Publications by authors named "Anwar Sharifaskari"
Sonographic assessment of Achilles tendon in patients with cutaneous psoriasis.
Caspian J Intern Med
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to investigate the prevalence of subclinical Achilles tendon disorder in patients with psoriasis compared to healthy individuals.
- Researchers conducted a case-control study with 30 psoriasis patients and 30 healthy controls, measuring Achilles tendon thickness using ultrasound.
- Results showed no significant difference in the thickness of the Achilles tendon enthesis between the psoriasis patients and the control group, suggesting a need for further research to explore the discrepancies between clinical symptoms and ultrasound findings.
Key Clinical Message: In acute thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), apart from urgent treatment, assessing the patient's medical history, especially conditions like systemic lupus erythematosus that could trigger TTP, is crucial. Rarely, TTP patients may experience cardiac conditions as severe as a myocardial infarction.
Abstract: A 45-year-old woman manifested severe and acute thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) of unknown origin.