ATS and our Journal Collaboration
Esmaeil
Mortaz
Assistant to Editor-in-Chief
author
text
article
2012
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TANAFFOS (Respiration)
National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
1735-0344
11
v.
1(winter)
no.
2012
https://www.tanaffosjournal.ir/article_241046_eab55c5768b1e6b263ea770ad8916fdb.pdf
Noninvasive Respiratory Management for Patients with Spinal Cord Injury and Neuromuscular Disease
John
R. Bach
Department of Neurosciences, UMDNJ-New Jersey
Medical School; Medical Director of the Center for
Ventilator Management Alternatives University
Hospital, Newark, N.J.
author
Raisa
Bakshiyev
Department of Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation UMDNJ-New Jersey
Medical School, USA.
author
Alice
Hon
Department of Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation UMDNJ-New Jersey
Medical School, USA.
author
text
article
2012
eng
The purpose of this article is to describe noninvasive respiratory management for patients with neuromuscular respiratory muscle dysfunction (NMD) and spinal cord injury (SCI) and the role of electrophrenic pacing (EPP) and diaphragm pacing (DP) in this respect. Long term outcomes will be reviewed and the use of noninvasive intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIV), MAC, and EPP/DP to prevent pneumonia and acute respiratory failure, to facilitate extubation, and to avoid tracheotomy will be evaluated. Although ventilator dependent patients with most NMDs and high level SCI can be indefinitely managed noninvasively, most ALS patients can be managed for a limited time by continuous NIV before tracheostomy is necessary for survival. Glossopharyngeal breathing (GPB) can be learned by patients without any autonomous breathing ability and used by them in the event of ventilator/EPP/DP failure or loss of interface access. EPP/DP can maintain alveolar ventilation for high level SCI patients when they cannot grab a mouth piece to use NIV.
TANAFFOS (Respiration)
National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
1735-0344
11
v.
1(winter)
no.
2012
7
11
https://www.tanaffosjournal.ir/article_241047_e27646629e055f25b2da11c5e01eeee3.pdf
Adjuvant Chemotherapy of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Robert
Pirker
Department of Medicine I, Medical University Vienna,
Vienna, Austria
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text
article
2012
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Approximately 25-30% of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) present with early stage disease and undergo surgery with curative intent. Despite complete tumor resection, many of these patients will develop systemic relapses with or without local relapses and will eventually die from the disease. Systemic relapses occur due to the presence of micro-metastatic disease at the time of surgery. In order to treat these micro-metastases in an early stage, adjuvant chemotherapy following complete tumor resection has been studied. A meta-analysis of early trials indicated a trend towards improved survival for adjuvant platinum-based chemotherapy (1) and led to re-evaluation of adjuvant chemotherapy in clinical trials on large patient populations (2-8). Several of these trials demonstrated that adjuvant chemotherapy improves survival (3-6). The survival benefit was then further confirmed in a meta-analysis that included all five cisplatin-based trials (9). Thus adjuvant chemotherapy has been established for patients with stages II and III. Here we summarize the current status of adjuvant chemotherapy in patients with completely resected NSCLC.
TANAFFOS (Respiration)
National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
1735-0344
11
v.
1(winter)
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2012
12
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https://www.tanaffosjournal.ir/article_241048_c42851bf11d9a1d6b4e54d7849f9d7e0.pdf
Effects of High-Flux versus Low-Flux Membranes on Pulmonary Function Tests in Hemodialysis Patients
Ali
Momeni
Department of Internal Medicine, Shahrekord
University of Medical Sciences
author
Hamid
Rouhi
Department of Internal Medicine, Shahrekord
University of Medical Sciences
author
Glareh
Kiani
Kashan University
of Medical Sciences,
author
Masoud
Amiri
Social Health Determinants
Research Center and Department of Epidemiology
and Biostatistics, School of Health, Shahrekord
University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran.
