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Eren E, Ongen YD, Ozgur T, Ozpar R, Demirbas O, Yazici Z, Tarim O. Normal or elevated prolactin is a good indicator to show pituitary stalk interruption syndrome in patients with multiple pituitary hormone deficiency. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2022; 35:1394-1400. [PMID: 36136319 DOI: 10.1515/jpem-2022-0366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [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: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To determine the importance of serum prolactin (PRL) in the detection of pituitary stalk interruption syndrome (PSIS) in children with multiple pituitary hormone deficiency (MPHD). We hypothesized that PRL elevation might be a diagnostic indicator of pituitary stalk pathologies. METHODS Clinical, radiological, and laboratory features of the 50 cases of MPHD were studied. RESULTS The median age at presentation of the 50 cases (52%, n=26 were female) was 6.61 (0.02-18.9) years. PSIS was detected in 60% (n=30), pituitary hypoplasia in 32% (n=16), partial empty sella in 6% (n=3), and only 2% (n=1) was reported as normal. Out of 50 patients, 21.3% (n=10) were hypoprolactinemic, 44.7% (n=19) were normoprolactinemic, and 34% (n=16) were hyperprolactinemic. The median PRL value was 27.85 (4.21-130) ng/mL in patients with PSIS and 5.57 (0-41.8) ng/mL in patients without PSIS. Additional hormone deficiencies, especially ACTH and LH were detected in follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Patients with normal or high prolactin levels deserve special attention regarding the possibility of PSIS. Furthermore, we emphasize the importance of regular follow-up and monitoring for multiple pituitary hormone deficiencies in all patients with a single pituitary hormone deficiency.
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- Erdal Eren
- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Radiology, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Radiology, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
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Yilmaz O, Uslu NK, Ozgur T, Guller D, Tumgor G, Usta M, Polat E, Ozkan TB, Baysoy G, Ugras MK, Baygul A, Sackesen C, Arikan C. Turkish Translation, Validation, and Reliability Analysis of Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis Symptom Severity Module Version 2.0. JPGN Rep 2022; 3:e243. [PMID: 37168477 PMCID: PMC10158415 DOI: 10.1097/pg9.0000000000000243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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The Paediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis Symptom Severity Modules Version 2.0 (T-PEESv2.0) was developed in English as a valid, reliable questionnaire for follow up. This work aimed to develop a Turkish version of T-PEESv2.0 via translation and cultural adaptation and then to test its validation and reliability. Methods The PEESv2.0 was translated into Turkish by standardized procedural steps completed in cooperation with the Mapi Research Trust. The final version of the questionnaire was submitted to eosinophilic oesophagitis patients or their parents at 2 times point separated by 1 week. An age-matched control group was used to test the discriminant validity. Construct validity was tested using the Wilcoxon test, and internal consistency was tested using Cronbach's alpha. Test-retest reliability was measured with Cohen's kappa and intraclass correlation coefficient. Results One hundred twenty-eight participants (70 patients, 58 parents) were enrolled. Fifty-eight (39.1%) of them completed T-PEESv2.0-parent by proxy and 70 (54.7%) were T-PEESv2.0. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient and intraclass correlation coefficient for test-retest reliability were >0.70 for both questionnaires and for all domain (frequency and severity) and total scores. For discriminant validity analysis, subscale (frequency and domain) and total scores of the patient group were compared with those of the control group. The subscale and total scores were significantly different between the groups (P < 0.05). Conclusion T-PEESv2.0 appeared to be valid and reliable, ready to be introduced as a clinical and research tool for the assessment of patients with eosinophilic oesophagitis.
