Diagnosis of a Morgagni-Stewart-Morel Syndrome in a Patient with Ischemic Stroke. Report of a Case by Masleidy Valladares Valle, Juan Ibrahim García Leonard, Ada Sánchez Lozano

“…Morgagni-Stewart-Morel syndrome is a rare disease characterized by bilateral internal frontal hyperostosis associated with metabolic and psychiatric disorders, arterial hypertension, and dysfunction of the cranial nerves of undefined etiology. The case of a 77-year-old patient with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, systemic arterial hypertension and psychiatric disorder, who was admitted to the Neurology Service of the Dr. …”
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Fundamentals and Methods for T- and B-Cell Epitope Prediction by Jose L. Sanchez-Trincado, Marta Gomez-Perosanz, Pedro A. Reche

“…There is great interest in identifying epitopes in antigens for a number of practical reasons, including understanding disease etiology, immune monitoring, developing diagnosis assays, and designing epitope-based vaccines. …”
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Congenital Cutis Aplasia of the Lower Limbs. A Case Report and Literature Review by Aymeé Marrero Gil, Gretel Águila Calero, Laura Vázquez Pis

“…It can be of exogenous or genetic origin. His etiology consists fundamentally in a premature defect of differentiation of the embryo and it correlates multiple causes itself could have accompanied in some cases of malformations another levels. …”
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“White Cord Syndrome” of Acute Tetraplegia after Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion for Chronic Spinal Cord Compression: A Case Report by Kingsley R. Chin, Jason Seale, Vanessa Cumming

“…In the absence of a clear etiology, inadequate decompression or vascular insult such as ischemia/reperfusion injury are the usual suspects. …”
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Recent Advances in Vaginal Atresia: A Literature Review by Xijuan Lin, Jia Kang, Lan Zhu

“…In this context, this article systematically reviews the epidemiological characteristics of vaginal atresia and explores its etiology from multiple perspectives, including developmental processes, genetic factors, and environmental factors, emphasizing the importance of genetic susceptibility and environmental interactions in the pathogenesis of the condition. …”
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Persistent Hiccups as the Only Presenting Symptom of ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction by Nasreen Shaikh, Rishi Raj, Srinivas Movva, Charles Mattina

“…Elderly patients who present with persistent hiccups should be investigated for an underlying cardiac etiology.…”
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Contralateral Axillary Lymph Node Metastases at the Time of Primary Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Curative or Palliative Intent? by C. Zhou, M. C. Richir, M. W. H. Leenders, B. L. A. M. Langenhorst, H. P. Knol, W. H. Schreurs

“…It is precisely this etiology that supports the concept that synchronous CAM occurs by lymphatic spread and not by hematogenous spread. …”
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Replacing Missing Maxillary Lateral Incisors by CAD/CAM PMMA Cantilever Bridges by Shayma Karray, Yosra Gassara, Emna Boudabous, Sarra Nasri, Zohra Nouira, Hayet Hajjami

“…These two clinical cases describe the management of missing lateral maxillary incisors in two Tunisian female patients with different etiologies, using CAD/CAM PMMA cantilever bridge. Conclusions. …”
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Schwannoma of the Tongue in a Paediatric Patient: A Case Report and 20-Year Review by Nitin Bhola, Anendd Jadhav, Rajiv Borle, Gaurav Khemka, Umesh Bhutekar, Sanatan Kumar

“…Schwannomas (Neurilemmomas) are benign, encapsulated, slow-growing, and usually solitary tumours originating from Schwann cells of the peripheral nerve sheath with uncertain etiology. Approximately 25–48% of cases are seen in the head and neck region, of which 1% appears in the oral cavity. …”
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Surgical Orthodontic Treatment of an Impacted Canine in the Presence of Dens Invaginatus and Follicular Cyst by Marialuce Spallarossa, Carola Canevello, Francesca Silvestrini Biavati, Nicola Laffi

