bacteremia in patients undergoing gastro-intestinal endoscopy is reviewed.
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Jemni L, Allegue M, Mosbah AT, Chakroun M, Chaieb L, Chatti N, Djaidane A. [Isolated fever and anthrax of the kidney]. Tunis Med 1986; 64:767-70. [PMID: 3544406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Fassin D, Zarrouk N, Chakroun M. [Program of the campaign against acute rheumatoid arthritis within the framework of primary health care]. Tunis Med 1983; 61:393-6. [PMID: 6680974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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