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Yacoub A, Ayadi A, Ayed W, Ayari S, Chebbi S, Magroun I, Ben Afia L, Mersni M, Mechergui N, Brahim D, Ben Said H, Bahri G, Youssef I, Ladhari N, Mziou N, Grassa A, M'rad M, Khessairi N, Krir A, Chihaoui M, Mahjoub S, Bahlous A, Jridi M, Cherif Y, Derbal S, Chebbi D, Hentati O, Ben Dahmen F, Abdallah M, Hamdi I, Sahli F, Ouerdani Y, Mnekbi Y, Abaza H, Ajmi M, Guedria A, Randaline A, Ben Abid H, Gaddour N, Maatouk A, Zemni I, Gara A, Kacem M, Maatouk I, Ben Fredj M, Abroug H, Ben Nasrallah C, Dhouib W, Bouanene I, Sriha A, Mahmoudi M, Gharbi G, Khsiba A, Azouz M, Ben Mohamed A, Yakoubi M, Medhioub M, Hamzaoui L, Azouz M, Ben Attig Y, Hamdi S, Essid R, Ben Jemia E, Rezgui B, Boudaya MS, Hassine H, Dabbabi H, Fradi Y, Cherif D, Lassoued I, Yacoub H, Kchir H, Maamouri N, Khairi W, Ben Ammar H, Abaza H, Chelbi E, Merhaben S, Neffati W, Ajmi M, Tarchalla S, Boughzala S, Gazzeh M, Gara S, Labidi A, Touati H, Nefzi AM, Ben Mustpha N, Fekih M, Serghini M, Boubaker J, Zouiten L, Driss A, Meddeb N, Driss I, Walha S, Ben Said H, Bel Hadj Mabrouk E, Zaimi Y, Mensi A, Trad N, Ayadi S, Said Y, Mouelhi L, Dabbèche R, Belfkih H, Bani M, Moussa A, Souissi S, Trabelsi Werchfeni B, Chelly S, Ezzi O, Ammar A, Besbes M, Njah M, Mahjoub M, Ghali H, Neffati A, Bhiri S, Bannour R, Ayadi S, Khouya FE, Kamel A, Hariz E, Aidani S, Kefacha S, Ben Cheikh A, Said H, Dogui S, Atig A, Gara A, Ezzar S, Ben Fradj M, Bouanène I, M'kadmi H, Farhati M, Dakhli N, Nalouti K, Chanoufi MB, Abouda SH, Louati C, Zaaimi Y, Dabbeche R, Hermi A, Saadi A, Mokaddem S, Boussaffa H, Bellali M, Zaghbib S, Ayed H, Bouzouita A, Derouiche A, Allouche M, Chakroun M, Ben Slama R, Gannoun N, Kacem I, Tlili G, Kahloul M, Belhadj Chabbah N, Douma F, Bouhoula M, Chouchene A, Aloui A, Maoua M, Brahem A, Kalboussi H, El Maalel O, Chatti S, Jaidane M, Naija W, Mrizek N, Sellami I, Feki A, Hrairi A, Kotti N, Baklouti S, Jmal Hammami K, Masmoudi ML, Hajjaji M, Naaroura A, Ben Amar J, Ouertani H, Ben Moussa O, Zaibi H, Aouina H, Ben Jemaa S, Gassara Z, Ezzeddine M, Kallel MH, Fourati H, Akrout R, Kallel H, Ayari M, Chehaider A, Souli F, Abdelaali I, Ziedi H, Boughzala C, Haouari W, Chelli M, Soltani M, Trabelsi H, Sahli H, Hamdaoui R, Masmoudi Y, Halouani A, Triki A, Ben Amor A, Makni C, Eloillaf M, Riahi S, Tlili R, Jmal L, Belhaj Ammar L, Nsibi S, Jmal A, Boukhzar R, Somai M, Daoud F, Rachdi I, Ben Dhaou B, Aydi Z, Boussema F, Frikha H, Hammami R, Ben Cheikh S, Chourabi S, Bokri E, Elloumi D, Hasni N, Hamza S, Berriche O, Dalhoum M, Jamoussi H, Kallel L, Mtira A, Sghaier Z, Ghezal MA, Fitouri S, Rhimi S, Omri N, Rouiss S, Soua A, Ben Slimene D, Mjendel I, Ferchichi I, Zmerli R, Belhadj Mabrouk E, Debbeche R, Makhloufi M, Chouchane A, Sridi C, Chelly F, Gaddour A, Kacem I, Chatti S, Mrizak N, Elloumi H, Debbabi H, Ben Azouz S, Marouani R, Cheikh I, Ben Said M, Kallel M, Amdouni A, Rejaibi N, Aouadi L, Zaouche K, Khouya FE, Aidani S, Khefacha S, Jelleli N, Sakly A, Zakhama W, Binous MY, Ben Said H, Bouallegue E, Jemmali S, Abcha S, Wahab H, Hmida A, Mabrouk I, Mabrouk M, Elleuch M, Mrad M, Ben Safta N, Medhioub A, Ghanem M, Boughoula K, Ben Slimane B, Ben Abdallah H, Bouali R, Bizid S, Abdelli MN, Ben Nejma Y, Bellakhal S, Antit S, Bourguiba R, Zakhama L, Douggui MH, Bahloul E, Dhouib F, Turki H, Sabbah M, Baghdadi S, Trad D, Bellil N, Bibani N, Elloumi H, Gargouri D, Ben Said M, Hamdaoui R, Chokri R, Kacem M, Ben Rejeb M, Miladi A, Kooli J, Touati S, Trabelsi S, Klila M, Rejeb H, Kammoun H, Akrout I, Greb D, Ben Abdelghaffar H, Hassene H, Fekih L, Smadhi H, Megdiche MA, Ksouri J, Kasdalli H, Hayder A, Gattoussi M, Chérif L, Ben Saida F, Gueldich M, Ben Jemaa H, Dammak A, Frikha I, Saidani A, Ben Amar J, Aissi W, Chatti AB, Naceur I, Ben Achour T, Said F, Khanfir M, Lamloum M, Ben Ghorbel I, Houman M, Cherif T, Ben Mansour A, Daghfous H, Slim A, Ben Saad S, Tritar F, Naffeti W, Abdellatif J, Ben Fredj M, Selmi M, Kbir GH, Maatouk M, Jedidi L, Taamallah F, Ben Moussa M, Halouani L, Rejeb S, Khalffalah N, Ben Ammar J, Hedhli S, Azouz MM, Chatti S, Athimni Z, Bouhoula M, Elmaalel O, Mrizak N, Maalej M, Kammoun R, Gargouri F, Sallemi S, Haddar A, Masmoudi K, Oussaifi A, Sahli A, Bhouri M, Hmaissi R, Friha M, Cherif H, Baya C, Triki M, Yangui F, Charfi MR, Ben Hamida HY, Karoui S, Aouini F, Hajlaoui A, Jlassi H, Sabbah M, Fendri MN, Kammoun N, Fehri S, Nouagui H, Harzalli A, Snène H, Belakhal S, Ben Hassine L, Labbene I, Jouini M, Kalboussi S, Ayedi Y, Harizi C, Skhiri A, Fakhfakh R, Jelleli B, Belkahla A, Fejjeri M, Zeddini M, Mahjoub S, Nouira M, Frih N, Debiche S, Blibech H, Belhaj S, Mehiri N, Ben Salah N, Louzir B, Kooli J, Bahri R, Chaka A, Abdenneji S, Majdoub Fehri S, Hammadi J, Dorgham D, Hriz N, Kwas H, Issaoui N, Jaafoura S, Bellali H, Shimi M, Belhaj Mabrouk E, Sellami R, Ketata I, Medi W, Mahjoub M, Ben Yacoub S, Ben Chaabene A, Touil E, Ben Ayed H, Ben Miled S, El Zine E, Khouni H, Ben Kadhi S, Maatoug J, Boulma R, Rezgui R, Boudokhane M, Jomni T, Chamekh S, Aissa S, Touhiri E, Jlaiel N, Oueslati B, Maaroufi N, Aouadi S, Belkhir S, Daghfous H, Merhaben S, Dhaouadi N, Ounaes Y, Chaker K, Yaich S, Marrak M, Bibi M, Mrad Dali K, Sellami A, Nouira Y, Sellami S, Anane I, Trabelsi H, Ennaifer R, Benzarti Z, Bouchabou B, Hemdani N, Nakhli A, Cherif Y, Abdelkef M, Derbel K, Barkous B, Yahiaoui A, Sayhi A, Guezguez F, Rouatbi S, Racil H, Ksouri C, Znegui T, Maazaoui S, Touil A, Habibech S, Chaouech N, Ben Hmid O, Ismail S, Chouaieb H, Chatti M, Guediri N, Belhadj Mohamed M, Bennasrallah C, Bouzid Y, Zaouali F, Toumia M, El Khemiri N, El Khemiri A, Sfar H, Farhati S, Ben Chehida F, Yamoun R, Braham N, Hamdi Y, Ben Mansour A, Mtir M, Ayari M, Toumia M, Rouis S, Sakly H, Nakhli R, Ben Garouia H, Chebil D, Hannachi H, Merzougui L, Samet S, Hrairi A, Mnif I, Hentati O, Bouzgarrou L, Souissi D, Boujdaria R, Kadoussi R, Rejeb H, Ben Limem I, Ben Salah I, Greb D, Ben Abdelghaffar H, Smadhi H, Laatiri H, Manoubi SA, Gharbaoui M, Hmandi O, Zhioua M, Taboubi F, Hamza Y, Hannach W, Jaziri H, Gharbi R, Hammami A, Dahmani W, Ben Ameur W, Ksiaa M, Ben Slama A, Brahem A, Elleuch N, Jmaa A, Kort I, Jlass S, Benabderrahim S, Turki E, Belhaj A, Kebsi D, Ben Khelil M, Rmadi N, Gamaoun H, Alaya Youzbechi F, Brahim T, Boujnah S, Abid N, Gader N, Kalboussi S, Ben Sassi S, Loukil M, Ghrairi H, Ben Said N, Mrad O, Ferjaoui M, Hedhli L, Ben Kaab B, Berriche A, Charfi R, Mourali O, Smichi I, Bel Haj Kacem L, Ksentini M, Aloui R, Ferchichi L, Nasraoui H, Maoua M, Chérif F, Belil Y, Ayed MA, Alloulou Y, Belhadj S, Daghfous J, Mehiri N, Louzir B, Abbes A, Ghrab A, Chermiti A, Akacha A, Mejri O, Debbiche A, Yahiaoui C, Binous M, Tissaoui A, Mekni K, El Fekih C, Said MA, Chtioui S, Mestiri S, Smaoui H, Ben Hamida S, Haddar A, Mrizek N, Gares N, Zaibi A, Bouazizi N, Gallas S, Lachhab A, Belhadj M, Hadj Salem N, Garrouch A, Mezgar Z, Khrouf M, Abbassi H, Souissi D, Hamra I, Ben Mustapha N, Abessi I, Boubaker F, Bouchareb S, ElOmma Mrabet H, Touil I, Boussoffara L, Knani J, Boudawara N, Alaya W, Sfar MH, Fekih S, Snène H, Boudawara N, Gargouri I, Benzarti W, Knaz A, Abdelghani A, Aissa S, Hayouni A, Mejri I, Kacem M, Mhamdi S, Daboussi S, Aichaouia C, Moatemri Z, Chaachou A, Fsili R, Ben Ghezala H, Ben Jazia A, Brahmi N. 2022 TUNISIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS OF MEDICINE ABSTRACTS. Tunis Med 2023; 101:62-64. [PMID: 37682263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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Sellami S, Bachmann M, Brembilla N, Drukala J, Wehrle-Haller B, Boehncke W, Shutova M. 362 The role for epidermal αV integrin complexes in the pathogenesis of psoriatic inflammation. J Invest Dermatol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2022.09.375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Shutova M, Borowczyk J, Russo B, Sellami S, Drukala J, Wolnicki M, Brembilla N, Kaya G, Ivanov A, Boehncke W. LB894 Psoriatic inflammation modulates intercellular adhesion and mechanotransduction in human epidermis via ROCK2. J Invest Dermatol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2022.05.911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Bouayed Abdelmoula N, Abid F, Sellami S, Abdelmoula B. Behavioral features in Williams Beuren syndrome: A Tunisian Cohort study. Eur Psychiatry 2022. [PMCID: PMC9568198 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2022.1755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction The low prevalence of some genetic neuro-developmental syndromes associated to psychiatric disorders requests to be integrated in human genome-phenome databases from which pleiotropy can be compiled from by systematic integration of phenotypes associated with genetic loci using phenomic inference tools. Williams-Beuren syndrome (WBS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder related to elastin gene at 7q11.23. Anxiety, depression and attention problems are the main behavioral problems found in WBS with no gender differences. Significant differences between cohorts are reported in particular regarding somatic complaints and aggressive behavior. Objectives Here, we report a Tunisian cohort of WBS patients for whom clinical behavioral phenotypes as well as genetic features are detailed. Methods Sixteen patients from Sfax, Tunisia were referred for genetic assessment due to a suspected WBS syndrome. Results Genetic evaluation using fluorescent in situ hybridization confirmed 7q11.23 microdeletion in only eight patients. Comparison of detailed behavioral phenotypes revealed differences between age groups, gender groups and genetic groups. Anxiety and depression were recorded in the two older male patients and aggressive behavior was recorded in only two boys. The severity of behavioral features were dependent to familial environment and to parental socio-economic and educational levels. Conclusions A more complete understanding of phenomic space is critical for elucidating genome-phenome relationships mediating neurodevelopmental disorder associated to psychiatric diseases for assessing and managing psychiatric and behavioral risks in young syndromic children. Disclosure No significant relationships.
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Abdelmoula B, Sellami S, Bouaziz I, Khouaja E, Bouayed Abdelmoula N. Sexual health in Tunisian women after menopause: There is a need to improve it to sustain emotional and mental wellbeing. Eur Psychiatry 2022. [PMCID: PMC9567893 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2022.2210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction
Maintaining sexuality is important to the well-being of women, particularly after menopause and benefits of sexual satisfaction in terms of emotional well-being and quality of life have been well demonstrated.
Objectives
This study aims to assess the sexual health behaviors in Tunisian women during and after menopause and the awareness of Tunisian partners about the role of the quality of their sexuality regarding their physical and psychological wellbeing.
Methods
We comprehensively review the scientific literature using Pubmed database to state Tunisian literature regarding sexual behaviors and function in women during and after menopause. Interviews with twenty Tunisian women after menopause about sexual health have been conducted.
Results
Our bibliographic research revealed a poor literature with only two papers responding to our inquiry but among a specific female population investigated after experiencing breast cancer “Female sexuality in premenopausal patients with breast cancer on endocrine therapy and sexuality after breast cancer: cultural specificities of Tunisian population”. Interrogated women reported a poor sexual satisfaction as well as sexual difficulties in the partner or with him. In fact, there is an important wrong understanding of the female anatomy and physiology by both partners, for the female sexual satisfaction. There is also many wrong cultural ideas about menopause and sexuality.
Conclusions
Currently, sexuality in Tunisian women during and after menopause is influenced by ageing, by previous sexual function and experiences, the male domination in partner’s sexual practices and the sexual functioning in the partner. In general, there is an unfavorable body image and disturbed sexual health.
Disclosure
No significant relationships.
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Abdelmoula B, Sellami S, Keskes M, Bouayed Abdelmoula N. Neonatal onset of bipolar spectrum disorder through a three-generation familial study. Eur Psychiatry 2022. [PMCID: PMC9567785 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2022.1034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction
Age at onset of pediatric bipolar spectrum disorder (BSD) is an important marker of a more severe form and a highly heritable mood/mental disorder.
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Here, we report a familial Tunisian BSD follow-up study showing a very early onset of the BSD at the neonatal period.
Methods
A 28-year-old female and her 30-year old sister were referred for genetic and psychological assessments due to recurrent depressive episodes.
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Psychological assessment revealed a BSD type II with episodes of hypomania for both patients. The 30-year old sister presented a mixed form of BSD coupled with autistic traits, hyposomnia and obsessive-compulsive behaviors. Intellectual and cognitive abilities were without concerns. Familial history revealed BDS among paternal relatives including the brothers’ and sisters’ father as well as all their uncles offspring’s, and their grandparents, who were consanguineous. The depressive mood was a common sign in the three generations. Personal history revealed significant signs of a very early onset of the disorder since the neonatal period for the two sisters as well as for their four paternal cousins who also presented BSD features. Familial risk of BSD in this family correlates with a variably higher personal risk of other psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, drug abuse, personality disorders, and autism spectrum disorder.
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Environmental conditions, familial care and educational level have a strong correlation with the severity and the efficiency of cognitive management of BSD and its psychiatric comorbidities. BSD is highly heterogeneous and polygenic and personalized management has considerable clinical repercussions benefits.
Disclosure
No significant relationships.
