Publications by authors named "Asma Sookhakian"
Background: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is the most common subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphomas that remains a major diagnostic challenge due to the variety of its clinical presentations. This case highlights the importance of early biopsy of oral lesions without tendency to heal to attain the diagnosis more quickly. To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first to focus on both oral and pulmonary involvements in a patient with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
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- Oral mucosa lesions are common oral health issues, and teledentistry provides a way to manage these remotely, emphasizing the importance of high-quality information for accurate diagnoses.
- A study evaluated the usability and reliability of the teledentistry platform "OralMedTeledent," which facilitated various types of patient and doctor interactions, using expert evaluations and the Cohen's kappa coefficient for reliability assessment with 109 patients.
- The results indicated notable usability challenges and 66 issues identified, yet the platform was reliable for diagnosing oral lesions with a high performance score, highlighting its value during situations like the COVID-19 pandemic despite the need for improvements.
Oral Pemphigus Vulgaris Treatment with Corticosteroids and Azathioprine: A Long-Term Study in Shiraz, Iran.
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med
September 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on treating oral lesions in patients with Pemphigus Vulgaris (PV) at Shiraz University between 2004 and 2018, using a standard treatment protocol with oral prednisolone and Azathioprine as needed.
- Out of 47 patients, the majority achieved complete or partial remission, with an average time to complete remission being around 150 days; however, many experienced relapses due to stopping treatment.
- Side effects were common, particularly among those treated only with prednisolone, leading to the conclusion that lower-dose prednisolone combined with AZA may improve outcomes and reduce side effects.
Results: A strong positive correlation was found between CA and cervical stages ( = 0.836, < 0.001).
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