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Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin serum level: A potential noninvasive biomarker of endometriosis? Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35539. [PMID: 37832065 PMCID: PMC10578740 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL, also known as lipocalin-2) is an acute-phase protein expressed in many tissues and plays a role in cell proliferation, regulation, and epithelial-mesenchymal transformation. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate serum NGAL levels and endometrioma tissue expression in women with endometriosis. This cross-sectional study was conducted at a university hospital. The endometrioma group included 36 women who underwent ovarian cystectomy for endometrioma, which was compared with a control group (n = 36) of women who underwent ovarian cystectomy due to benign persistent cysts (follicle cyst, theca lutein cyst, and serous cystadenoma). NGAL levels were analyzed using both serum enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay analysis and immunohistochemical tissue staining. Serum C-reactive protein and CA-125 levels were also evaluated. NGAL serum levels were significantly higher in the endometrioma group than in the control group (P < .05). C-reactive protein and CA-125 levels were also significantly higher in the endometrioma group (P < .05) and were correlated with NGAL levels. Immunohistochemical staining for NGAL was also higher in the endometrioma group (P < .001). NGAL may be considered a potential noninvasive biomarker of endometriosis.
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The role of temperament in evaluating the relationship between symptoms and signs in dry eye disease. J Fr Ophtalmol 2023; 46:334-340. [PMID: 36746742 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2022.09.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES In this study, we aimed to evaluate the relationship between symptoms and objective findings and dry eye (DE) patients' personalities and levels of depression and anxiety. METHODS The study group consisted of 67 DE patients who presented to the ophthalmology clinic with symptoms of dry eye disease (DED) and were first diagnosed. Patients underwent a complete ophthalmologic examination, including tear-film break-up time (TBUT), Schirmer 1 and Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI). All subjects also completed the Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). RESULTS No relationship was found for the Schirmer 1 Test and TBUT with psychological parameters or OSDI scores. When compared with the normal values for the Turkish population, sub-dimensions of temperament in DED; novelty seeking (NS) was significantly lower (P<0.001); harm avoidance (HA) (P=0.014), and persistence (P<0.001) were significantly higher. Significant positive correlation with HA and significant negative correlation with NS were found for the OSDI results. Furthermore, our mediation model revealed that anxiety mediated the effect of NS and HA on OSDI. CONCLUSION The significant association of temperament sub-dimensions with OSDI scores in the DED group may play a role in explaining the inconsistency between symptoms and signs. Professionals who care for DED should consider temperament sub-dimensions when they detect discordance between symptoms and signs.
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INFLUENCE OF PREGNANCY ON NEUROMYELITIS OPTICA FROM AN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL POINT OF VIEW. A CASE REPORT. CESKA A SLOVENSKA OFTALMOLOGIE : CASOPIS CESKE OFTALMOLOGICKE SPOLECNOSTI A SLOVENSKE OFTALMOLOGICKE SPOLECNOSTI 2022; 78:31-34. [PMID: 35300501 DOI: 10.31348/2022/6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO, Devics disease) is a rare demyelinating disease of the central nervous system, leading to optic neuritis and transverse myelitis. The clinical course of the disease and ocular changes in pregnancy are still not well known. Here we present the subclinical ophthalmological changes which were evaluated by spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) during the 39 weeks gestation and postpartum period in a pregnant woman with a diagnosis of NMO. In addition, we present the obstetric and neurological course of our patient and review the literature. A 30-year-old female with a history of NMO was ophthalmologically examined and SD-OCT was performed periodically every trimester to observe the effects of pregnancy on the disease course. No ophthalmological changes were observed during the pregnancy and postpartum period. Caesarean delivery was preferred due to obstetric indication. The patient was discharged on the second day of the postpartum period.
