Urethral prolapse represent a rare cause of urological consultation. Frequent in older women, it ... more Urethral prolapse represent a rare cause of urological consultation. Frequent in older women, it also happens in under 10-year-old little girls with a racial predominance. For most cases, medical treatment and follow-up are sufficient, but failure of these or possible complications may necessitate a surgical correction. Circumferential excision and muco-mucous suture are effective treatments with very few complications. About four case-reports, we are reviewing here the literature and discussing etiopathogenic mechanisms and therapeutic options for this disease.
Sarcoidosis is a multisystem chronic disorder of unknown etiology that affects all of the organs,... more Sarcoidosis is a multisystem chronic disorder of unknown etiology that affects all of the organs, but the most commonly involved organs are the lungs. Pulmonary involvement is reported in 90% of patients and splenomegaly is reported in 20% of cases. In this study, we report one patient with sarcoidosis and splenomegaly without pulmonary involvement. Patient was a 52 years old, married housewife who referred to the hematology clinic with complaints of anemia, weight loss and high sedimentation. Results revealed minor normochromic normocytic anemia and splenomegaly. Because of low reticulocyte count and high ESR, biopsy and bone marrow aspiration was done to exclude malignancies and results showed erythroid hyperplasia and minor eosinophilia. Diagnostic splenectomy was also done and pathology reports of liver& spleen biopsy showed granulomatous inflammation and the presence of noncaseating granulomas in the involved organs. Final diagnosis was "Granulomatous inflammation" and the presence of noncaseating granulomas due to sarcoidosis. Patient was treated with prednisone. After splenectomy and onset of treatment, clinical presentation improved and patient gained weight. After one year of treatment and follow up, patient had no apparent clinical problem and treatment was stopped. Conclusion: Sarcoidosis is a rare disorder in Iran and difficult to differentiate from other liver & spleen disorders. It is necessary that proper diagnostic tests should be done for all patients so as to diagnose and treat sarcoidosis patients on time and prevent complications.
DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), Oct 1, 2010
Sarcoidosis is a multisystem chronic disorder of unknown etiology that affects all of the organs,... more Sarcoidosis is a multisystem chronic disorder of unknown etiology that affects all of the organs, but the most commonly involved organs are the lungs. Pulmonary involvement is reported in 90% of patients and splenomegaly is reported in 20% of cases. In this study, we report one patient with sarcoidosis and splenomegaly without pulmonary involvement. Patient was a 52 years old, married housewife who referred to the hematology clinic with complaints of anemia, weight loss and high sedimentation. Results revealed minor normochromic normocytic anemia and splenomegaly. Because of low reticulocyte count and high ESR, biopsy and bone marrow aspiration was done to exclude malignancies and results showed erythroid hyperplasia and minor eosinophilia. Diagnostic splenectomy was also done and pathology reports of liver& spleen biopsy showed granulomatous inflammation and the presence of noncaseating granulomas in the involved organs. Final diagnosis was "Granulomatous inflammation" and the presence of noncaseating granulomas due to sarcoidosis. Patient was treated with prednisone. After splenectomy and onset of treatment, clinical presentation improved and patient gained weight. After one year of treatment and follow up, patient had no apparent clinical problem and treatment was stopped. Conclusion: Sarcoidosis is a rare disorder in Iran and difficult to differentiate from other liver & spleen disorders. It is necessary that proper diagnostic tests should be done for all patients so as to diagnose and treat sarcoidosis patients on time and prevent complications.
Introduction: Gastric cancer is considered as one of the most prevalent cancers, such that in our... more Introduction: Gastric cancer is considered as one of the most prevalent cancers, such that in our country it is on the top of prevalent cancers. Because of the high prevalence of this cancer in north of Iran, in spite of its incidence decrease in many regions of the world, we decided to determine the epidemiological and malignancy properties of gastric cancer in this region Methods: This research is a descriptive study (based on existing data). The study population consisted of gastric cancer patients referred to oncology clinic at Ramsar Imam Sajjad hospital during 2002- 2009. Necessary information was extracted from their medical files and pathology reports, and statistically analyzed. Results: In this Study, 144 patients were assessed (103 males and 47 females). In 95.8% of patients, tumor was adenocarcinoma. In 45.1% tumor was located in antrum. In 48.6% tumor was poorly differentiated. 72.9% of subjects had positive lymphatic involvement. There was metastatic involvement in 31.9% of patients, and the most common organ for metastasis was liver. 46.5% of Patients were in stage 4 at the time of referring to hospital and in 38.2% of cases tumor has been progressed to T2 Level. Conclusion: By considering this fact that most referring patients (46.5%) were in stage 4 when were diagnosed and had poorly differentiated carcinoma, it is recommended that people should consider abdominal discomfort as a serious problem and do necessary diagnostic methods especially in ages above 45 years with especial emphasis on early diagnosis of disease and reduction of death rate for at risk population.