author
text
article
2012
eng
Background: Several studies have been carried out to evaluate the effects of dialysis on pulmonary function tests (PFT). Dialysis procedure may reduce lung volumes and capacities or cause hypoxia; however, to the best of our knowledge, there is no previous study evaluating the effects of membrane type (high flux vs. low flux) on PFT in these patients. The aim of this study was the evaluation of this relationship. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 43 hemodialysis patients without pulmonary disease were enrolled. In these patients dialysis was conducted by low- and high-flux membranes and before and after the procedure, spirometry was done and the results were evaluated by t-test and chi square test. Results: The mean age of patients was 56.34 years. Twenty-three of them were female (53.5%). Type of membrane (high flux vs. low flux) had no effect on spirometry results of patients despite the significant decrease in the body weight during the dialysis session. Conclusion: High flux membrane had no advantage over low flux membrane in terms of improvement in spirometry findings; thus, we could not offer these expensive membranes for this purpose.
TANAFFOS (Respiration)
National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
1735-0344
11
v.
1(winter)
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2012
31
35
https://www.tanaffosjournal.ir/article_241050_e5a9424360388033b48afe6d12289596.pdf
Association between Severity of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Lung Function Tests
Hamid Reza
Jamaati
Tobacco Prevention and Control Research Center,
author
Bahareh
Heshmat
Tobacco Prevention and Control Research Center,
author
Ronak
Tamadon
Tobacco Prevention and Control Research Center,
author
Abbas Hamidi
Rad
Tobacco Prevention and Control Research Center,
author
Seyed Amir
Mohajerani
Tracheal Diseases Research Center,
author
Golnar
Radmand
Tobacco Prevention and Control Research Center,
author
Seyed Mohammad Reza
Hashemian
Chronic
Respiratory Disease Research Center, National
Research Institute of Tuberculosis & Lung Disease,
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences,
Tehran, Iran
author
text
article
2012
eng
Background: The burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is quite high and its prevalence is increasing. We aimed to evaluate the correlation of COPD severity according to the American Thoracic Society (ATS) criteria with spirometric measurements in patients admitted to the emergency ward. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive study, 50 randomly selected patients with COPD admitted to the emergency ward in a tertiary care center were evaluated. The COPD severity according to the ATS criteria was measured and its association with spirometric findings was evaluated. The statistical analysis was performed by SPSS software and the Kendall's tau-b correlation test. Results: The mean age (±standard deviation) was 64.3 ± 11.3 years. Twelve percent were females and 88 percent were males. The COPD severity, according to the ATS criteria, was mild in 16%, moderate in 48%, severe in 32% and very severe in four percent. There was a statistically significant correlation between total lung capacity (TLC) and COPD severity (P=0.013, r=275). Besides, there was a statistically significant correlation between functional residual capacity (FRC) and COPD severity (P=0.022, r=255). Age, sex, and the other spirometric findings especially FEV1 and FVC had no association with COPD severity (P > 0.05). Conclusion: According to the obtained results, it is concluded that determining the COPD severity according to the ATS criteria may help the physicians to estimate the patients' prognosis and therapeutic planning. However, the spirometric measurements may not be replaced by ATS criteria.
TANAFFOS (Respiration)
National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
1735-0344
11
v.
1(winter)
no.
2012
36
41
https://www.tanaffosjournal.ir/article_241051_a223edc5d6b4c85a53c21fc824125e2c.pdf
Assessment of Airway Resistance in Normal Trained and Fat Untrained Adolescent Boys Influenced by Exercise Experiences
Mahmoud Asle
Mohammadizadeh
Department of Sport Physiology, School of Physical
Education & Sport Science, Shahid Chamran
University of Ahwaz - Iran.
author
Mohsen
Ghanbarzadeh
Department of Sport Physiology, School of Physical
Education & Sport Science, Shahid Chamran
University of Ahwaz - Iran.
author
Abdolhamid
Habibi
Department of Sport Physiology, School of Physical
Education & Sport Science, Shahid Chamran
University of Ahwaz - Iran.