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Sellami S, Triki L, Trabelsi H, Benjmeaa S, Zouari H, Kamoun I, Masmoudi K. HP54 : Electro-radiological correlations in the evaluation of cervical and lumbosacral radiculopathy expressed by dermatomal pain. Clin Neurophysiol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2021.11.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Trabelsi H, Triki L, Sellami S, Zouari H, Benjmeaa S, Kamoun I, Masmoudi K. HP49 : Severity of carpal tunnel syndrom in case of diabetes : A comparative study. Clin Neurophysiol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2021.11.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Sellami S, Bourbonne V, Hatt M, Tixier F, Bouzid D, Lucia F, Pradier O, Goasduff G, Visvikis D, Schick U. Predicting response to radiotherapy of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma using radiomics from cone-beam CT images. Acta Oncol 2022; 61:73-80. [PMID: 34632924 DOI: 10.1080/0284186x.2021.1983207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Radiotherapy (RT) for head and neck cancer is now guided by cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). We aim to identify a CBCT radiomic signature predictive of progression to RT. MATERIAL AND METHODS A cohort of 93 patients was split into training (n = 60) and testing (n = 33) sets. A total of 88 features were extracted from the gross tumor volume (GTV) on each CBCT. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were used to determine the power of each feature at each week of treatment to predict progression to radio(chemo)therapy. Only features with AUC > 0.65 at each week were pre-selected. Absolute differences were calculated between features from each weekly CBCT and baseline CBCT1 images. The smallest detectable change (C = 1.96 × SD, SD being the standard deviation of differences between feature values calculated on CBCT1 and CBCTn) with its confidence interval (95% confidence interval [CI]) was determined for each feature. The features for which the change was larger than C for at least 5% of patients were then selected. A radiomics-based model was built at the time-point that showed the highest AUC and compared with models relying on clinical variables. RESULTS Seven features had an AUC > 0.65 at each week, and six exhibited a change larger than the predefined CI 95%. After exclusion of inter-correlated features, only one parameter remains, Coarseness. Among clinical variable, only hemoglobin value was significant. AUC for predicting the treatment response were 0.78 (p = .006), 0.85 (p < .001), and 0.99 (p < .001) for clinical, CBCT4-radiomics (Coarseness) and clinical + radiomics based models respectively. The mean AUC of this last model on a 5-fold cross-validation was 0.80 (±0.09). On the testing cohort, the best prediction was given by the combined model (balanced accuracy [BAcc] 0.67 , p < .001). CONCLUSIONS We described a feature selection methodology for delta-radiomics that is able to select reproducible features which are informative due to their change during treatment. A selected delta radiomics feature may improve clinical-based prediction models.
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Affiliation(s)
- S. Sellami
- Radiation Oncology Department, University Hospital, Brest, France
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- Radiation Oncology Department, University Hospital, Brest, France
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- INSERM, UMR 1101, LaTIM, University of Brest, Brest, France
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- INSERM, UMR 1101, LaTIM, University of Brest, Brest, France
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- INSERM, UMR 1101, LaTIM, University of Brest, Brest, France
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- Radiation Oncology Department, University Hospital, Brest, France
- INSERM, UMR 1101, LaTIM, University of Brest, Brest, France
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- Radiation Oncology Department, University Hospital, Brest, France
- INSERM, UMR 1101, LaTIM, University of Brest, Brest, France
- Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, France
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- Radiation Oncology Department, University Hospital, Brest, France
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- INSERM, UMR 1101, LaTIM, University of Brest, Brest, France
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- Radiation Oncology Department, University Hospital, Brest, France
- INSERM, UMR 1101, LaTIM, University of Brest, Brest, France
- Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, France
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Derbel K, Sellami S, Benzarti W, Aissa S, Omrane A, Toulgui E, Rouatbi S, Ben Saad H, Ghannouchi I. Long COVID-19 chez des patients Nord-Africains : l’incapacité évaluée par les données du test de marche de six minutes. Revue des Maladies Respiratoires Actualités 2022. [PMCID: PMC8709647 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmra.2021.11.399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Introduction Le long COVID-19 est défini par la persistance des symptômes au-delà de 12 semaines sans diagnostic alternatif après l’acquisition de l’infection, quel que soit le statut viral. Dans le long COVID-19, les séquelles cardiorespiratoires, notamment l’incapacité ne sont pas encore bien élucidées. Le but de ce travail était d’évaluer l’aptitude aérobie sous-maximale (via les données du test de marche de six minutes (TM6)) des patients ayant présenté une pneumopathie hypoxémiante à COVID-19. Méthodes Cinquante-cinq patients atteints d’une pneumopathie hypoxémiante à COVID-19 étaient inclus. Les données anthropométriques (âge, indice de masse corporelle (IMC)) étaient collectées. Une spirométrie simple et unTM6 étaient pratiqués. Les données suivantes étaient notées: volume expiratoire maximal en une seconde sur la capacité vitale forcée (VEMS/CVF), distance de marche (Dm6, m, %), fréquence cardiaque (FC, bpm, %), saturation pulsée en oxygène (SpO2, %), dyspnée (échelle visuelle analogique (EVAd)). Les définitions suivantes étaient appliquées: Dm6 anormale (Dm6 < à la limite inférieure de la normale), désaturation (chute de la SpO2 > 5 points), dyspnée anormale (dyspnée à la fin du TM6 > 5), insuffisance chronotrope (FC à la fin du TM6 < 60 %), réponse cardiaque excessive (FC à la fin du TM6 > 80 %). Résultats Les moyennes d’âge, d’IMC, et du rapport VEMS/CVF étaient, respectivement, de 59 ± 8 ans, de 30 ± 5 kg/m2, et de 0,79 ± 0,08. La moyenne de la Dm6 (m, %) était de 574 ± 73 m (97 ± 14 %). Les moyennes de la FC (bpm, %) et de la dyspnée de repos étaient, respectivement, de 78 ± 11 bpm (55 ± 7 %), et 1 ± 1. À la fin du TM6, elles avaient augmenté d’une manière statistiquement significative avec des moyennes de 115 ± 23 bpm (67 ± 13 %) et 3 ± 2. La moyenne de la SpO2 de repos était de 96 ± 2 % et a diminué d’une manière statistiquement significative à la fin du TM6 avec une moyenne de 94 ± 4 %. À la fin du TM6, 16 (29 %), 12 (22 %), 7 (13 %), 4 (7 %), et 4 (7 %) patients avaient, respectivement, une insuffisance chronotrope, une Dm6 anormale, une réponse cardiaque excessive, une désaturation, et une dyspnée anormale. Conclusion Les patients atteints du long COVID-19 semblent avoir une altération de l’aptitude aérobie sous-maximale. Un programme de réhabilitation respiratoire pourrait restituer cette altération.
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Kacem M, Mami H, Sellami S, Moalla M, Frej SB, Bouzid R. Clozapine-induced parotitis: A case study. Eur Psychiatry 2021. [PMCID: PMC9475681 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.1433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction Clozapine is the drug of choice for patients with an unsatisfactory response to classic antipsychotic treatment. Little is known about the involvement of clozapine in the development of parotid disease. Objectives Identify the clinical characteristics of Clozapine-induced parotitis through a case and literature review. Methods We report the case of a patient with a refractory schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type and who developed recurrent parotitis while taking clozapine. We conducted a literature review based on a PubMed search of articles published on this subject with the following keywords: ‘parotitis clozapine’. Results Miss W., 34 years old, suffers from a severe schizoaffective disorder that has been diagnosed for several years. She has received various psychotropic medications. She suffered from frequent relapses that required recurrent hospital admissions. One year ago, a diagnosis of treatment-resistant schizoaffective disorder was made. The decision to introduce clozapine, associated with mood stabilizer treatment, was made on the basis of her treatment refractory symptoms. She experienced considerable sialorrhea after beginning clozapine treatment. Miss W. developed bilateral recurrent swelling over both temporal-mandibular areas after 6 months of treatment. It often appears after eating and lasts from 4 to 6 hours. There was no change in white blood cell count and she was afebrile. An otolaryngologist was consulted and a diagnosis of clozapine-induced parotitis was suggested. A spasmolytic and an anticholinergic treatment were prescribed and clozapine was continued. Conclusions This iatrogenic effect of clozapine must be recognized by clinicians in order to be better prevented.
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Brahim S, Mosrati M, Bouali W, Kacem M, Sellami S, Abid A, Frej SB, Henia M, Chabbouh M, Zarrouk L. Sexual assault in the mahdia region : Epidemiological peculiarities of victims. Eur Psychiatry 2021. [PMCID: PMC9475569 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.1460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction Women around the world are still victims of violence and discrimination in many areas. In Tunisia, discrimination against women remains a reality, and they are often more vulnerable to violence, especially sexual violence, compared to men. Objectives To describe the epidemiological characteristics of victims of sexual assault in the Mahdia region in Tunisia Methods This is a descriptive and retrospective study of 110 sexual assault cases examined at the legal medecin department of Mahdia University Hospital between January 2016 and August 2018. Results The majority of victims were female (80 %). All genders, 77% were under the age of 25 years old. The median age of the men was 11.5 years. The median age of women was 18. The urban origin was more common (55.5%). Only 8.1% were married compared to 87.4% single. Only 2.7% said they were divorced and only one woman was a widow. 41.8% of the sample said they were still in school and almost 29,1% of the cases were out of work. 3.6% reported a history of sexual assault. The sexual act was the same in all situations. The perpetrator was unique in 73.6% of cases, male (100%), known to his victim (57%) or even a member of the family circle (14%). Sexual assault by penetration was mostly reported (51%), and it was almost exclusively penile(98.2%). Conclusions Sexual violence remains under-reported. The statistical data do not allow to know the phenomenon of its whole, because the majority of acts remain unknown, due to the absence of complaints or medical consultations.
