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Y Mafart

Publications and source records attributed to Y Mafart.

At least 37 records · Page 2Linked to original sources
PubMed1977

[Criteria of identification of schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma hamatobium and S. mansoni (486 patients: 275 case of schistosomiasis)].

Out of a total of 486 patients who originated from French Equatorial Africa, from the West Indies or from the Indian Ocean, the authors identified 275 cases of schistosomiasis of which 230 were due to S. Hematobium and 45 to S. Mansoni. The diagnostic methods were biopsy of the rectal mucosa, immunofluorescence, in the West Indians, examination of the stools, in the Africans examination of the urine, intravenous urography and less often cystoscopy. The value of these investigations was studied in each case, then by comparison with one another and with data in the literature. The most valuable investigation was biopsy of the rectum, better in Africans than examination of the urine, immunofluorescence and better than cystoscopy when this was possible.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1977

[Tracheal compression revealing a cold mediastinal abscess of Pott's disease origin].

The authors report the observation of a cold mediastinal abscess during a dorsal Pott disease, revealed by a tracheal compression. In relation with the unusual localization, they recall the main characteristics of cold chest abscesses, secondary or apparently primitive, deep or superficial, parietal but rarely mediastinal, and discuss as to their origin : bone, rib vertebra or lymph node. Modes of medical, or surgical treatment are envisaged.

Abscess↗
PubMed1976

[Richettsial pericarditis and pleurisy].

The authors report two cases of rickettsial disease due to R. Conori with mainly pericarditis in one case, sero-fibrinous pleurisy in the other. They then recall a few general data concerning this rickettsial disease and the very restricted place that it occupies in the etiology of pericarditis and, even more so, in the case of pleurisy. The conditons of diagnosis, which are mainly serological, are discussed, in particular with regard to pericarditis and tuberculous pleurisy.

Acute Disease↗
PubMed1976

[Hepatic schistosomiasis and sarcoidosis with voluminous subdiaphragmatic adenopathies].

The authors report a case of a West-Indian with sarcoidosis and peripheral, mediastinal and, above all, sub-diaphragmatic lymph nodes. The latter were very large and palpable through the abdomen, confirmed by lymphography and found to be due to S. Mansomi schistosomiasis. Liver biopsy carried out under peritoneoscopy, showed schistosomal granulomatosis with sarcoidosic granulomatosis. The authors consider that the rareness of this association is only apparent and does not correspond to the frequency of bilharziasis nor that of sarcoidosis in these subjects. They emphasize the mistakes which may result in interpretation of liver biopsy. They recall a few special characteristics of sarcoidosis in West-Indians, in particular, the possibility of failure of corticosteroid therapy as in their case, due to the onset of miliary lung disease under treatment, and show the lymphographic appearances of sarcoidosis.

Adult↗
PubMed1976

[Pulmonary, pleural and pericardial manifestations of rickettsiosis].

The authors report four observations of rickettsioses with R. conori (3 cases) or R. mooseri (1 case) with pericardial, pleural or pulmonary manifestations (2 cases). On this occasion, they recall that diagnosis of rickettsiosis can only be made on precise conditions: compatible clinical syndrome, significantly increasing then decreasing antibodies level, negative bacteriological and viral investigations and effectiveness of particular antibiotics. They also recall the main characteristics of pericardites, pleurisies, and pneumopathies produced by rickettsiae, probably more frequently than previously thought.

Adult↗