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To report five cases of ocular Toxocariasis (OT) in which ultrawide-field (UWF) imaging was helpful in diagnosis and assessment. OT is an underdiagnosed condition triggered by the ocular invasion of Toxocara larvae. Typical features are peripheral granuloma or endophthalmitis.
A retrospective case series of 10 outpatients were studied by complete ophthalmologic examination and complementary tests. UWF retinal imaging, fundus autofluorescence (FAF) and spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SDOCT) were retrospectively analyzed. Five patients with suspected OT were included.
UWF imaging and FAF was able to detect all retinal lesions in a single rapid capture. this website Two patients showed positive serology for Toxocara. An image suggesting the larva in the vitreous cavity was shown in one patient. Antihelmintic 15 treatment along with steroids was prescribed in two patients.
UWF imaging and SDOCT provide a more efficient approach and follow-up in OT, raising final standards of care.
To report five cases of ocular Toxocariasis (OT) in which ultrawide-field (UWF) imaging was helpful in diagnosis and assessment. OT is an underdiagnosed condition triggered by the ocular invasion of Toxocara larvae. Typical features are peripheral granuloma or endophthalmitis.Methods A retrospective case series of 10 outpatients were studied by complete ophthalmologic examination and complementary tests. UWF retinal imaging, fundus autofluorescence (FAF) and spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SDOCT) were retrospectively analyzed. Five patients with suspected OT were included.Results UWF imaging and FAF was able to detect all retinal lesions in a single rapid capture. Two patients showed positive serology for Toxocara. An image suggesting the larva in the vitreous cavity was shown in one patient. Antihelmintic 15 treatment along with steroids was prescribed in two patients.Conclusion UWF imaging and SDOCT provide a more efficient approach and follow-up in OT, raising final standards of care.
To evaluate the efficacy of Ozurdex implant by analyzing macular morphology and function in pediatric uveitis and related cystoid macular edema (CMO).
Main outcomes were visual acuity, mfERG and photopic ERG response, and central macular thickness. Mean values recorded at each time-point were compared to baseline and correlations between functional and anatomical parameters were evaluated.
Resolution of intraocular inflammation and CMO was achieved in all eyes 1 month after implant without procedure or drug-related complications. Mean visual acuity and mfERG amplitude improved showing a statistically significant difference to baseline values for the first 4 months. Mean central macular thickness showed a statistically significant reduction for all follow-up time. Photopic ERG did not vary significantly. Statistically significant correlation was found between trends of visual acuity, central macular thickness, and mfERG responses.
Correlation found between macular morphology and function confirms the efficacy of Ozurdex in pediatric uveitis.
Correlation found between macular morphology and function confirms the efficacy of Ozurdex in pediatric uveitis.
Infantile fibrosarcoma (IFS) usually arises in the extremities during the first 12 months of life and responds well to surgery. It is unusual in the oropharynx or the prenatal period.
A giant solid mass was first detected in the oropharynx and anterior neck at 24 weeks of gestation by ultrasound and fetal MRI. An EXIT procedure with intrapartum intubation with appropriate supportive therapy was successful. The diagnosis of IFS was made postpartum, and the lesion responded to neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
IFS may arise as early as 24 weeks of gestation. In this case, an EXIT procedure allowed postpartum diagnosis with subsequent treatment.
Infantile fibrosarcoma (IFS) usually arises in the extremities during the first 12 months of life and responds well to surgery. It is unusual in the oropharynx or the prenatal period. Case report A giant solid mass was first detected in the oropharynx and anterior neck at 24 weeks of gestation by ultrasound and fetal MRI. An EXIT procedure with intrapartum intubation with appropriate supportive therapy was successful. The diagnosis of IFS was made postpartum, and the lesion responded to neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Conclusion IFS may arise as early as 24 weeks of gestation. In this case, an EXIT procedure allowed postpartum diagnosis with subsequent treatment.This study explored the associations between specific profiles of biological dysregulation and mental health outcomes in a national, community sample of healthy adults in the United States. A latent class analysis of data from the Midlife Development in the United States study (n = 1,757) was conducted to determine classes of biological dysregulation. Multinomial logistic regressions of class membership were employed to determine associations with measures related to depression, including whether or not individuals had sought treatment, Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale, and both the generalized distress and anhedonia subscales of the Mood and Anxiety Symptoms Questionnaire. Four classes of dysregulation emerged baseline/low dysregulation, metabolic and inflammatory dysregulation, parasympathetic dysregulation, and SAM pathway dysregulation. Individuals who met the criteria for depression measures were more likely to be in the metabolic and immune dysregulation and parasympathetic dysregulation groups as compared to the baseline group. The results suggest that mental health outcomes, such as depression, are differentially associated with specific profiles of biological dysregulation. A more nuanced approach to profiles of dysregulation could better inform treatment decisions. Lay summary Higher levels of allostatic load, which represents the cumulative wear and tear of exposure to stress, are associated with increased rates of depression and anhedonia. Specifically, parasympathetic dysregulation and immunometabolic dysregulation are associated with negative mental health outcomes.
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