Our previous studies have histomorphologically confirmed that nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-... more Our previous studies have histomorphologically confirmed that nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) conduit can be used to repair 30-mm-long sciatic nerve defects. However, the repair effects on rat behaviors remain poorly understood. In this study, we used nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) conduit and autologous sciatic nerve to bridge 30-mm-long rat sciatic nerve gaps. Within 4 months after surgery, rat sciatic nerve functional recovery was evaluated per month by behavioral analyses, including toe out angle, toe spread analysis, walking track analysis, extensor postural thrust, swimming test, open-field analysis and nociceptive function. Results showed that rat sciatic nerve functional recovery was similar after nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) conduit and autologous nerve grafting. These findings suggest that nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) conduit is suitable in use for repair of long-segment sciatic nerve defects.
It has been confirmed that nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) nerve conduit... more It has been confirmed that nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) nerve conduit can promote peripheral nerve regeneration in rats. However, its efficiency in repair of over 30-mm-long sciatic nerve defects needs to be assessed. In this study, we used a nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) nerve conduit to bridge a 30-mm-long gap in the rat sciatic nerve. At 4 months after nerve conduit implantation, regenerated nerves were cally observed and histologically assessed. In the nanofibrous graft, the rat sciatic nerve trunk had been reconstructed by restoration of nerve continuity and formation of myelinated nerve fiber. There were Schwann cells and glial cells in the regenerated nerves. Masson's trichrome staining showed that there were no pathological changes in the size and structure of gastrocnemius muscle cells on the operated side of rats. These findings suggest that nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) nerve conduit is suitable for repair of long-segment sciatic nerve defects.
Breast tuberculosis is a rare disease. It usually mimics carcinoma breast in its presentation bot... more Breast tuberculosis is a rare disease. It usually mimics carcinoma breast in its presentation both clinically as well as radiologically. Since breast conservation is possible in tuberculous mastitis and it may be a presenting feature of HIV, it is important to recognise this condition. One ...
Background: Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed and the leading cause of cancer death am... more Background: Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed and the leading cause of cancer death among females worldwide. The rate of breast cancer incidence among Iranian women is 17% of all cancers, it has been ranked first in Iran. This study aimed to investigate the factors affecting axillary lymph node involvement in female patients with breast cancer. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 167 patients with breast cancer diagnosed between March 2012 and March 2015 at Shahid Beheshti of Babol, Shahid Rajaei of Tonekabon and Imam Sajad of Ramsar hospitals. A researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect information on the patients and pathology report of tumor and lymph nodes was completed. Results: The rate of axillary lymph node involvement was observed in 117 patients (70.1%). Mean age was 49.64±11.62 years in the patients with breast cancer. The highest frequency of lymph node involvement was observed in the 40-49 age group (24%). The average size of tumor was 3...
Our previous studies have histomorphologically confirmed that nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-... more Our previous studies have histomorphologically confirmed that nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) conduit can be used to repair 30-mm-long sciatic nerve defects. However, the repair effects on rat behaviors remain poorly understood. In this study, we used nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) conduit and autologous sciatic nerve to bridge 30-mm-long rat sciatic nerve gaps. Within 4 months after surgery, rat sciatic nerve functional recovery was evaluated per month by behavioral analyses, including toe out angle, toe spread analysis, walking track analysis, extensor postural thrust, swimming test, open-field analysis and nociceptive function. Results showed that rat sciatic nerve functional recovery was similar after nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) conduit and autologous nerve grafting. These findings suggest that nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) conduit is suitable in use for repair of long-segm...
It has been confirmed that nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) nerve conduit... more It has been confirmed that nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) nerve conduit can promote peripheral nerve regeneration in rats. However, its efficiency in repair of over 30-mm-long sciatic nerve defects needs to be assessed. In this study, we used a nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) nerve conduit to bridge a 30-mm-long gap in the rat sciatic nerve. At 4 months after nerve conduit implantation, regenerated nerves were cally observed and histologically assessed. In the nanofibrous graft, the rat sciatic nerve trunk had been reconstructed by restoration of nerve continuity and formation of myelinated nerve fiber. There were Schwann cells and glial cells in the regenerated nerves. Masson's trichrome staining showed that there were no pathological changes in the size and structure of gastrocnemius muscle cells on the operated side of rats. These findings suggest that nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) nerve conduit is ...
