Publications by authors named "Silima Tarenia"
Background Women are more likely to be affected with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a chronic multisystem inflammatory autoimmune illness. It is well established that SLE increases the risk of cardiovascular (CV) events. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of endothelial dysfunction and subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with SLE.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrimary growth hormone (GH) resistance or growth hormone insensitivity syndrome, also called Laron syndrome, is a hereditary disease caused by mutations in the GH receptor or in the post-receptor signaling pathway. This disorder is characterized by postnatal growth failure resembling GH deficiency. Differentiating the two conditions is necessary.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFComplete gonadal dysgenesis with 46,XY karyotype is a clinical condition characterized by the absence of testicular tissue but with the presence of typical Müllerian structures in a phenotypically female individual. The condition presents as primary amenorrhoea or delayed puberty. Eventually, malignant neoplasms may arise.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- Graves' dermopathy is a skin condition related to Graves' disease, highlighted by the buildup of glycosaminoglycans in the skin's deeper layers.
- Most cases of pretibial myxedema resolve on their own, but some can cause significant damage.
- Conventional treatment includes topical steroids, though intralesional steroids, like triamcinolone acetate, have shown effective results in some cases.