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- Ozlem Yilmaz
- From the Paediatric Allergy, Koç University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Paediatric Gastroenterology, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Paediatric Gastroenterology, SBÜ Sariyer Hamidiye Etfal EA, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Paediatric Gastroenterology, Cukurova University Medical School, Adana, Turkey
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- Paediatric Gastroenterology, SBÜ Sariyer Hamidiye Etfal EA, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Paediatric Gastroenterology, SBÜ Umraniye EA, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Paediatric Gastroenterology, Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- School of Medicine, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- From the Paediatric Allergy, Koç University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
- Paediatric Gastroenterology, Koç University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Paediatric Gastroenterology, Koç University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
- Koç University Translational Medicine Research Centre, Kuttam, Istanbul, Turkey
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Aksoy F, Arslan İE, Ozgur T, Dundar HZ, Çelik F, Bican Demir A, Erer Ozbek S, Kiyici M, Ozkan TB, Kaya E. Does Liver Transplant Improve Neurological Symptoms in Wilson Disease? Report of 24 Cases. EXP CLIN TRANSPLANT 2022; 20:1009-1015. [PMID: 36524887 DOI: 10.6002/ect.2022.0206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Wilson disease is an inherited disorder that results in copper accumulation in the tissues with liver injury and failure. Orthotopic liver transplant is one of the treatments of choice for this disease. The aim of this study was to compare the neurological symptoms, before and after orthotopic livertransplant, of patients with liver cirrhosis due to Wilson disease, who represent a special group of patients with liver failure. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between 2007 and 2020, there were 24 patients with Wilson disease resistant to medical treatment who underwent deceased donor orthotopic livertransplant and were followed up for 1 year, 5 years, and 10 years for evaluation with neurological scoring systems. Patients were also evaluated for postoperative complications and survival. RESULTS Of the 24 patients evaluated, there were 13 (54.2%) female patients and 11 (45.8%) male patients, and the mean age was 34 years (range, 14-57 years). One of the patients died from early postoperative sepsis. After orthotopic livertransplant, disease scores returned to normal in 16 patients and improved in the remaining patients. Before transplant, all patients required help in their daily activities. After transplant, there were significant improvements in some symptoms, and the patients became more independent in their daily lives. CONCLUSIONS Our study shows that orthotopic liver transplant provides significant improvement in neurological symptoms and quality of life in patients with Wilson disease.
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- Fuat Aksoy
- From the Organ Transplantation Center, Medical Faculty, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
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Altay D, Ozkan TB, Ozgur T, Sahin NU. Multichannel Intraluminal Impedance and pH Monitoring are Complementary Methods in the Diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Children. Eurasian J Med 2022; 54:22-26. [PMID: 35307624 DOI: 10.5152/eurasianjmed.2022.20265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Gastroesophageal reflux is considered to be a disease when reflux of gastric contents causes troublesome symptoms in infants and children. The aim of this study was to compare the diagnostic value of the multichannel intraluminal impedance monitoring and only pH monitoring in the diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease in infants and children. MATERIALS AND METHODS This prospective cross-sectional study consisted of pediatric patients aged between 1 month and 18 years old with symptoms suggestive of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Patients were divided into 2 groups as younger than 24 months (group 1) and older than 24 months (group 2). Twentyfour hours multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH monitoring was performed on the patients. RESULTS This study included 50 pediatric patients. The mean age of the patients was 5.35 ± 4.92 years. In group 1, total reflux events were fewer than group 2 (P = .03) by pH monitoring. In group 1, the number of non-acid reflux events was higher than in group 2 and in group 2, the number of acidic reflux events was higher than group 1 (P = .04). Reflux was detected by multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH monitoring in 13 (40%) of 32 patients who were assessed as negative by pH monitoring. CONCLUSION It was concluded that more reliable results were obtained when the 2 methods were used together in this study.
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- Derya Altay
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Erciyes University School of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Uludağ University School of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
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Secinti IE, Gursoy D, Erturk T, Dede I, Ozgur T, Dogan E. Should we report Breslow density, a new concept in cutaneous melanoma? Malays J Pathol 2021; 43:397-404. [PMID: 34958061] [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: 06/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Breslow density is a newly defined biomarker, independent of Breslow thickness. We aimed to investigate the relationship of Breslow density with other clinicopathological prognostic factors and its effect on the overall survival and disease-free survival in patients with cutaneous melanomas. MATERIALS & METHODS This was a single-centre retrospective study of patients (n = 19) diagnosed with cutaneous malignant melanomas in our hospital between 2011 and 2019 were included in the study. The exclusion criteria were in situ melanomas, punch or incisional biopsies and metastasis at the time of the diagnosis. Breslow density was determined by reevaluating slides obtained at the time of the initial diagnoses. The effect of Breslow density on survival was determined using univariate and multivariate Cox proportional risk analyses. RESULTS In terms of the overall survival, mortality risk increased as Breslow density increased (p = 0.044). Breslow density was not significantly associated with the overall survival in the multivariate model (p = 0.078). In terms of disease-free survival, the risk of metastasis or recurrence increased 1.229- fold in accordance with an increase in Breslow thickness (CI: 1.057-1.428), whereas increased Breslow density increased the metastasis or recurrence risk 1.059-fold (CI: 1.008-1.112). In the multivariate model, only Breslow density was statistically significant (p = 0.046). CONCLUSIONS As a semi-quantitative and subjective measurement, Breslow density is not a completely accurate representation of the invasive tumour load. However, the measurement is practical and low cost and requires no additional equipment. Therefore, Breslow density can be measured in every laboratory. Considering the value of Breslow density in predicting the prognosis in patients with cutaneous melanomas and strong inter-observer compliance observed in the present study, we believe that it would be useful to include this measurement in pathology reports.
