Publications by authors named "Roshia Parveen"
Article Synopsis
- - Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare immune condition characterized by the abnormal growth of Langerhans cells, affecting various parts of the body and leading to a wide range of symptoms.
- - A case study of a four-year-old boy showed symptoms like a scalp rash, lumps on his head, and polyuria (excessive urination) over a few months.
- - After thorough investigations, the boy was diagnosed with LCH, which also caused central diabetes insipidus as a complication.
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant disorder that is caused by a mutation in the NF1 gene, which is located on chromosome 17q11.2, which encodes for a protein known as "Neurofibromin", which acts as an inhibitor of oncogene RAS. This gene mutation causes tumours to grow on nerves which results in other systemic abnormalities such as skin changes, bone and eye abnormalities, hormonal imbalances, and diversity in achievement of puberty with neurologic complications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCeliac And Autoimmune Thyroid Disease In Patients With Anti-Gad Positive Type-1 Diabetes Mellitus.
J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad
February 2024
Background: Type-1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and autoimmune thyroid disease can occur concomitantly and patients with TIDM have a high risk of other autoimmune conditions like thyroid disease and celiac disease. This study aimed to analyze the association of anti-GAD positive T1DM with anti-thyroid antibodies and celiac disease.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes, National Institute of Child Health, Karachi Pakistan from July 2022 to December 2022.