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Relationship Between CIP2A and Endometrium Cancer. JCPSP-JOURNAL OF THE COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS PAKISTAN 2021; 30:373-378. [PMID: 32513355 DOI: 10.29271/jcpsp.2020.04.373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether there is a relationship between endometrium cancer and the oncoprotein cancerous inhibitor of protein phosphatase 2A (CIP2A). STUDY DESIGN A descriptive study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY Balıkesir University Medical Faculty Hospital, Balıkesir, Turkey, from January 2013 to July 2018. METHODOLOGY CIP2A was studied immunohistochemically and molecularly in paraffin blocks. The correlation between CIP2A expression and different endometrial pathologies were evaluated. In addition, the relationship between CIP2A expression in tumor tissue and clinicopathological prognostic parameters and also between Ki67, P53, HER2 with CIP2A expression were investigated. RESULTS A higher expression of CIP2A was found in endometrium cancer tissues compared to normal endometrial tissues. In addition, CIP2A expression according to molecular and immunohistochemical results was associated with significant poor prognostic factors such as FIGO Stage, FIGO Grade, cervical involvement, myometrial invasion and HER2 positivity. CONCLUSION CIP2A could be a promising and therapeutic target in endometrium cancer. Invention of the complex connections of CIP2A with other oncoproteins may lead to amazing and interesting developments in both early diagnosis and treatment. Key Words: CIP2A, Endometrium cancer, Expression, Oncoprotein.
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Nodule and cancer assessment following thyroid surgery: a cohort of 460 patients. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2021; 24:9565-9570. [PMID: 33015799 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202009_23042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Thyroid nodule formation and the cancer risk of these nodules have recently become widely researched topics. Developments in diagnosis and treatment options have correlated with an increased number of diagnosed patients. However, such a high number of malignant patients in a single center is rare, and this advantage is able to assess the patients in reverse by reviewing nodularity in the malignant patient population. In this study, we retrospectively reviewed nodularity and malignancy following thyroid surgery in a high-risk population with high thyroid cancer rates. PATIENTS AND METHODS Out of 1,007 thyroid patients either referred to or operated on at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital between January 1995 and December 2003, 460 patients with readily available data were included in the study. RESULTS Of the 460 patients, 74.9% were female and 25.1% were male. The mean age of female patients operated on due to thyroid nodules was 43.7 years (SD: 14.7; range: 12-81) and 47.1 years for males (SD: 14.6; range: 14-80) (p = 0.02). The mean age of patients with a solitary thyroid nodule (STN) was 40.57 years (SD: 13.65) and 45 years (SD: 14.49) for multinodular cases, with the number of nodules increasing with age (p = 0.0008). Malignancy was seen in 78% of STN cases and 73% of multinodular goiter (MNG) cases (p = 0.554). Comparing genders, 74.2% of female patients and 79.6% of male patients with an STN showed malignancy (p = 0.556). Similarly, 73.4% of females and 75.7% of males with MNG showed malignancy (p = 0.694). Multicentric malignancy was detected in 65.2% of MNG cases and 26.6% of STN cases (p < 0.001). This was especially prominent in papillary carcinomas, which had multicentric malignancy rates of 66.6% for MNG and 22.4% for STN (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The females tended to develop nodules at an earlier age than the males, the MNG risk increased with age, and multicentric malignancy was prominent in MNG in papillary carcinomas.
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Does adjuvant intracameral triamcinolone acetonide increase the effectiveness of phacotrabeculectomy? A Case-Control Study. CESKÁ A SLOVENSKÁ OFTALMOLOGIE : CASOPIS CESKÉ OFTALMOLOGICKÉ SPOLECNOSTI A SLOVENSKÉ OFTALMOLOGICKÉ SPOLECNOSTI 2020; 76:68-76. [PMID: 33126801 DOI: 10.31348/2020/14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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AIMS To investigate the effect of intracameral triamcinolone acetonide (TA) on surgical success in 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) supported primary phacotrabeculectomy (PT) cases. MATERIAL AND METHODS This retrospective study included 23 eyes (study group) of 23 patients who underwent TA during PT and 26 eyes (control group) of 26 patients without TA. PT patients in the study group received 1 mg TA intraoperatively at the end of surgery. Pre- and postoperative visual acuity, intraocular pressure (IOP), and number of antiglaucoma drugs used were compared. Postoperative complications and need for 5-FU injection were evaluated for both groups. RESULTS Mean age was 64.1 2 ± 1.91 (48-86) years in the control group and 66.52 ± 2.02 (52-86) years in the study group (p = 0.824). Comparison of pre- and postoperative IOP values showed significant decreases in postoperative IOP levels at all-time points in both the control and study groups (p < 0.001). The only significant difference between groups was on postoperative first day (study group: 9.22 ± 1.41 mmHg; control group: 6.35 ± 2.17 mmHg, p < 0.001). Need for postoperative 5-FU injection was significantly more common in the control group (p = 0.023). CONCLUSION Intracameral injection of 1 mg TA at the end of PT surgery did not yield superior results in postoperative IOP compared to PT alone, and the two groups showed similar IOP reduction. When given as an adjunct to PT, 1 mg TA suppresses anterior segment inflammation and reduces the need for 5-FU injection.
