Publications by authors named "Zahra H Isa"
Introduction Children with cystic fibrosis (CF) have lipid maldigestion due to pancreatic insufficiency, which causes malabsorption of fat-soluble vitamins. The primary objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of vitamin E deficiency among children with CF. The secondary objective was to examine the correlation between vitamin E levels with demographic data, laboratory findings, and the number of pulmonary exacerbations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction Wilson disease (WD) is a rare inherited autosomal recessive disorder caused by a mutation in the gene. This mutation affects copper metabolism, leading to the accumulation of copper in the liver, brain, cornea, and other tissues. If not treated, WD can lead to significant morbidities.
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- - Cowden syndrome (CS) is a rare genetic disorder that leads to multiple hamartomata lesions from all embryonic layers, primarily affecting the gastrointestinal system and leading to an increased risk of certain cancers, including thyroid and breast cancer.
- - The initial symptoms of CS typically include mucocutaneous issues like trichilemmomas and oral papillomas, making early diagnosis and management crucial for improving patient outcomes.
- - A case study is presented involving a Bahraini child with macrocephaly and extensive intestinal polyposis, with genetic testing confirming CS through a pathogenic variant in the PTEN gene.