3 results match your criteria: "Imam Khomeini Complex Hospital Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran.[Affiliation]"
Pheochromocytoma-Induced Reversible Dilated Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report and Literature Review.
Clin Case Rep
March 2025
Department of Endocrinology, Vali-Asr Hospital, Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Imam Khomeini Complex Hospital Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran.
Pheochromocytoma is a rare, primarily benign tumor that arises from the chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla. It is known for causing excessive secretion of catecholamines, such as epinephrine and norepinephrine. This condition poses significant health risks due to its potential to cause severe cardiovascular complications, including hypertension, stroke, and various forms of cardiomyopathy.
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- Spitz nevus is a rare benign tumor and this study examined its characteristics among Iranian patients from 2016-2021, focusing on demographics and histopathology.
- A total of 86 patients were studied, with a mean age of 15.6 years, and the most common locations were the upper extremities and face; most patients had disease durations of 1-2 years.
- The histopathological analysis showed different types of Spitz nevus, emphasizing the importance of further research in improving diagnostic methods.
Erdheim-Chester disease with long-standing diabetes insipidus and generalized edema.
Clin Case Rep
October 2021
Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD) is a rare non-Langerhans histiocytosis. ECD is detected more frequently due to increased awareness of healthcare providers and improved diagnostic tools. This report describes a 51-year-old woman with a history of weakness, bone pain, xanthelasma palpebrarum, and diabetes insipidus.
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