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Allahverdi Nazhand H, Sabeti S, Javandoust Gharehbagh F, Nalini R, Babamahmoodi A, Marahemi M, Mahmoudi Chalmiani E, Lotfollahi L, Alavi Darazam I. Undiagnosed tuberculosis associated with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis due to improper use of corticosteroid. J Infect Dev Ctries 2023; 17:1647-1653. [PMID: 38064397 DOI: 10.3855/jidc.17303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare and life-threatening hematologic disease segregated into familial (primary) and acquired (secondary) subtypes. Hyperinflammation and HLH occur when the immune system fails to clear activated macrophages and histiocytes. Infections, malignancies, and rheumatologic disorders are the major triggers leading to HLH. Miliary tuberculosis is a serious disease with a lymphohematogenous spread of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which is known to be one of the causative agents of HLH. Miliary tuberculosis and HLH have atypical presentations which are similar to routine diseases. Hence, physicians may face challenges to diagnose and treat these complications. CASE REPORT We report the case of a 60-year-old man with a history of prolonged fever, shortness of breath, jaundice, altered mental status, undiagnosed lower back pain, and overuse of parenteral betamethasone. Miliary tuberculosis was diagnosed by diffuse, vague random micronodules in both lungs and positive acid-fast bacilli in bronchoalveolar lavage and bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. Moreover, compatible presentation and pancytopenia, hypertriglyceridemia, high serum level of ferritin and fibrinogen-derived products, and evidence of hemophagocytosis on bone marrow aspirate led to the diagnosis of HLH. Unfortunately, despite nearly two months of an anti-tuberculosis regimen (standard and salvage) and eight doses of etoposide, he eventually passed away after clinical improvement. CONCLUSIONS Irrational and indiscriminate use of glucocorticoids can be a devastating cause of the spread of tuberculosis and its rare complications, such as HLH.
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- Hadi Allahverdi Nazhand
- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pathology Ward, Loghman Hakim hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nephrology, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Darazam IA, Afaghi S, Bagheri AK, Sedaghati R, Lotfollahi L, Akbari AH. 45-Year-Old Male With Dyspnea, Chronic Chough, Significant Weight Loss, and Episodes of Massive Hemoptysis. Clin Infect Dis 2023; 76:2203-2205. [PMID: 36217610 DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciac729] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Ilad Alavi Darazam
- Department of Infectious Disease, Loghman-Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Prevention of Metabolic Disorders Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Assistant Professor of Radiology, Shohadaye-Tajrish Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Loghman-Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Assistant Professor of Nephrology, Department of Nephrology, Loghman-Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Rabiei MM, Ebrahimzadeh K, Davoudi Z, Bidari Zerehpoosh F, Javandoust Gharehbagh F, Sedaghati R, Lotfollahi L, Kalhor F, Alavi Darazam I. A case of pituitary gland abscess associated with granulomatous hypophysitis. BMC Neurol 2023; 23:11. [PMID: 36631799 PMCID: PMC9835326 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-023-03060-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Granulomatous hypophysitis is a rare disease that presents with chronic inflammation of the pituitary gland. In this study, we reported a case of granulomatous hypophysitis associated with a pituitary abscess. CASE PRESENTATION A 39-year-old woman presented with a 2-year history of infertility. For the past six months, she has suffered from amenorrhea, decreased libido, headaches, and vertigo. She was referred to our hospital with a suspected diagnosis of nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma based on her presentation and brain MRI findings. She underwent trans-sphenoidal surgery (TSS). Direct observation during surgery revealed drainage of malodor pus and pituitary gland abscess. The histopathological evaluation also showed granulomatous hypophysitis and neutrophilic microabscess formation. The patient was initially treated with high doses of ceftriaxone (2 g twice daily) and metronidazole (500 mg (mg) four times per day). Also, the patient received cortisol replacement therapy after the operation. After obtaining the antibiogram and culture results, the treatment regimen was continued for 4 weeks postoperatively, followed by amoxicillin-clavulanate (500/125 mg three times daily) for a total duration of 12 weeks. CONCLUSION The patient recovered uneventfully and the postoperative MRI was normal without any remnant lesions.
