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Secondary Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis: Do We Really Need Chemotherapeutics for All Patients?
(2017)
Because of the acute and life-threatening course of the hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) syndrome, International Histiocyte Society guidelines recommend chemoimmune therapy for the treatment of both primary and ...
A Case of Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis Presenting with Signs and Symptoms Mimicking Hemolytic Anemia
(2017)
Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis is primarily a disorder of childhood, which is characterized by hemoptysis, iron deficiency anemia, and diffuse parenchymal infiltrates on chest x-ray secondary to recurrent attacks of ...
Oxygen Saturation/Minute Heart Rate Index: Simple Lung Function Test for Children
(2017)
BackgroundThe severity of airway obstruction can be accurately determined on spirometry in children with asthma. Other assessments may include peak expiratory flow and pulse oximetry. In the present study, we evaluated the ...
Changes in The Lower Lip Soft Tissue After Bone Graft Harvesting from The Mandibular Symphysis
(2017)
Following the surgical release of the mentalis muscle, lip incompetence and/or an increase in lower incisor exposure may be seen due to undesirable attachment of the muscle fibres. The aim of this study was to evaluate the ...
Terra Firma-Forme Dermatosis Misdiagnosed as Nevoid Acanthosis Nigricans
(2017)
Terra firma-forme dermatosis (TFFD) is a clinical condition characterized by brown-gray, velvety, pigmented patches or plaques, resembling dirt on the skin. Nevoid acanthosis nigricans (NAN) is a rare and recently described ...