A rare case of systemic lupus erythematosus presenting with concurrent myocarditis, central retinal vein occlusion, and deep vein thrombosis.

Although systemic lupus erythematosus may present with broad and variable symptoms, the rare and atypical combined presentation of central retinal vein occlusion, myocarditis, and deep vein thrombosis poses a diagnostic challenge and highlights the need for a comprehensive diagnostic approach. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment help mitigate disease morbidity and mortality, and emphasize the importance of heightened clinical suspicion in complex presentations.

Retinal arterial occlusion and patent foramen ovale: A case study-based review.

Purpose: To identify all reported cases of retinal artery occlusion (RAO) associated with patent foramen ovale (PFO) in the literature and present a similar case of CRAO from our clinic.

Methods: PubMed database was searched for studies reporting RAO in individuals with PFO. Relevant data were tabulated and reviewed.

The efficacy of erythropoietin mouthwash in prevention of oral mucositis in patients undergoing autologous hematopoietic SCT: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.

Oral mucositis (OM) as a complication of high-dose chemotherapy is frequently occurred in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) settings. Erythropoietin (EPO) has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and wound-healing properties and therefore could have an important role in the prevention of OM. We conducted a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate the EPO mouthwash effect on OM incidence and severity in 80 patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hodgkin disease (HD) or multiple myeloma, undergoing autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Fungal rhino sinusitisin in tehran, iran.

Background: Fungal rhino sinusitis (FRS) is an important infection of para nasal sinuses, which encompasses two main categories; invasive and noninvasive forms according to histopathological findings. Aspergillus spp are the most common species isolated from noninvasive form, while Mucorales are more frequently isolates from acute infections.

Methods: Four hundred fifty patients suspected to fungal rhino sinusitis were investigated in a cross-sectional prospective study from June 2009 to Sep 2013.