Histological differential diagnosis of verruca vulgaris: A systematic review

Background: Saprochaete clavata infection is an emerging issue in immunosuppressed patients, causing fulminant fungaemia. The purpose of this systematic review of cases is to retrieve all cases of S. clavata infection and describe oral lesions as the first manifestation of S. clavata infection. Methods: We report the first case of intraoral S. clavata infection in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) affected subject, presenting as multiple grayish rapidly growing ulcerated swellings, and provide a review of all published cases of infection caused by S. clavata, according to PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, conducted by searching SCOPUS, Medline, and CENTRAL databases. Only articles in English were considered. Individual patient data were analyzed to identify risk factors for S. clavata infection. Results: Seventeen of 68 retrieved articles were included in the review reporting data on 96 patients (mean age 51.8 years, 57 males and 38 females). Most cases were disseminated (86) with a 60.2% mortality rate. Ninety-five were hematological patients, with AML being the most common (57 cases). Conclusions:S. clavata infection in immunosuppressed patients has a poor prognosis: middle-age patients, male gender and Acute Myeloid Leukemia should be considered risk factors. In immunosuppressed patients, the clinical presentation can be particularly unusual, imposing difficult differential diagnosis, as in the reported case.

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PAX2 in endometrial carcinogenesis and in differential diagnosis of endometrial hyperplasia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic accuracy

Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica ◽

10.1111/aogs.13512 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 98 (3) ◽

pp. 287-299 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

Antonio Raffone ◽

Antonio Travaglino ◽

Gabriele Saccone ◽

Massimo Mascolo ◽

Luigi Insabato ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Diagnostic Accuracy ◽

Endometrial Hyperplasia ◽

Meta Analysis

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Systematic review of Kabuki Syndrome’s phenotype with KMT2D gene mutation

Revista Intertox de Toxicologia Risco Ambiental e Sociedade ◽

10.22280/revintervol12ed1.426 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Leonardo Bonini Fischetti ◽

Julia Zaccarelli Magalhães ◽

André Rinaldi Fukushima ◽

Paula Waziry ◽

Esther Lopes Ricci

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Case Report ◽

Animal Models ◽

Case Reports ◽

Accurate Diagnosis ◽

Kabuki Syndrome ◽

Live Births ◽

Comparative Review ◽

Secondary Phenotypes

Kabuki Syndrome is rare and poorly documented, initially mentioned by Niikawa and Kuroki in 1981. The prevalence of the syndrome among live births is 1:32,000. Case reports are now available, which correlates to improved techniques for accurate diagnosis. This study focused on a systematic comparative review of the phenotypes of individuals with Kabuki Syndrome, with the purpose to facilitate diagnosis. The systematic review was done with a bibliographic survey of case studies using the following databases: Pubmed, Science Direct and Google Scholar, in conjunction with the following key-words: Kabuki syndrome, phenotype, KMT2D and case report. The literature shows that patients with this syndrome present five main characteristics, besides several types of secondary phenotypes. These characteristics present variations in permeability as well as expressivity of some genes in individuals, therefore, a characterization through phenotype alone becomes limited, making it necessary to perform genetic analysis for differential diagnosis. In order to increase the knowledge and elucidate mechanisms of Kabuki syndrome, we suggest further studies that utilize animal models.

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Postictal serum creatine kinase for the differential diagnosis of epileptic seizures and psychogenic non-epileptic seizures: a systematic review

Journal of Neurology ◽

10.1007/s00415-014-7369-9 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 262 (2) ◽

pp. 251-257 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Francesco Brigo ◽

Stanley C. Igwe ◽

Roberto Erro ◽

Luigi Giuseppe Bongiovanni ◽

Antonio Marangi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Creatine Kinase ◽

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Epileptic Seizures ◽

Serum Creatine Kinase

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Contrast-enhanced ultrasound for differential diagnosis of malignant and benign ovarian tumors: systematic review and meta-analysis

Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.1002/uog.14800 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 46 (3) ◽

pp. 277-283 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

X. Ma ◽

Y. Zhao ◽

B. Zhang ◽

W. Ling ◽

H. Zhuo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Ovarian Tumors ◽

Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound ◽

Contrast Enhanced ◽

Benign Ovarian Tumors

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Can physical testing be used to distinguish between migraine and cervicogenic headache sufferers? A protocol for a systematic review

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031587 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (11) ◽

pp. e031587 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ernesto Anarte ◽

Gabriela Ferreira Carvalho ◽

Annika Schwarz ◽

Kerstin Luedtke ◽

Deborah Falla

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Diagnostic Accuracy ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Cervicogenic Headache ◽

Ethical Approval ◽

Black Scale ◽

Physical Tests ◽

Meta Analyses ◽

Asymptomatic Subjects

IntroductionDifferential diagnosis of migraine and cervicogenic headache (CGH) can be challenging given the large overlap of symptoms, commonly leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment. In order to strengthen the differential diagnosis of headache, previous studies have evaluated the utility of physical tests to examine for musculoskeletal impairment, mainly in the cervical spine, which could be provoking or triggering headache. However, no systematic review has attempted to evaluate whether physical tests can differentiate CGH from migraine or both conditions from asymptomatic subjects.Methods/analysisA systematic review protocol has been designed and is reported in line with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocols (PRISMA-P). A sensitive topic-based search strategy is planned which will include databases, hand searching of key journals and consultation of relevant leading authors in this field. Terms and keywords will be selected after discussion and agreement. Two independent reviewers will perform the search and select studies according to inclusion and exclusion criteria, including any cohort or observational studies evaluating the topic of this review; a third reviewer will confirm accuracy. A narrative synthesis will be developed for all included studies and, if possible, a meta-analysis will be conducted. The overall quality of the evidence will be assessed using the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies (QUADAS-2) checklist for diagnostic accuracy studies and the Downs and Black scale for those studies where the QUADAS-2 checklist cannot be applied.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval is not required since no patient information will be collected. The results will provide a deeper understanding about the possibility of using physical tests to differentiate cervicogenic headache from migraine and from asymptomatic subjects, which has direct relevance for clinicians managing people with headache. The results will be published in a peer-reviewed journal and presented at scientific conferences.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42019135269.

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Pacinian neuromas and neurofibromas of the hands and fingers: a systematic review

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) ◽

10.1177/1753193419852118 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 44 (9) ◽

pp. 925-931 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Isabella Fassola ◽

Lena Wenzke ◽

Wolfgang Ertel ◽

Senat Krasnici

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Diagnostic Accuracy ◽

Complete Resolution ◽

Pacinian Corpuscle ◽

Published Data ◽

Pacinian Corpuscles ◽

Low Incidence

Tumours involving Pacinian corpuscles are rare. The literature identifies two main pathological disorders: the Pacinian corpuscle neuroma or hyperplasia and the Pacinian corpuscle neurofibroma. Published data are confusing and at times conflicting. This systematic review summarizes the available data in order to support clinicians in the differential diagnosis with other tumours responsible for unclear symptoms in the hands and fingers. We identified 67 pertinent articles. Although some similarities have been described, the two tumours have relevant differences, specifically when comparing age of the patient, location, symptoms, characteristic of a mass, and aetiology. All these factors should be taken into account in order to improve diagnostic accuracy. Despite the low incidence of unsuccessful surgeries, extraordinary measures are occasionally necessary to achieve complete resolution of symptoms.

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