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- Mohammad Mahdi Rabiei
- grid.411600.2Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.411600.2Skull Base Research Center, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.411600.2Department of Endocrinology, Skull Base Research Center of Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.411600.2Department of Pathology, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.411600.2Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.411600.2Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.411600.2Department of Nephrology, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.411600.2Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.411600.2Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran ,grid.411600.2Department of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Darazam IA, Rabiei MM, Bahrami‐Motlagh H, Moradi O, Gharehbagh FJ, Zerehpoosh FB, Hatami F, Dilmaghani NA, Shojaei M, Lotfollahi L. Garcin syndrome in a case of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Clin Case Rep 2022; 10:e6476. [PMID: 36267829 PMCID: PMC9576962 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.6476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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In this study, we report a parapharyngeal diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected patient which had caused the patient to suffer from Garcin syndrome.
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- Ilad Alavi Darazam
- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research CenterShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran,Department of Infectious Diseases and Tropical MedicineLoghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research CenterShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran,Department of Infectious Diseases and Tropical MedicineLoghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of RadiologyLoghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Clinical PharmacySchool of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research CenterShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran,Department of Infectious Diseases and Tropical MedicineLoghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research CenterShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran,Department of Infectious Diseases and Tropical MedicineLoghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Loghman Hakim Educational HospitalSchool of medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran,Skull base research centerLoghman Hakim hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Neurology, Loghman Hakim HospitalShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Nephrology, Loghman Hakim HospitalShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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Bineshfar N, Rezaei A, Mirahmadi A, Shokouhi S, Gharehbagh FJ, Haghighi M, Harandi AA, Shojaei M, Ramezani M, Zoghi A, Gharagozli K, Lotfollahi L, Darazam IA. Evaluation of the epidemiologic, clinical, radiologic, and treatment methods of patients with subacute and chronic meningitis. BMC Neurol 2022; 22:340. [PMID: 36088290 PMCID: PMC9463760 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-022-02873-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Meningitis is known as a meningeal inflammation accompanied by pleocytosis in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), and can be classified into acute, subacute, and chronic meningitis based on symptoms duration of ≤ 5 days, ≥ 5 days and ≥ 4 weeks, respectively. Subacute and chronic meningitis are caused mainly by indolent infectious agents and noninfectious causes such as autoimmune, and neoplastic. In this study, we investigated the characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment of subacute and chronic meningitis. Methods We extracted the medical records of patients with chronic and subacute meningitis who were referred to three tertiary centers from Jun 2011 to Jun 2021. Initially, 2050 cases of meningitis were screened, and then 79 patients were included in the study. Results Headache (87.3%), nausea and vomiting (74.7%), fever (56.4%), and visual impairments (55.7%) were the most prevalent symptoms. The most common signs were nuchal rigidity (45.3%), altered mental status (26.9%), and papillary edema (37.5%). Brain computed tomography (CT) was normal in 68.6% of the patients while 22.9% of the cases had hydrocephalus. Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was normal in 60.0% of the patients. The most common abnormal MRI findings were leptomeningeal enhancement (16.0%) and hydrocephalus (16.0%). We had a 44.3% definite diagnosis with bacterial (n:25, 31.6%) and neoplastic (n:8, 10.1%) being the most prevalent etiologies. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (60%) and Brucella spp. (12%) were the most prevalent bacterial pathogens. Conclusions The most common etiologies include infectious, neoplastic, and immunologic. Due to insidious presentation and uncommon etiologies, establishing a proper diagnosis, and providing timely targeted treatment for patients with subacute and chronic meningitis remains a challenge for clinicians.