Urethral prolapse represent a rare cause of urological consultation. Frequent in older women, it ... more Urethral prolapse represent a rare cause of urological consultation. Frequent in older women, it also happens in under 10-year-old little girls with a racial predominance. For most cases, medical treatment and follow-up are sufficient, but failure of these or possible complications may necessitate a surgical correction. Circumferential excision and muco-mucous suture are effective treatments with very few complications. About four case-reports, we are reviewing here the literature and discussing etiopathogenic mechanisms and therapeutic options for this disease.
Sarcoidosis is a multisystem chronic disorder of unknown etiology that affects all of the organs,... more Sarcoidosis is a multisystem chronic disorder of unknown etiology that affects all of the organs, but the most commonly involved organs are the lungs. Pulmonary involvement is reported in 90% of patients and splenomegaly is reported in 20% of cases. In this study, we report one patient with sarcoidosis and splenomegaly without pulmonary involvement. Patient was a 52 years old, married housewife who referred to the hematology clinic with complaints of anemia, weight loss and high sedimentation. Results revealed minor normochromic normocytic anemia and splenomegaly. Because of low reticulocyte count and high ESR, biopsy and bone marrow aspiration was done to exclude malignancies and results showed erythroid hyperplasia and minor eosinophilia. Diagnostic splenectomy was also done and pathology reports of liver& spleen biopsy showed granulomatous inflammation and the presence of noncaseating granulomas in the involved organs. Final diagnosis was "Granulomatous inflammation" and the presence of noncaseating granulomas due to sarcoidosis. Patient was treated with prednisone. After splenectomy and onset of treatment, clinical presentation improved and patient gained weight. After one year of treatment and follow up, patient had no apparent clinical problem and treatment was stopped. Conclusion: Sarcoidosis is a rare disorder in Iran and difficult to differentiate from other liver & spleen disorders. It is necessary that proper diagnostic tests should be done for all patients so as to diagnose and treat sarcoidosis patients on time and prevent complications.
DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), Oct 1, 2010
Sarcoidosis is a multisystem chronic disorder of unknown etiology that affects all of the organs,... more Sarcoidosis is a multisystem chronic disorder of unknown etiology that affects all of the organs, but the most commonly involved organs are the lungs. Pulmonary involvement is reported in 90% of patients and splenomegaly is reported in 20% of cases. In this study, we report one patient with sarcoidosis and splenomegaly without pulmonary involvement. Patient was a 52 years old, married housewife who referred to the hematology clinic with complaints of anemia, weight loss and high sedimentation. Results revealed minor normochromic normocytic anemia and splenomegaly. Because of low reticulocyte count and high ESR, biopsy and bone marrow aspiration was done to exclude malignancies and results showed erythroid hyperplasia and minor eosinophilia. Diagnostic splenectomy was also done and pathology reports of liver& spleen biopsy showed granulomatous inflammation and the presence of noncaseating granulomas in the involved organs. Final diagnosis was "Granulomatous inflammation" and the presence of noncaseating granulomas due to sarcoidosis. Patient was treated with prednisone. After splenectomy and onset of treatment, clinical presentation improved and patient gained weight. After one year of treatment and follow up, patient had no apparent clinical problem and treatment was stopped. Conclusion: Sarcoidosis is a rare disorder in Iran and difficult to differentiate from other liver & spleen disorders. It is necessary that proper diagnostic tests should be done for all patients so as to diagnose and treat sarcoidosis patients on time and prevent complications.
Introduction: Gastric cancer is considered as one of the most prevalent cancers, such that in our... more Introduction: Gastric cancer is considered as one of the most prevalent cancers, such that in our country it is on the top of prevalent cancers. Because of the high prevalence of this cancer in north of Iran, in spite of its incidence decrease in many regions of the world, we decided to determine the epidemiological and malignancy properties of gastric cancer in this region Methods: This research is a descriptive study (based on existing data). The study population consisted of gastric cancer patients referred to oncology clinic at Ramsar Imam Sajjad hospital during 2002- 2009. Necessary information was extracted from their medical files and pathology reports, and statistically analyzed. Results: In this Study, 144 patients were assessed (103 males and 47 females). In 95.8% of patients, tumor was adenocarcinoma. In 45.1% tumor was located in antrum. In 48.6% tumor was poorly differentiated. 72.9% of subjects had positive lymphatic involvement. There was metastatic involvement in 31.9% of patients, and the most common organ for metastasis was liver. 46.5% of Patients were in stage 4 at the time of referring to hospital and in 38.2% of cases tumor has been progressed to T2 Level. Conclusion: By considering this fact that most referring patients (46.5%) were in stage 4 when were diagnosed and had poorly differentiated carcinoma, it is recommended that people should consider abdominal discomfort as a serious problem and do necessary diagnostic methods especially in ages above 45 years with especial emphasis on early diagnosis of disease and reduction of death rate for at risk population.