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- I E Secinti
- Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pathology.
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- Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pathology
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- Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pathology
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- Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
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- Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pathology
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- Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pathology
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Alkan B, Guzeldemir-Akcakanat E, Odabas-Ozgur B, Ozgur T, Demirdizen-Taskiran A, Kir HM, Alpay N, Cayci-Akkan E. Effects of exercise on periodontal parameters in obese women. Niger J Clin Pract 2020; 23:1345-1355. [PMID: 33047690 DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_627_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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: 11/04/2022]
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Background Several studies have demonstrated an association between obesity, periodontitis, and exercise. Aims This study aimed to investigate the effects of regular exercise on obese women with periodontal disease, using serum, saliva, and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) samples. A before-after study design was adopted to evaluate the effects of 12 weeks of regular exercise on obese women grouped according to periodontal status, without a control group (no exercise). The study sample comprised of 15 patients without periodontitis (NP group) and 10 patients with chronic periodontitis (CP group), from whom periodontal parameters were measured and serum, saliva, and GCF samples were collected. Body mass index (BMI), anthropometric measurements, somatotype-motoric tests, and maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) were recorded at baseline and after exercise. Subjects and Methods Med Calc was used for statistical analysis. Results After exercise, a significant decrease in BMI and a significant increase in VO2max were observed in both groups. A significant decrease in probing depth and clinical attachment loss, serum leptin, GCF tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α) and leptin, and a significant increase in GCF resistin were observed in the CP group. A significant decrease in serum TNF-α and leptin levels and a significant increase in serum resistin and GCF TNF-α, leptin, resistin, and adiponectin levels were observed in the NP group. Significant correlations between bleeding on probing and levels of interleukin-1β and leptin in GCF were observed in the CP group. Conclusions This study showed that regular exercise exerts different impacts with respect to clinical and biochemical aspects of periodontal and systemic conditions in obese women.
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- B Alkan
- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey (Previously Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey), Turkey
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- Sport Sciences PhD, New Jersey, United States (Previously Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey)
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- Biobehavioral Sciences, Teacher College, Columbia University, New York, United States (Previously Department of Coaching, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey), United States
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- Department of Physical Education and Sports Teaching, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Istanbul Gedik University, Istanbul, Turkey (Previously Department of Coaching, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey), Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Life Sciences Application and Research Center, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Specialist in Periodontology, Private Practice, Kocaeli, Turkey (Previously Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey), Turkey
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OBJECTIVE Cholestatic jaundice in early infancy is a complex diagnostic challenge. Cholestasis caused by endocrine disease is rare and poorly recognized. The aim of this paper is to report patients with liver dysfunctions resulting from hypopituitarism. METHODS Six patients with liver dysfunction diagnosed as hypopituitarism were studied and followed up at Uludag University Faculty of Medicine. RESULTS The median age of the patients at first presentation was 2.5 mo. Three patients were diagnosed with congenital hypopituitarism at the first visit, and the other three were diagnosed during follow-up. Serum aminotransferase levels were very high in two patients and only moderately elevated in the others. Combined adrenal, thyroid, and growth hormone deficiencies were diagnosed in two patients, while remaining 4 patients had various combinations of adrenal, thyroid, and growth hormone deficiencies. Liver function abnormalities resolved between 10 d and 2 mo follow-up after hormone replacement therapy. CONCLUSIONS Abnormal liver biochemical test results due to hormonal deficiencies in infants should be considered in the differential diagnosis by pediatricians. Hormone replacement therapy is the basis of treatment.
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- Derya Altay
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey.
