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From a series of 105 patients who had undergone jejuno-ileal bypass for morbid obesity, seven developed an episodic illness featuring inflammatory skin lesions, usually associated with a non-destructive polyarthritis. Tenosynovitis, myalgia and fever had also occurred. The illness abated
Background: Trigger finger release (TFR) is one of the most commonly performed hand procedures and typically results in restoration of normal finger function. However, uncommon postoperative complications such as deep infection can have devastating consequences. The goal of this study was to
OBJECTIVE
To describe a series of cases of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) diagnosed at our health centre, with an analysis of the influence of work activity.
METHODS
A retrospective and descriptive study of a series of cases.
METHODS
Patients on two medical lists who sought health care.
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In the population a high body mass index (BMI) has been associated with slightly increased inflammatory markers. Within rheumatoid arthritis (RA), however, a high BMI has been associated with less radiographic progression; this phenomenon is unexplained. We hypothesized that the phenomenon is caused
The tibialis posterior tendon is the largest and anteriormost tendon in the medial ankle. It produces plantar flexion and supination of the ankle and stabilizes the plantar vault. Sonographic assessment of this tendon is done with high-frequency, linear-array transducers; an optimal examination
A characteristic intermittent neutrophilic dermatosis, associated with polyarthritis, tenosynovitis, malaise, fever, and cryoglobulinemia, occurs in 20% of patients who undergo ileojejunal bypass surgery for the treatment of morbid obesity. The clinical syndrome may mimic gonococcal sepsis. The
Shoulder-related symptoms are very common in rheumatic diseases. For the evaluation of the diagnosis as well as for therapy and prognosis, an anatomic assignment is essential. Clinical investigations alone are often not capable to do this. Ultrasonography is a method to delineate bony surfaces as
The clinical and laboratory features of three patients with systemic inflammatory complications following jejuno-ileal bypass surgery for morbid obesity are described. The constellation of an asymmetrical polyarthritis, tenosynovitis, sterile skin pustules, mucous membrane ulceration and retinal
Background: Death in patients with chikungunya is rare, and has been associated with encephalitis, hemorrhage, and septic shock. We describe clinical, histologic and immunohistochemical findings in individuals who died following