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Sellami S, Mami H, Kacem M, Hriz EB, Fraj SB, Bouzid R. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of healthcare professionals and associated factors: A review of literature. Eur Psychiatry 2021. [PMCID: PMC9528460 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic represents a stressful event for humanity. The spread of this disease mainly affects health professionals and interests them closely. Objectives Identify the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of healthcare personnels and associated factors exposing them to increased psychological fragility. Methods The current article is a narrative review of the existing literature. A search on electronic database like PubMed was undertaken using the search terms “coronavirus mental health healthcare workers”. 20 articles were included in this review. Results
Studies revealed that health care workers have prensented considerable psychiatric symptoms such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, stress, insomnia, somatization, mental and physical exhaustion, addiction and obssessive compulsive symptoms. The prevalence of these symptoms varies from study to another with almost a more notable prevalence of anxiety and depressive symptoms. The following factors that predispose to developing mental distress were noted: being a frontline health worker, having direct contact with infected patients, working in a city with a high infection rate, female sex, isolation, being a suspected case, stigmatization, change of organization, lack of materials, lack of information, lack of communication, lack of support, fear of contamination or of contaminating loved ones, having an organic pathology. Conclusions This notable impact of the pandemic on the mental health of healthcare workers alerts us as colleagues and civil society to the ultimate need for an urgent adequate and up-to-date intervention to alleviate this distress.
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Sellami S, Halouani N, Chamseddine A, Othman FB, Aloulou J. An acute psychotic disorder revealing hyperthyroidism by thyroid neoplasia: A case study. Eur Psychiatry 2021. [PMCID: PMC9471077 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Introduction Rarely, thyroid cancer can lead to hyperthyroidism. The link between dysthyroidism and psychiatric symptoms is well established, but cases of psychosis associated with hyperthyroidism are rarely reported in the literature. Objectives Identifying psychosis secondary to hyperthyroidism caused by a secreting tumor through a case and literature review. Methods We report the case of a patient with thyroid suspect tumor and chronic psychosis. We performed a literature review based on a PubMed search with the following keywords: “dysthyroidism psychosis”. Results
Mr. S,32, with a personal psychiatric history of chronic psychosis evolving since 4 years, without notable pathological history, was hospitalized in psychiatry for psychomotor instability, verbal hetero-aggressiveness, subtotal insomnia and refusal of treatment. The psychiatric examination revealed the presence of a chronic delusional syndrome with a theme of persecution, mysticism,and an interpretive, intuitive and hallucinatory mechanism, without dissociative syndrome. The somatic examination objectified a cachectic patient with a bilateral symmetrical non-impulsive exophthalmos, a goiter with a thrill on palpation, dysphonia and sinus tachycardia.A laboratory workup revealed inflammatory syndrome, collapsed TSH (<0.05 mU / L) and an increased T4 to 37 pmol / L. Cervical ultrasound showed a strongly suspect left lobar heteronodular goiter and poorly structured peripheral lymphadenopathy (TI-RADS 4-B). Sedative diazepam therapy was started with antithyroid therapy and a beta blocker. The evolution was quickly favorable. The patient is referred for surgical treatement. Conclusions The severity of the hyperthyroidism,neoplastic origin, the improvement in psychotic signs with antithyroid treatment are arguments in favor of the thyroid origin by thyroid neoplasia.
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Sellami S, Mami H, Moalla M, Oumaya M, Bouzid R. Lorazepam causing drug-induced liver injury : Rare entity. Eur Psychiatry 2021. [PMCID: PMC9479962 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.2046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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IntroductionLorazepam is a benzodiazepine derivative that is globally used for the therapy of anxiety and insomnia.ObjectivesThe objective of our work was to show that Lorazepam can be a cause of unexpected liver injury even though it is a rare entity.MethodsWe reported the case of a patient who had a Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI) under Lorazepam. We performed a literature review based on a PubMed search with the following keywords: “Lorazepam,DILI”.ResultsA 20 year-old-Tunisian woman was hospitalized in the psychiatry department of the hospital of Nabeul in Tunisia for a brief psychotic episode.She had a DILI under Olanzapine, Chlorpromazine and Lorazepam, which conducted us to interrupt her treatments except for the Lorazepam(5mg/day). The hepatic tests went back to normal even under Lorazepam. Few days later, the liver enzymes increased again to reach very high levels. Extensive workup was negative for other causes of liver injury, including viral hepatitis A, B, C and E.; capillary electrophoresis of serum proteins was normal; Exhaustive immunological tests were performed searching for auto immune hepatitis(anti-smooth muscle antibodies, anti-LKM1, anti-LC1, anti-SLA/LP) primary biliary cholangitis(anti-mitochondrial antibodies, anti-GP210, anti-sp100) and other antibodies like antinuclear antibodies were negative. Liver biopsy showed polymorphic inflammatory infiltrate including some eosinophilic polynuclear cells and rare vaguely epitheloid macrophages, with necrotico-inflammatory foci in the lobules, all of which were consistent with DILI. Lorazepam was discontinued and within 10 days her liver enzymes decreased and completely normalized.ConclusionsLorazepam, with an unknown action mechanism, can be a cause of DILI.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
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Sellami S, Mami H, Bouzid R. Development of psychosis following sexual abuse:rape of an adolescent: A case study. Eur Psychiatry 2021. [PMCID: PMC9479866 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.2120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction Several studies have mentioned the link between psychotrauma and psychosis. A direct causal link remains to be discussed. Objectives Evaluate the link between sexual abuse and psychosis. Methods We report the case of a male patient who developed schizophrenia following sodomy rape. We performed a literature review based on a PubMed search with the following keywords: “rape sodomy psychosis”. Results Mr. M., 26 years old, with a personal psychiatric history of chronic psychosis evolving for 10 years, consulted us for follow-up of his schizophrenia. When he was 16, the patient was raped by sodomy by a 40-year-old man under stabbing threat. After this incident, the patient did not verbalize this trauma, he isolated himself, became irritable and aggressive and has had olfactory hallucinations. The symptomatology worsened until the age of 24 when the patient presented a delusional syndrome with a theme of persecution, mysticism, bewitchment by a mechanism of interpretation and visual hallucinations. Then,he was hospitalized in psychiatry for psychomotor instability, verbal hetero-aggression. He had been diagnosed with schizophrenia evolving over 9 years. Treatment with an antipsychotic: risperidone and valproic acid was started. The evolution was quickly favorable but the patient currently presents blunted affect, a sexual disinterest and a strong desire for revenge from his rapist. Treatment adjustment and psychotherapy would be considered. Conclusions The onset of subsequent rape psychosis and the persistence of symptoms related to the trauma are arguments in favor of a direct causal link between sexual abuse and schizophrenia. Disclosure No significant relationships.
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Benttoumi N, Colagiero M, Sellami S, Boureghda H, Keddad A, Ciancio A. Diversity of Nematode Microbial Antagonists from Algeria Shows Occurrence of Nematotoxic Trichoderma spp. Plants (Basel) 2020; 9:plants9080941. [PMID: 32722274 PMCID: PMC7465808 DOI: 10.3390/plants9080941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Fungi and bacteria associated to phytoparasitic nematodes Globodera rostochiensis and Meloidogyne spp. in Algeria were identified and characterized. Trichoderma spp. showed the highest prevalence in the cysts of G. rostochiensis. A number of isolates were identified through PCR amplification and the sequencing of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS)1-2 and Rpb2 gene regions. The most represented species were T. harzianum and T. afroharzianum. The latter and T. hirsutum were reported for the first time in Algeria. Fusarium spp., including F. oxysporum and F. solani, comprised a second group of fungi found in cysts. Taxa associated to females of Meloidogyne spp. included T. harzianum, Fusarium spp. and other hyphomycetes. To assess the efficacy of Trichoderma spp., two assays were carried out in vitro with the culture filtrates of two T. afroharzianum and T. harzianum isolates, to check their toxicity versus the second stage juveniles of M. incognita. After 24–48 h exposure, a mortality significantly higher than the control was observed for both filtrates at 1% dilutions. The TRI genes involved in the production of trichothecenes were also amplified with the PCR from some Trichoderma spp. isolates and sequenced, supporting a putative role in nematode toxicity. Bacteria isolated from the cysts of G. rostochiensis included Brucella,Rhizobium, Stenotrophomonas and Bacillus spp., identified through 16S rRNA gene sequencing. The potential of the microbial isolates identified and their mechanisms of action are discussed, as part of a sustainable nematode management strategy.
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- Nawal Benttoumi
- Laboratory of Phytopathology and Molecular Biology, Department of Botany, Higher National School of Agronomy (ENSA), El-Harrach 16004, Algeria; (N.B.); (S.S.); (H.B.); (A.K.)
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per la Protezione Sostenibile delle Piante, Via G. Amendola 122/D, 70126 Bari, Italy;
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- Laboratory of Phytopathology and Molecular Biology, Department of Botany, Higher National School of Agronomy (ENSA), El-Harrach 16004, Algeria; (N.B.); (S.S.); (H.B.); (A.K.)
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- Laboratory of Phytopathology and Molecular Biology, Department of Botany, Higher National School of Agronomy (ENSA), El-Harrach 16004, Algeria; (N.B.); (S.S.); (H.B.); (A.K.)
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- Laboratory of Phytopathology and Molecular Biology, Department of Botany, Higher National School of Agronomy (ENSA), El-Harrach 16004, Algeria; (N.B.); (S.S.); (H.B.); (A.K.)
