Dermoscopy of Juvenile Xanthogranuloma

Dermatology ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Leonardo Peruilh-Bagolini ◽  
Mariana Silva-Astorga ◽  
María Jesús Hernández San Martín ◽  
Magdalini-Sofia Manoli ◽  
Chryssoula Papageorgiou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Juvenile Xanthogranuloma ◽  
Global Symmetry ◽  
Irregular Distribution ◽  
Red Color ◽  
Histopathologic Diagnosis ◽  
Classical Setting ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Yellow Orange ◽  
Vascular Structures

<b><i>Background:</i></b> Dermoscopy is useful for the evaluation of juvenile xanthogranuloma (JXG). The classical “setting sun” pattern is characteristic of JXG, but its sensibility appears to be limited. An extensive description of other dermoscopic findings is not available in the literature. <b><i>Objectives:</i></b> The aim of this study was to valuate and describe the clinical and dermoscopic characteristics of a series of JXG cases. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> This is a retrospective descriptive study, including cases with histopathologic diagnosis of JXG, and the availability of clinical and dermoscopic images, assessed for the presence of dermoscopic features based on the available literature. <b><i>Results:</i></b> A total of 17 lesions were analyzed. 70.6% showed global symmetry, 35.3% presented the typical “setting sun” pattern. All lesions showed yellow-orange and/or pink-red structureless color. Other dermoscopic features were yellow globules (35.3%), shiny white streaks (23.5%), brown globules (17.6%), pale-brown network (11.8%), negative network (11.8%), erosion/ulceration (11.8%), rosettes (5.9%), and hemorrhage (5.9%). Scales were seen in 64.7% of patients. Vascular structures were observed in all the lesions, mostly in an irregular distribution (76.5%). The observed vessel types were dotted (52.9%), linear (52.9%), branching-arboriform (29.4%), comma-like (23.5%), hairpin-like (17.6%), globular (17.6%), coiled (11.8%), and milky-red globules (5.9%). <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Symmetry, yellow/orange-pink/red color, yellow globules, shiny white streaks, and irregularly distributed different types of vascular structures are the main dermoscopic features of JXG. This is the largest dermoscopic registry of JXG published to date.

scholarly journals Improving the Red Color and Fruit Quality of ‘Kent’ Mango Fruit by Pruning and Preharvest Spraying of Prohydrojasmon or Abscisic Acid

Agronomy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 944
Author(s):  
Sudheeran Pradeep Kumar ◽  
Dalia Maurer ◽  
Oleg Feygenberg ◽  
Cliff Love ◽  
Noam Alkan
Keyword(s):  
Abscisic Acid ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Tree Canopy ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Color Development ◽  
Air Jet ◽  
Red Color ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Pruning Techniques

Pre-harvest application of prohydrojasmon (PDJ) or abscisic acid (ABA) induces the red color in fruits that were exposed to sunlight at the orchard. In this large-scale work, we evaluated the effect of two different pruning techniques of ‘Kent’ mango orchards, one leading to opening the orchard canopy to expose as much fruit as possible to sunlight, while the second pruning leads to square-shaped trees and subsequently reduces the amount of sunlight reaching the fruit. These two pruning methods were combined with preharvest spraying with prohydrojasmon (PDJ) or abscisic acid (ABA) using two different types of sprayers, i.e., regular and air-jet sprayer. Pruning the canopy of the orchards to open and closed trees exposed 80% or 30% of fruits to sunlight, respectively. Both of the application with air-jet and regular sprayers effectively covered the fruit without causing fruit detachment and damage to yield. Both the phytohormones (PDJ and ABA) application treatments induced red blush skin, red intensity, anthocyanin, and flavonoids, particularly in fruit grown outside the tree canopy in both open and closed trees. PDJ and ABA treatments exhibited marginally reduced acidity than the untreated control, while the brix was not affected much by any of the treatments. Besides these, exposure to sunlight and PDJ treatment also reduced postharvest decay and increased chlorophyll degradation and yellowing in comparison to the controls. This study promoted applicative evidence about the positive effects of exposure to sunlight, prohydrojasmon (PDJ), and abscisic acid (ABA) on red color development without compromising the mango fruit’s quality.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Pharmacology Written Question Papers of MBBS Professional Examinations

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dipak Kumer Paul Chowdhury ◽  
Debashish Saha ◽  
Md Humayun Kabir Talukder ◽  
Md Ahsan Habib ◽  
AFM Saiful Islam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Content Coverage

