Croatian medical journal
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Croatian medical journal · Jul 2020
ReviewCurrent knowledge on the genetic background of developmental dysplasia of the hip and the histomorphological status of the cartilage.
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) represents a morphological abnormality characterized by the incongruity of femoral head and acetabulum. It ranges from mild dysplastic changes to complete dislocation. DDH has been associated with several hereditary and environmental risk factors, which could explain the incidence variability among different countries. ⋯ The articular cartilage of patients with DDH shows specific radiological characteristics, including changes visible already in infancy, but also at pre-arthritic stages, early stages of OA, and in fully developed DDH-induced secondary OA. Although DDH has been extensively researched in different disease stages, the etiology of the disorder still remains uncertain. This review focuses on the current knowledge on the histomorphological status of the cartilage and the genetic background of DDH.
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Croatian medical journal · Jul 2020
Comparative StudyComparison of sonoelastographic values of breast tissue with mammographically and ultrasonically assessed density: a cross-sectional study.
To determine the relationship between breast stiffness assessed with sonoelastography (elasticity) and breast tissue density assessed with mammography (MG) and ultrasound (US). ⋯ Sonoelastographic breast stiffness strongly positively correlated with breast density. Thus, sonoelastography may have a potential for estimating the breast cancer risk, which allows a novel application of this technique in routine clinical practice.
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Croatian medical journal · Jul 2020
Thyroid hormone levels are associated with metabolic components: a cross-sectional study.
To analyze the association of thyroid function and hormone levels with metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components. ⋯ This study supports the standing that TSH, fT3, and fT4 levels are important variables to determine the association of thyroid function with MetS.