Published by: Tehran University of Medical Sciences (http://ijp.tums.ac.ir) large nerve fibers is also seen[9]. Skin biopsy could be suggested as a second line confirmatory exam for CIPA. It should be noted that rule out of the common disorders by the strongest possible evidences should be considered as the first step in diagnosis. Although the clinical manifestations of the presented cases are...

In this paper the authors reported 2 cases of Sinus Histiocy-tosis . The first , an 11 year s o1d gir1 with massive 1ymphadnopathy of 10 CM diameter and 3 months duration otherwise normal. Paraclinic exams wer normal including BM. Diagnosis was confirmed by cervical node biopsy. She was followed clinically and was cured in 8 months. The second case, a 6 years old boy with massive cervical lymph...

Introduction: Langdon Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) is the most common genetic compatible with survival. a chromosomal condition characterized by presence of an additional copy material on chromosome 21, either in full (trisomy or partially, due to translocation. Objective: The importance early detection Down's Syndrome and highlighting complications caused this syndrome. Material methods: In our ...

INTRODUCTION Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a worldwide infection. Because of the vast array of manifestations of AIDS and its many atypical presentations, it is becoming increasingly challenging for clinicians to accurately diagnose new lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS In a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted from 2007 to 2010, 50 patients with a proven human immunodefici...

The specific objectives were to identify the epidemiology of cutaneous sarcoidosis and describe the clinical and laboratory aspects of the disease. Materials and Methods. We performed a descriptive cross-sectional study involving 24 referred cases of cutaneous sarcoidosis in 25 years (1990-2014) collected at Venereology Dermatology Department of the University Hospital of Treichville (Abidjan) ...

BACKGROUND In dialysis patients, chronic infections have been associated with cachexia and anorexia. OBJECTIVES This study was carried out to determine the association between Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection and body mass index (BMI) in hemodialysis (HD) patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS Ninety eight patients were divided into two groups of negative (group 1) and positive (group 2), for HP....

Radial tunnel syndrome is a disease which we should consider it in elbow and forearm pains. It is diagnosed with lateral elbow and dorsal forearm pain may radiate to the wrist and dorsum of the fingers. The disease is more prevalent in women with the age of 30 to 50 years old. It occurs by intermittent compression on the radial nerve from the radial head to the inferior border of the supinator ...