“…In the following study the authors will discuss the etiology, the physiopathology, and the surgical-orthodontic management of a rare case of impacted canine associated with dens invaginatus and follicular cyst, with the aim of highlighting the importance of taking any therapeutic decision based on the data available in the literature. …”
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Unilateral Eyelid Edema as Initial Sign of Orbital Sarcoidosis by Sílvia Miguéis Picado Petrarolha, Bruna Suda Rodrigues, Flávio David Haddad Filho, Rogério Aparecido Dedivitis, Samuel Brunini Petrarolha, Pedro Martins Tavares Scianni Morais

“…Sarcoidosis is a rare multisystemic granulomatous inflammatory disease of unknown etiology affecting the respiratory system, skin, and eyes. …”
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Culture and sensitivity analysis in rhinitis atrophic: case series by Shelly Tjahyadewi, Rano Aditomo, Rahayu Rahayu, Agung Sulistyanto, Nurfauziati Pasaribu

“…It is more prevalent in tropical regions and among populations with low socioeconomic status and poor hygiene, although its exact etiology remains unclear. Diagnosis is primarily clinical, based on a triad of symptoms: fetor, greenish nasal crusts, and an abnormally wide nasal cavity, often observed in advanced cases. …”
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Possible Involvement of a Mitochondrial Translation Initiation Factor 3 Variant Causing Decreased mRNA Levels in Parkinson's Disease by Anna Anvret, Caroline Ran, Marie Westerlund, Ann-Christin Thelander, Olof Sydow, Charlotta Lind, Anna Håkansson, Hans Nissbrandt, Dagmar Galter, Andrea Carmine Belin

“…Our findings support the hypothesis that MTIF3 may be involved in the etiology of PD.…”
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Pathogenetic Aspects of Oral Cavity Lesions in Inflammatory Gastrointestinal Tract Diseases by N. S. Robakidze, O. B. Shchukina

“…Despite the similarity of many pathogenetic lesions of the gastrointestinal tract and the oral cavity, there remain unresolved issues related to the etiology and pathogenesis of dental diseases associated with inflammatory bowel diseases.Aim. …”
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Possible Catches and Correct Management in Young Women by Chiara Di Tucci, Daniele Di Mascio, Michele Carlo Schiavi, Giorgia Perniola, Ludovico Muzii, Pierluigi Benedetti Panici

“…Ca 125, blood count, and CRP are useful to clarify suspected etiology of a pelvic mass, but specificity and positive predictive value are low because elevation of laboratory tests may occur in several benign conditions. …”
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Bilateral inverted papilloma: Case report and literature review by Mohammed Amine Rabhi, Achraf Amine Sbai, Drissia Benfadil, Azzedine Lachkar, Adil Abdenbi Tsen, Fahd Elayoubi

“…Inverted papilloma is a rare, benign epithelial tumor of the nasal and sinus cavities with an unclear etiology. It usually presents as unilateral nasal obstruction. …”
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Retroodontoid Pseudotumor Related to Development of Myelopathy Secondary to Atlantoaxial Instability on Os Odontoideum by M. Hamard, S. P. Martin, S. Boudabbous

“…Retroodontoid pseudotumor (ROP) is a nonneoplasic lesion of unknown etiology, commonly associated with inflammatory conditions, and the term of pannus is usually used. …”
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Clinical Characteristics of Six Cases of Tracheobronchopathia Osteochondroplastica by Rong Guo, Mingming Zhou, Xiaohui Wei, Ling Niu

“…The clinical data of six patients with TO from November 2016 to November 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. The etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of TO were summarized. …”
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A Volume Challenge Reveals the Diagnosis of Pediatric Restrictive Cardiomyopathy by Elyssa Cohen, Conor P. O’Halloran, Philip T. Thrush, T. Marsha Ma, Paul Tannous

“…A healthy 11-year-old girl presented with exercise intolerance of unclear etiology, and her physical exam was notable for a 3/6 systolic ejection murmur at the left upper sternal border with radiation to the back. …”
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Global Distribution, Public Health and Clinical Impact of the Protozoan Pathogen Cryptosporidium by Lorenza Putignani, Donato Menichella

“…Furthermore, malnutrition in underdeveloped countries or clinical underestimation of protozoan etiology in developed countries contribute to the underestimation of the worldwide burden. …”
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