Publications by authors named "Z A"

Background: Signet-ring cell carcinoma (SRCC) is a rare subtype of colorectal cancer. The incidence of primary colonic SRCC is relatively rare in pediatric patients, with a limited number of reported cases currently available. The prognosis for this specific tumor type is unfavorable, and the preoperative diagnosis presents challenges, potentially leading to misdiagnosis.

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The ecohydrological processes of terrestrial and riverine systems in watershed under changing environments exerted significant pressure on ecosystem service functions. However, the response directions of these functions to the magnitude, frequency, duration, timing, and rate of change in ecohydrological conditions remain largely unknown. Beginning with the water yield and confluence mechanism of the terrestrial system in the watershed, we integrated ecohydrological theory with apportionment entropy theory to establish linkages between ecohydrological processes and ecosystem service indicators.

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Citrobacter koseri is a gram-negative rod that causes infections in people who have significant comorbidities and are immunocompromised. Antibiotic-resistant strains are becoming more common, which complicates infection treatment and highlights the need for innovative, effective drugs to fight these resistant strains. The enzyme complex ATP synthase participates in the adenosine triphosphate (ATP) synthesis, the fundamental energy currency of cells.

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Sinonasal angiomatous polyp (SAP) is a benign pseudoneoplastic lesion rarely reported in the literature. It may be misdiagnosed as a malignant neoplasm due to its aggressive features of bone erosion clinically or on imaging. We report the case of a 43-year-old woman with a 3 month history of unilateral nasal obstruction with recurrent epistaxis.

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Article Synopsis
  • Monoallelic HMBS variants cause acute intermittent porphyria (AIP), while biallelic variants may lead to a less understood condition called HMBS-related leukoencephalopathy.
  • An 8-year-old girl exhibited symptoms such as hypotonia, vision issues, and abnormal brain activity, prompting genetic testing that initially pointed to a different variant before identifying a homozygous HMBS variant.
  • This case highlights that HMBS-related leukoencephalopathy can occur without classic porphyria symptoms, expanding the understanding of this genetic disease's presentation.
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