Serological Evaluation for Measles among Italian and Foreign Medical Students in a University Hospital in Rome.

Background: Measles infection in the hospital setting is a major issue. Despite the availability of an effective vaccine, measles outbreaks continue to occur in some European countries. We aimed to evaluate the immunological status of medical students attending the Tor Vergata Polyclinic (PTV).

Conversion of Breast Implants into Natural Breast Reconstruction: Evaluating Lipofilled Mini Dorsi Flap.

Background: Autologous reconstruction techniques can provide a long-lasting natural breast reconstruction for patients. This study aimed to further investigate outcomes in the conversion of breast implant reconstruction into a lipofilled mini dorsi flap, focusing on reviewing its techniques, efficiency, and final results.

Methods: Over 3 years, we performed a number of breast implant replacements via the lipofilled mini dorsi flap technique.

Lipofilled Mini Dorsi Flap: An Efficient Less Invasive Concept for Immediate Breast Reconstruction.

Introduction: The traditional extended latissimus dorsi flap technique, in addition to lipofilling, has been one of the main procedures used for breast reconstruction after mastectomy. However, to obtain excellent results, this technique requires a large muscle harvest and further lipofilling sessions. The lipofilled mini dorsi flap technique, performed in a single operation, appealed to us as a way to improve the traditional technique.

Oncological Safety of Lipofilling in Healthy BRCA Carriers After Bilateral Prophylactic Mastectomy: A Case Series.

Objective: The germline breast cancer gene (BRCA) mutation confers a lifetime high risk for breast cancer (BC) and bilateral prophylactic mastectomy is the procedure which allows the highest risk reduction rate. Among other techniques, lipofilling (LF) can be used for breast reconstruction of these patients. However, there are some oncological safety concerns on the subject.

AN ELDERLY PATIENT WITH ACUTE TRANSIENT OUTER RETINAL DISRUPTION RESEMBLING BILATERAL MULTIPLE EVANESCENT WHITE DOT SYNDROME.

Purpose: To report an unusual case of an elderly patient with transient outer retinal disruption resembling bilateral multiple evanescent white dot syndrome.

Methods: Observational case report. Fundus photographs, fluorescein angiography, standard and ultra-widefield fundus autofluorescence, and cross-sectional and en face optical coherence tomography were used to characterize and describe the clinical findings.

Histopathologic Analysis of the Posterior Segment for Terson's Syndrome: The GioBiopsy Technique.

The purpose of this study was to report on a case of Terson's syndrome (TS) using a novel instrument and technique to harvest posterior pole pathology from a postmortem eye. A modified ocular clamp was used to remove the posterior pole from the postmortem enucleated eye. Gross photographs were taken and an ocular sample of the posterior pole was sent to The New York Eye and Ear Pathology Laboratory.

RasGRP1 promotes amphetamine-induced motor behavior through a Rhes interaction network ("Rhesactome") in the striatum.

The striatum of the brain coordinates motor function. Dopamine-related drugs may be therapeutic to patients with striatal neurodegeneration, such as Huntington's disease (HD) and Parkinson's disease (PD), but these drugs have unwanted side effects. In addition to stimulating the release of norepinephrine, amphetamines, which are used for narcolepsy and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), trigger dopamine release in the striatum.

OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY ANGIOGRAPHY SHOWS INNER CHOROIDAL ISCHEMIA IN ACUTE POSTERIOR MULTIFOCAL PLACOID PIGMENT EPITHELIOPATHY.

Purpose: To describe multimodal imaging findings of an evolving case of acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy occurring in a young healthy male.

Methods: Case report of a patient with acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy including comprehensive systemic and ocular examinations. Ultra-widefield autofluorescence, fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography, and serial optical coherence tomography angiography were performed.

Evaluation of fat grafting safety in patients with intraepithelial neoplasia: a matched-cohort study.

Background: Fat grafting is widely carried out in breast cancer patients to improve quality in breast reconstruction. Recently, in vitro and animal studies have questioned the role of adipose tissues in cancer development.