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per la Protezione Sostenibile delle Piante, Via G. Amendola 122/D, 70126 Bari, Italy;
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Sellami S, Ammar S, Fourati M, Zouari M, Zitouni H, Ben abdallah A, Ben Ameur H, Mhiri M, Ben Dhaou M, Mhiri R. Tumeurs testiculaires de l’enfant : à propos de 12 cas. Prog Urol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.purol.2019.08.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Sellami S, Ammar S, Fourati M, Zitouni H, Zouari M, Belhajmansour M, Ben Ameur H, Mhiri M, Ben Dhaou M, Mhiri R. Masses rénales d’origine infectieuses de l’enfant : étiologies et prise en charge. Prog Urol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.purol.2019.08.121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Ammar S, Sellami S, Sellami I, B Hamad A, Jarraya A, Zouari M, Zitouni H, Charfi M, Hbaieb M, Gargouri A, Ben Dhaou M, Mhiri R. Management of esophageal atresia and early predictive factors of mortality and morbidity in a developing country. Dis Esophagus 2019; 32:5369048. [PMID: 30828713 DOI: 10.1093/dote/doy135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2018] [Revised: 11/07/2018] [Accepted: 12/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The aim of this study is to investigate management and outcome in esophageal atresia (EA) and to identify early predictive factors of morbidity and mortality in a developing country. Charts of neonates with repaired EA from 2007 to 2016 were reviewed. Patients' characteristics, operative details, and postoperative outcomes were collected. Statistical analyses were performed to identify predictors of complicated evolution. Forty-two cases were collected. There were 14 girls and 28 boys. Only one patient had antenatal diagnosis (2.3%). The mean gestational age was 38 weeks. Nine patients (21.4%) weighed less than 2.5 kg. Seventeen (40.4%) patients had associated malformations most commonly cardiac (9/17). Thirteen patients had delayed diagnosis (30.9%). Thirty-nine (92.8%) patients underwent primary esophageal anastomosis. Overall survival was 76.2%. Nineteen patients (57% of survivals) had complicated evolution before the age of one year and 15 patients (46.8% of survivals) developed complications after the age of one year. Perinatal variables associated with mortality were prematurity (p = 0.004, OR = 5.4, IC95% = [1.13-25.80]), low birth weight (p = 0.023, OR = 7, IC95% = [1.38-35.47]), cardiac malformations (p = 0.006, OR = 10.5, IC95% = [2.03-54.27]) and delayed diagnosis (p = 0.005, OR = 10.11, IC95% = [2.005-50.980]). Variables associated with short-term and middle-term complications were duration of intubation (p = 0.019, OR = 0.118, IC95% = [0.019-0.713]) and the presence of short-term complications (p = 0.016, OR = 7.33, IC95% = [1.467-36.664]) respectively. These factors may be used to identify patients who will benefit from more intensive follow-up program.
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- Pediatric Surgery Department, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia.,University of Medicine of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Pediatric Surgery Department, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- University of Medicine of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Neonatology Department, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Anesthesiology Department, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Pediatric Surgery Department, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Pediatric Surgery Department, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Neonatology Department, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Neonatology Department, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Neonatology Department, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Pediatric Surgery Department, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Pediatric Surgery Department, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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Temessek A, Jemai C, Ben Amor N, Sellami S, Fendri N, Ben Ltaief J, Khéssairi N, Bourguiba R, Zarrouk M, Ben Mami F. Le grignotage chez un groupe d’étudiantes en sciences de la santé. NUTR CLIN METAB 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nupar.2018.09.219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Sassi R, Sahli H, Cheour E, Sellami S, El Gaaied ABA. -643C > T RANKL gene polymorphism is associated with osteoporosis in Tunisian postmenopausal women. Climacteric 2017; 20:374-378. [PMID: 28453307 DOI: 10.1080/13697137.2017.1315088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The dynamic nature of the skeleton is achieved by a remodeling process. Receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa B (RANK) ligand (RANKL) stimulates bone resorption by activating RANK signaling. Therefore it is considered as a candidate gene regulating susceptibility to osteoporosis. In the current study, we have investigated the association between the RANKL gene -693G > C and -643 C > T polymorphisms and bone mineral density (BMD) in a population of postmenopausal Tunisian women. METHODS Polymorphic sites in RANKL gene (rs9533155 -693G > C and rs9533156 -643 C > T polymorphisms) were determined using PCR-RFLP analysis in 566 postmenopausal Tunisian women. All statistical analysis were examined by SPSS software. RESULTS We have detected a significant difference in lumbar spine and hip BMD for -643C > T genotypes. For -693G > C genotypes, a significant difference was detected only in hip BMD. The distribution of -643C > T genotypes and alleles between three groups (osteoporotic, osteopenic and normal women) revealed a significant association of the TT genotype with development of osteoporosis (p = 0.01; odds ratio 2.15), although for the -693G > C polymorphism, no significant results were found. CONCLUSION We have demonstrated the association of the -643C > T polymorphism with BMD variation and osteoporosis risk in postmenopausal Tunisian women.
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- a Genetics, Immunology and Human Pathologies Laboratory, Faculty of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences of Tunis , Tunis EL Manar University , Tunis , Tunisia
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- b Immuno-Rheumatology Laboratory , Rabta Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis EL Manar University , Tunis , Tunisia
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- b Immuno-Rheumatology Laboratory , Rabta Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis EL Manar University , Tunis , Tunisia
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- b Immuno-Rheumatology Laboratory , Rabta Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis EL Manar University , Tunis , Tunisia
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- a Genetics, Immunology and Human Pathologies Laboratory, Faculty of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences of Tunis , Tunis EL Manar University , Tunis , Tunisia
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Kallel N, Bahloul N, Sellami S, Moussa N, Feki W, Ketata W, Yangui I, Kammoun S. L’anémie est-elle un élément prédictif de la réponse à la chimiothérapie et du pronostic ? Rev Mal Respir 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rmr.2016.10.175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Sellami S, Falconnet C, Gobel Y, Abgral R, Dissaux G, Pradier O, Schick U. Pronostic et contrôle locorégional des cancer ORL localement évolués de stade N3(>6cm). Cancer Radiother 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.canrad.2016.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Dahmeni A, Bouchekoua M, Aloui D, Trabelsi S, Khaled S, Gara S, Herbegue B, Chetoui A, Sellami S, Slama I, Antit S, Boussabah E, Thameur M, Zakhama L, Benyoussef S, Guemira F, Bellil N, Gargouri D, Masmoudi N, Elloumi H, Bibani N, Trad D, Kharrat J, Tounsi I, Fakhfakh N, Kallel A, Hadj Salah N, Belhadj S, Ladab S, Kallell K, Ayadi I, Frikha S, Messaoud M, Belhaj S, Triki H, Kallel K, BenHamida S, Ghribi I, Belkhamsa A, Ben Hamida M, Cheikh I, Hamdi B, Maazaoui S, Berraies A, Sakly H, Blibech H, Ammar J, Hamzaoui A, Belaazri S, Lamine F, Baidada A, Kharbach A, Mensi A, Ben Mohammed A, Khedher S, Mouelhi L, Houissa F, Najjar T, BenJemàa R, Oukaa-Kchaou A, Ben Mefteh I, Ayachi A, Morjène I, Trabelsi H, Mourali M, Maghrebi H, Barka M, Haddad A, Jlassi A, Makni A, Daghfous A, Rebai W, Fteriche F, Chebbi F, Ksantini F, Ammous A, Jouini M, Kacem MJ, Ben Safta Z, Cherif M, Zaafouri H, Bouhafa A, Ben Maamer A, Ben Khelifa M, Daboussi O, El Jeri K, Said Y, Salem M, Dabbech R, Hadidane M, Triki A, Henchiri H, Driss M, Ben Hassouna J, Hechiche M, Dhieb T, Rahal K, Lamghari J, Khaiz D, Ghaddou Y, Avala P, El Hattabi K, Bensardi FZ, Lefriyekh MR, Fadil A, Zerouali NO, Benahmed I, Karrou M, Benjaout K, Marouf R, Alloubi I, Achouri L, Slimene M, Laamouri B, Jendoubi M, Satouri L, Ghoul F, Reziga H, Malek M, Makni MK, Baba A, Derbel AM, Sellami L, Zili M, Khelifa R, Benahmed I, Benjaout K, Alloubi I, Maarouf R, Youssef A, Amdouni B, Gharrad M, Saadaoui M, Mbarki M, Rezigua H, Shimi C, Semlani J, Amhajer S, Ghouda H, Imane Z, Gaouzi M, Kriouile Y, Attia M, Ben Amor A, Banneni S, Dimassi K, Triki A, Gara MF, Amdouni B, Bennasser L, Magherbi H, Jallouli I, Harabi S, Kbeili S, Derbel M, Gassara H, Louati D, Chaabene K. Abstracts of the Maghreb Medical Congress 2015. Tunis Med 2016; 94:570-579. [PMID: 28603834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Sellami S, Jamoussi K. Investigation of larvae digestive β-glucosidase and proteases of the tomato pest Tuta absoluta for inhibiting the insect development. Bull Entomol Res 2016; 106:406-414. [PMID: 26898349 DOI: 10.1017/s0007485316000079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The tomato leaf miner Tuta absoluta is one of the most devastating pests for tomato crops. Digestive proteases and β-glucosidase enzymes were investigated using general and specific substrates and inhibitors. Maximal β-glucosidase and proteolytic activities occurred at temperature and pH optima of 30 and 40°C, 5 and 10-11 unit of pH, respectively. Zymogram analysis showed the presence of distinguished β-glucosidase exhibiting a specific activity of about 183 ± 15 µmol min-1 mg-1. In vitro inhibition experiments suggested that serine proteases were the primary gut proteases. Gel based protease inhibition assays demonstrated that the 28 and 73 kDa proteases might be trypsin-like and chymotrypsin-like enzymes, respectively. Overall gut trypsin-like and chymotrypsin-like activities were evaluated to be about 27.2 ± 0.84 and 1.68 ± 0.03 µmol min-1 mg-1, respectively. Sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis analysis showed that T. absoluta gut serine proteases are responsible for Bacillus thuringiensis Cry insecticidal proteins proteolysis. Additionally, bioassays showed that T. absoluta larvae development was more affected by the β-glucosidases inhibitor (D-glucono-δ-lactone) than the serine proteases inhibitor (soybean trypsin inhibitor). These results are of basic interest since they present interesting data of β-glucosidases and gut serine proteases of T. absoluta larvae.