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Importance of MACC1 expression in breast cancer and its relationship with pathological prognostic markers. INDIAN J PATHOL MICR 2020; 63:19-24. [PMID: 32031117 DOI: 10.4103/ijpm.ijpm_658_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background Metastasis associated colon cancer gene 1 (MACC1) is a gene that was first described as a c-Met transcription regulator causing the progression of colon cancer. In this study, protein and messenger RNA (mRNA) expression of MACC1 in breast cancer and its relationship with clinicopathological prognostic parameters were investigated. Methods Sixty-six cases with tumors underwent radical mastectomy for invasive ductal carcinoma and 25 control cases operated for mammoplasty were included in the study. In paraffin blocks of tumor and control tissues, MACC1 expression was investigated by the immunohistochemical method and Real-time polymerase chain reaction (Real-Time PCR). In addition, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression was examined immunohistochemically in tumor tissues. The relationship between MACC1 expression in tumor tissues, clinicopathological prognostic parameters, and VEGF was investigated. Results In this study, protein and mRNA expressions of MACC1 were found to be higher in tumor tissues compared with normal breast tissues. MACC1 protein expression was also associated with significant poor prognostic markers, such as high histologic grade, ER negativity, and HER2 positivity. However, there was no correlation between MACC1 expression and VEGF. Conclusion According to these results, MACC1 expression may be a marker of breast carcinoma as well as an independent predictor of poor prognosis. In addition, MACC1 may not affect angiogenesis in breast cancer or even if it has an effect, it may not be associated with VEGF. However, it would be appropriate to support these results in a larger series by investigating in vivo and in vitro studies.
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RANK and RANKL Expression in Salivary Gland Tumors. EAR, NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL 2020; 99:475-480. [PMID: 32525717 DOI: 10.1177/0145561320930640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The pathogenesis and molecular basis of salivary gland tumors (SGT) are not well understood. We investigated the expression of receptor activator of nuclear factor κB (RANK) and RANK ligand (RANKL) in benign and malignant SGTs and their relationship with clinicopathological features. METHODS Fifty malignant and 38 benign SGTs were analyzed in this study. We evaluated the correlation between RANK and RANKL expression and benign and malignant tumors, as well as the correlation between clinicopathological prognostic parameters and RANK and RANKL expression. RESULTS Receptor activator of nuclear factor κB was positive in 82% (41) malignant SGTs and in 34.2% (13) benign SGTs. Receptor activator of nuclear factor κB ligand was expressed in 28% (14) malignant and 5.3% (2) benign tumors. Receptor activator of nuclear factor κB and RANKL expression were significantly different between benign and malignant SGTs (P < .001, P = .006, respectively). However, a relationship was not found between positive expression of RANK or RANKL and clinicopathological features. CONCLUSIONS In our study, RANK and RANKL expression was found to be higher in malignant SGTs compared to benign SGTs and RANK was more sensitive than RANKL. In addition, RANK and RANKL expression was higher in some malignant histological subtypes. Based on these results, we think that RANK and RANKL expression in SGTs and its potential as a target for treatment should continue to be investigated.
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Celiac disease presenting as dermatitis herpetiformis: A case report. MEDICINE SCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.5455/medscience.2020.06.116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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The role of p53, Ki-67 and laminin expression in the differential diagnosis of keratoacanthoma and well-differentiated SCC. INDIAN J PATHOL MICR 2019; 62:561-565. [PMID: 31611440 DOI: 10.4103/ijpm.ijpm_752_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Introduction We have aimed to evaluate the difference between the expression of p53, Ki-67, and laminin in keratoacanthoma and well-differentiated SCC (SCC) and to determine its importance in differential diagnosis. Methods This study totally included 46 cases consisting of 23 cases with keratoacanthoma and 23 with SCC. As well as age, gender, localization, and diameter of the lesion, the expression of p53, Ki-67 and laminin was evaluated. Results No statistically significant difference was found between KA and well-differentiated SCC in terms of diameter, age, and localization. There was a statistically significant difference between KA and well-differentiated SCC in terms of p53 and Ki-67 staining (P < 0.001). Increased expression of p53 and Ki-67 was found in well-differentiated SCC. A statistically significant correlation was present between the expression of p53 and Ki-67 in KA. A statistically significant difference was detected between KA and well-differentiated SCC in terms of laminin staining (P = 0.018). Increased laminin expression was determined in well-differentiated SCC. Conclusion We have determined in this study that p53, Ki-67 and laminin may be used as adjuvant immunohistochemical markers in differential diagnosis of KA and well-differentiated SCC.