Our previous studies have histomorphologically confirmed that nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-... more Our previous studies have histomorphologically confirmed that nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) conduit can be used to repair 30-mm-long sciatic nerve defects. However, the repair effects on rat behaviors remain poorly understood. In this study, we used nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) conduit and autologous sciatic nerve to bridge 30-mm-long rat sciatic nerve gaps. Within 4 months after surgery, rat sciatic nerve functional recovery was evaluated per month by behavioral analyses, including toe out angle, toe spread analysis, walking track analysis, extensor postural thrust, swimming test, open-field analysis and nociceptive function. Results showed that rat sciatic nerve functional recovery was similar after nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) conduit and autologous nerve grafting. These findings suggest that nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) conduit is suitable in use for repair of long-segment sciatic nerve defects.
It has been confirmed that nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) nerve conduit... more It has been confirmed that nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) nerve conduit can promote peripheral nerve regeneration in rats. However, its efficiency in repair of over 30-mm-long sciatic nerve defects needs to be assessed. In this study, we used a nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) nerve conduit to bridge a 30-mm-long gap in the rat sciatic nerve. At 4 months after nerve conduit implantation, regenerated nerves were cally observed and histologically assessed. In the nanofibrous graft, the rat sciatic nerve trunk had been reconstructed by restoration of nerve continuity and formation of myelinated nerve fiber. There were Schwann cells and glial cells in the regenerated nerves. Masson's trichrome staining showed that there were no pathological changes in the size and structure of gastrocnemius muscle cells on the operated side of rats. These findings suggest that nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) nerve conduit is suitable for repair of long-segment sciatic nerve defects.
Breast tuberculosis is a rare disease. It usually mimics carcinoma breast in its presentation bot... more Breast tuberculosis is a rare disease. It usually mimics carcinoma breast in its presentation both clinically as well as radiologically. Since breast conservation is possible in tuberculous mastitis and it may be a presenting feature of HIV, it is important to recognise this condition. One ...
Background: Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed and the leading cause of cancer death am... more Background: Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed and the leading cause of cancer death among females worldwide. The rate of breast cancer incidence among Iranian women is 17% of all cancers, it has been ranked first in Iran. This study aimed to investigate the factors affecting axillary lymph node involvement in female patients with breast cancer. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 167 patients with breast cancer diagnosed between March 2012 and March 2015 at Shahid Beheshti of Babol, Shahid Rajaei of Tonekabon and Imam Sajad of Ramsar hospitals. A researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect information on the patients and pathology report of tumor and lymph nodes was completed. Results: The rate of axillary lymph node involvement was observed in 117 patients (70.1%). Mean age was 49.64±11.62 years in the patients with breast cancer. The highest frequency of lymph node involvement was observed in the 40-49 age group (24%). The average size of tumor was 3...
Our previous studies have histomorphologically confirmed that nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-... more Our previous studies have histomorphologically confirmed that nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) conduit can be used to repair 30-mm-long sciatic nerve defects. However, the repair effects on rat behaviors remain poorly understood. In this study, we used nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) conduit and autologous sciatic nerve to bridge 30-mm-long rat sciatic nerve gaps. Within 4 months after surgery, rat sciatic nerve functional recovery was evaluated per month by behavioral analyses, including toe out angle, toe spread analysis, walking track analysis, extensor postural thrust, swimming test, open-field analysis and nociceptive function. Results showed that rat sciatic nerve functional recovery was similar after nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) conduit and autologous nerve grafting. These findings suggest that nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) conduit is suitable in use for repair of long-segm...
It has been confirmed that nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) nerve conduit... more It has been confirmed that nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) nerve conduit can promote peripheral nerve regeneration in rats. However, its efficiency in repair of over 30-mm-long sciatic nerve defects needs to be assessed. In this study, we used a nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) nerve conduit to bridge a 30-mm-long gap in the rat sciatic nerve. At 4 months after nerve conduit implantation, regenerated nerves were cally observed and histologically assessed. In the nanofibrous graft, the rat sciatic nerve trunk had been reconstructed by restoration of nerve continuity and formation of myelinated nerve fiber. There were Schwann cells and glial cells in the regenerated nerves. Masson's trichrome staining showed that there were no pathological changes in the size and structure of gastrocnemius muscle cells on the operated side of rats. These findings suggest that nanofibrous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) nerve conduit is ...
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