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
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Objective: To study the correlation between vitamin B12 deficiency and hyperbilirubinemia and cholestasis in infants. Methods: The study group consisted of 215 infants who were tested for serum B12 and bilirubin levels out of 335 cases referred to the Centre from June 2011 to 2016 as a part of the screening program established by the Ministry of Health. The following information was obtained from the case files: demographic data; background; family history; serum vitamin B12, folate, plasma homocysteine, and urine methylmalonic acid (MMA) levels; and direct, indirect, and total bilirubin levels. Results: About 48.8 percent of cases had vitamin B12 deficiency. No significant differences were found when those cases with vitamin B12 deficiency and those without vitamin B12 deficiency were compared in terms of total, direct, or indirect bilirubin levels. Only two cases (0.9 percent) had cholestasis. Conclusion: The study suggests vitamin B12 deficiency is a common phenomenon (48.4 percent), similar to what has been suggested by other studies conducted in Turkey. Therefore, the presence of vitamin B12 deficiency in cases with cholestasis or hyperbilirubinemia may show an association. To prove the correlation between them, more studies are required.
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- Sahin Erdol
- Sahin Erdol, MD, Division of Metabolism, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 16059, Gorukle,Bursa, Turkey
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- Taner Ozgur, MD, Division of Gastroenterology, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 16059, Gorukle, Bursa, Turkey
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Erdemir G, Ozkan TB, Ozgur T, Altay D, Cavun S, Goral G. Helicobacter pylori Infection in Children: Nutritional Status and Associations with Serum Leptin, Ghrelin, and IGF-1 Levels. Helicobacter 2016; 21:317-24. [PMID: 26667121 DOI: 10.1111/hel.12288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [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] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori is associated with gastrointestinal diseases such as gastritis, peptic ulcers, malignancy and lymphoma, and extra-gastrointestinal conditions. H. pylori infection is negatively associated with children's growth. Chronic inflammation of the stomach that results in the loss of appetite and, dysregulation of neuroendocrine hormones such as leptin, and ghrelin are the probable reasons of this negative association. The objective of this study is to determine the serum levels of leptin, ghrelin, and IGF-1 in H. pylori-infected children and their relations with growth. MATERIALS AND METHODS A hundred and sixty-one school children aged between 6 and 14 years were selected randomly from five primary schools representing a cross section of population. Demographic and sociocultural characteristics, and anthropometric measurements were recorded. Serum H. pylori IgG, insulin-like growth factor-1, leptin, and ghrelin levels were measured in all children. The children were grouped according to the nutritional status and Helicobacter pylori seropositivity. Nutritional indices were compared among groups in association with serum leptin, ghrelin, and insulin-like growth factor-1 levels. RESULTS H. pylori IgG positivity was found in 34.2%, and 14.9% of children were malnourished. H. pylori seropositivity was significantly higher in older ages (10.32 ± 2.26 vs 9.53 ± 2.36 years, p = .036), and body weight and height Z scores were significantly lower in H. pylori-seropositive children (-0.33 ± 1.08 vs 0.04 ± 1.26, p = .044 and 0.13 ± 0.92 vs 0.23 ± 0.91, p = .018 respectively). H. pylori seropositivity was found to be an independent risk factor for shorter body height (p = .01). Serum leptin, ghrelin, and IGF-1 levels were not associated with H. pylori IgG seropositivity (0.35 vs 0.55 ng/mL, p = .3; 3267.4 ± 753.0 vs 2808.3 ± 911.4 pg/mL, p = .06; 470 ± 176 vs 521 ± 179 ng/mL, p = .32, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Children infected with H. pylori are prone to short stature. This effect seems to be independent of neuroendocrine hormones.