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Outcome of non-metastatic male breast cancer: 222 patients. Ann Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz240.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Psoriazisin klinik şiddeti ile histopatolojik bulgular arasında ilişki var mıdır? klinikopatolojik bir çalışma. CUKUROVA MEDICAL JOURNAL 2019. [DOI: 10.17826/cumj.461671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Bronchocentric Granulomatosis: A Rare Case Report. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF THERAPEUTICS 2019. [DOI: 10.5152/eurjther.2018.300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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P122TLR2 Knockout attenuates adverse cardiac remodeling in mice subjected to chronic pressure overload. Cardiovasc Res 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvy060.084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Turkish health field periodical editors' Views on publication process and ethical problems. Niger J Clin Pract 2018. [PMID: 29519971 DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_49_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Objective We aimed in this study to investigate views and suggestions of health field editors about the publication process and ethical problems. Materials and Methods The study involved 42 journal editors who accepted to participate in the study. The data were collected through 70-item "Editor Views Questionnaire" which was developed by the researchers in line with the related literature. Results The editors who participated in the study were asked about their views about the most common problems they encountered related to publication ethics; the top three problems indicated by the editors included unjustified authorship (40.5%), duplicate publication (33.3%), and falsification (26.2%). An analysis of the problems encountered in the initial evaluation stage revealed the top three issues as articles that did not follow the writing rules of the journal (33.3%), unqualified articles (30.1%), and negligence of the author(s) (14.3%). Views in relation to the problems about the referee evaluation stage included evaluations that were not completed within the time given (28.6%), insufficient importance attached to the evaluation (23.9%), and inability to find sufficient number of referees (16.7%). Conclusion some editors were found to encounter violation of publication ethics, to experience problems in the revision stage, and not to feel fully independent in their contribution to article publication and thus the improvement of the journal quality. Identification of journal editors' views and problems is an important step for the solution to these problems; it could thus contribute to improving the quality of publication process and journal quality.
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What does the Data of 354,725 Patients from Turkey Tell Us About Cervical Smear Epithelial Cell Abnormalities? - The Epithelial Cell Abnormality Rate is Increasing - Quality Control Studies and Corrective Activity are Musts. Turk Patoloji Derg 2018; 33:134-143. [PMID: 28272675 DOI: 10.5146/tjpath.2016.01380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE There is no other screening program close to the success rate of PAP test. Cervical cytology constitutes a large workload so that quality control in cervical cytology is important for the quality assurance of pathology laboratories. MATERIAL AND METHOD In this study, we collected the cervical cytology results from all over Turkey and discussed the parameters influencing the quality of the PAP test. The study was conducted with Turkish gynaecopathology working group and 38 centers (totally 45 hospitals) agreed to contribute from 24 different cities. The study was designed to cover the cervical cytology results during 2013. The results were evaluated from the data based on an online questionnaire. RESULTS The total number of Epithelial Cell Abnormality was 18,020 and the global Epithelial Cell Abnormality rate was 5.08% in the total 354,725 smears and ranging between 0.3% to 16.64% among centers. The Atypical squamous cells /Squamous intraepithelial lesion ratios changed within the range of 0.21-13.94 with an average of 2.61. When the centers were asked whether they performed quality assurance studies, only 14 out of 28 centers, which shared the information, had such a control study and some quality parameters were better in these centers. CONCLUSION There is an increase in the global Epithelial Cell Abnormality rate and there are great differences among centers. Quality control studies including the Atypical squamous cells/Squamous intraepithelial lesion ratio are important. Corrective and preventive action according to quality control parameters is a must. A cervical cytology subspecialist in every center can be utopic but a dedicated pathologist in the center is certainly needed.