This cross sectional descriptive study was conducted to observe the quality of Pharmacology professional written question papers of Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), University of Chittagong (CU), University of Dhaka (DU), Rajshahi University (RU) and Shahjalal University of Science & Technology (SUST). For this purpose total 82 SAQ papers of five universities dated from January 2007 to July 2015 were reviewed. Question papers were reviewed to find out the coverage of recall, understanding and problem solving type questions, content coverage and presence of marking scheme in SAQ papers. Mean percentage of recall, understanding and problem questions were 54.3%, 44% and 01.7% respectively in SAQ papers. Mean of the recall questions of SUST statistically significantly differed from curriculum standard 60%. Other universities had no significant differences with the standard. Mean of the understanding questions of all the universities statistically significantly differed from curriculum standard 30% except BUP. There was statistically significant difference between mean of the problem solving questions of all the universities and curriculum standard 10% . Most of the SAQ papers (62%) were without problem based questions. No question paper was found having different types question as per curriculum standard. Total 15(18.3%) SAQ papers contained 100 % topics (all the 11 groups). Thirty nine (47.6) contained 10 groups and 22% contained 9 groups out of 11. Twelve percent SAQ papers contained less 80% topics Total 29 (35.4%) SAQ papers of all the universities showed marking scheme on the questions papers, rest 64.6% were devoid of it. Maximum 87.5% SAQ papers of RU had marking scheme. Findings of this study may be used to redefine the distribution of different types question in SAQ papers and to improve the quality of question papers by ensuring their coverage.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Education Vol.8(2) 2017: 12-17

scholarly journals Goodness of Regularity in Dot Patterns: Global Symmetry, Local Symmetry, and Their Interactions

Perception ◽  
10.1068/p5794 ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 36 (9) ◽  
pp. 1305-1319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Massimo Nucci ◽  
Johan Wagemans
Keyword(s):  
Mirror Symmetry ◽  
Local Symmetry ◽  
Detection Task ◽  
Global Symmetry ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Operational Models ◽  
Local Mirror Symmetry ◽  
Axes Of Symmetry ◽  
Global And Local ◽  
Short Presentation

Goodness is a classic Gestalt notion defined as salience or perceptual strength of a given pattern. All operational models of goodness have assigned a central role to mirror symmetry but not much attention has been paid to the distinction between global and local mirror symmetry, and their possible interactions. We designed eight different types of dot patterns (all consisting of 80 dots), combining different numbers (0, 1, and 2) and relative orientations (parallel or orthogonal to each other) of local and global axes of symmetry (affecting 50% or 100% of the dots, respectively) at different absolute orientations (vertical and horizontal). Each of 640 trials consisted of a short presentation of a new dot pattern, which subjects had to classify as regular or random. We hypothesised that the overall goodness of patterns is not the simple sum of the amount of regularity present in them but depends on the cooperation and competition between symmetries. The results confirmed our hypothesis, showing that performance in this regularity-detection task did not increase in a linear way when some symmetries were added to other symmetries.

scholarly journals TEGAS DESA TRADITION: MANIFESTATION OF LOCAL CULTURAL WISDOM OF AGRARIAN COMMUNITY IN NGASEM SRAGEN INDONESIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 596-603
Author(s):  
Ardian Yuliani Saputri ◽  
Kundharu Saddhono ◽  
Djoko Sulaksono
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Mutual Cooperation ◽  
Village Community ◽  
The Past ◽  
Ethnographic Approach ◽  
The People ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Rice Yields ◽  
Depth Interviews

Purpose of the study: Tegas Desa tradition has been performed by the people of Ngasem Village for generations and is the heritage of the ancestors whose values ​​are still upheld. This study aims to describe the Tegas Desa tradition of Ngasem village agrarian community, identify Tegas Desa tradition as local cultural wisdom, describe ubarampe or offerings needed in performing the tradition, and explain the procession of the Tegas Desa tradition. Methodology: This study is a qualitative descriptive study with an ethnographic approach. The data were sourced from the informants including the caretaker, village officials, and villagers. The data used were in the form of texts from interviews with informants, videos, photographs, relevant studies, and relevant books. The data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and document studies. Main Findings: The results show that Tegas Desa tradition is a manifestation of gratitude for the rice yields of the agrarian community in Ngasem Village. The Ngasem Village community still believes in Javanese customs and culture whose values ​​are still upheld. Ubarampe or offerings use a lot of different types of foods. There are some differences or reductions in the implementation of the present tradition and the past. Applications of this study: The implications of the study can be social capital in preserving a culture that can be used as a reinforcement of the nation's character through mutual cooperation, unity, and harmony among citizens. Tegas Desa tradition can be used as a local asset to get the support of the local government to preserve cultural heritage as a form of local cultural wisdom of the agrarian community. Novelty/Originality of this study: There is no or has not been any study that discusses Tegas Desa tradition carried out by the agrarian community of Ngasem Village.

scholarly journals Can Type of Dizziness Influence the Vestibular Caloric Test Result?