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- Gulin Erdemir
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Uludag University Medical Faculty, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Uludag University Medical Faculty, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Uludag University Medical Faculty, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Uludag University Medical Faculty, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Uludag University Medical Faculty, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Microbiology, Uludag University Medical Faculty, Bursa, Turkey
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Ozgur T, Basarir Ozkan T, Erdemir G, Ozakin C, Yerci O. The diagnostic value of endoscopic narrow band imaging in helicobacter pylori gastritis in children. Turk J Gastroenterol 2015; 26:112-6. [DOI: 10.5152/tjg.2015.6717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) is a member of innate immune system that activates complement system through lectin pathway. MBL deficiency is associated with susceptibility to infectious diseases. In this study, the relation between MBL gene polymorphism and chronic hepatitis B infection in children is evaluated. PATIENTS AND METHODS The study included 67 children with chronic hepatitis B and 99 healthy controls. The hepatitis B patients were divided into immuntolerant, chronic inactive, and treatment groups according to their laboratory findings. MBL gene codon 52, 54, and 57 polymorphisms were studied with polymerase chain reaction in all patients and controls. The associations of MBL gene polymorphism with clinical, laboratory, and histopathologic findings were evaluated. RESULTS Homozygous codon 54 polymorphism of MBL was found significantly higher in chronic hepatitis B patients than controls. Rate of the polymorphism was similar in all groups and, responsive and nonresponsive patients in the treatment group. CONCLUSIONS The hepatitis B patients who are homozygous for codon 54 of MBL are prone to develop chronic infection. Longitudinal studies with larger groups are needed.
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- Gulin Erdemir
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Uludag University Medical Faculty, Bursa, Turkey,Address for correspondence: Dr. Gulin Erdemir, Uludag University Medical Faculty, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Bursa, Turkey. E-mail:
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Uludag University Medical Faculty, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Uludag University Medical Faculty, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Microbiology, Uludag University Medical Faculty, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Immunology, Uludag University Medical Faculty, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Genetics, Ege University Medical Faculty, Izmir, Turkey
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Atik E, Guray M, Gunesacar R, Ozgur T, Canda T. Immunohistochemical analysis of thyroid follicular neoplasms and BRAF mutation correlation. Indian J Cancer 2014; 51:63-8. [PMID: 24947099 DOI: 10.4103/0019-509x.134648] [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]
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BACKGROUND The accurate diagnosis of benign and malign thyroid tumors is very important for the clinical management of patients. The distinction of thyroid papillary carcinoma follicular variant and follicular adenoma can be difficult. AIM To investigate the alternative methods like immunohistochemistry and exon 15 in the BRAF gene 1799 T/A mutation analyses for distinguishing thyroid tumors. MATERIALS AND METHODS We applied immunohistochemical markers; CK19, HMWCK, Galectin-3, HBME-1 and Fibronectin and mutant allele-specific PCR amplification technique was used to determine 1799 T/A mutation within the BRAF gene. Formalin-fixed parafin embedded tissues from 45 surgically total resected thyroids, included 26 thyroid papillary carcinoma follicular variant (FV-TPC), 8 Follicular Adenoma (FA), 6 Minimal invasive follicular carcinoma (MIFC) and 5 Follicular Carcinoma (FC). Statistical Analyses Used: Pearson Chi-Square and Kruskal Wallis tests were performed. RESULTS There was a positive correlation between FV-TPC and HMWCK, CK 19, HBME1, Galectin 3, fibronectin (P < 0.05), but there was no correlation with FV-TPC and BRAF gene mutation (P > 0.05). HBME-1 and CK 19 stained strong and diffuse positive in FV-TPCs but weak and focal in FAs. CONCLUSION Our study suggests that morphologic features combined with immunohistochemical panel of HMWCK, CK19, HBME-1, Galectin-3 and fibronectin can help to distinguish benign and malign thyroid neoplasms and FV-TPC from follicular adenomas. BRAF gene 1799 T/A mutation has been non-specific but its detection can be a useful tool combined with immunohistochemistry for diagnosing FV-TPC.
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- Department of Pathology, Mustafa Kemal University School of Medicine, Antakya/ Hatay, Turkey
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Arici A, Ozgur T, Ugras N, Yalcinkaya U. Immunohistochemical detection of p53 and MDM2 expressions in liposarcoma with World health organization classification. Indian J Cancer 2014; 50:164-9. [PMID: 24061453 DOI: 10.4103/0019-509x.118717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND Liposarcomas are among the most common soft tissue sarcomas in adulthood. AIM The purpose of the study is to perform a histopathologic typing according to World Health Organization (WHO) classification of cases diagnosed with liposarcoma and to examine the difference of p53 and MDM2 expressions. MATERIALS AND METHODS The haematoxylin-eosin stained sections of 48 subjects enrolled in the study have been evaluated on the basis of the WHO classification for liposarcoma and sections stained using p53 and MDM2. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED Chi-Square test was applied. RESULTS 20 subjects were diagnosed with well-differentiated liposarcoma (WLS), 16 myxoid liposarcoma (ML), 7 pleomorphic liposarcoma (PL), and 5 de-differentiated liposarcoma (DLS). The number of cases stained positive with MDM2 and p53 were positive correlated in all subjects (P = 0.02). p53 and MDM2 positivity increased in high grade tumors (P = 0.01). CONCLUSION p53 and MDM2 immuno-reactivity was found to be potentially useful in liposarcoma diagnosis but a definitive implication would be rather unhealthy due to the small number of cases in our study.
