Publications by authors named "Muhammad A Israr"

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  • Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) is an inherited genetic condition that increases the risk of specific cancers, primarily due to mutations in the TP53 gene.
  • Individuals with LFS often inherit one normal and one mutated copy of this gene, which can be passed down through generations.
  • A case report detailed a 40-year-old woman who, after genetic testing, was identified as a carrier of the TP53 mutation despite having no symptoms, linking her to her family's cancer history.
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Cerebral malaria (CM) is a severe infection of the brain caused by the parasite . It is commonly found as a complication of infection traveling to the brain. CM has a poor prognosis unless promptly identified and treated.

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In amaurosis fugax, there is a sudden loss of vision in one eye. Patients gain their vision after a few minutes. The most common underlying cause is atherosclerosis of the internal carotid artery.

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Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a severe, necrotizing infection of the renal parenchyma. It is commonly found as a complication of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (DM). EPN has a terrible prognosis unless promptly identified and treated.

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