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 215013272110301
Author(s):  
Lilian Felipe ◽  
Ashley Staggs ◽  
Sierra Hunnicutt
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Clinical Observation ◽  
Vestibular Function ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Caloric Test ◽  
Peripheral Lesion ◽  
Vestibular Tests ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Many ◽  
Test Result

Background: The broad range of vestibular tests used to diagnose labyrinth diseases allows for a functional assessment of the vestibular system. Among the many tests performed, the caloric test is considered the gold standard by providing an objective measurement of the vestibular function for each labyrinth. Objective: to correlate the different types of dizziness with the caloric test result. Methods: a descriptive study was performed based on the previous records of vestibular tests performed on patients with body balance disorders evaluated at Audiology Service between 2000 and 2020. The variables evaluated were sex, age, hearing loss, tinnitus, and caloric test result. Results: the sample was composed of 892 patients, 654 (73.4%) women, and 238 (26.6%) men. Normal results were obtained for 57.4% (N = 514) of the individuals, while peripheral disease 40.1% (N = 357), and central disease 2.5% (N = 21) accounted for the remaining. Complaint of vertigo was not common in central disorders ( P = .02; OR = 0.17) and instability was associated with bilateral vestibular weakness ( P = 0.02; OR = 5.92). Vertigo associated with tinnitus and/or hearing loss was more frequent in the caloric test with peripheral abnormality ( P = 0.008). Conclusion: complaints of vertigo associated with tinnitus and/or hearing loss must be directed for clinical observation of unilateral peripheral lesion and instability to central disease or bilateral peripheral lesion.

Dermoscopic Predictors of Benignity and Malignancy in Equivocal Lesions Predominated by Blue Color

Dermatology ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Konstantinos Lallas ◽  
Montserrat Arceu ◽  
Guisella Martinez ◽  
Sofia-Magdalini Manoli ◽  
Chryssoula Papageorgiou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Asymmetric Distribution ◽  
Blue Color ◽  
Histopathologic Diagnosis ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Basal Cell Carcinomas ◽  
Vascular Structures ◽  
Malignant Lesions ◽  
Seborrheic Keratoses ◽  
Asymmetrically Distributed ◽  
Diffuse Distribution

<b><i>Background:</i></b> Blue color in dermoscopy can be seen in a wide range of benign and malignant lesions, melanocytic or not. Some blue-colored dermoscopic criteria have been associated with specific tumors, such as blue-white veil with melanoma and homogeneous blue with blue nevi. However, when blue color occupies a large part of the lesion’s surface, the dermoscopic assessment might be particularly challenging. <b><i>Objective:</i></b> To identify dermoscopic predictors associated with benignity and malignancy in tumors characterized by a predominant dermoscopic presence of blue color. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> We retrospectively screened our institutional database for tumors exhibiting blue color in at least 50% of their surface with available histopathologic diagnosis. Lesions with blue color covering less than 50% of their extent and lesions not histopathologically assessed were excluded. The dermoscopic images were evaluated for the presence of predefined criteria, including the characteristics of the blue color, coexisting colors, and the vascular structures. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Of 91 included tumors, 53 were benign (35 blue nevi, 10 angiomas, and 8 seborrheic keratoses) and 38 malignant (12 melanomas and 26 basal cell carcinomas). Our analysis revealed 3 potent dermoscopic predictors of benignity: extension of blue color in more than 75% of the surface, diffuse distribution of blue color, and absence of vessels, posing a 2.3-fold, 5.6-fold, and 6.7-fold increased probability of benignity, respectively. In contrast, asymmetric distribution of blue color, blue clods, coexistence of gray color and linear vessels were significantly predictive of malignancy, posing a 8.9-fold, 2.8-fold, 13.5-fold, and 10.4-fold increased probability, respectively. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> In predominantly blue tumors, the probability of malignancy is high when blue color is seen in clods or is asymmetrically distributed and when gray color or linear vessels coexist. In contrast, a diffuse distribution of blue color, its expansion in more than 75% of the surface, and the absence of vessels are highly suggestive of a benign tumor.

Photoinduced formation of colloidal Au by a near-infrared femtosecond laser

2003 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 1710-1714 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chongjun Zhao ◽  
Shiliang Qu ◽  
Jianrong Qiu ◽  
Congshan Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Femtosecond Laser ◽  
Absorption Spectra ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Au Nanoparticles ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Local Formation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Red Color ◽  
Yellow Orange

A Au colloid was prepared in a 5 mM HAuCl4 solution through irradiation with a focused infrared femtosecond laser at 800 nm. The Au colloid was characterized by absorption spectra, transmission electron microscopy, and x-ray diffraction analysis. The appearance of absorption peak around 526 nm in the absorption spectra and the wine-red color of sample solution HAuCl4 under focused laser irradiation verified the formation of Au colloid. The solution color changed in the order of yellow → orange → wine-red due to the local formation of Au nanoparticles near the focus. The pulse energy, focus position of laser beam, and solvent composite play important roles in formation, grain size, and stability of the Au colloid. A mechanism for the precipitate of Au nanoparticles was proposed, and a multiphoton process of femtosecond laser was involved.