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- Laboratory of Biopesticides,Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax,University of Sfax,P.O. Box 1177,3018 Sfax,Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Biopesticides,Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax,University of Sfax,P.O. Box 1177,3018 Sfax,Tunisia
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Turki M, Naoui R, Moussa N, Sellami S, Gassrara I, Halouani N, Hamza N, Aloulou J, Kammoun S, Amami O. Alexithymia and asthma. Eur Psychiatry 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.01.252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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IntroductionAlexithymia refers to difficulties in verbal expression of emotions, commonly observed in patients with psychosomatic symptoms. In this context, asthma is described as one of psychosomatic diseases.ObjectivesIdentify clinical profile of asthmatic patients and assess the alexithymia level as well as associated factors.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytic study, including 30 patients followed for asthma at pulmonary outpatient department, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia, during September and October 2015. We collected socio-demographic and clinical characteristics. Asthma control level was assessed by the Asthma Control Test (ACT). Alexithymia was measured using Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS 20).ResultsThe mean age was 51 ans. Sex-ratio F/M was 14. The mean duration of disease was 11 years. Long-term control medicines were: inhaled corticosteroids, long-acting beta agonists and theophylline respectively in 86.7%, 33.3% and 26.7%. Two thirds of our patients had a bad therapeutic adherence. The average ACT score was 16.8 points. Asthma was uncontrolled in 1/3 and well controlled in 1/3 of cases. The average TAS 20 score was 64.8 points. Twenty percent of patients were non-alexithymic, 13.3% had a probable alexithymia and 66.7% were alexithymic. This score was positively correlated to bad asthma control (P < 0.001), long term evolution (P = 0.002) and use of inhaled corticoids (P < 0.001). It was inversely correlated to ACT score (P < 0.001).ConclusionOur study shows the high prevalence of alexithymia in patients with asthma and its negative impact in asthma control. Psychological support aiming specifically alexithymic dimension in these patients is indispensable.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
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Ennaoui R, Turki M, Moussa N, Sellami S, Halouani N, Gassara I, Hamza N, Aloulou J, Kammoun S, Amami O. Quality of life in patients with asthma. Eur Psychiatry 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.01.1353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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IntroductionQuality of life (QoL) is a complex concept that depends on many factors such as life style, past experiences, expectations, future plans and ambitions. It may be altered in patients suffering from chronic disease.ObjectivesAssess QoL in patients with asthma as well as associated factors.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytic study, including 30 patients followed for asthma at pulmonary outpatient department, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia. Asthma control level was evaluated by the Asthma Control Test (ACT). QoL was assessed using the 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), that contains 36 questions grouped into 8 domains (D1: Physical Functioning, D2: Role limitations due to physical problems, D3: Bodily Pain, D4: General Health, D5: Vitality, D6: Social Functioning, D7: Role limitations due to emotional problems and D8: Mental Health).ResultsThe mean age was 51 ans. The mean duration of disease was 11 years. The average ACT score was 16.8 points. Asthma was uncontrolled in 1/3 of patients. The mean of average overall scores SF-36 was 46.22. QoL was altered in 83.3% of patients. The most altered domains were D8 followed by D7then D4 and D2. The average overall score SF-36 was correlated to ACT score (P < 0.001), early age of onset of the disease (P = 0.049) and poor asthma control (P < 0.001). Altered QoL was associated to advanced age (P = 0.016), long duration of disease (P < 0.001) and low ACT score (P = 0.034).ConclusionOptimum asthma and associated comorbidities support would improve control and therefore the patient's quality of life.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
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Sellami S, El Ouni A, Larbi T, Bouslama K, Hamzaoui S, M’rad S. Sepsis sévère en médecine : à propos de 30 cas. Rev Med Interne 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.revmed.2015.10.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Miranda O, Goasduff G, Sellami S, Schick U, Pradier O. EP-1436: Comparison of High Dose Rate Brachytherapy and the external radiotherapy in the treatment of cutaneous tumors. Radiother Oncol 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(15)41428-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Sassi R, Sahli H, Souissi C, Sellami S, Ben Ammar El Gaaied A. Polymorphisms in VDR gene in Tunisian postmenopausal women are associated with osteopenia phenotype. Climacteric 2015; 18:624-30. [PMID: 25603555 DOI: 10.3109/13697137.2015.1007123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Osteopenia is characterized by intermediate values of bone mineral density (BMD) as compared to normal and osteoporotic subjects. BMD, a surrogate phenotype for osteoporosis, is influenced in part by genetic factors. Among the genes associated with BMD, the vitamin D receptor (VDR) was the first gene studied as a potential candidate associated with BMD in adult and postmenopausal bone loss. However, results are controversial. METHODS To determine whether VDR polymorphisms ApaI and TaqI are associated with BMD, osteopenia, osteoporosis and low-impact fracture risk in North Africans, these genotypes were analyzed in 566 postmenopausal Tunisian women. RESULTS In postmenopausal Tunisian women, the GT ApaI genotype seems to be protective against osteoporosis development (p = 0.02; odds ratio = 0.54). Moreover, the presence of the combined GT/TT genotype of ApaI and TaqI polymorphisms is more frequent in normal BMD women than in osteoporotic women (p = 0.00; odds ratio = 0.41). Interestingly, the GG ApaI genotype is associated with osteopenia development (p = 0.02; odds ratio = 1.86) and also the TT TaqI polymorphism (p = 0.02; odds ratio = 1.53). The GG ApaI genotype is associated with a three times risk of vertebral fracture. CONCLUSIONS The ApaI polymorphism showed an association with osteopenia and low-impact vertebral fracture incidence but not with osteoporosis. The TaqI polymorphism is associated specifically with the osteopenia phenotype. The presence of the two polymorphisms increases the risk to develop osteopenia in postmenopausal Tunisian women. Osteopenia seems to be genetically determined. However, osteoporosis is the result of interaction between genetic and environmental factors.
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- Genetics, Immunology and Human Pathologies Laboratory, Faculty of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University , Tunisia
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Sellami S, Feki W, Hammami I, Ketata W, Msaed S, Kammoun S. Fistules biliothoraciques d’origine hydatique. Rev Mal Respir 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rmr.2013.10.239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Sassi N, Laadhar L, Allouche M, Zandieh-Doulabi B, Hamdoun M, Klein-Nulend J, Makni S, Sellami S. Wnt signaling is involved in human articular chondrocyte de-differentiation in vitro. Biotech Histochem 2013; 89:29-40. [PMID: 23901947 DOI: 10.3109/10520295.2013.811285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent form of arthritis in the world. Certain signaling pathways, such as the wnt pathway, are involved in cartilage pathology. Osteoarthritic chondrocytes undergo morphological and biochemical changes that lead to chondrocyte de-differentiation. We investigated whether the Wnt pathway is involved in de-differentiation of human articular chondrocytes in vitro. Human articular chondrocytes were cultured for four passages in the presence or absence of IL-1 in monolayer or micromass culture. Changes in cell morphology were monitored by light microscopy. Protein and gene expression of chondrocyte markers and Wnt pathway components were determined by Western blotting and qPCR after culture. After culturing for four passages, chondrocytes exhibited a fibroblast-like morphology. Collagen type II and aggrecan protein and gene expression decreased, while collagen type I, matrix metalloproteinase 13, and nitric oxide synthase expressions increased. Wnt molecule expression profiles changed; Wnt5a protein expression, the Wnt target gene, c-jun, and in Wnt pathway regulator, sFRP4 increased. Treatment with IL-1 caused chondrocyte morphology to become more filament-like. This change in morphology was accompanied by extinction of col II expression and increased col I, MMP13 and eNOS expression. Changes in expression of the Wnt pathway components also were observed. Wnt7a decreased significantly, while Wnt5a, LRP5, β-catenin and c-jun expressions increased. Culture of human articular chondrocytes with or without IL-1 not only induced chondrocyte de-differentiation, but also changed the expression profiles of Wnt components, which suggests that the Wnt pathway is involved in chondrocyte de-differentiation in vitro.
