Publications by authors named "D Ozgur"
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- The condition known as pseudo-pseudo Meigs' syndrome (PPMS) occurs in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients and is characterized by ascites, pleural effusion, and elevated CA-125 levels without any ovarian cancer.
- A 33-year-old female patient was diagnosed with SLE after experiencing persistent pleural effusion and new onset massive ascites alongside increased CA-125 levels, which led to a renal biopsy revealing class-V lupus nephritis.
- Treatment with immunosuppressants resulted in significant improvement of SLE symptoms and PPMS components, including the ascites and pleural effusion, without the necessity for diuretics, highlighting the importance of thorough evaluation and treatment in such
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- A study examined cancer rates in patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) by comparing them to cancer risks in the Turkish population and identifying independent risk factors.
- Of the 461 AAV patients tracked, 19 developed cancer after an average follow-up of about 3.4 years, with higher cancer risks noted in older males and those with anti-PR3-ANCA positivity.
- The overall cancer risk for AAV patients was 2.1 times higher than that of the general population, highlighting the need for targeted cancer screening, especially for lung and head-neck cancers in older male patients.
Protracted febrile myalgia syndrome (PFMS) is a rare form of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) characterised by prolonged myalgia. The duration of PFMS is much longer than a typical 2-5-day attack familial Mediterranean fever and lasts for 2-6 weeks until they treated with corticosteroids. Colchicine is not effective for control of PFMS's attacks.
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- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-lasting disease that causes joint pain and problems moving, especially in bigger joints like shoulders.
- In severe cases, treatments like medications and surgery don’t always work, leading to very limited movement and pain.
- A new treatment called microwave ablation (MWA) has shown success, helping a patient relieve pain and improve movement without serious risks.