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- Department of Pathology, Mustafa Kemal University, School of Medicine, Antakya/ Hatay, Turkey
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Atik E, Guray M, Ozgur T, Canda T. Characterization of immunohistochemical markers in triple negative breast carcinomas. J BUON 2013; 18:886-890. [PMID: 24344013] [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: 06/03/2023]
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PURPOSE Triple negative (TN) breast carcinomas (estrogen receptor/ER, progesterone receptor/PR and HER-2/neu negative) constitute 15-25% of all breast carcinomas and have been correlated with aggressive behavior and poor prognosis. Our aim was to describe and characterize the immunophenotype of these tumors in a group of patients from Turkey. METHODS We used the immunohistochemical markers CK5/6, CK14, EGFR, E-cadherin, p53 and androgen receptor. Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissues from 51 breast carcinoma patients (36 TN and 15 non TN) were included into this study. RESULTS The mean values of the distribution of immunohistochemical markers in TN vs non-TN groups were as follows: CK5/6 78.4 vs 5.3%, CK14 84.8 vs 8%, EGFR 87.2 vs 8%, E-cadherin 96.9 vs 53.2%, p53 87.3 vs 7.3% and androgen receptor 89.5 vs 33.3% (all p-values<0.001). CK5/6 stained significantly different in the grade 2 and 3 cases (p=0.035) in the TN group.The other markers demonstrated no significant differences between grades. CONCLUSION TN breast carcinomas in Turkish patients express basal cytokeratins, and have high levels of p53 compared to non-TN breast carcinomas.
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- E Atik
- Mustafa Kemal University School of Medicine Department of Pathology, Antakya/Hatay, Turkey
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Basarslan F, Yilmaz N, Ates S, Ozgur T, Tutanc M, Motor VK, Arica V, Yilmaz C, Inci M, Buyukbas S. Protective effects of thymoquinone on vancomycin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. Hum Exp Toxicol 2012; 31:726-33. [PMID: 22318306 DOI: 10.1177/0960327111433185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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AIM Oxidative stress has been implicated as a potential responsible mechanism in the pathogenesis of vancomycin (VCM)-induced renal toxicity. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the protective effect of thymoquinone (TQ) against VCM-induced nephrotoxicity by tissue oxidant/antioxidant parameters and histological changes in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Wistar albino rats were randomly separated into four groups consisting of seven rats per group. The groups had normal saline (control group), VCM, VCM and TQ and TQ, respectively. VCM was injected intraperitoneally at a dose of 200 mg/kg and continued at 12-h intervals for 7 days. TQ was injected intraperitoneally at a dose of 10 mg/kg and continued at 24 h intervals for 8 days. Animals were killed and blood samples were analyzed for the levels of serum blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine (Cr). Kidney specimens were analyzed for levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) as well as for histopathological changes. RESULTS We found that the levels of serum BUN, Cr and kidney tissue MDA were increased in the VCM group. Activities of SOD and GSH-Px in kidney tissue were decreased. TQ administration ameliorated significantly these changes. CONCLUSION These results indicate that the TQ produces a protective mechanism against VCM-induced nephrotoxicity and suggest a role of oxidative stress in pathogenesis.