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- N Sassi
- Immuno-Rheumatology Research Laboratory, Department of Rheumatology, La Rabta Hospital, University of Tunis-El Manar
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Sassi N, Laadhar L, Allouche M, Zandieh-Doulabi B, Hamdoun M, Klein-Nulend J, Makni S, Sellami S. The roles of canonical and non-canonical Wnt signaling in human de-differentiated articular chondrocytes. Biotech Histochem 2013; 89:53-65. [PMID: 23901950 DOI: 10.3109/10520295.2013.819123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent form of arthritis in the world and it is becoming a major public health problem. Osteoarthritic chondrocytes undergo morphological and biochemical changes that lead to de-differentiation. The involvement of signaling pathways, such as the Wnt pathway, during cartilage pathology has been reported. Wnt signaling regulates critical biological processes. Wnt signals are transduced through at least three intracellular signaling pathways including the canonical Wnt/β-catenin pathway, the Wnt/Ca2 + pathway and the Wnt/planar cell polarity pathway. We investigated the involvement of the Wnt canonical and non-canonical pathways in human articular chondrocyte de-differentiation in vitro. Human articular chondrocytes were cultured through four passages with no treatment, or with sFRP3 treatment, an inhibitor of Wnt pathways, or with DKK1 treatment, an inhibitor of the canonical pathway. Chondrocyte-secreted markers and Wnt pathway components were analyzed using western blotting and qPCR. Inhibition of the Wnt pathway showed that the canonical Wnt signaling probably is responsible for inhibition of collagen II expression, activation of metalloproteinase 13 expression and regulation of Wnt7a and c-jun expression during chondrocyte de-differentiation in vitro. Our results also suggest that expressions of eNOS, Wnt5a and cyclinE1 are regulated by non-canonical Wnt signaling.
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- N Sassi
- Immuno-Rheumatology research laboratory, Rheumatology Department, La Rabta Hospital, University of Tunis-El Manar
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Mrabet D, Selmi A, Filali A, Sahli H, Sellami S. [Onset of Crohn's disease induced by etanercept therapy: a case report]. Rev Med Liege 2012; 67:619-622. [PMID: 23342871] [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: 06/01/2023]
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A 27-year-old-man was diagnosed as having ankylosing spondylitis (AS) in 2003 and received a treatment by etanercept. Typical symptoms of active Crohn's disease (CD) developed 11 months after initiation of etanercept therapy. At colonoscopy, lesions compatible with CD were found endoscopically and histologically. Etanercept was interrupted and CD responded to standard treatment. A switch to infliximab was decided to treat a flare up ofAS. New onset CD may be considered an immune mediated injury induced by etanercept, but the causative role of the latter has not been demonstrated at this stage.
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- Service de Rhumatologie, CHU La Rabta, 1007 Tunis, Tunisie.
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Mahjoub M, Sassi N, Driss M, Laadhar L, Allouche M, Hamdoun M, Romdhane KB, Sellami S, Makni S. Expression patterns of Notch receptors and their ligands in human osteoarthritic and healthy articular cartilage. Tissue Cell 2012; 44:182-94. [PMID: 22455903 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2012.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2011] [Revised: 03/02/2012] [Accepted: 03/02/2012] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Notch pathway plays a pivotal role in cell fate determination. There is much interest surrounding its therapeutic potential, in osteoarthritis, but the expression profile of Notch-related molecules, as well as their relation with cartilage pathological parameters, remains unclear. The purpose of our study is to analyze the expression pattern of Notch family members, type II and type I collagen, in normal (healthy) and osteoarthritic human knee cartilage. Osteoarthritic cartilages were obtained from 3 patients undergoing a total knee replacement. Macroscopically normal cartilage was dissected from 3 human knees at the time of autopsy or surgery. Immunohistochemical staining was performed using Notch1,2,3 and 4, Delta, Jagged, type II collagen and type I collagen antibodies. In healthy cartilage, type II collagen was abundantly expressed while type I was absent. This latter increased proportionally to the osteoarthritic grade. Type II collagen expression remained intense in osteoarthritic cartilage. In healthy cartilage as well as in cartilage with minor lesions, Notch family member's proteins were not or just weakly expressed at the surface and in the cells. However, Notch molecules were over-expressed in osteoarthritic cartilage compared to healthy one. This expression pattern was different according to the cartilage zone and the severity of OA. Our data suggest that Notch signaling is activated in osteoarthritic cartilage, compared to healthy cartilage, with a much more abundant expression in the most damaged areas.
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- Immuno-Rheumatology Research Laboratory, Rheumatology Department, La Rabta Hospital, University of Tunis-El Manar, 1007 Tunis, Tunisia
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Kalai E, Bahlous A, Charni N, Bouzid K, Sahli H, Chelly M, Meddeb M, Zouari B, Abdelmoula J, Sellami S. Increased urinary type II collagen C-telopeptide levels in Tunisian patients with knee osteoarthritis. Clin Lab 2012; 58:209-215. [PMID: 22582493] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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UNLABELLED Osteoarthritis is characterized by a progressive degeneration of articular cartilage and loss of joint function. Clinical assessment of osteoarthritis is hampered by the lack of accurate measures of disease and disease progression, especially during the early stage. BACKGROUND To investigate urinary C-telopeptide fragments of type II collagen (CTX-II) levels in knee osteoarthritis in the Tunisian population compared with controls and to assess the association between this biomarker and radiological signs. METHODS One hundred and twenty five female patients with knee osteoarthritis, aged 53.6 +/- 7.6 years with disease duration of 3.6 +/- 3.8 years and 57 female age-matched controls underwent Lyon Schuss X-ray exams. Two experienced readers independently measured the joint space width (JSW) and classified each knee for severity using the Kellgren/Lawrence scale. The urinary concentration of CTX-II was measured by a competitive ELISA. RESULTS The levels of urinary CTX-II were significantly higher in knee osteoarthritis patients compared with controls (323.98 vs 218.04 microg/mol creatinine). A weak and non significant association between the CTX-II level and JSW was found. The significant correlations were observed between age and CTX-II in both groups and between BMI and CTX-II only in controls. CONCLUSIONS Analysis of CTX-II in urine samples of Tunisian patients with knee osteoarthritis provided a sensitive method to detect increased degradation of collagen type II in patients with osteoarthritis.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.
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Sellami S. [Upper urinary tract infections in adults: about 261 episodes. Tunis Med 2010; 88:629-33. (Letter to editor). Pro]. Tunis Med 2011; 89:509. [PMID: 21557196] [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: 05/30/2023]
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Mrabet D, Mizouni H, Khiari H, Rekik S, Chéour E, Meddeb N, Mnif E, Mrabet AB, Srairi HS, Sellami S. Brucellar spondylodiscitis affecting non-contiguous spine levels. BMJ Case Rep 2011; 2011:2011/mar24_1/bcr0120113788. [PMID: 22700074 DOI: 10.1136/bcr.01.2011.3788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Brucellosis is a zoonosis that affects several organs. The spine is the most common site of musculoskeletal involvement. However, multiple-level spinal involvement is rare in brucella spondylodiscitis. The authors report a case of a 56-year-old male shepherd who had developed a spondylodiscitis affecting simultaneously the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions. The diagnosis was established by using MRI after the brucella-agglutination test was found to be positive. A high degree of suspicion in the diagnosis of brucellar spondylodiscitis is essential to reduce the delay for the treatment. Thus, it should be essentially included in the differential diagnosis of longstanding cervical, thoracic or back pain, particularly in regions where brucellosis is endemic. Screening serological tests for brucella should be used more widely in cases with low index of suspicion, especially in endemic areas.
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- D Mrabet
- Department of Rheumatology, La Rabta Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.
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Mrabet D, Rekik S, Khiari H, Mizouni H, Meddeb N, Cheour I, Elleuch M, Mnif E, Mrabet A, Sahli H, Sellami S. Back pain caused by a pseudo-tumorous vertebral collapse: atypical presentation of primary vertebral hydatidosis. BMJ Case Rep 2011; 2011:2011/mar16_1/bcr0220113853. [PMID: 22699469 DOI: 10.1136/bcr.02.2011.3853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Hydatidosis, also known as echinococcosis, is a rare but serious parasitic disease in endemic areas. Primary spinal location is extremely rare. This case report describes a rare instance of hydatid cyst that caused severe and progressive low-back pain and neurologic dysfunction. Spine MRI showed a unique vertebral collapse of Th12 body with multicystic lesions filling the spinal canal. In addition, hydatidosis serodiagnostic test was positive at 1/725. Treatment depended on the actual surgical removal of the cysts. Surgery consisted in excision and extirpation of the cysts, associated with decompressive laminectomy. The diagnosis was confirmed on the basis of histological results. No coincidental hydatid visceral involvement was found. Antihelminthic drugs (Albendazole) were promptly given before surgery for a long period. The outcome was satisfactorily marked by total regression of the motor deficit and sphincter disorders.