Morphological variability of Podarcis hispanica (Sauria: Lacertidae) in Portugal

2002 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo Crespo ◽  
Luís Vicente ◽  
Paulo Sá-Sousa
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Analyses ◽  
Morphological Variability ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
The Other ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Yellow Orange ◽  
Podarcis Hispanica

AbstractA total of 35 morphological characters (biometry, scalation, chromatic pattern) were studied through multivariate analyses on 10 populations sampled across the range of the Iberian wall lizard (Podarcis hispanica) in Portugal. Biometry clearly splits the samples into two different types. Differences in scalation between the two types were not clear, but multiple correspondence analyses showed that different chromatic patterns fit each of the types: one presented dark dorsal patterns (e.g. reticulated, eyeled, striped) and whitish-pearly belly, while the other showed green or yellow-brown patterns and yellow-orange belly. These two morphotypes constitute different molecular lineages and have different ranges of distribution.

scholarly journals Arterial Calcium Stimulation with Hepatic Venous Sampling in the Localization Diagnosis of Endogenous Hyperinsulinism

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paloma Moreno-Moreno ◽  
María Rosa Alhambra-Expósito ◽  
Aura Dulcinea Herrera-Martínez ◽  
Rafel Palomares-Ortega ◽  
Luis Zurera-Tendero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Positive Result ◽  
Surgical Management ◽  
Surgical Procedure ◽  
Statistical Study ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Histopathological Diagnosis ◽  
Imaging Diagnosis ◽  
Venous Sampling ◽  
Histopathologic Diagnosis ◽  
Calcium Stimulation

Objective. The aim of this study was to assess the utility of arterial calcium stimulation with hepatic venous sampling (ASVS) in the localization diagnosis of endogenous hyperinsulinism.Patients and Methods. A retrospective descriptive study was performed including patients with endogenous hyperinsulinism who underwent ASVS. The histopathological diagnosis in patients who underwent a surgical procedure was used as the reference for the statistical study of the accuracy of this technique.Results. 30 patients were included with endogenous hyperinsulinism and nonconclusive imaging diagnosis was included. ASVS was performed in all cases. Surgery was performed in 20 cases. Insulinoma was removed in 19 patients; the location of all cases was detected in the ASVS. All cases of endogenous hyperinsulinism had a positive result for the ASVS, with this association being statistically significant (χ2=15.771;p<0.001). A good and statistically significant agreement was obtained between histopathologic diagnosis and ASVS results (K=0.518,p<0.001).Conclusions. ASVS is a useful procedure in the localization diagnosis of endogenous hyperinsulinism undetected by other imaging tests. This technique allows the localization of intrapancreatic insulinomas and represents useful tool for the diagnosis and surgical management of these tumors.

Morbidity profile of patients seeking Naturopathy and Yoga treatment in South India: A descriptive study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Naresh Kumar Panneerselvam ◽  
Dhilip Ravindran ◽  
Arunthathi Kathiresan
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Chronic Conditions ◽  
South India ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Treatment Seeking ◽  
Duration Of Treatment ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
And Gender

AbstractBackgroundYoga and Naturopathy (Y&N) is one of the approved Complementary and Traditional systems of Medicine practiced in India. Unlike other systems, it is a drugless system aimed to optimize and facilitate the inherent ability of the human body to heal itself. There is lack of literature on the type of patients seeking Yoga and Naturopathy treatments in India. This study was designed with an objective to assess the morbidity profile of the in-patients treated in a Naturopathy and Yoga hospital.MethodsDescriptive study design based on clinical case records. Six hundred and four cases treated as in-patients between April 2017 and July 2018 was analyzed.ResultsThe average age of the patients was 47.4 (SD ± 16.1) years, with 56% were females and 44% males. About 50 different types of morbidity ranging from general rejuvenation to chronic diseases had been reported. Highest reported diseases were chronic in nature, with higher reporting for multiple system morbidity, followed by Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Arthritis, and Back pain. Variations were observed in the morbidities based on age and gender of the patients. The median duration of treatment was 8 days.ConclusionsPatients seek Yoga & Naturopathy care mainly for chronic conditions, further observations on treatment outcomes, quality of life, and treatment seeking behavior can be explored for the efficacy and feasibility of Yoga & Naturopathy care in managing chronic diseases.

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