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Darazam IA, Rabiei MM, Moradi O, Gharehbagh FJ, Roozbeh M, Nourinia R, Hatami F, Shojaei M, Lotfollahi L. A Case of Fingolimod-associated Cryptococcal Meningitis. Curr HIV Res 2022; 20:337-342. [PMID: 35770404 DOI: 10.2174/1570162x20666220629124225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Revised: 04/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Leukopenia, a rare adverse effect of Fingolimod therapy, paves the way for opportunistic infections. In this study, we reported rare fingolimod associated cryptococcal meningitis. CASE PRESENTATION A 39-year-old woman with RRMS was referred to the emergency department. The patient's major complaints were headache, fever, weakness, and progressive loss of consciousness within the last two days prior to the referral. The patient had a history of hospitalization due to RRMS [two times]. In the second hospitalization, interferon Beta-1a was replaced with Fingolimod. Using polymerase chain reaction, Cryptococcus neoformans was detected in CSF. Liposomal amphotericin B and fluconazole [800 mg per day] were started. Six weeks later, the patient was discharged without any major complaints. CONCLUSION Albeit fingolimod associated cryptococcal meningitis is a rare event, Fingolimod therapy in patients with MS should be performed cautiously. Regular follow-ups may give rise to a timely diagnosis of probable fingolimod associated cryptococcal meningitis. Fingolimod therapy can lead to lymphocytopenia and various infections. We, therefore, suggest that intermittent blood lymphocyte counts as well as monitoring of clinical manifestations among MS patients treated with Fingolimod to avoid additional neurological and physical disabilities in these patients.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ilad Alavi Darazam
- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Brain Mapping Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Ophthalmic Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Neurology, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Kamali, Iran
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- Department of Nephrology, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Alavi Darazam I, Kazempour M, Pourhoseingholi MA, Hatami F, Rabiei MM, Javandoust Gharehbagh F, Amirdosara M, Hajiesmaeili M, Shabani M, Shokouhi S, Lotfollahi L, Mardani M, Haghighi-Morad M, Nassiri AA, Rangraz D, Falahaty H, Syami H, Irannejad Y, Fallah M, Zangi M, Shafigh N. Efficacy of Hemoperfusion in Severe and Critical Cases of COVID-19. Blood Purif 2022; 52:8-16. [PMID: 35580567 PMCID: PMC9393767 DOI: 10.1159/000524606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Uncontrolled overproduction of inflammatory mediators is predominantly observed in patients with severe COVID-19. The excessive immune response gives rise to multiple organ dysfunction. Implementing extracorporeal therapies may be useful in omitting inflammatory mediators and supporting different organ systems. We aimed to investigate the effectiveness of hemoperfusion in combination with standard therapy in critically ill COVID-19 patients. METHOD We conducted a single-center, matched control retrospective study on patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection. Patients were treated with hemoperfusion in combination with standard therapy (hemoperfusion group) or standard treatment (matched group). Hemoperfusion or hemoperfusion and continuous renal replacement therapies were initiated in the hemoperfusion group. The patients in the matched group were matched one by one with the hemoperfusion group for age, sex, oxygen saturation (SPO2) at the admission, and the frequency of using invasive mechanical ventilation during hospitalization. Two types of hemoperfusion cartridges used in this study were Jafron© (HA330) and CytoSorb® 300. RESULT A total of 128 COVID-19-confirmed patients were enrolled in this study; 73 patients were allotted to the matched group and 55 patients received hemoperfusion. The median SPO2 at the admission day in the control and hemoperfusion groups was 80% and 75%, respectively (p value = 0.113). The mortality rate was significantly lower in the hemoperfusion group compared to the matched group (67.3% vs. 89%; p value = 0.002). The median length of ICU stay was statistically different in studied groups (median, 12 days for hemoperfusion group vs. 8 days for the matched group; p < 0.001). The median final SPO2 was statistically higher in the hemoperfusion group than in the matched group, and the median PaCO2 was lower. CONCLUSION Among critically ill COVID-19 patients, based on our study, the use of hemoperfusion may reduce the mortality rate and improve SPO2 and PaCO2.
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- Ilad Alavi Darazam
- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,*Ilad Alavi Darazam,
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- Department of Rheumatology, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Anesthesiology Research Center Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Anesthesiology Research Center Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nephrology, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nephrology and Dialysis, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nephrology, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nephrology, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nephrology, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nephrology, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nephrology, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Anesthesiology Research Center Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Anesthesiology Research Center Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Alavi Darazam I, Shokouhi S, Mardani M, Pourhoseingholi MA, Rabiei MM, Hatami F, Shabani M, Moradi O, Gharehbagh FJ, Irvani SSN, Amirdosara M, Hajiesmaeili M, Rezaei O, Khoshkar A, Lotfollahi L, Gachkar L, Dehbsneh HS, Khalili N, Soleymaninia A, Kusha AH, Shoushtari MT, Torabinavid P. Umifenovir in hospitalized moderate to severe COVID-19 patients: A randomized clinical