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The case is presented of a primigravid patient with spontaneous rupture of a bicornuate uterus associated with significant anaerobic infection. Thinning of the myometrium at the site of the rupture was noted in the pathologic specimen. The anaerobic infection, primarily contained in the intact amniotic sac, resolved with total abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, pelvic drainage and antibiotic therapy.
J Reprod Med 1978 Sep
PMID:Rupture of a gravid bicornuate uterus in a primigravida associated with clostridial and bacteroides infection. 72 3

The dynamic geometry of the left ventricle was assessed with the use of chronically implanted pulse-transit ultrasonic dimension transducers. The orientation of the transducers allowed the measurement of left ventricular minor and major axis diameters and equatorial wall thickness in the conscious dog. The left ventricle was modeled as a three-dimensional, prolate ellipsoidal shell. Left ventricular and pleural pressures were measured with high fidelity micromanometers. Aortic blood flow was obtained with electromagnetic flow probes. To test the assumptions inherent in this technique, left ventricular mass, internal volume, stroke volume, and peak aortic flow were computed from the dimension data and compared to directly measured values. Correlation coefficients of 0.95 or greater were obtained for each of these comparisons. In addition, the calculated left ventricular mass was constant to within +/- 6% of the mean value throughout the cardiac cycle. We found that the dynamic contraction pattern of the left ventricle was dependent on the physiological state of the dog. Furthermore, in the conscious state, shortening of the minor axis diameter, lengthening of the major axis diameter, and slight thickening or thinning of the wall were noted during isovolumic contraction (isovolumic ellipticalization pattern). In the open-chested, anesthetized state, however, marked rearrangements in geometry were observed during isovolumic contraction manifested by lengthening of the minor axis diameter, and significant thickening of the wall (isovolumic sphericalization pattern). We also observed that left ventricular volume was significantly diminished in the open-chested state. The isovolumic contraction pattern in open-chested dogs could be changed from sphericalization to ellipticalization by increasing end-diastolic volume with the infusion of saline. During a vena caval occlusion in the conscious state, the contraction pattern changed from isovolumic ellipticalization to isovolumic sphericalization as the end-diastolic volume decreased. Thus, the exact pattern of left ventricular contraction was found to be a function of left ventricular volume.
Circ Res 1976 Sep
PMID:The three-dimensional dynamic geometry of the left ventricle in the conscious dog. 78 42

A quantitative investigation was undertaken to evaluate the changes which occur in the dental tissues of the rat incisor following the systemic administration of adrenal glucocorticoid hormone. Of the 53 rats used in the 5 week experiment, 21 acted as untreated controls while the remaining 32 each received weekly subcutaneous injections of 0-1 ml Depo-Medrone. Throughout the experimental period the mandibular incisor eruption rates of a selection of both groups of rats were recorded. Transverse ground sections were prepared from the left mandibular incisor of each animal. Measurements taken on sections prepared at a standard reference level enabled comparisons to be made between control and hormone-treated animals in the dimensions of their incisor dentine and pulp. The results indicated that maintaining mature rats in a hyperglucocorticoid state caused a significant increase in incisal eruption rate, together with a thinning of the dentine walls and an increase in size of the pulp chambers of these teeth.
J Anat 1977 Sep
PMID:The effect of adrenal glucocorticoid administration on eruption rates and tissue dimensions in rat mandibular incisors. 91 99

A long-term study of 17 patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria revealed an unexpectedly high incidence of functional and anatomic renal abormalities. All patients demonstrated varying degrees of hematuria and proteinuria distinct from hemoglobinuria. All patients also had granular casts in multiple urinalyses. Evaluation of renal function revealed hyposthenuria, abnormal tubular function and declining creatinine clearance. Radiologically, one or more of these demonstrated enlarged kidneys, renal cortical infarcts and thinning, papillary necrosis, acute renal atrophy, retroperitoneal hematoma and ureteral infarction, which were confirmed by autopsy studies. Hypertension developed in 7 patients. Urinary tract infection was uncommon and no patient had a clinical history compatible with chronic or acute pyelonephritis. Contrary to usual opinion our compatible clearly showed evidence of frequent and widespread renal pathology in paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria most likely due to repeated microvascular thromboses similar to the venous trombosis involving other organs in this disorder. Since most of these patients present initially to urologists knowledge of this entity is mandatory.
J Urol 1975 Sep
PMID:Urologic manifestations of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. 114 29

Clobetasone butyrate is a new corticosteroid, selected for study because of its combination of good activity in the vasoconstriction test and low systemic activity in animals. Formulated as an 0.05% ointment and cream (Molivate) it was clinically effective in patients with eczema, its activity being significantly greater than that of hydrocortisone 1% or fluocortolone 0.2% (Ultradil). Under conditions that predispose to maximal percutaneous absorption clobetasone butyrate ointment had minimal effect on hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal function. In an animal model of cutaneous atrophy it caused less thinning of the epidermis than steroids other than hydrocortisone. Clobetasone butyrate 0.05% ointment and cream gave every indication of offering clinically effective topical anti-inflammatory activity with a wide margin of safety.
Br Med J 1975 Sep 13
PMID:Clobetasone butyrate, a new topical corticosteroid: clinical activity and effects on pituitary-adrenal axis function and model of epidermal atrophy. 116 39

