central nervous system atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor during infancy is a rare, highly aggressive tumor most commonly seen in the cerebellar area. herein we describe the case of a 4-month-old baby who presented with convulsions. pathologic examination of her cerebellar mass showed an atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor. the patient died 5 days after surgery despite complete excision of the mass ...

Objective(s) Rapidly growing mycobacteria (RGM) are capable of producing diseases in humans. Since mycobacteria vary in their susceptibility, precise identification is critical for adoption of correct drug therapy. The main aim of this study was molecular identification and evaluation of antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of Iranian clinically isolated Myocbacterium fortuitum. Materials and...

BACKGROUND The differential diagnosis between atypical endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial carcinoma is often difficult and based on controversial criteria. Cell kinetic parameters may be helpful. DESIGN Cell proliferation, apoptosis and Bcl-2 expression were evaluated in benign endometrium, non atypical and atypical endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial carcinoma. The results were comp...

Burack and Russo (2008) applaud our approach to understanding autistics' atypical joint attention (Gernsbacher, Stevenson, Khandakar, & Goldsmith, 2008) but express some concerns about the evidence we drew upon to support our thesis. In response, we underscore the empirical nuance of our thesis-that autistics' atypical manifestations of joint attention arise from their atypical resistance to di...

Atypical moles can be distinguished visually by clinical features of size greater than 6 mm in diameter, color variegation, indistinct borders, and textured surface. All patients who have atypical moles should be counselled about sun avoidance, screening of family members, and regular skin checks at least once per year. Total body photography and dermoscopy can aid in regular skin monitoring fo...

In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of atypical and non-atypical depression comorbidity on the clinical characteristics and course of social anxiety disorder (SAD). A total of 247 patients with SAD were enrolled: 145 patients with a current depressive episode (unipolar or bipolar) with atypical features, 43 patients with a current depressive episode with non-atypical features and...

purpose : to report a case of posterior keratoconus with atypical ocular findings case report : an 8-year-old boy was referred to our clinic with the chief complaint of blurred vision in his right eye. the patient had no history prior ocular surgery of trauma. her family history was also unremarkable. comprehensive ocular examination was performed. results : the patient's best spectacle co...