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Colorectal invasive micropapillary carcinoma (MPC) is a rare and distinct variant of adenocarcinoma with high incidence of lymph node metastasis. The differential diagnoses of MPC include extensive lymphovascular invasion, metastatic MPC, and retraction artifacts.
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Some Aspergillus species produce oxalic acid, which reacts with tissue calcium or blood to precipitate calcium oxalate. Oxalate crystals can induce lung and kidney damage. The presence of oxalate crystals can suggest the diagnosis of aspergillosis, even when Aspergillus hyphae are absent on microscopic slides.
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This study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of both cells, and cell-free supernatants (CFS) of 7 selected lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains belonging to Limosilactobacillus fermentum (4 strains), Lacticaseibacillus paracasei (1 strain), Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus (1 strain), and Enterococcus faecium (1 strain) species, against Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli, Salmonella Typhimurium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus, by both the agar-well diffusion and co-culture methods. In addition, probiotic and safety traits were also detected. Great variability was detected on antimicrobial effects, whereas all tested strains were found sensitive to most of the tested antibiotics, and without any DNase, gelatinase, or hemolytic activity. Moreover, strains showed excellent survival in acidic conditions and exhibited tolerance to pepsin and bile salts. Based on the in vitro results, the CFSs of two selected L. fermentum strains were applied, in a mixed solution, as bio-preservative into minimally processed pomegranate arils, inoculated with a cocktail of L. monocytogenes and E. coli. Samples, packaged in an ordinary atmosphere, were analyzed during refrigerated storage, for up to 12 days, for physicochemical (as weight loss, texture, color, pH, total soluble solids and organic acid content) and for microbiological traits. Results revealed the effectiveness of CFS, up to 12 days, in reducing weight loss and microbial growth, without any significant effect on texture, total soluble solid content and color, found comparable to the acid citric treatment, highlighting the multi-functional potential of selected probiotic strains.
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Adenosquamous carcinoma of the pancreas is a rare and aggressive histological subtype of pancreatic adenocarcinoma, which accounts for 1% to 4% of the exocrine pancreatic malignancies. Its diagnosis relies on histological examination revealing the coexistence of ductal adenocarcinoma and squamous carcinoma with the latter representing ≥30% of the tumor.
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Hepatic epithelioid angiomyolipomas are uncommon mesenchymal neoplasms. They are difficult to diagnose by imaging, especially when the fatty component is scant or absent. The gold standard for the diagnosis is histologic examination coupled with an immunohistochemical study. Positive HMB45 immunostaining of the myoid cells is a major diagnostic feature.
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Extrahepatic cancers of the biliary system are typically asymptomatic until after metastasis, which contributes to their poor prognosis. Here we examined intrahepatic cholangiocarcinomas (n = 8), carcinomas of perihilar bile ducts (n = 7), carcinomas of the gallbladder (n = 11) and hepatic metastasis from carcinomas of the gallbladder (n = 4) for the expression of the extracellular matrix glycoproteins tenascin-C and tenascin-W. Anti-tenascin-C and anti-tenascin-W immunoreactivity was found in all biliary tract tumors examined. Unlike tenascin-C, tenascin-W was not detected in normal hepatobiliary tissue. Tenascin-W was also expressed by the cholangiocarcinoma-derived cell line Huh-28. However, co-culture of Huh-28 cells with immortalized bone marrow-derived stromal cells was necessary for the formation and organization of tenascin-W fibrils in vitro. Our results indicate that tenascin-W may be a novel marker of hepatobiliary tumor stroma, and its absence from many normal tissues suggests that it may be a potential target for biotherapies.
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Neoplasias do Sistema Biliar/imunologia , Biomarcadores Tumorais/imunologia , Proteínas de Neoplasias/imunologia , Tenascina/imunologia , Neoplasias do Sistema Biliar/patologia , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Humanos , Células Estromais/imunologia , Células Estromais/patologiaAssuntos
Infectologia/normas , Osteomielite/diagnóstico , Osteomielite/terapia , Doenças da Coluna Vertebral/diagnóstico , Doenças da Coluna Vertebral/terapia , Humanos , Infectologia/métodos , Infectologia/organização & administração , Ortopedia/métodos , Ortopedia/organização & administração , Ortopedia/normas , Osteomielite/epidemiologia , Doenças da Coluna Vertebral/epidemiologia , Tunísia/epidemiologiaRESUMO
Uterine arteriovenous malformation (UAVM) is uncommon. They are usually acquired, due to previous intra uterine trauma. We report a case of acquired UAVM in a 28-years-old patient after a medical abortion, diagnosed with ultrasonography and successfully managed with uterine artery embolization.
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Aborto Induzido/efeitos adversos , Malformações Arteriovenosas/etiologia , Malformações Arteriovenosas/terapia , Embolização da Artéria Uterina , Artéria Uterina/anormalidades , Adulto , Malformações Arteriovenosas/diagnóstico , Feminino , Humanos , Gravidez , Resultado do Tratamento , Artéria Uterina/lesões , Artéria Uterina/patologia , Artéria Uterina/cirurgia , Hemorragia Uterina/diagnóstico , Hemorragia Uterina/etiologia , Hemorragia Uterina/terapia , Útero/irrigação sanguínea , Útero/lesões , Útero/cirurgiaRESUMO
Cervical pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy. Its treatment has been described by different authors. We report our successful experience of a cervical twin pregnancy that was diagnosed by transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound and confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging. To preserve fertility, our patient was treated by a bilateral hyperselective uterine artery embolization followed by dilatation and curettage of the cervical canal without ancillary procedures for cervical hemostasis. Arterial embolization by a resorbable agent reduces arterial circulation by providing a temporary occlusion of the vessels in order to decrease the risk of massive hemorrhage.
