Medicine
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Case Reports
Sclerosing angiomatoid nodular transformation of the accessory spleen: A case report and review of literature.
Sclerosing angiomatoid nodular transformation (SANT) is a rare case which usually occurs in spleen, but our case occurs in accessory spleen. ⋯ Non-enhanced CT showed iso-intensity lesion of the accessory spleen, and enhanced CT showed progressive enhancement. According to the above characteristics, we should consider the diagnosis of spleen SANT. We reviewed some literatures to summarize the characteristics of SANT.
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Case Reports
Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy complicated with full thickness macular hole: A case report.
To report a case of familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR) complicated with full-thickness macular hole (FTMH). ⋯ In this present case, an IMH developed via traction by a thick PVM, characteristic of FEVR, with FTMH then developing via traction by a thin ERM. Our findings reveal that it is vital to fully understand these anatomical features before performing vitreous surgery for FTMH complicated with FEVR.
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Case Reports
Transient ischemic attack characterized by external strabismus of the left eye: A case report.
Patients rarely display eye movement dysfunctions as the primary symptom in transient ischemic attack. ⋯ Atypical symptoms of transient ischemic attack are easy to be overlooked. Early diagnosis and timely treatments are keys to reverse the neurological symptoms and can be highly beneficial for patients with this condition.
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Comparative Study Observational Study
Detection of common diarrhea-causing pathogens in Northern Taiwan by multiplex polymerase chain reaction.
Conventional methods for identifying gastroenteritis pathogens are time consuming, more likely to result in a false-negative, rely on personnel with diagnostic expertise, and are dependent on the specimen status. Alternatively, molecular diagnostic methods permit the rapid, simultaneous detection of multiple pathogens with high sensitivity and specificity. The present study compared conventional methods with the Luminex xTAG Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (xTAG GPP) for the diagnosis of infectious gastroenteritis in northern Taiwan. ⋯ Of which, 82.6% were from pediatric patients. Because the detection rates using multiplex PCR are higher than conventional methods, and some pediatric pathogens could only be detected by multiplex PCR, this approach may be useful in rapidly diagnosing diarrheal disease in children and facilitating treatment initiation. Further studies are necessary to determine if multiplex PCR improves patient outcomes and reduces costs.
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Observational Study
Correlation between dental conditions and comorbidities in an elderly Japanese population: A cross-sectional study.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between dental conditions and comorbidities in an elderly population in Japan. A database constructed using data obtained from 12 nursing homes in Japan was used in this study. The study period ranged from January 2014 to December 2015, and elderly individuals with dental and other medical records were included in the analysis. ⋯ The number of decayed teeth was associated with dementia. While causality cannot be inferred from these observational results, the findings indicate that dental health could represent a marker of impending dementia, and probably represent a marker of general health status in the elderly population. Additional longitudinal studies are highly desirable to understand the causal relationships between dental conditions and comorbidities.