Publications by authors named "Firas Al-Delfi"

Background: This is one of the first studies exploring immunity against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) among blue-collar workers in Abu Dhabi.

Aims: This study estimated the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection among workers living in a closed setting using qualitative analysis of the total SARS CoV-2 antibody immune response.

Methods: We conducted this monocentric, prospective, observational study in a labour compound for a cohort of workers between 28 March and 6 July 2020.

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This is a case report with literature review and discussion of current diagnostic studies and management of a rare case of glomus tumour in the fourth toe of a 36-year-old male patient.

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Article Synopsis
  • - Granular cell tumors (GCTs) are uncommon soft tissue tumors, most of which are benign, but a small number are malignant.
  • - There have only been about 100 cases of malignant GCTs, with just 8 occurring in the vulva, and these malignant forms are notably aggressive with low survival rates.
  • - To achieve the best diagnosis for malignant GCTs, which have a dire prognosis, the use of EM (likely referring to electron microscopy) is crucial for accuracy.
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Adenomatoid tumor of the ovary is rare, and so are collision tumors in this location. The most common histological combination of ovarian collision tumors is the coexistence of mature cystic teratoma with ovarian cystadenoma or cystadenocarcinoma. Presented herein is a rare case of ovarian adenomatoid tumor found incidentally and coexisting with mature cystic teratoma.

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Toxoplasmosis is an important cause of enhancing brain lesions in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), and it is typically associated with low CD4-lymphocyte counts. Extensive toxoplasma encephalitis when the CD4-lymphocyte count is above 100 cells/µl is unusual. Cavitary lung lesions are also not typically associated with toxoplasmosis.

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Refractoriness to platelet transfusion is a complex process that can be due to a diverse array of etiologies. We report a case of refractoriness in a patient with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) and the diagnostic challenge associated with it. During the course of myeloablative therapy the patient demonstrated no response to multiple sequential platelet transfusions given to prevent the onset of bleeding complications in the setting of severe thrombocytopenia.

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Charcot's arthropathy or neuropathic osteoarthropathy is a form of destructive arthropathy associated with decreased sensory innervation. We present an unusual case of a patient referred to oncology clinic for further evaluation of a spindle cell neoplasm of the humerus concerning for malignancy. The mass presented as a lytic lesion associated with a right humerus fracture.

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