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A 64-year-old man presented with an asymptomatic left lower lobe mass. At bronchoscopy there was a tumor in the superior segment. Biopsy revealed an acinic cell carcinoma. There was no evidence of salivary gland or other site of origin. Lobectomy and lymph node staging showed involvement of interlobar (N1) nodes, while higher stations were benign. The patient remains well 20 months postoperatively. This is the only instance of primary pulmonary acinic cell carcinoma with lymph node metastasis among 15 cases in the literature. We review the clinical features, histology, and treatment of the reported cases.
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- O O Ukoha
- Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Yale-New Haven Hospital and Yale University School of Medicine, CT, USA
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Cillari E, Milano S, D'Agostino P, Arcoleo F, Stassi G, Galluzzo A, Richiusa P, Giordano C, Quartararo P, Colletti P, Gambino G, Mocciaro C, Spinelli A, Vitale G, Mansueto S. Depression of CD4 T cell subsets and alteration in cytokine profile in boutonneuse fever. J Infect Dis 1996; 174:1051-7. [PMID: 8896508 DOI: 10.1093/infdis/174.5.1051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Interferon (IFN)-gamma, interleukin (IL)-10, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha were significantly increased in sera from Sicilian patients with acute boutonneuse fever (BF) compared with those of healthy controls. IFN-gamma levels dropped sharply within the second week after infection. IL-6, IL-10, and TNF-alpha levels gradually declined; in convalescent patients only were they in the normal range. In contrast, peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) stimulated in vitro with phytohemagglutinin (PHA) produced low levels of IL-10 and IFN-gamma in acute BF that were compatible with the reduction in the levels of CD4+, CD4+/CD45RO+, and CD4+/CD45RA+ cells. In vitro production of TNF-alpha and IL-6 from PBMC stimulated with PHA was not significantly modified during the various phases of the infection compared with control PBMC, which could be due to the persistence of high levels of CD14+ monocytes compensating for the decrease in CD20+ B cells.
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- E Cillari
- Institute of General Pathology, University of Palermo, Italy
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Mazara M, Catinella E, Gullotti A, Ajello O, Pecoraro G, Quartararo P, Spanò C. [Microbiological and serological study in cases of infertility with or without sterility with particular emphasis on the etiological role of Chlamydia trachomatis]. Ann Ig 1989; 1:65-72. [PMID: 2483084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Microbiological investigations were carried out on two groups of men and women--a) with genital non gonococcal pathology and--b) in infertile/sterile people of the same sex and age (mean age 28.4 y) with the aim to document in them the prevalence of various microorganisms particularly of Mycoplasma/Ureaplasma and Chlamydia trachomatis as aetiological agent of their pathology. Serum antibodies to Chlamydia trachomatis were also studied by microimmunofluorescence, immunoperoxidase and ELISA methods in the same population in comparison with apparently healthy blood donors of the same sex and age as control. Finally, 56 infertile/sterile couples were included in this study to investigate the possible role of Chl. trachomatis. Various microorganisms were isolated more frequently from women of the group b) (45.5%-22.9% respectively p less than 0.01). Mycoplasma/Ureaplasma in comparison with Chl. trachomatis were prevalent in all groups investigated (p less than 0.01). Infertile/sterile women had higher anti Chl. trachomatis antibodies than did women with genital non gonococcal pathology or women of the control group (p less than 0.01). Mycoplasma/Ureaplasma strains were isolated from infertile/sterile couples more frequently than Chl. trachomatis but the women of these couples had high titres (greater than 128) of anti Chl. trachomatis antibodies. Finally, IgA as well as IgG anti Chl. trachomatis antibodies were demonstrated in two out of nine peritoneal fluid samples obtained from women affected by PID. In one case, a pregnancy underwent after an ad hoc therapy of the two partners from whom two Ureaplasma strains were isolated.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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Orlandi F, Jakil C, Damiani G, Lauricella S, Maggio A, D'Alcamo E, Quartararo P, Cittadini E. First trimester fetal blood sampling. Acta Eur Fertil 1988; 19:23-4. [PMID: 3414328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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The authors report 8 diagnostic cordocentesis performed at the end of the first trimester. The indication was thalassemia (5 cases) and karyotyping (3 cases). The technique requires that the operator holds both the probe and the needle (25 G X 90 mm); the fetal blood sample ranged between 0.25 and 0.35 cc, sufficient in all cases for the diagnosis. 1 pregnancy was terminated on the basis of the diagnostic result; no complications reported at a 3-weeks follow-up in the remaining 7 patients. The first trimester cordocentesis offers several advantages if compared to CVS, especially for thalassemia prenatal diagnosis; furthermore it opens new perspectives for intrauterine transplantations. More experience is required to assess the safety of the procedure.