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Embolia/diagnóstico por imagem , Gravidez Ectópica/diagnóstico por imagem , Aborto Espontâneo/diagnóstico por imagem , Aborto Espontâneo/prevenção & controle , Adulto , Angiografia , Embolia/cirurgia , Feminino , Humanos , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética/métodos , Gravidez , Gravidez Ectópica/cirurgia , Resultado do Tratamento , UltrassonografiaRESUMO
PURPOSE: Our purpose is to evaluate the efficiency and mean term complications in percutaneous bile drainage through a retrospective study of 50 cases METHODS: Fifty patients aged from 24 to 87 years underwent perecutaneous bile drainage in the Radiology Department of Mongi Slim hospital. Patients had external drainage, internal drainage or endoprotheses. Clinical and biological features were used to evaluate efficiency and complications. RESULTS: Bile drainage was successful in 49 cases. Intra hepatic bile ducts were dilated in most of the cases (40 patients). A right lobe puncture was performed preferentially (41 patients). Fifteen patients had endoprotheses, 3 patients had internal drainage and 31 patients had external drainage. Clinical and biological improvement was noted in all patients. Complications were noted in 16 cases mainly in patients with neoplastic obstruction. CONCLUSION: Percutaneous bile drainage is an effective method for the treatment of biliary obstruction. Complications are rare, occurring most frequently in patients with neoplastic obstruction.
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Bile , Colestase/terapia , Drenagem , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Colestase/etiologia , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Hypophosphatasia is a rare inherited disorder characterized by defective bone and teeth mineralization and deficiency of serum and bone alkaline phosphatase activity. Several mutations in the TNSALP gene are identified. AIM: The authors describe a Tunisian case having a mutation that has not been described up to now. CASE: It is about an infant, in the antecedents of recurring disease of the lungs in child since the age of seven months, which presents clinical and radiological signs of rickets. The diagnosis of hypophosphatasia is strongly suspected in front of Reduced serum alkaline phosphatase activity and confirmed by the genetic study. The child is homozygous for a new mutation L282P in the ninth exon of the gene. The parents and two brother and sister are heterozygous for the same mutation.
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Hipofosfatasia/genética , Mutação/genética , Fosfatase Alcalina/genética , Éxons/genética , Seguimentos , Homozigoto , Humanos , Lactente , Leucina/genética , Masculino , Prolina/genéticaRESUMO
The authors report a case of acute post infectious leukoencephalitis observed in a tow-years and a half children admitted to our hospital for fiver with suddent condition deterioration, obnibulation, coma and paralysis of the 6th and 7th cranial nerve. Cerebrospinal fluid study showed lymphocytosis with negative culture. Head magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated diffuse high signals over the white matter on T2 weighted images so the diagnosis was confirmed. High dose corticosteroid therapy was effective.
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Anti-Inflamatórios/uso terapêutico , Leucoencefalite Hemorrágica Aguda/tratamento farmacológico , Metilprednisolona/uso terapêutico , Anti-Inflamatórios/administração & dosagem , Pré-Escolar , Eletroencefalografia , Seguimentos , Humanos , Leucoencefalite Hemorrágica Aguda/diagnóstico , Leucoencefalite Hemorrágica Aguda/diagnóstico por imagem , Leucoencefalite Hemorrágica Aguda/etiologia , Masculino , Metilprednisolona/administração & dosagem , Fatores de Tempo , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Behcet's disease is a vasculitis affecting predominantly the venous system. It's characterized by a classical triad of recurrent uveitis, oral and genital ulceration. Behcet's disease is more frequent in Japan, the Middle East and some Mediterranean countries. Its pathogenesis is still uncertain. Neurological manifestations in Behcet's disease are not rare and are associated with poor prognosis. These manifestations can be inaugural in 5% of cases and they are polymorphous. We report 15 new cases of neuro Behcet's disease explored by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA).
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Síndrome de Behçet/diagnóstico , Encefalopatias/diagnóstico , Angiografia por Ressonância Magnética , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Adolescente , Adulto , Atrofia , Encéfalo/patologia , Criança , Meios de Contraste , Feminino , Humanos , Hipertensão Intracraniana/diagnóstico , Trombose Intracraniana/diagnóstico , Masculino , Meningite Asséptica/diagnóstico , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Prognóstico , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
The authors report a case of acrania diagnosed on antenatal period in a routine morphologic ultrasonography at 19 weeks of intra uterine gestation on a 20-year-old patient, gravida 1, para 0. Acrania associated with exencephaly is a rare and lethal malformation characterized by a defect of development of the flat bones of the scalp whereas cerebral tissue is present often abnormal. Ultrasonography had allowed to find besides the cerebral malformation, spinal and visceral fetal malformations as well as cord abnormality that included only two vessels.