Echinococcosis multilocularis in south-eastern Anatolia, Turkey

Objective: To quantify the human prevalence, elucidate possible risk factors and present other epidemiological parameters of human alveolar echinococcosis in the south-eastern region of Turkey. Design: A retrospective study. Settings: South-eastern region (Anatolia) of Turkey by two medical centres: Dicle University Medical Faculty in Diyarbakir and Harran University Medical Faculty in Urfa. Subjects: Forty seven cases of human alveolar echinococcosis were presented between the period of 1980 and 2000. Methods: For the majority of our patients, personal anamnestic, clinical data and addresses were available from their files, and we visited their villages to investigate the risk factors for human alveolar echinococcosis. Epidemiological parameters were evaluated. Results: The 47 cases consisted of 18 (38.3%) males and 29 (61.7%) females. The average age was 34.6 years. In all cases, lesions occurred in the liver. No village or district had more than one case. The majority of patients (73.8%) were farmers and 33 had a history of dog ownership. Conclusion: This region has a higher incidence than Turkey as a whole, and domestic dogs and free-ranging dogs seem to be the main source of infection. East African Medical Journal Vol.80(8) 2003: 395-39

Echinococcosis multilocularis in south-eastern Anatolia, Turkey

Objective: To quantify the human prevalence, elucidate possible risk factors and present other epidemiological parameters of human alveolar echinococcosis in the south-eastern region of Turkey. Design: A retrospective study. Settings: South-eastern region (Anatolia) of Turkey by two medical centres: Dicle University Medical Faculty in Diyarbakir and Harran University Medical Faculty in Urfa. Subjects: Forty seven cases of human alveolar echinococcosis were presented between the period of 1980 and 2000. Methods: For the majority of our patients, personal anamnestic, clinical data and addresses were available from their files, and we visited their villages to investigate the risk factors for human alveolar echinococcosis. Epidemiological parameters were evaluated. Results: The 47 cases consisted of 18 (38.3%) males and 29 (61.7%) females. The average age was 34.6 years. In all cases, lesions occurred in the liver. No village or district had more than one case. The majority of patients (73.8%) were farmers and 33 had a history of dog ownership. Conclusion: This region has a higher incidence than Turkey as a whole, and domestic dogs and free-ranging dogs seem to be the main source of infection

ECHINOCOCCOSIS MULTILOCULARIS IN SOUTH-EASTERN ANATOLIA, TURKEY

ABSTRACTObjective: To quantify the human prevalence, elucidate possible risk factors and present otherepidemiological parameters of human alveolar echinococcosis in the south-eastern region ofTurkey.Design: A retrospective study.Settings: South-eastern region (Anatolia) of Turkey by two medical centres: Dicle UniversityMedical Faculty in Diyarbakir and Harran University Medical Faculty in Urfa.Subjects: Forty seven cases of human alveolar echinococcosis were presented between theperiod of 1980 and 2000.Methods: For the majority of our patients, personal anamnestic, clinical data and addresseswere available from their files, and we visited their villages to investigate the risk factors forhuman alveolar echinococcosis. Epidemiological parameters were evaluated.Results: The 47 cases consisted of 18 (38.3%) males and 29 (61.7%) females. The average agewas 34.6 years. In all cases, lesions occurred in the liver. No village or district had more thanone case. The majority of patients (73.8%) were farmers and 33 had a history of dog ownership.Conclusion: This region has a higher incidence than Turkey as a whole, and domestic dogs andfree-ranging dogs seem to be the main source of infection

Giant orf on the nose

WOS: 000174701000015PubMed ID: 11872419Ecthyma contagiosum, or orf, is a viral zoonosis of sheep and goats that can be transmitted to humans. In humans, it generally manifests as a solitary skin lesion, although rarely it can have an unusual course or be accompanied by systemic symptoms or complications. We present a case of giant orf lesion on the nose of a 9-year-old. The lesion grew rapidly and measured 5 cm by 4 cm and was attached to the right ala nasi by a base 2 cm round in diameter. The diagnosis was suggested by clinical and histopathologic appearance and confirmed by electron microscopic visualization of the virus. The lesion resolved spontaneously with minimal scarring and the entire cycle lasted about 3 months

Serous microcystic adenoma of the pancreas: Report of two cases and review of the literature

Background: Serous cystic pancreatic tumours are unique among all pancreatic cystic neoplasms in that they are almost always benign and the diagnostic challenge for the surgical pathologist is to recognise the spectrum of architectural variations that may lead to misdiagnosis either pre or postoperatively. They are more frequently identified as the imaging techniques improve in time. Case Report: We present two cases of pancreatic serous microcystic adenoma both of which were diagnosed incidentally during clinical and radiologic evaluations for unrelated reasons.The first patient referred to the clinic with epigastric pain and nausea. During clinical evaluation a cystic mass in distal pancreas was noted. Second patient had two cystic lesions in liver and one cystic lesion in the pancreatic head which were considered as consistent with hydatid cysts by radiologists. Distal and proximal pancreatectomies were performed for the first and second patient respectively. Histopathologic diagnosis of the specimens was serous microcystic adenoma of pancreas. Conclusions: Despite their rarity, serous cystadenomas should be kept in mind by pathologists and radiologists in the differential diagnosis of the cystic neoplasms of pancreas

Antitumor activity of an ethanol extract of Nigella sativa seeds

Effects of ethanol extract of Nigella sativa L. on the growth of Ehrlich ascites tumor (EAT), mitotic index, labeling index and on the life span of tumor bearing mice were studied. The results from treated animals showed a decrease in viable cell count, an increase in the life span of EAT bearing mice and an increase in the glutathione peroxidation of heart tissue. Cytological studies have revealed a reduction in the mitosis and DNA synthesis. Treatment with the N. sativa extract also resulted in improvements in the morphological features of tumor cells, along with a reduction in intracytoplasmic vacuoles, the appearance of cell membrane blebbing and the staining intensity. The results of the present study suggest that the ethanol extract of Nigella sativa seeds can generate antioxidants, possess antitumor activity, and ameliorate and prolong the life span of mice bearing EAT

Pretarsal and marginal orbicularis oculi muscle fiber changes in trachomatous cicatricial entropion: histopathological evaluation

Purpose. To evaluate the histopathological changes of pretarsal and orbicularis muscle fibers in trachomatous cicatricial entropion