Background: Ovarian sex cord-stromal tumors (SCST) account for rare ovarian malignancy. These tumors are 5-8% of all ovarian neoplasms. The most common type of sex cord ovarian tumors is granulosa cell tumor (GCT). In this study our purpose was to have a look at some of clinicopathologic aspects and treatment results of these tumors. Methods: In a retrospective study, all documents of patients ...

Background: Acquired paralysis of the diaphragm is a condition caused by trauma, surgical injuries, (lung cancer surgery, esophageal surgery, cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery), and is sometimes of an unknown etiology. It can lead to dyspnea and can affect ventilatory function and patients activity. Diaphragmatic plication is a treatment method which decreases inconsistent function of diaphragm...

Numerous techniques are used for treatment of tempromandibular disorder (TMD). Two aims should be considered when managing patients with TMD.a) pain reduction, feeling of improvement, prevention of untoward sequel of TMD.b) Complete cure and enabling the patients to continue a normal life as much as possible. For an exact and successful treatment the following certain rules should be followed:1...

    Introduction: There is still controversy as to whether or not high tibial osteotomy can have any deleterious effects on the outcome of total knee replacement after high tibial osteotomy. The goal of this study was to compare the outcome of this group of patients (study group) to a group of patients with primary total knee replacement. Methods: This study was a clinical trial and 38 patients...

ABSTRACT Mandibular condyle fractures are relatively common. Because of longterm morbidity of temporomandibular joint dysfunction and ankylosis, correct management of these fractures are very important. The contraversy between closed and open approaches, has not yet been solved in the management of these fractures. In this article, we reviewed 302 cases of mandibular fractures since 19...

Background: Meningiomas are among the most common tumors of the brain. Skull base meningiomas comprise s major part of brain meningiomas. They are difficult to treat because of proximity to major vital neuro-vascular structures which makes their surgical resection hazardous and fraught with a high rate of complications. Radiosurgery is considered as an alternative efficient ...

Background: This study was done to determine presenting features and treatment out-come of Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral Mucormycosis (ROCM). Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted during 14 years (from 1998-2012) in two educational hospitals of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in patients with rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis. Clinical symptoms, predisposing factors, demografic p...