author
Said
Shakeriyan
Department of Sport Physiology, School of Physical
Education & Sport Science, Shahid Chamran
University of Ahwaz - Iran.
author
text
article
2012
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Background: Overweight and obese children are at increased risk of a wide range of health conditions including respiratory diseases. In addition, inactivity can decrease pulmonary function. This study assessed the effect of obesity and inactivity on pulmonary function impairment in adolescents. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted on 80 adolescents. Subjects were divided into two groups. Group I included 40 untrained (VO2max= 29.30±4.20) fat adolescents (UO). Group II included 40 healthy trained (VO2max= 58.11±2.23) normal weight adolescents (TN). Body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage and waist to hip ratio (WHR) were calculated and pulmonary function tests were carried out according to the standard protocols. Data were analyzed using student’s “t” test and Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Results: UO had significantly lower pulmonary function values than the TN group. They also showed lower FEV1/FVC ratio when compared to TN group (p <0.05). In UO group, BMI, body fat percentage and WHR had a significant negative correlation with pulmonary function whereas in TN group only BMI had significant negative correlation with pulmonary function. A significant decrease in FEV1 was observed in the two groups, which led to a decrease in FEV1/FVC% after the exercise compared to before. Thus, exercise test induced airway resistance in both groups. Conclusion: untrained obese adolescents have more respiratory symptoms than their normal weight trained peers, and these factors are recommended to be used as a predictor of pulmonary function in assessment of obese children in epidemiological studies. In addition, obesity and inactivity can surcharge pulmonary function abnormalities in adolescents.
TANAFFOS (Respiration)
National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
1735-0344
11
v.
1(winter)
no.
2012
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https://www.tanaffosjournal.ir/article_241052_571363e00a17f1fffab1bf0e7b0d8637.pdf
Effects of Intravenous Magnesium Sulfate and Lidocaine on Hemodynamic Variables Following Direct Laryngoscopy and Intubation in Elective Surgery Patients
Navid
Nooraei
Department of Anesthesiology, Shahid Beheshti
University of Medical Sciences,
author
Masih Ebrahimi
Dehkordi
Department of Anesthesiology, Shahid Beheshti
University of Medical Sciences,
author
Badiozaman
Radpay
Lung
Transplantation Research Center, National Research
Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases
(NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical
Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
author
Hooman Teimoorian
Teimoorian
Department of Anesthesiology, Shahid Beheshti
University of Medical Sciences,
author
Seyed Amir
Mohajerani
Department of Anesthesiology, Shahid Beheshti
University of Medical Sciences,
author
text
article
2012
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Background: Laryngoscopy and intubation incur hemodynamic changes like increase in heart rate, arterial blood pressure, pulmonary artery pressure, wedge capillary pressure and arrhythmias. Anesthesiologists are continually in search of ways to alleviate such complications. Several medicinal methods have been suggested that serve the purpose including the administration of intravenous magnesium sulfate to minimize these unfavorable responses. This study compares the effects of intravenous administration of lidocaine and magnesium sulfate on unwanted hemodynamic responses following laryngoscopy and intubation in elective surgery candidates. Materials and Methods: This randomized double-blind clinical trial was conducted on 60 ASA-I and ASA-II candidates who received 60 mg/kg (based on Lean Body Mass) magnesium sulfate or lidocaine randomly before intubation. Values of systolic and diastolic blood pressures, mean arterial pressure, and heart rate were recorded for both groups during the 5 minutes following administration, and compared with baseline values. Results: In both groups, systolic blood pressure increased compared to the baseline value. However, there was a significant difference between the two groups as this increase occurred within the first 3 minutes in the lidocaine group, while within the first minute in the magnesium sulfate group. The increase in diastolic blood pressure was not significant. But there was a significant difference in the mean arterial pressure increase between the two groups since in the magnesium sulfate group this increase occurred in the first minute whereas in the lidocaine group it occurred during the first two minutes. There was no significant difference in the heart rates after intubation between the two groups. Conclusion: Magnesium sulfate is more effective than lidocaine in controlling hemodynamics, although it may increase the heart rate.
