Publications by authors named "M H Poyrazoglu"
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- * Despite treatment and normal initial tests, she experienced recurring kidney stones and unusual urinary infections, prompting further investigation into metabolic disorders.
- * Genetic testing ultimately revealed a mutation in the AGXT gene, leading to a diagnosis of primary hyperoxaluria type 1, highlighting the coexistence of two rare genetic conditions in the same child.
Objectives: Intra-articular corticosteroid injection (IACI) is a safe first-line or adjunct therapy used in any subtype of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Limited studies evaluated the effect of IACI on cartilage. Our study aimed to examine the femoral cartilage thickness of patients with JIA who received IACI to the knee joint using ultrasound.
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- The study looked at why doctors requested ANA tests for kids with potential autoimmune diseases and how well those tests worked.
- Out of 3,812 kids tested, about 27% had positive ANA results, with juvenile idiopathic arthritis being the most common diagnosis.
- The study found that the ANA test wasn't very reliable for diagnosing these diseases, so doctors should think carefully before using it.
Pediatric mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is a subgroup of overlap syndromes. We aimed to compare the characteristics and outcomes in children with MCTD and other overlap syndromes. All MCTD patients met either Kasukawa or Alarcon-Segovia and Villareal criteria.
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- * Common neuropsychiatric symptoms included headaches (50.3%), seizures (38.3%), and acute confusional states (33.6%), with five distinct clusters of symptoms identified based on their clinical and laboratory findings.
- * Key factors associated with increased risk of neurologic issues included positivity for antiphospholipid antibodies, history of plasmapheresis treatment, and higher SLEDAI scores, providing insights for better diagnosis and management.