Hypothermia and Hodgkin's disease: case report and review of the literature.

abstract：:Case report We report the case of a young Cameroonian woman who presented with cough, hyperthermia, weight loss, pancytopenia, and hepatosplenomegaly. A positive HIV serology was discovered and a chest radiography revealed a 'miliary pattern'. Bone marrow aspiration pointed out yeast inclusions within macrophages. Giv...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Evrard S,Caprasse P,Gavage P,Vasbien M,Radermacher J,Hayette MP,Sacheli R,Van Esbroeck M,Cnops L,Firre E,Médart L,Moerman F,Minon JM

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：CASE:A 45-year-old man presented at the emergency department (ED) with stomach pain since eight days. The patient was not worried about his symptoms and requested only pain relief. The emergency physician requested a consult of the gastroenterologist. Clinical examination was unremarkable. However, 12-lead ECG and isch...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Van Damme A,Vanderheeren P,De Backer T,Desimpel F

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Some infections require prolonged parenteral antimicrobial therapy, which can be continued in an outpatient setting. The Ghent University Hospital has 15 years of experience with Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) in the home setting of the patient. METHODS:Multidisciplinary critical approac...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Ravelingien T,Buyle F,Deryckere S,Sermijn E,Debrauwere M,Verplancke K,Callens S,Commeyne S,Pattyn C,Vogelaers D

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After notification of a case of fulminant hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in a 83-year-old female resident of a nursing home to the Flemish Health Inspectorate, a seroepidemiological study and a retrospective cohort study were conducted among the 94 residents and 47 nursing staff to assess the extent of HBV transmis...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： De Schrijver K,Maes I,Van Damme P,Tersago J,Moës E,Van Ranst M

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: Water and electrolytes disturbances often occur in renal transplant recipients. The objective is to describe the pathophysiology and the treatment of the most prevalent abnormalities. Methods: We screened PubMed for the following words in various combination: kidney transplantation and (disturbances or abn...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： De Waele L,Van Gaal PJ,Abramowicz D

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intradural spinal arachnoid cysts are a relatively uncommon lesion that may be either intra, or extradural, and intradural spinal arachnoid cysts are even less common. Arachnoid cysts are cerebrospinal fluid collections in the spine that can present with neurological symptoms. The objective of this paper is to describ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Krstačić A,Krstačić G,Butković Soldo S

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thorax scan was performed for elucidation of a pulmonary problem in a Nigerian immigrant. The aspect of the vertebrae suggested sickle cell disease, of course without specification of the genotype. Routine hematological tests seemed compatible with an HbSC disease, showing typical laboratory features, namely a signifi...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Thoma J,Kutter D,Casel S,Rosoux P,Braas C,Ries F,Groff P,Kalmes G,Golinska B

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Temocillin, a methoxy-derivative of the broad-spectrum penicillin, ticarcillin, has been introduced into clinical practice in Belgium in 1988. Since then, not many surveys of its in vitro activity have been published. This study addresses this issue in a prospective collection of 300 consecutive Gram-negative isolates...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Vanhoof R,Bérin C,Carpentier M,Fagnart O,Glupczynski Y,Mans I,Nyssen HJ,Surmont I,Van Nimmen L

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The use of hypnosedatives (HSs) in the hospital and at home before admission was registered. Also, the incidence of HSs newly started in the hospital and the incidence of withdrawal in chronic users while in hospital was recorded. METHODS:The study population consisted of 517 consecutively admitted patients ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Warie H,Petrovic M,Somers A,Mariman A,Robays H,Pevernagie D

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A multidisciplinary pulmonary rehabilitation program has become an important part of the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It can improve both exercise tolerance and health related quality of life in these patients. Exercise training has to be included for the program to be successful. The intensity ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： De Backer LA,Ides K,Daems D,Dieriks B,De Backer WA,Germonpre P

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:pp65 antigenaemia and real-time PCR are two methods that are used to diagnose CMV infection in its early stages and, thereby, to facilitate initiation of pre-emptive therapy. OBJECTIVES:Firstly, to compare PCR with antigenaemia and clinical outcome in order to define a clinical threshold for starting pre-em...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Mullier F,Kabamba-Mukadi B,Bodéus M,Goubau P

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute severe pancreatitis is an aggressive disease with a mortality rate of up to 30 percent. In recent years therapy has shifted away from early surgery to intensive medical care. This article focuses on several issues of the management of acute severe pancreatitis emphasising evidence from recent clinical trials and...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Ponette J,Wilmer A

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To present the cases of lactic acidosis encountered in our department among metformin-treated type 2 diabetic patients and to investigate the role of contraindications to metformin use. METHODS:A survey of medical records of metformin-treated type 2 diabetic patients hospitalised for various medical conditions dur...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Papanas N,Monastiriotis C,Christakidis D,Maltezos E

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is the most commonly reported symptom in patients with cancer with a prevalence up to 100%. It has a significant negative impact on quality of life. An effective management of CRF could significantly reduce the disease burden associated with cancer and its treatment. Unfortunately, the und...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： De Waele S,Van Belle S

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), along with other forms of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, is an increasingly common clinico-pathological syndrome. It is frequently associated with obesity, especially visceral fat, and type 2 diabetes, and is intimately related to markers of the insulin resistance syndrome. Both...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Scheen AJ,Luyckx FH