TANAFFOS (Respiration)
National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
1735-0344
11
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1(winter)
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2012
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https://www.tanaffosjournal.ir/article_241053_db2aab4916436c75b8387dbef673f9ff.pdf
A 50-Year-Old Man with Progressive Dyspnea
Masoud
Aliyali
Department of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and
Critical Care Division, Mazandaran University of
Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
author
Siavash
Abedi
Department of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and
Critical Care Division, Mazandaran University of
Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
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text
article
2012
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Dental foreign body aspiration is a known complication in patients with maxillofacial trauma. Although diagnosis may be delayed, especially in elderly people with radiolucent dental appliances, clinician must be aware of dental tracheobronchial aspiration to minimize potentially serious consequences. We present a 50-year-old man with three months history of progressive dyspnea due to foreign body aspiration occluding distal trachea. The patient had a history of car accident with facial trauma and denture fracture two years before presentation. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy revealed almost totally obstructing mass-like lesion with nodular infiltration in distal trachea. The patient underwent rigid bronchoscopy and a piece of denture with three teeth was extracted.
TANAFFOS (Respiration)
National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
1735-0344
11
v.
1(winter)
no.
2012
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https://www.tanaffosjournal.ir/article_242204_af9f80c6ede525ed7ced12939be2feab.pdf
Askin’s Tumor with Massive Hemoptysis
Mohammad Reza
Lashkarizadeh
Department of Surgery,
author
Mitra Samareh
Fekri
Department of Internal
Medicine,
author
Zahra
Farahmandinia
Department of Pediatrics, Afzalipour
Hospital, Kerman, Iran.
author
text
article
2012
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Askin’s tumor is a rare neoplasm of the chest wall with a dismal prognosis and is usually observed in young subjects. We describe a 15-year-old female with massive hemoptysis who had an extensive thoracopulmonary tumor on chest CT. She underwent bronchoscopy which showed the location of the tumor in the bronchus intermedius. The biopsy obtained from the tumor enabled a diagnosis of Askin’s tumor to be made. After induction of chemotherapy, hemoptysis stopped and her constitutional symptoms improved. We focus on the clinical features, imaging, and histopathological characteristics of Askin’s tumor.
TANAFFOS (Respiration)
National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
1735-0344
11
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1(winter)
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2012
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https://www.tanaffosjournal.ir/article_242207_179f97dce3ed25be97cdc31417e3cf90.pdf
Using Home Spirometry for Follow up of Lung Transplant Recipients: "A Pilot Study"
Lida
Fadaizadeh
Telemedicine Research Center, National Research
Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (NRITLD),
Shahid Beheshti University of medical Sciences,
author
Katayoun
Najafizadeh
Lung
Transplantation Research Center, National Research
Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (NRITLD),
Shahid Beheshti University of medical Sciences, Tehran,
Iran
author
Shadi
Shafaghi
Lung
Transplantation Research Center, National Research
Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (NRITLD),
Shahid Beheshti University of medical Sciences, Tehran,
Iran
author
Mahsa Sadat
Hosseini
Telemedicine Research Center, National Research
Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (NRITLD),
Shahid Beheshti University of medical Sciences,
author
Azadeh
Ghoroghi
Telemedicine Research Center, National Research
Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (NRITLD),
Shahid Beheshti University of medical Sciences,
author
text
article
2012
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Background: Lung transplantation is considered the ultimate treatment for some patients, but due to the specific condition of patients undergoing it, follow up is a major concern. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of home spirometry in follow up of lung transplant recipients and early detection of complications in these patients. Materials and Methods: A PC-based portable spirometry set was used to evaluate the well being of two lung transplant recipients on a regular daily basis for a 6-month period. Patient satisfaction and compliance, and device sensitivity in detecting complications were evaluated. Results of follow up were compared with 2 matched control patients. Results: Patient adherence to home spirometry was 80% in one and 61% in the other patient and both patients were satisfied with the method, although this satisfaction declined towards the end of the study period. The main reason for low adherence was insufficient internet access. This method succeeded in early detection of infectious complications. Conclusion: Home spirometry seems to be a reliable method for follow up of lung transplant recipients, but further studies in a larger group of patients is recommended.