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Ozkan TB, Budak F, Erdemir G, Ozgur T, Aker S. Do Liver IL-12 Levels Predict Sustained Response to IFN-α Therapy in Children with Chronic Hepatitis B? J Interferon Cytokine Res 2010; 30:433-8. [DOI: 10.1089/jir.2008.0102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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- Tanju B. Ozkan
- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
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Ozuysal S, Bilgin T, Ozgur T, Celik N, Evrensel T. Expression of cyclooxygenase-2 in ovarian serous carcinoma: correlation with angiogenesis, nm23 expression and survival. EUR J GYNAECOL ONCOL 2009; 30:640-645. [PMID: 20099494] [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: 05/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the expression of cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 in ovarian serous carcinomas (OSC) and its correlation with microvessel density (MVD), nm23 expression, clinicopathologic prognostic factors and survival. METHODS Specimens from 44 patients with OSC were evaluated by immunohistochemistry for COX-2 and nm23 expression. Tumor MVD was assessed with CD34 immunostaining. The survival data of the patients were found from data files. RESULTS 40 specimens (90.1%) showed positive COX-2 staining. Patients with high COX-2-expressed tumors had shorter overall survival, but it was not statistically significant. No correlation was found between COX-2 expression and clinicopathologic variables. There was no significant correlation between COX-2 and nm23 expression or MVD. CONCLUSIONS COX-2 is frequently expressed in OSC. Although we could not confirm the prognostic significance of Cox-2 expression in the present cohort of OSC patients, the p value for overall survival was just slightly greater than alpha, and this result can be referred as almost significant. We considered that the limited number of cases in our study might affect the statistical analysis of our results. Further studies involving a larger number of patients are needed to clarify the prognostic significance of COX-2 expression in ovarian carcinomas.
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- S Ozuysal
- Uludag University School of Medicine, Department of Pathology, Bursa, Turkey.
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Erturk M, Kayalioglu G, Govsa F, Varol T, Ozgur T. The cranio-orbital foramen, the groove on the lateral wall of the human orbit, and the orbital branch of the middle meningeal artery. Clin Anat 2005; 18:10-4. [PMID: 15597374 DOI: 10.1002/ca.20020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [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: 11/09/2022]
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The cranio-orbital foramen, a foramen in the lateral wall of the orbit, contains an anastomosis between the anterior branch of the middle meningeal artery and the lacrimal artery. Previous workers have speculated that the groove starting either from the cranio-orbital foramen or the lateral extremity of the superior orbital fissure contains the anastomotic artery. We investigated the cranio-orbital foramen and the groove on the lateral wall of the orbit in a series of 170 dried adult human skulls, and the course of the orbital branch of the middle meningeal artery in 74 specimens from 37 cadavers. We observed the cranio-orbital foramen in 141 skulls (82.9%). It was unilateral in 55 (32.4%) and bilateral in 86 (50.6%) skulls. The groove on the lateral wall of the human orbit was observed in 122 skulls (71.8%). It was unilateral in 40 (23.5%) and bilateral in 82 (48.2%). The groove on the lateral wall of the orbit started from the cranio-orbital foramen in 20 skulls (11.8%). The orbital branch of the middle meningeal artery was found in 48 cadaveric specimens (64.9%): 32 (43.2%) passed through the cranio-orbital foramen and 12 (16.2%) passed through the superior orbital fissure. In four specimens (5.4%), orbital branches of the middle meningeal artery passed through both the superior orbital fissure and the cranio-orbital foramen. The anatomy of the cranio-orbital foramen and the course of the orbital branch should be well known by surgeons reconstructing the anterior base of the skull, the orbit after orbital base surgery, and during excision of meningiomas.
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- M Erturk
- Department of Anatomy, Ege University, Faculty of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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Aslan A, Mutlu C, Celik O, Govsa F, Ozgur T, Egrilmez M. Surgical implications of anatomical landmarks on the lateral surface of the mastoid bone. Surg Radiol Anat 2004; 26:263-7. [PMID: 15205917 DOI: 10.1007/s00276-004-0235-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [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: 05/05/2003] [Accepted: 01/16/2004] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The aim of this study was to examine the relationships of the surgical landmarks on the lateral surface of the mastoid bone with the landmarks in a deeper location. Simple mastoidectomy was carried out without drilling over the linea temporalis inferior (LTI) on 20 adult temporal bones. The suprameatal spine, i.e., Henle spine (HS), variants were noted. Morphometric measurements were performed between these surgical landmarks, and their variations with pneumatization or HS types were evaluated. Three types of HS were identified: triangular, crest, absent. The HS-lateral semicircular canal distance was 15 mm on average and longer in bones with a triangular HS than a crest type HS (16.4 vs. 14.3 mm). The LTI was found to be located on average 4.7 mm inferior to the middle fossa dural plate (MFD). The LTI-MFD distance had a tendency to be longer in bones without an HS than with a crest type of HS (5.9 vs. 3.9 mm). Chorda tympani emerged from the facial nerve at the stylomastoid foramen in five specimens (25%). This anatomical organization was not correlated with the type of HS. Korner's septum (KS) was identified in nine bones (45%). It was present in eight of 16 (50%) bones with good pneumatization. No tendency for the existence of KS was found for any specific type of HS. This study confirms that the mastoid antrum is located 15 mm deep to the lateral surface of the mastoid bone. It should be expected to be longer in bones with a triangular HS. In addition, the MFD is located on average 5 mm above the LTI, which could be useful information for beginners or inexperienced surgeons. The ear surgeon should anticipate that the MFD might be longer in bones without an HS.