From 1986 to '88, mass health examinations for skin disorders among hairdressers were performed in 4 Health Centers in Osaka Prefecture. Among 306 female hairdressers examined, the prevalence of skin lesions was 49.0%, consisting of skin lesions of hands and arms alone 22.9%, nail lesion alone 13.7%, and both 12.4%. Characteristic features of the skin lesions were dryness, roughness, thickening of epidermis, redness, hyperkeratinization, scales, desquamation, etc. In the case of nails, thinning, onycholysis, onychoschisis, pitting, transverse grooves and onychorexis were characteristic. The relationship between prevalence of skin disorders and site of lesions to history or category of work was studied. For the prevention of these skin hazards, improved chemicals, equipment, and hygienic education are necessary. Periodical health-checks including participation by a dermatologist, and health supervision should be continued with cooperation between Health Centers and beauty salons, because these businesses are principally small-size enterprises.
Nihon Koshu Eisei Zasshi 1992 Sep
PMID:[Occupational skin hazards in hairdressers and their etiologic factors--results of mass health examination at health centers]. 129 46

Existing methods of fetal lung organ culture are complicated and require special skills. With the use of a polyester-based plastic sheet, we have developed a simpler human fetal lung organ culture that is viable for 6 wk. This novel method permits the study of growth and differentiation, pulmonary surfactant secretion, and the response of human lung tissue to injury in vitro. Lung tissues, obtained from human fetuses ranging in gestational age from 14 to 18 wk, were cultured on the polyester sheet in Dulbecco's modified Eagle medium supplemented with 15% fetal calf serum and gentamicin. Microscopic study of the fetal lung before culturing revealed round epithelial tubules, lined by glycogen-rich columnar cells and a thick cellular interstitium. After 1 wk in culture, morphological examination showed the development and expansion of alveolar saccules and thinning of the interstitium; type I and II pneumocytes as well as fibroblasts and myofibroblasts were present. Lipid analysis of the tissues, 2 wk after the initiation of the culture, demonstrated a high percentage of dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholine characteristic of pulmonary surfactant. Treatment of the organ culture with asbestos fibers induced type II cell hyperplasia, increased numbers of collagen fiber bundles within the interstitium, and the accumulation of multi-lamellated surfactant material within the alveolar lumens. We conclude that this organ culture system is suitable for studying lung growth, development, and injury in human tissue.
Am J Physiol 1992 Sep
PMID:A novel system for the culture of human lung: lung development and the response to injury. 141 56

3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-methylbutylester, propenoic acid (MPMBE; CAS no. 71617-10-2), a UVB-light filter used for sun protection of the skin, was administered once daily by intragastric gavage to pregnant Wistar rats on days 6-15 of gestation. Doses of 0.25 ml/kg/day (study group: D0.25), 0.75 ml/kg/day (D0.75) and 2.25 ml MPMBE/kg/day (D2.25) were applied. A positive control group (Pos) received 15 mg (all trans) retinoic acid/kg/day. MPMBE revealed some toxic effects in the dams of the group receiving the highest dose (D2.25): marked loss of body weight, polydipsia, reduced food consumption and intensified loss and thinning of hair. Only thinning or partial loss of hair without any other harmful effects was seen in the dams of group D0.75. An increase in embryonic deaths was striking in group D2.25; the living foetuses revealed signs of retarded development, but no major external or internal anomalies as signs of teratogenicity. This study was not able to present any teratogenic effects induced by MPMBE in the offspring, even at very high oral doses (> 2 g/kg/day) that caused substantial toxicity in the dams. In conclusion, concerning embryotoxicity an oral dose of 250 mg/kg/day MPMBE is regarded as a safe no-observed-effect level, whereas even 750 mg/kg/day MPMBE--following acknowledged rules--can be judged as a borderline no-observed-adverse-effect level.
Food Chem Toxicol 1992 Sep
PMID:Embryotoxicity study of propenoic acid, 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-methylbutylester in the Wistar rat. 142 19

Scleroderma or Systemic Sclerosis (SSC) is a disorder characterized by fibrosis of the skin and multiple internal organs. The pathological lesion is a triad of small artery intimal proliferation, medial thinning and adventitial scarring. Autoamputation of fingers and toes is often seen, but only a few cases of limb amputation in scleroderma patients have been reported. The Pittsburgh Scleroderma databank includes 1,030 patients with SSC. Among these were seven patients who sustained lower limb amputation. There were four patients with the CREST variant of SSC, two with diffuse scleroderma, and one who had SSC/rheumatoid arthritis/polymyositis overlap who sustained limb amputation. Of the seven, three were male and five had a significant smoking history. Ages ranged from 46 to 71 years. All patients underwent amputation for nonhealing ulcerations. No problems with postoperative wound healing were seen. Pathologic changes typical of SSC in addition to atherosclerotic peripheral vascular disease were described in one case. Three patients were successfully fitted with prostheses and became independent ambulators. Four patients could not be fitted with prostheses. No skin problems were reported related to prosthetic use. Our review demonstrates that SSC patients who undergo amputation can become successful prosthetic users and should be considered for prosthetic prescription.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil 1992 Sep
PMID:Lower extremity amputation in scleroderma. 151 89

Apart from their ability to relieve myocardial ischemia, nitrates have an important role to play on preservation of left ventricular (LV) geometry and function after acute myocardial infarction (MI). In the first 48 hours after acute MI, intravenous nitroglycerin infusion titrated to a low-dose regimen produces multiple benefits, including smaller infarct size, better regional and global LV function, less remodeling, fewer in-hospital complications, and fewer deaths in-hospital and up to 1 year. This regimen might be an effective adjunct during reperfusion therapy for salvaging ischemic myocardium, LV geometry, and function. Recent studies indicate that prolonged therapy with nitrates during the healing phase after acute MI can effectively further limit progressive LV remodeling (less LV dilation, expansion, thinning, and aneurysm formation) and preserve LV function. Tolerance with chronic therapy is avoided by an eccentric dose regimen to provide a nitrate-free interval.
Am J Cardiol 1992 Sep 24
PMID:Role of nitrates after acute myocardial infarction. 152 30


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