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Histopathological Results in Patients With Prostate Specific Antigen Below 1.5 ng / ml. CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES 2017. [DOI: 10.5152/clinexphealthsci.2017.667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Could Eosinophilia predict clinical severity in nasal polyps? Multidiscip Respir Med 2017; 12:21. [PMID: 28835819 PMCID: PMC5563888 DOI: 10.1186/s40248-017-0102-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2017] [Accepted: 07/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Although nasal polyps are one of the most frequent diseases, their etiopathogenesis remains unclear.Since eosinophils are the main inflammatory cells in the substantial proportion of nasal polyp tissues, they are considered potentially responsible for the etiopathogenesis and prognosis of the disease. Aim of this study was to investigate the relation between mucosal and peripheral eosinophilia and their relation with disease severity in nasal polyps. Methods The study included 53 patients with nasal polyps who underwent endoscopic sinus surgery. Preoperative Lund-MacKay computed tomography (CT) scores and the Lund-Kennedy endoscopic scores of the patients were recorded. Nasal polyp tissues were stained with hematoxylin and eosin, eosinophil counts were performed using high-power field (HPF, 400×) under the light microscope, and the patients were grouped as those with high mucosal eosinophil count and those with low mucosal eosinophil count. Results The mean Lund-MacKay CT score and the mean Lund-Kennedy endoscopic score were higher in the patients with high mucosal eosinophil count than in those with low mucosal eosinophil count. Likewise, the mean Lund-MacKay CT score and the mean Lund-Kennedy endoscopic scores were significantly higher in the patients with high peripheral eosinophil count than in those with low peripheral eosinophil count (p < 0.05 for both). Moreover, the mean peripheral eosinophil count was significantly higher in the patients with high mucosal eosinophil count than in those with low mucosal eosinophil count (p < 0.05). Conclusion Mucosal and peripheral eosinophilia can be used as a marker to predict disease severity in nasal polyps.
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Could eosinophilia predict clinical severity in nasal polyps? Multidiscip Respir Med 2017. [DOI: 10.4081/mrm.2017.247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background: Although nasal polyps are one of the most frequent diseases, their etiopathogenesis remains unclear. Since eosinophils are the main inflammatory cells in the substantial proportion of nasal polyp tissues, they are considered potentially responsible for the etiopathogenesis and prognosis of the disease. Aim of this study was to investigate the relation between mucosal and peripheral eosinophilia and their relation with disease severity in nasal polyps.
Methods: The study included 53 patients with nasal polyps who underwent endoscopic sinus surgery. Preoperative Lund-MacKay computed tomography (CT) scores and the Lund-Kennedy endoscopic scores of the patients were recorded. Nasal polyp tissues were stained with hematoxylin and eosin, eosinophil counts were performed using high-power field (HPF, 400×) under the light microscope, and the patients were grouped as those with high mucosal eosinophil count and those with low mucosal eosinophil count.
Results: The mean Lund-MacKay CT score and the mean Lund-Kennedy endoscopic score were higher in the patients with high mucosal eosinophil count than in those with low mucosal eosinophil count. Likewise, the mean Lund-MacKay CT score and the mean Lund-Kennedy endoscopic scores were significantly higher in the patients with high peripheral eosinophil count than in those with low peripheral eosinophil count (p < 0.05 for both). Moreover, the mean peripheral eosinophil count was significantly higher in the patients with high mucosal eosinophil count than in those with low mucosal eosinophil count (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: Mucosal and peripheral eosinophilia can be used as a marker to predict disease severity in nasal polyps.
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Effect of different doses of 2‑aminoethoxydiphenyl borate on intestinal ischemia-reperfusion injury. Eur Surg 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s10353-016-0452-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The effects of 2-aminoethyl diphenylborinate on L-Arginine induced acute pancreatitis in the rats. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.17546/msd.34835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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The relationship of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome with known breast cancer prognostic factors in postmenopausal breast cancer patients. JOURNAL OF B.U.ON. : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE BALKAN UNION OF ONCOLOGY 2013; 18:845-850. [PMID: 24344007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance at the time of diagnosis on the known prognostic factors of breast cancer in postmenopausal breast cancer patients. METHODS The study included 71 patients with a recent diagnosis of postmenopausal breast cancer, admitted at the Medical Oncology outpatient clinic of the Izmir Ataturk Training and Research Hospital between June 2010 and June 2011. We determined whether the patients had metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance at diagnosis, and recorded known prognostic factors, such as tumor size, axillary lymph node involvement, presence of distant metastasis, tumor grade, estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), and CerbB-2 status. RESULTS Among 71 patients, 25 (35%) had metabolic syndrome at the time of diagnosis, and 33 (46%) had insulin resistance with Homeostasis Model of Assessment-Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR)>2.7. No statistically significant difference was found in the prognostic values of breast cancer, i.e. tumor size, axillary lymph node involvement, distant metastasis, tumor grade, ER, PR, and CerbB-2 status between the patients with and without metabolic syndrome. There was no statistically significant difference in the prognostic factors of breast cancer at the time of diagnosis between 33 patients with insulin resistance and 38 patients without insulin resistance. CONCLUSION Several previous studies showed a negative relationship between metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance and prognostic factors of breast cancer in postmenopausal breast cancer patients. However, our study failed to show such a relationship. The relationship between metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance and postmenopausal breast cancer was not well demonstrated due to the small number of patients, unknown duration of the metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance, and shorter follow-up period. Further studies are required to demonstrate the effect of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance on the prognosis of breast cancer, including larger number of patients and longer follow-up periods.