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- D Mrabet
- Department of Rheumatology, La Rabta Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.
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Mrabet D, Rekik S, Ounais M, Trojet S, Zaraa I, Meddeb N, Osmane AB, Tarhouni L, Sahli H, Sellami S. An unusual sore finger... BMJ Case Rep 2011; 2011:2011/mar10_1/bcr1120103503. [PMID: 22698905 DOI: 10.1136/bcr.11.2010.3503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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- D Mrabet
- Department of Rheumatology, La Rabta Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.
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Mrabet D, Rekik S, Sahli H, Trojet S, Cheour I, Eleuch M, Osmane AB, Meddeb N, Sellami S. Ankylosing spondylitis in female systemic lupus erythematosus: a rare combination. Lupus 2011; 20:777-8. [PMID: 21372200 DOI: 10.1177/0961203310392420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Mrabet D, Saadi F, Zaraa I, Chelly I, Sahli H, Ben Osmane A, Meddeb N, Sellami S. Sweet's syndrome in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's syndrome and lymph node tuberculosis. BMJ Case Rep 2011; 2011:2011/jan29_1/bcr0720103137. [PMID: 22714601 DOI: 10.1136/bcr.07.2010.3137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Sweet's syndrome (SS) is an acute neutrophilic dermatosis characterised by abrupt onset of fever, leukocytosis and cutaneous eruption, with dermal neutrophilia on skin biopsy. Most cases are idiopathic but SS can be associated with various affections, especially neoplastic, inflammatory and infectious diseases. The authors report the case of an SS occurring in a patient with a known rheumatoid arthritis associated with a secondary Sjögren's syndrome, with incidental finding of concurrent lymph node tuberculosis. In case of SS, an associated disease (malignant, inflammatory or infectious diseases) must imperatively be searched for, knowing that two or more of these affections can coexist.
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- Department of Rheumatology, La Rabta Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.
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Mizouni H, Mrabet D, Babay N, Sahli H, Meddeb N, Sellami S, Mnif E. [Sciatica in a Tunisian teenager: pelvic hydatid cyst]. Med Trop (Mars) 2011; 71:87-89. [PMID: 21585104] [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: 05/30/2023]
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The purpose of this report is to describe the case of a 13-year-old boy presenting typical sciatica leading to the discovery of primary pelvic hydatid cyst extending to the ischiatic bone. Diagnosis was suspected based on echography and magnetic resonance imaging and confirmed by surgical exploration.
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- Service de radiologie, CHU La Rabta, Tunis, Tunisie.
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Mrabet D, Monastiri I, Sahli H, Nouira K, Farhat S, Chéour E, Elleuch M, Meddeb N, Sellami S. [Chronic hydarthrosis of the knee in a Tunisian patient: tabetic arthropathy]. Med Trop (Mars) 2010; 70:537-539. [PMID: 21520662] [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: 05/30/2023]
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Tabetic arthropathy (TA) is a type of neuropathic arthropathy that has become rare. The purpose of this report is to describe a case of tabetic arthropathy involving the knee. A 53-year-old man was hospitalized for painless right knee arthropathy. Clinical examination demonstrated hydarthrosis of the right knee, peripheral neuropathic syndrome of the lower limbs, and paralysis of the IXth and Xth cranial pairs. Plain radiography showed the presence of lytic lesions in the internal femoral condyle and tibial plateau. Syphilitic serology tests were positive in the blood and cerebrospinal fluid.
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- D Mrabet
- Service de rhumatologie, CHU La Rabta, Tunis, Tunisie.
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Mrabet D, Alaya Z, Mizouni H, Sahli H, Elleuch M, Chéour E, Mnif E, Meddeb N, Sellami S. Spine fracture in patient with ankylosing spondylitis: A case report. Ann Phys Rehabil Med 2010; 53:643-9. [PMID: 21030329 DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2010.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2010] [Revised: 09/15/2010] [Accepted: 09/16/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Spinal fractures in patients with ankylosing spondylitis may be the result of minor trauma. These fractures may lead to severe neurological deficits, and they are difficult to detect using standard radiography. Often, CT-scans and MRI are required for diagnosis.
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- D Mrabet
- Department of Rheumatology, La Rabta Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.
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Mrabet D, Saadi F, Chelly I, Trojet S, Zaraa I, Sahli H, Haouet S, Ben Osmane A, Meddeb N, Sellami S. A case of Shulman disease in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus. Lupus 2010; 19:1674-5. [PMID: 20667943 DOI: 10.1177/0961203310376524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Sassi N, Laadhar L, Mahjoub M, Driss M, Zitouni M, Benromdhane K, Makni S, Sellami S. Expression of Notch family members in cultured murine articular chondrocytes. Biotech Histochem 2010; 84:313-20. [PMID: 19562571 DOI: 10.3109/10520290903054382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The Notch family is involved in cell differentiation during embryogenesis. Osteoarthritic chondrocytes undergo morphological and biochemical changes leading to the de-differentiation process. In the study reported here, we were interested in the involvement of the Notch pathway in murine articular chondrocyte de-differentiation. Articular chondrocytes were subjected to several cell culture passages and treated with or without a Notch inhibitor, N-[N-(3, 5-difluorophenacetyl-L-alanyl)]-S-phenylglycine t-Butyl Ester (DAPT). Chondrocyte morphology was studied using optical microscopy. Immunocytochemistry and immunoblot were performed to study the expression of collagens and Notch family members. Without DAPT treatment, chondrocyte de-differentiation resulted in fibroblast-like morphology. This was confirmed by immunocytochemical staining and immunoblot analysis, which showed an increase in collagen type I (col I) and a decrease in collagen type II (col II) expression. With DAPT treatment, de-differentiation was delayed. Immunocytochemistry and immunoblot analysis showed during the first passages inhibition of col II expression, which then was re-instituted during the last passage, suggesting chondrocyte re-differentiation. In the study reported here, we showed that inhibition of the Notch receptor not only delayed the de-differentiation process, but also chondrocyte re-differentiation, which confirms the involvement of the Notch pathway in chondrocyte de-differentiation.
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- N Sassi
- Osteoarthritis-Osteoporosis Research Laboratory, Department of Rheumatology, LaRabta Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.
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Siala M, Mahfoudh N, Fourati H, Gdoura R, Younes M, Kammoun A, Chour I, Meddeb N, Gaddour L, Hakim F, Baklouti S, Bargaoui N, Sellami S, Hammami A, Makni H. MHC class I and class II genes in Tunisian patients with reactive and undifferentiated arthritis. Clin Exp Rheumatol 2009; 27:208-213. [PMID: 19473559] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To study HLA class I and class II association in Tunisian patients with reactive (ReA) and undifferentiated arthritis (UA). METHODS The study included 17 patients with ReA defined according to the European Spondylarthropathy Study Group criteria for spondylarthropathy (SpA), 11 patients classified as having undifferentiated arthritis and 100 unrelated healthy controls. HLA class I antigens were typed serologically and HLA class II alleles were genotyped molecularly by the polymerase chain reaction with sequence-specific primers technique. RESULTS There was a major difference between HLA alleles in ReA and UA patients when compared separately with controls. Increased frequencies of HLA-B27 (p=7.76 10-12, OR=59.30), HLA-B51 (p=0.015, OR=4.91) and HLA-DRB1*04 (p=0.033, OR=2.90) alleles were found in patients with ReA but not in patients with UA. HLA-B27 was not expressed totally in our cohort of UA patients. A significant increase of HLA-B15 (p=0.002, OR=18.40) and a moderate increase of HLA-B7 (p=0.043, OR=5.15) was found in patients with UA, but not in patients with ReA. In the B27 negative patients, HLA-DRB1*04 association with ReA was found independently of B27. CONCLUSION Our data confirmed a significant association of HLA-B27 with ReA in the Tunisian population. Our results also suggested that some of the additional HLA antigens were associated with ReA including HLA-B51 and HLA-DRB1*04 alleles. UA seemed to have a genetic background different from ReA in Tunisian patients.
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- M Siala
- Laboratoire de recherche "Micro-organismes et Pathologie Humaine", EPS Habib Bourguiba de Sfax, Tunisia
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Ajlani H, Meddeb N, Sahli H, Sellami S. [Erasmus syndrome: case report]. Rev Pneumol Clin 2009; 65:16-22. [PMID: 19306779 DOI: 10.1016/j.pneumo.2008.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2007] [Revised: 09/19/2008] [Accepted: 09/19/2008] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Erasmus' syndrome involves the association of systemic scleroderma and exposure to silica particles with or without silicosis. The authors report the observation of a miner with a history of professional silicosis resulting in pulmonary fibrosis. Twenty-five years later, the patient consulted for dysphagia associated with inflammatory arthralgia, cutaneous sclerosis extended to the face and limbs, sclerodactyly and Raynaud's phenomenon. The diagnosis of scleroderma was confirmed and Erasmus' syndrome was retained.
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- H Ajlani
- Service de rhumatologie, hôpital La-Rabta, 1007 Tunis, Tunisia.
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