trial. Int Immunopharmacol 2021; 99:107969. [PMID: 34273635 PMCID: PMC8270750 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2021.107969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Revised: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION The effectiveness of umifenovir against COVID-19 is controversial; therefore, clinical trials are crucial to evaluate its efficacy. METHODS The study was conducted as a single-center, randomized, open-label clinical trial. Eligible moderate-severe hospitalized patients with confirmed SARS-Cov-2 infection were randomly segregated into intervention and control groups. The intervention group were treated with lopinavir/ritonavir (400 mg/100 mg bid for 10-14 days) + hydroxychloroquine (400 mg single dose) + interferon-β1a (Subcutaneous injections of 44 µg (12,000 IU) on days 1, 3, 5) + umifenovir (200 mg trice daily for 10 days), and the control group received lopinavir/ritonavir (same dose) + hydroxychloroquine (same dose) + interferon-β1a (same dose). RESULTS Of 1180 patients with positive RT-PCRs and positive chest CT scans, 101 patients were finally included in the trial; 50 were assigned to receive IFNβ1a + hydroxychloroquine + lopinavir/ritonavir group and 51 were managed to treat with IFNβ1a + hydroxychloroquine + lopinavir/ritonavir + umifenovir. Since all patients received the intended treatment as scheduled, the analysis just included as the ITT population. Time to clinical improvement (TTCI) did not hold a statistically significant difference between intervention and control groups (median, 9 days for intervention group versus 7 days for the control group; P: 0.22). Besides, Hazard Ratio for TTCI in the Cox regression model was 0.75 (95% CI: 0.45-1.23, P:0.25) which also confirmed that there was no statistically significant difference between the treatment group and the control group. The mortality was not statistically significant between the two groups (38% in controls vs 33.3% treatment group). CONCLUSIONS Our findings shed new lights on the facts that additional umifenovir has not been found to be effective in shortening the duration of SARS-CoV-2 in severe patients and improving the prognosis in non-ICU patients and mortality. TRIAL REGISTRATION The trial was confirmed by the Ethics in Medical Research Committee of the Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. signed informed consents were obtained from all the participants or their legally authorized representatives. This trial has been registered as ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04350684.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ilad Alavi Darazam
- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Infectious Diseases, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Infectious Diseases, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Infectious Diseases, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Unit of Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Infectious Diseases, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Unit of Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Infectious Diseases, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Infectious Diseases, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Unit of Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Unit of Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Anesthesiology Research Center Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Anesthesiology Research Center Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Skull Base Research Center, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Surgery, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nephrology, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Unit of Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Infectious Diseases, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Unit of Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Lotfollahi L, Ossareh S, Neyestani TR. Evaluation of 25-hydroxy Vitamin D and 1,25-dihydroxy Vitamin D Levels in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients. Iran J Kidney Dis 2021; 1:31-37. [PMID: 33492302] [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] [Received: 11/02/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Dysregulated vitamin D metabolism is one of the most important issues in chronic kidney disease- mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD). Patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) receive large amounts of calcitriol, i.e., 1,25 -dihydroxy vitamin D [1-25(OH)2D], for suppression of parathyroid hormone (PTH). The aim of this study was to evaluate the 1-25(OH)2D status in maintenance hemodialysis patients and its correlation with 25(OH) D level and calcitriol consumption and to determine whether the usual practice of administrating large amounts of calcitriol for suppression of PTH may lead to toxic serum levels. METHODS One hundred and fifty-six maintenance hemodialysis patients were enrolled. Demographic data, comorbid conditions and history of medication use (cumulative and current doses) were retrieved from Hemodialysis Data Processor Software previously designed for our center. Predialysis serum samples were measured for serum levels of 25(OH)D and 1-25(OH)2D accompanying by markers of mineral bone metabolism and inflammation. RESULTS Of 156 patients, 66% were male and the mean age was 56.5 ± 16.3 years. There was no significant correlation between serum level of 25(OH)D and 1,25(OH)2D (r = 0.12, P > .05). Only current ingestion of vitamin D was correlated with both 25(OH) D (r = 0.324, P < .001) and 1,25(OH)2D serum levels (r = 0.334, P < .001). There was no significant relationship between current or cumulative calcitriol consumption and 1,25(OH)2D serum level. 1,25(OH)2D/25(OH)D ratio which, represents the degree of vitamin D hydroxylation efficiency was 0.9 pg/ng (expected value in no CKD > 2.2 pg/ng). CONCLUSION Calcitriol consumption was not correlated with increased serum 1,25(OH)2D level and the practice of hyperparathyroidism treatment with calcitriol may be safely continued, though we are not yet aware of the 1,25(OH)2D status at the cellular levels.