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- F Orlandi
- Servizio di Diagnosi Prenatale, Osp. V. Cervello, Palermo
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Kent KS, Harrow ID, Quartararo P, Hildebrand JG. An accessory olfactory pathway in Lepidoptera: the labial pit organ and its central projections in Manduca sexta and certain other sphinx moths and silk moths. Cell Tissue Res 1986; 245:237-45. [PMID: 3742559 DOI: 10.1007/bf00213927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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In the hawkmoth, Manduca sexta, the third segment of each labial palp contains a pit, which houses a densely packed array of sensilla. We have named this structure the labial pit organ (LPO). The sensilla within the pit are typical of olfactory receptors, characterized by a grooved surface, wall pores, and pore tubules. Axons arising from receptor cells that innervate these sensilla project bilaterally to a single glomerulus in each antennal lobe. We have compared this central projection with that in three other species of Manduca (M. quinquemaculata, M. dilucida, and M. lanuginosa) and in the silkmoths Antheraea polyphemus and Bombyx mori. A bilateral projection to a single glomerulus in each antennal lobe is present in all cases. We suggest that the LPO serves as an accessory olfactory organ in adult Lepidoptera.
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Hamou J, Gasparri F, Scarselli GF, Mencaglia L, Perino A, Quartararo P, Cittadini E. Hysteroscopic reversible tubal sterilization. Acta Eur Fertil 1984; 15:123-9. [PMID: 6475461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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The Authors describe their experience with a new type of intratubal mechanical device to be inserted under hysteroscopic control. Up to present time, 1471 cycles without any other form of contraception have been observed. Although the promising results of this preliminary report in the field of hysteroscopic reversible tubal sterilization, the Authors underline that this new technique is still evolving and will be improved with further experience.
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Mansueto S, Vitale G, Miceli MD, Tringali G, Quartararo P, Picone DM, Occhino C. A sero-epidemiological survey of asymptomatic cases of Boutonneuse fever in western Sicily. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg 1984; 78:16-8. [PMID: 6369650 DOI: 10.1016/0035-9203(84)90163-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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963 sera from contacts, persons from various localities, and blood donors were examined with a commercially produced kit for micro-immunofluorescence for the presence of antibodies to Rickettsia conorii. 10.6% of sera were serologically positive. The higher rates of positivity were observed in sera of contacts (19%) and persons from Mussomeli (20%) and Ustica (18.4%), the lower rates in blood donors from Palermo (3.5%). These results support the view that there is an occupational risk factor related to a rural environment.
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Mansueto S, Miceli MD, Quartararo P. Counterimmunoelectrophoresis (CIEP) and ELISA tests in the diagnosis of canine leishmaniasis. Ann Trop Med Parasitol 1982; 76:229-31. [PMID: 7092374 DOI: 10.1080/00034983.1982.11687532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Cittadini E, Quartararo P. [The importance of pre- and postoperative treatment for success in plastic tubal surgery]. Contracept Fertil Sex (Paris) 1975; 3:497-508. [PMID: 1222849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Cittadini E, Quartararo P, Catalano G. [Ten years of clinical experiences with human gonadotropins]. Acta Eur Fertil 1974; 5:149-79. [PMID: 4411100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Marchesi F, Cittadini E, Quartararo P. Clinical observations on hundred patients treated with clomiphene citrate. Acta Eur Fertil 1970; 2:211-42. [PMID: 5526571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Cittadini E, Quartararo P, Romano F. Our experience with sequential estrogen-progestin treatments to inhibit ovulation. Int J Fertil 1969; 14:180-7. [PMID: 4181574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Marchesi F, Maneschi M, Cittadini E, Quartararo P. [Clinical use of human gonadotropins]. Minerva Ginecol 1968; 20:1430-46. [PMID: 5739901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Cittadini E, Fiorino S, Quartararo P. [1st experiences with the clinical use of Eugynon]. Minerva Ginecol 1968; 20:1473-5. [PMID: 5739910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Cittadini E, Quartararo P. [Clinical experience with a new combination of MAP + ethinyl estradiol in small doses]. Attual Ostet Ginecol 1967; 12:403-14. [PMID: 5629553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Albano V, Cittadini E, Quartararo P. [The use of cyclofarlutal in gynecological treatments]. Minerva Ginecol 1966; 18:1247-52. [PMID: 6011796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Marchesi F, Laconi A, Maneschi M, Ragonese P, Cittadini E, Quartararo P. [Intraoperative localization of pelvic lymph nodes by means of the use of radioisotopes]. Minerva Radiol 1965; 10:395-401. [PMID: 5892828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Insinna F, Quartararo P. [Antiphlogistic, antipyretic, and analgesic action of indomethacin in extra-articular diseases]. Sicil Sanit 1964; 17:29-33. [PMID: 5861203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Fiorino S, Quartararo P. [Amenorrhea-galactorrhea syndrome. Description of 3 clinical cases]. Sicil Sanit 1964; 17:37-40. [PMID: 5890763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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