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We describe a case of exacerbated mixed cryoglobulinemia in a patient previously treated with alpha-interferon, for chronic active hepatitis. The possible pathogenesis of this exacerbated mixed cryoglobulinemia and the relationship between cytokines, hepatitis viral infections and immune reactions is discussed.
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Cryoglobulinemia/chemically induced , Hepatitis C/drug therapy , Interferon-alpha/adverse effects , Acute Disease , Chronic Disease , Cryoglobulinemia/complications , Cytokines/immunology , Female , Hepatitis C/complications , Hepatitis C/diagnosis , Humans , Immunoblotting , Immunoglobulins , Interferon-alpha/therapeutic use , Middle AgedABSTRACT
In discussing dysgerminoma, the Authors focus their attention on those anatomo-pathological and therapeutic aspects which are still controversial. With regard to the latter, some Authors have suggested conservative therapy, while others underline the need for radical surgery followed by physiotherapy. The aim of the present study was to focus the attention of specialists in the field on this topic, in order to highlight the accepted features of this pathology.
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Dysgerminoma/complications , Gonadal Dysgenesis/complications , Ovarian Neoplasms/complications , Female , Humans , PrognosisSubject(s)
Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic , Bridged Bicyclo Compounds/pharmacology , Bridged-Ring Compounds/pharmacology , Gallbladder Diseases/drug therapy , Gastrointestinal Diseases/drug therapy , Parasympatholytics/pharmacology , Adult , Aged , Drug Evaluation , Endoscopy , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Spasm/drug therapy , UltrasonographyABSTRACT
The gallbladder volume has been evaluated in 22 normal volunteer subjects (12 men and 10 women) by the real time ultrasound B scanning, using the formula V = 1/6 abc (a = length; b = width, c = antero-posterior diameter). The fasting GB volume, the residual GB volume after Bronner's meal (every 15 min. for 90 min.) and the maximum emptying (%) were evaluated in each subject. It was not observed any statistically significative difference between the two groups (fasting volume: 18.5 +/- 6.0 ml in men and 15.2 +/- 5.1 ml in women; residual volume: 4.3 +/- 1.5 ml in men and 3.5 +/- 1.3 ml in women). The maximum GB emptying in women occurs later. In order to verify its reproducibility, the experience has been repeated in two different days in seven men without any statistically significative difference.