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- Hasheminejad Kidney Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Nassiri AA, Lotfollahi L, Behzadnia N, Alavi Darazam I, Hakemi MS, Rahimzadeh Kalaleh A, Kamalkhani M. Blood Pressure Measurement and Left Ventricular Mass Index in Hemodialysis Patients: Comparison of Several Methods. Iran J Kidney Dis 2018; 12:185-189. [PMID: 29891749] [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] [Received: 04/02/2018] [Accepted: 04/12/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Systemic arterial hypertension is prevalent in end-stage renal disease and is closely associated with left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). Blood pressure (BP) behavior is unique in this population, and it is not clear which BP measurement should be used for treatment guidance. We aimed to evaluate the association of several methods of BP measurement with left ventricular mass index (LVMI) as hypertensive end-organ damage. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients on maintenance hemodialysis, 3 or 4 times per week for at least 3 months, were enrolled. We compared the diagnostic value of 6 different methods of BP measurement, including predialysis, postdialysis, interdialysis, and standard BP measurements as well as ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) and home blood pressure monitoring, based on LVMI as the gold standard. RESULTS Twenty patients, including 9 women and 11 men were enrolled. Ten patients (50%) had LVH and the others had normal LVMI (LVMI > 100 g/m2 for women and > 131 100 g/m2 for men). Only predialysis and postdialysis systolic BP values were significantly associated with LVMI (P = .02 and P = .02, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Predialysis and postdialysis systolic BP values maybe reliable for detecting hypertension in hemodialysis patients, although according to previous data, the importance of self and ambulatory BP monitoring could not be overlooked.
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Hasheminejad Kidney Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences; National research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences; Tehran, Iran.
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Lotfollahi L, Abedini A, Alavi Darazam I, Kiani A, Fadaii A. Yellow Nail Syndrome: Report of a Case Successfully Treated with Octreotide. Tanaffos 2015. [PMID: 26221155 PMCID: PMC4515333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Yellow nail syndrome (YNS) is an uncommon condition characterized by a triad of yellow nail coloration, lymphedema and respiratory tract involvement. This syndrome typically affects middle-aged persons. Although several etiologies have been described, to date; the exact etiology remains unclear. Different treatment plans have been suggested, but all data available emphasize the fact that treatment is mainly symptomatic and the underlying disease is not targeted. The most reported treatment protocol is chemical pleurodesis combined with alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E). Hereby, we describe a case of YNS in a 34 year-old woman with the onset of symptoms in childhood. The symptoms improved dramatically after treatment with octreotide.
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- Legha Lotfollahi
- Chronic Respiratory Diseases Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Tracheal Diseases Research Center, NRITLD, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chronic Respiratory Diseases Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Tracheal Diseases Research Center, NRITLD, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,Correspondence to: Kiani A, Address: NRITLD, Masih Daneshvari Hospital, Shahid Bahonar Ave, Darabad, Tehran 19569, P.O:19575/154, IRAN, Email address:
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- Pulmonology Department, Labbafi Nejad Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Nassiri AA, Lotfollahi L, Bakhshayeshkaram M, Kiani A, Haghighi S, Alavi Darazam I, Rashidfarokhi F. Renal Lymphangiectasia: A Curious Cause of Pleural Effusion. Tanaffos 2015; 14:213-6. [PMID: 26858768 PMCID: PMC4745191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Renal lymphangiectasia is a disorder of the lymphatic system of the kidneys, which can be congenital or acquired. Although the exact etiology remains unknown, an obstructive process resulting from several causes, including infection, inflammation or malignant infiltration, has been suggested to be responsible for the acquired form. This disorder may be associated with several pathologies. We report a case of a 24-year-old man with renal lymphangiectasia presenting with polycythemia, ascites and pleural effusion associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in an intravenous (IV) drug user. Our case is the first in the literature that shows an association between HCV infection and IV drug use.
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- Amir Ahmad Nassiri
- Department of Nephrology and Dialysis, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nephrology and Dialysis, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chronic Respiratory Diseases Research Center, NRITLD, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Tracheal Diseases Research Center, NRITLD, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Ayatollah Taleghani Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chronic Respiratory Diseases Research Center, NRITLD, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Telemedicine Research Center, NRITLD, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,Correspondence to: Rashidfarokhi F, Address: Department of Nephrology and Dialysis, NRITLD, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Email address:
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Lotfollahi L, Tabarsi P, Nassiri AA, Kiani A, Farokhi FR, Darazam IA, Makhdoomi K, Rad MHR, Mansouri D. A 43 year-old woman with Fever eleven years after kidney transplantation. Tanaffos 2012; 11:73-5. [PMID: 25191443 PMCID: PMC4153226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Legha Lotfollahi
- Clinical Tuberculosis and Epidemiology Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Clinical Tuberculosis and Epidemiology Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Clinical Tuberculosis and Epidemiology Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Clinical Tuberculosis and Epidemiology Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Telemedicine Research Center, NRITLD, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Clinical Tuberculosis and Epidemiology Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Imam Khomeini hospital, Urmia university of medical sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Clinical Tuberculosis and Epidemiology Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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