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- A Aslan
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Celal Bayar University School of Medicine, Manisa, Turkey.
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In this paper, we present the results of our investigations on the neuro-arterial relations in the region of the optic canal. A thorough knowledge of the microanatomic features of the ophthalmic artery, optic canal and optic nerve is very important for surgeons approaching lesions of this area. We aimed to extend our present knowledge of the origin of the ophthalmic artery and microsurgical anatomy of the optic canal with exposure of the optic nerve. The optic canal walls and width and height of the orbital and cranial apertures, and thickness of the bony roof of the optic canal were measured on the right and left sides of 57 sphenoid bones, 102 skull bases and 58 fixed adult cadaver heads. The ophthalmic artery originated from the rostromedial circumference of the internal carotid artery in 51.8%, from the medial circumference in 26.2% and the laterobasal circumference in 22% of the specimens. The outer diameter of the ophthalmic artery at its origin was 1.81 +/- 0.36 mm on the right and 1.75 +/- 0.37 mm on the left side.
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- F Govsa
- Ege University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anatomy, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey
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The microsurgical anatomy of the cavernous sinus of 54 Turkish adult cadaveric heads (108 specimens) was examined to provide data for major topographic aspects and morphometry of the region, which is of special clinical importance for neurosurgeons. Significant findings were: 1) the abducent nerve in the cavernous sinus was observed as one rootlet in most of the specimens (78%), two rootlets in 14%, three in 5% and four in 3% of the specimens; 2) the anterior inferior venous space was dominant in 58%, the posterior superior venous space in 16%, and an intermediate type in 29% of the specimens; 3) the artery of the inferior cavernous sinus originated from the internal carotid artery (ICA) in 74% of the cases, and 4) the dorsal meningeal artery originated from the ICA in 6 (5.5%) of the specimens.
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- G Kayalioglu
- Ege University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anatomy, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey
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Topographic landmarks for the superior orbital fissure are useful for general orientation and approach to the middle fossa, cavernous sinus and orbit. In this study, the microsurgical anatomy and morphometry of the superior orbital fissure and its related structures were examined in 57 disarticulated sphenoid bones, 102 skull bases and 58 adult cadaveric heads. The superior orbital fissure was observed in nine different shapes based on the classification of Sharma et al. (1988), and the most frequently observed was Type VI. The distance from the superomedial to the superolateral edge was measured as 17.3 +/- 3.4 mm on the right side and 16.9 +/- 2.9 mm on the left side, and from the superolateral to the inferior edge as 20.8 +/- 3.9 mm on the right side and 20.1 +/- 3.8 mm on the left side. The distance from the superomedial to the inferior edge of the fissure was measured as 9.5 +/- 2.2 mm on the right side and 9 +/- 2.4 mm on the left side. No right-left differences were observed for these measurements. Measurements regarding the relationship of the oculomotor, trochlear and abducent nerves, the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve and the superior orbital vein were performed and topographic aspects of the superior orbital fissure region were described.
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- F Govsa
- Ege University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anatomy, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey
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Kayalioglu G, Govsa F, Erturk M, Pinar Y, Ozer MA, Ozgur T. Le sinus caverneux : morphométrie topographique de son contenu. Surg Radiol Anat 1999. [DOI: 10.1007/bf01642174] [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: 11/29/2022]
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The case is presented of a 13-year-old boy with recurrent episodes of otitis media who developed Gradenigo syndrome. Mastoid and petrous bone involvement were demonstrated by CT. Symptoms resolved with antibiotic treatment.
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- S Tutuncuoglu
- Department of Paediatrics, Ege University Hospital, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey
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