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F De Baets

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PubMed1995

Unilateral cytomegalovirus retinitis in a patient with immunoglobulin G2 deficiency.

A benign course of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis is reported in a young patient with selective immunoglobulin G2 (IgG2) deficiency, after corticosteroid treatment for inflammatory pulmonary disease. IgG2 deficiency is a specific disorder of humoral immunity and has little to do with defense against viruses. This case suggests that CMV retinitis can occur in patients with IgG2 deficiency, who have received steroids in a presumedly nonimmunosuppressive dose for associated respiratory disease.

Adenovirus Infections, Human↗
PubMed1994

Effect of administration of gamma-linolenic acid on the fatty acid composition of serum phospholipids and cholesteryl esters in patients with cystic fibrosis.

This study examined the effects of supplementing patients with cystic fibrosis daily for 4 weeks with 1,500 mg borage oil, containing 330 mg gamma-linolenic acid, on the fatty acid composition of serum phospholipids (PL) and cholesteryl esters (CE). Vital capacity and forced expiratory volume in 1 s were also measured before and after treatment. In serum PL the content of arachidonic acid (AA) increased and that of palmitic acid decreased significantly after borage oil administration. In serum CE dihomogamma-linolenic acid increased whereas docosahexaenoic acid decreased significantly. In this lipid class, AA and the sum of AA plus its precursor, dihomogamma-linolenic acid, increased significantly with the dose fed. A positive correlation was found between change in vital capacity and change in linoleic acid content of serum CE and AA content of serum PL.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1993

Diagnostic and therapeutic management of atypical mycobacterial infections in children.

A series of 12 children (9 girls, 3 boys) with non-tuberculous mycobacterial lymphadenitis was reviewed to define the most frequent presenting features, helpful diagnostic measures and optimal management. The mean age at diagnosis was 42 months and cervical nodes in the submandibular region were most commonly affected. In most of the children the diagnosis was made on the basis of a positive intradermal skin test with specific antigens for atypical mycobacteria. The diagnosis was confirmed in all but one case by histopathologic examination. Total excision of the affected gland was recommended as the therapy of choice in the patients treated.

Child↗
PubMed1993

Gastroenteric cyst.

The authors report a rare case of gastroenteric cyst in a 4-day-old baby with increasing cyanosis. CT and MRI demonstrated a posterior mediastinal cystic mass, which finally was characterised by pathology as a gastroenteric cyst.

Cysts↗
PubMed1992

Increase of long chain omega-3 fatty acids in the major serum lipid classes of patients with cystic fibrosis.

We studied the effects of supplementing patients with cystic fibrosis for 1 month with 3 g/day of a dietary supplement, containing 911 mg omega 3 fatty acids, on the fatty acid composition of serum cholesterol esters, free fatty acids, phospholipids and triglycerides. At the end of the supplementation period, the content of total omega 3 fatty acids was increased significantly in all lipid classes. The effect on individual omega 3 fatty acids depended on the fatty acid and lipid class studied, increased with the dose fed and decreased with the weight of the patient. One month after the end of the supplementation period, fatty acid levels had returned to pretreatment values. These results demonstrate that enrichment of serum lipid classes with omega 3 fatty acids is feasible in CF patients by dietary supplementation.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1989

[Esophageal perforation in the newborn infant].

A newborn infant with traumatic perforation of the esophagus is described. Etiologic factors, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment are discussed. The limitation of negative suction pressure used in neonatal resuscitation is emphasized.

Esophageal Perforation↗