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F Meister

Publications and source records attributed to F Meister.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1989

[Herpes simplex type 2 pneumonitis in an AIDS patient].

We report the case of a patient with AIDS, Kaposi's sarcoma and persistent herpes simplex type 2 proctitis who died of herpes simplex 2 pneumonitis following an episode of nonspecific interstitial pneumonitis. This rare complication of persistent herpes simplex mucosal infection must be considered in patients with AIDS suffering from severe pneumonitis with negative bronchoalveolar lavage.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome↗
PubMed1989

Preserved cytosolic and synthetic liver function in jaundice of severe extrahepatic infection.

We investigated prospectively 9 adult patients with the syndrome of jaundice complicating severe extrahepatic infection both clinically and by quantitative liver function tests. Five patients having severe extrahepatic infection without jaundice were used for comparison. Intraperitoneal infection was found to be a major risk factor for development of jaundice. Jaundice was mainly associated with gram-negative infection, but did not influence survival. Duration of jaundice was dependent on control of the underlying infection. Liver function tests showed a severely deranged organic anion transport, whereas synthetic, cytosolic, and microsomal functions remained preserved. Our study shows that (a) the syndrome of jaundice associated with extrahepatic infection is a functional disorder that is reversible upon control of infection, and that (b) cytosolic, synthetic, and microsomal function is preserved. This may have consequences for both assessing prognosis and clinical management.

Adult↗
PubMed1988

[The long-term course of 60 patients with alveolar echinococcosis in continuous therapy with mebendazole (1976-85)].

Since 1976 60 patients with inoperable alveolar echinococcosis caused by Echinococcus multilocularis were treated with high doses of mebendazole and examined at regular intervals prospectively according to our protocol regarding clinical course, liver function, morphology, immunologically and plasma mebendazole levels. The average duration of disease was 8(1-19) years, the average duration of chemotherapy was 4.25 (0.75-9) years. The long term results showed a correlation of the clinical course with the mean plasma mebendazole levels and the duration of chemotherapy, respectively. Death (n = 5) or transient progression of the disease process (n = 14) was observed primarily in patients with low plasma mebendazole levels in the early course and within the first two years of chemotherapy. Only 9 patients showed a decrease of the parasite mass. Immundiagnosis (total serum IgE and serum antibodies against Echinococcus antigen) gave some information with regard to therapy results, but only in the long-term course. The cumulative survival of the patients under study was 96% at 5 years and 84% at 10 years, respectively which is markedly higher compared to historical control series with a letality of greater than 90% within 10 years.

Adult↗
PubMed1987

Accumulation of anthracotic particles along lymphatics of the human lung: relevance to "hot spot" formation after inhalation of poorly soluble radionuclides.

Large lung sections of humans of advanced adult age revealed a markedly nonuniform retention pattern of dense anthracotic particle aggregates, with an impressive accumulation of this material along pulmonary lymphatics, i.e. the deep (peribronchial), septal (perivenous) and superficial (pleural) networks. Conversely, the alveolar parenchyme contained only occasional, small aggregates of macrophages heavily loaded with carbon, representing little more than 2% of this material in lung tissue. Although translocation kinetics of anthracotic particles cannot readily be compared to those of highly toxic alpha-emitting, poorly soluble radionuclides such as 239PuO2, lymphatic drainage of the latter over the years may also be expected to lead to a concentration of radioactive material along lymph vessels. Since human data on the effects of inhaled 239PuO2 are virtually lacking, the above distribution pattern is apt to help in identifying cells and other tissue components most heavily at risk. Findings are also relevant to the problem of "hot spot" formation in vivo and its possible sequelae. The latter are briefly discussed with regard to both stochastic and non-stochastic effects.

Cell Aggregation↗
PubMed1987

Prevalence of medical problems in periodontal patients obtained from three different populations.

Data from three different sources of periodontal patients were collected and examined to find if there was a significant difference between these groups relative to the prevalence of medical problems. Data were evaluated to show if age and sex were significantly related to the existence of medical problems and to determine which problems were the most prevalent. A total of 581 periodontal patients' records were obtained. Results of the evaluation showed that the private office group had 27.6% medical problems, the academic dental center had 46.3%, and the hospital dental clinic had 74.1%. Cardiovascular disease was the most prevalent medical problem in all groups and orthopedic disease or injury was second. Within each group, sex was not significantly related to the presence of a medical problem. Age was a highly significant factor, with the prevalence of medical problems increasing with advancing age.

Adult↗
PubMed1985

[Budd-Chiari syndrome in liver echinococcosis].

In two female patients a diagnosis of Budd-Chiari syndrome secondary to hepatic echinococcosis was established by CT. One patient developed acute Budd-Chiari syndrome secondary to E. granulosus lesions of the liver. The second patient presented with a picture of chronic Budd-Chiari syndrome secondary to alveolar echinococcosis. CT findings of Budd-Chiari syndrome included ascites, low density areas in the liver parenchyma, hypertrophy of the caudate lobe, non visualisation of the hepatic veins, occlusion of the retrohepatic inferior vena cava and enlarged retroperitoneal veins.

Adult↗
PubMed1979

Endodontic perforations which resulted in alveolar bone loss. Report of five cases.

Five cases in which perforations of mandibular molars into the furca occurred during endodontic instrumentation of the canal are presented. This resulted in alveolar bone loss. All were relatively asymptomatic, which could present a problem in diagnosis of the periodontal defect. The prognosis is questionable. The only tooth retained was treated surgically by an apically positioned flap and opening of the furca area to make it accessible to cleansing. The best treatment is the avoidance of the perforation. This is accomplished by considering the configuration of the canals and the size of the reamer than can follow it. Overinstrumentation with an endodontic instrument that is too large in diameter should be avoided.

Adult↗
PubMed1979

Primary herpetic gingivostomatitis accompanying lesions on fingers: report of case.

A case is presented of primary herpetic gingivostomatitis with herpes simplex virus infection involving the right thumb and little finger of an 18-year-old white man. The lesions all started at the same time. The disease was allowed to run its course except for symptomatic treatment. The diagnosis was made both from clinical signs and laboratory isolation of the virus.

Adolescent↗