Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre
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To describe an unusual case of bilateral masseter and pterygoid muscle hypertrophy. ⋯ The bilateral hypertrophy of masseter muscles should be considered in differential diagnosis in cases of unilateral or bilateral swelling of the parotid or lateral mandible area.
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To study and compare the effects of dental amalgam and composite restorations on human dental pulp. ⋯ This study confirmed that amalgam continues to be the mechanically as well as biologically more competent restorative material. Composite could be a promising restorative material to satisfy esthetic needs for a considerable period of time. However, its biological acceptance is still in doubt.
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Serum paraoxonase 1 activity and oxidative stress in pediatric patients with pulmonary tuberculosis.
The aim of this study was to determine the oxidative stress and paraoxonase 1 (PON1) levels in children with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) compared to healthy controls, and to examine the association of demographical with oxidative stress. ⋯ The TOS and OSI levels were higher and the TAS and PON1 levels were lower in pediatric patients with pulmonary TB when compared to healthy controls. This indicates greater oxidative stress in the patients.
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To report a case of type 2 Antley-Bixler syndrome (ABS). ⋯ Repair of the ambiguous genitalia in this patient was possible, but definitive inferences on the benefit of this intervention cannot be made without long-term follow-up.
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Case Reports
An unexpected complication of bone marrow aspiration and trephine biopsy: arteriovenous fistula.
To report a case of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) following bone marrow aspiration and trephine biopsy. ⋯ This case shows that clinicians should be aware of AVF, especially in cases with refractory bleeding after bone marrow aspiration and trephine biopsy despite normal blood coagulation parameters.