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is a rare cause of endocarditis. Most cases were observed in people working with animals. We report a case in a 45-year old man without any exposure to animals. He was admitted to our hospital because of dyspnoea. Blood cultures were drawn following fever on day 8 of hospitalisation. Erysi...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Spiritus T,Surmont I

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psoriasis affects about 2 to 3% of the caucasian population. It is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting predominantly the skin with the involvement of autoimmune mediated mechanisms. Typical pathogenic features include an increased renewal of epidermal keratinocytes, the enlargement of the germinating compartment,...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： de la Brassinne M,Failla V,Nikkels A

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidemiological studies have shown that chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health problem especially in an older population. Given the growing segment of the elderly population and the important implication of renal disease on health care, this review discusses the structural and functional changes of the ageing ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Maertens S,Van Den Noortgate NJ

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), HIV is considered a chronic disease. Adherence to HAART is crucial for effectiveness. Non-adherence negatively impacts patient outcome and the larger economy. However, data on adherence among the Belgian HIV cohort are scarce. Therefore, the purpose of thi...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Degroote S,Vogelaers D,Vermeir P,Mariman A,De Rick A,Van Der Gucht B,Pelgrom J,Van Wanzeele F,Verhofstede C,Vancauwenberghe J,Vandijck D

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus is a frequent chronic disease that affects children as well as adults. The disease keeps a life-long burden on patients, their environment and society. Although still incompletely understood, its pathogenesis becomes progressively unravelled. Autoimmune phenomena play an im...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Gorus FK,Anselmo J,Keymeulen B

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recurrent abdominal pain may be enigmatic to solve. We report three cases, presenting after a protracted history of severe recurrent bouts of epigastric pain, impeding daily activities. In all cases, serology for strongyloidiasis stercoralis proved positive. In one case, stool examination was positive for larvae. Trea...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Isen C,Ivens C,Callens SF,Meeuwissen J,Vonck A,Koch A,Vogelaers D

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the most common hereditary lung diseases. Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA), Aspergillus fumigatus (AF) and Candida albicans (CA) are the principal bacterial and fungal pathogens in the airways of CF patients. The interactions of coexisting bacterial-fungal pathogens are of great interest. In ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Yan K,Yin H,Wang J,Cai Y

更新日期：2020-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Parasitic infestations of the galdbladder and biliary tract are quite rare. Taenia saginata is an intestinal helmint and patients harbouring adult T.saginata tapeworms are mostly asymptomatic and discharge only fecal proglottids. In some cases there might be nonspecific symptoms like vomiting, nausea, epigastric pain,...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Uygur-Bayramiçli O,Ak O,Dabak R,Demirhan G,Ozer S

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-closure of abdominal fascia and the resultant open abdomen after laparotomy has become a major advance in the management of critically ill or injured patients. The benefits of open abdomen are many and include the prevention of intra-abdominal hypertension and the consequent abdominal compartment syndrome. Appropr...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Ivatury RR,Kolkman KA,Johansson K

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malakoplakia is a rare inflammatory disease involving most frequently the urinary tract. We present a case of bilateral renal malakoplakia, in which FDG-PET contributed to diagnosis. We made this diagnosis on the basis of clinical presentation, renal biopsy showing a mixed cellular infiltrate with granuloma formation ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Vanbrabant P,Drieskens O,Blockmans D

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 32-year-old patient with Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) associated with a (biopsy - proven) renal inflammatory pseudotumour (IPT) of the left kidney treated by a partial nephrectomy, glucocorticoids and immunosuppressive drugs, in whom a relapse of renal IPT was found 6 years after the diagnosis...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Vandergheynst F,Dumarey N,Cogan E

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the findings in 21 Belgian patients (12 males and 9 females, median age 61 years) with LGLPD. Symptoms at presentation included infection (n = 9), weight loss (n = 5), asthenia (n = 9), pruritus (n = 2) and arthralgia (n = 7). Four patients were asymptomatic. The main clinical findings were hepatomegaly (n =...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Pierre PG,Bosly A,De Bock R,Debusscher L,Ferrant A,Feremans W,Lacor P,Michaux JL,Van Camp B,Van Hoof A

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The development of combination antiretroviral therapies (cART) represents a significant advance in the treatment of (human immunodeficiency virus) HIV infection. However, several studies report that a large percentage of individuals with HIV, particularly those receiving cART, present body composition differ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Chițu-Tișu CE,Barbu EC,Lazăr M,Bojincă M,Tudor AM,Hristea A,Abagiu AO,Ion DA,Bădărău AI

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gestational diabetes (GDM) is a frequent medical condition during pregnancy. GDM is associated with an increased risk of complications for both the mother and the baby during pregnancy and birth. Women with GDM also have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. Two large randomised intervention t...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Benhalima K,Van Crombrugge P,Hanssens M,Devlieger R,Verhaeghe J,Mathieu C

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of secondary leukemia in donor cells after allogeneic stem cell transplantation is a rare event. We describe the occurrence of acute myeloid leukemia in donor cells 4 years after a stem cell transplantation for multiple myeloma. The multiple myeloma was relapsing at the time of the onset of acute myelo...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Havelange V,Antoine-Poirel H,Saussoy P,Van Den Neste E,Ferrant A

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00