Designs: Matched-cohort study.

Bilateral Coats' response in a female patient leads to diagnosis of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy.

Background: Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD) is a rare autosomal dominant muscle disease that affects about 5 in 100,000 individuals. Retinal vascular changes that mimic Coats' disease have been described in previously diagnosed FSHD. We report a diagnosis of FSHD only after the detection of a rare bilateral Coats' response in a female patient.

Fundus autofluorescence and optical coherence tomographic findings in acute zonal occult outer retinopathy.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the fundus autofluorescence and optical coherence tomography findings in eyes with acute zonal occult outer retinopathy (AZOOR).

Methods: A retrospective observational case series of the fundus autofluorescence and spectral domain optical coherence tomography in a series of patients with AZOOR.

Results: There were 19 eyes of 11 patients (10 women), who had a mean age of 49.

J wave, QRS slurring, and ST elevation in athletes with cardiac arrest in the absence of heart disease: marker of risk or innocent bystander?

Background: QRS-ST changes in the inferior and lateral ECG leads are frequently observed in athletes. Recent studies have suggested a potential arrhythmogenic significance of these findings in the general population. The aim of our study was to investigate whether QRS-ST changes are markers of cardiac arrest (CA) of unexplained cause or sudden death in athletes.

Laser treatment of macular disease.

The introduction of laser photocoagulation for the treatment of macular disease has enabled many patients to retain visual acuity and retard additional deterioration of vision. Treatable maculopathy can occur as the result of choroidal neovascular development, idiopathic central serous choroidopathy, and retinal vascular disease. Variations in the treatment of these maculopathies include type of laser used, spot size, duration of treatment, burn pattern, and intensity of the burn.

Visual fields in a successfully radiated retinoblastoma patient.

1. Computerized visual fields have recently been used to study patients before and after treatment of choroidal melanoma with plaque therapy. Such information is unavailable for patients diagnosed with retinoblastoma.

The ocular complications of boxing.

In cooperation with the New York State Athletic Commission, 74 boxers applying for a new or yearly renewal license were sequentially referred over a 2-year period for a complete dilated ocular examination at the Sports Vision Institute of the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. At least one ocular injury was found in 66% of boxers. Vision-threatening injuries, defined as significant damage to the angle, lens, macula, or peripheral retina occurred in 58% of boxers.

The ocular sequelae of blunt trauma.

Blunt trauma can cause a wide range of ocular injuries. An immediate evaluation of the potential damage may be impossible because of vitreous hemorrhage or may be ill-advised because of hyphema or damage to other ocular or orbital structures. One must remember that potentially severe injuries can be harbored in the recesses of the angle or far periphery of the retina.

Ophthalmologic oncology: alopecia of the eyelashes.

The variety of lesions that can cause alopecia of the eyelashes (Table 1) demonstrates the need for accurate diagnosis. A full-thickness biopsy of lid margin with appropriate three-suture closure can leave an imperceptible defect and may provide invaluable information. Although a partial-thickness lid biopsy is certainly appropriate for many common eyelid tumors such as basal-cell carcinomas or nevi, we feel strongly that a full-thickness lid biopsy is indicated when discussing chronic eyelid lesions that cause alopecia.

Photoallergic contact dermatitis to musk ambrette. Histopathologic features of photobiologic reactions observed in a persistent light reactor.

Studies concerning a patient with contact photosensitivity to musk ambrette, a commonly used fragrance, are reported. The patient had a persistent light reaction. The patient's history, clinical appearance, and phototest and photopatch test results are described.

Photoallergic contact dermatitis to musk ambrette. Clinical report of two patients with persistent light reactor patterns.

Two male patients with photoallergic contact dermatitis to musk ambrette, 2-methoxy-3,5-dinitro-4-methyl-t-butylbenzene, are reported. Musk ambrette is a synthetic fragrance material commonly used in foods and cosmetics. The clinical distribution of lesions presented by these patients strongly suggested an adverse reaction to light.