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Methotrexate toxicity presenting as cutaneous ulcerations on psoriatic plaques. Cutan Ocul Toxicol 2013; 32:333-5. [DOI: 10.3109/15569527.2013.779278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Evaluation of flow and structure abnormalities of splanchnic system veins in cirrhotic patients without portal hypertension. MINERVA GASTROENTERO 2011; 57:123-127. [PMID: 21587151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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AIM The aim of this study was to evaluate hemodynamic and anatomic alterations of the splanchnic venous system and the efficiency and safety of color Doppler radial endosonography in the assessment of cirrhotic patients by comparing Child A cirrhotic patients without portal hypertension findings versus a non-cirrhotic group. METHODS The study was carried out between January 2009 and February 2010; the study population was 38 cirrhotic patients without portal hypertension and 140 control patients. RESULTS Hepatopedal flow was monophasic in all the control patients; the flow pattern was chaotic and irregular in 8% of the cirrhotic patients; in the cirrhotic patients the portal vein diameter was increased and the flow velocity reduced; no differences in flow volume were observed between the two groups. Splenic vein diameter and flow velocity were normal. In the majority of the Child A cirrhotic patients without portal hypertension, no changes were seen in portal vein diameter or flow volume; in some patients no significant increase portal vein diameter was observed and showed the flow volumes were unchanged. CONCLUSION Radial Doppler endosonography may be efficient and safe for assessing the splanchnic system.
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BACKGROUND Among intraepidermal malignancies of epithelial origin, Bowen's disease, bowenoid actinic keratosis (BAK), intraepidermal malignant eccrine poroma (MEP), and Paget's disease may pose diagnostic difficulties. METHODS Histologic features and immunohistochemical profiles of 24 cases of Bowen's disease, 21 cases of BAK, 18 cases of intraepidermal MEP, and 11 cases of Paget's disease were analyzed. RESULTS Using multivariate logistic regression test, multinuclear giant cells and solar degeneration were found to be the only histologic parameters of diagnostic help. On the other hand, a widespread positive reaction for CK 5/8, CK 7, CK 19, and negative reaction for CK 10, was a helpful feature in the differentiation of Paget's disease from Bowen's disease and BAK. The widespread and strong expression of CK 10 was seen in almost all cases of Bowen's disease in contrast to BAK. The widespread expression of CK 5/8 and CK 7, and negative reaction for CK 10, was in favor of Paget's disease, compared to intraepidermal MEP. On the other hand, widespread expression of CK 19 was a common finding in intraepidermal MEP, in contrast to Bowen's disease. CONCLUSION An immunohistochemical panel may provide significant hints on the differentiation of common intraepidermal malignancies, especially in problematic cases.
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MESH Headings
- Bowen's Disease/chemistry
- Bowen's Disease/diagnosis
- Bowen's Disease/pathology
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Humans
- Keratins/analysis
- Keratosis/diagnosis
- Keratosis/pathology
- Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial/chemistry
- Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial/diagnosis
- Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial/pathology
- Paget Disease, Extramammary/chemistry
- Paget Disease, Extramammary/diagnosis
- Paget Disease, Extramammary/pathology
- Paget's Disease, Mammary/chemistry
- Paget's Disease, Mammary/diagnosis
- Paget's Disease, Mammary/pathology
- Regression Analysis
- Skin Neoplasms/chemistry
- Skin Neoplasms/diagnosis
- Skin Neoplasms/pathology
- Sweat Gland Neoplasms/chemistry
- Sweat Gland Neoplasms/diagnosis
- Sweat Gland Neoplasms/pathology
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