Profile of Behcet's disease at Van and Vicinity

Aim: Behcet's disease is a chronic, progressive disease with an unknown etiology and involves many organs and systems. Although the disease can be encountered at different regions on earth, prevalence and clinical findings of the disease may demonstrate differences due to local and geographical specifications. Methods: We report epidemiological and clinical characteristics of 65 patients with Behcet disease during four years in Van and vicinity. Results: The patients, mean age was 32.8 years (16- 72 years) and the disease was more common between 21 and 40 years. The sex ratio was 1.4 (38 men -27 women). Frequencies of the clinical features were as follows: oral aphthae (100%), genital ulcer (84.6%), cutaneous findings (61.1%), ocular (40%) neurological (27.6%), articular (52.3%), vascular (16.9%), gastrointestinal (27.6%), epididymitis (3%) and positive pathergy test (46.1%). Conclusion: We thought that, this first description of data about BD in Van and vicinity might be helpful for researchers

A RARE COMPLICATION OF INTERNAL JUGULAR VEIN CANNULATION: HORNER’S SYNDROME

Internal jugular vein cannulation has become the preferred approach for temporary vascular access for hemodialysis. Internal jugular vein cannulation is associated with a high rate of successful catheter placement. However, significant complications such as internal carotid artery (ICA) puncture, vessel erosion, thrombosis and infection can occur. We present one case of Horner's syndrome (without arterial punction) occurring following internal jugular venous cannulation. We suggested that, clinicians need to be aware of the risk of Horner's syndrome as a possible complication of percutaneous hemodialysis catheterization via the internal jugular vein and should avoid repeated manipulation

INTERNAL JUGULAR VEIN THROMBOSIS TWO DIFFERENT ETIOLOGIES

Internal Jugular vein (IJV) thrombosis is a rare entity. It is usually secondary to various etiologies such as catheter, malignancy, trauma, infection and hypercoagulable status. Associated malignancies, either known or occult, are also uncommon and not well documented in the etiology of IJV thrombosis. We reported IJV thrombosis with two different pathologies i.e. malignacy and congestive heart failure. The diagnosis of IJV thrombosis was established with Doppler ultrasound and CT scan. These patients were treated low-molecular-weight heparin and oral anticoagulation. Early diagnosis and appropriate management is important to prevent potentially fatal complications from internal jugular vein thrombosis

Membranous nephropathy in Turkey: Turkish society of nephrology glomeruler diseases (TSN-Gold) database results

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