TANAFFOS (Respiration)
National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
1735-0344
11
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1(winter)
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2012
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https://www.tanaffosjournal.ir/article_241054_3480abf8e94d462d608ec45be106c140.pdf
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Proximal Esophagus with Simultaneous Metastases to Thyroid and Sternum: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Avijit
Moulick
Department of General Medicine, Calcutta National
Medical College, Kolkata,
author
Pradipta
Guha
Department of General Medicine, Calcutta National
Medical College, Kolkata,
author
Anirban
Das
Department of General Medicine, Calcutta National
Medical College, Kolkata,
author
Anjan Kumar
Das
Department of Pathology,
Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata, West
Bengal, India.
author
text
article
2012
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Clinically significant metastatic spread to the thyroid is considered uncommon in spite of the fact that thyroid is a highly vascularized organ. Though it is not a very uncommon finding at autopsies, it is rare to be found in clinical situations, especially in an individual without a prior history of malignancy. We present an apparently healthy 66 year-old male patient with squamous cell carcinoma of the proximal esophagus presenting as a thyroid nodule along with sternal deposit as a coincidental finding. Esophageal carcinoma rarely metastasizes to the thyroid. This case highlights the importance of thorough work-up when evaluating a thyroid mass/nodule. A high index of suspicion should be kept in mind in order to detect the unusual etiologies of thyroid conditions, especially when clinicopathological features are not characteristic for primary thyroid malignancies.
TANAFFOS (Respiration)
National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
1735-0344
11
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1(winter)
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2012
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https://www.tanaffosjournal.ir/article_242208_bb061039b8c85669c008f633d3a7a3dc.pdf
Eighteen Years with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1
Borja
Valencia
Unidad Medico-Quirurgica de Enfermedades Respiratorias, Hospital Virgen Del Rocio, Sevilla, Espana,
author
John Robert
Bach
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University
of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ)-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, N.J., USA
author
text
article
2012
eng
TANAFFOS (Respiration)
National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
1735-0344
11
v.
1(winter)
no.
2012
70
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https://www.tanaffosjournal.ir/article_241055_a03786c9f3d15f2e52512ea40caa1112.pdf
A 54 -Year-Old Man with Cough and Dyspnea
Guitti
Pourdowlat
Chronic Respiratory Diseases Research Center ,
author
Davood
Mansouri
Lung Transplantation Research Center ,
author
text
article
2012
eng
TANAFFOS (Respiration)
National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
1735-0344
11
v.
1(winter)
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2012
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https://www.tanaffosjournal.ir/article_242209_87f46212c9ff8d60238d3dc8c7a90608.pdf
Upper Respiratory System Involvement as the Only Manifestation of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis in a Child with Marfan Phenotype
Reza
Amin
Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology,
Namazi Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical
Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
author
Soheila
Alyasin
Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology,
Namazi Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical
Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
author
Tooba
Momen
Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology,
Namazi Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical
Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
author
Maryam
Khoshkhouy
Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology,
Namazi Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical
Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
author
Sepideh
Darougar
Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology,
Namazi Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical
Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
author
text
article
2012
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We report a 9-year old girl with an unusual presentation of granulomatosis with polyangiitis in association with Marfan phenotype. The patient presented with recurrent sinusitis, epistaxis, hearing loss and hyperplastic gingivitis, without any signs or symptoms of major organ involvement.
TANAFFOS (Respiration)
National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
1735-0344
11
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1(winter)
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2012
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https://www.tanaffosjournal.ir/article_241056_d06fa4e53588a0d2cb2f5dc46a71d3f0.pdf