Q fever: a contemporary case series from a Belgian hospital.

abstract：INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND:The management of therapy-resistant lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and symptoms resulting from pelvic organ dysfunctions are subject to a high variability in the Belgian health-care centres. Practical guidelines and standardized patient clinical care pathways are often lacking and unadapted...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Ghijselings L,Van De Putte D,Hervé F,Goessaert AS,Beeckman D,Pattyn P,Everaert K

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared the technique of immunofluorescence on clinical samples (IFCS) and immunofluorescence on centrifuged cell cultures (IFCC) for the detection of respiratory viruses, using monoclonal antibodies. Four hundred fourty five nasopharyngeal aspirates were tested prospectively for RSV, influenza- (A and B), parainf...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Pattyn SR,Provinciael D,Lambrechts R,Ceuppens P

更新日期：1991-01-01 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：AIM:Although a high proportion of elderly nursing home residents suffer from Alzheimer's disease (AD), data from the literature indicate that they are only rarely treated with Acetyl Cholinesterase Inhibitors (ChEls) or memantine. The aim of this study was to describe the use of ChEls or memantine by elderly residents ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Gorus E,Van Puyvelde K,Corremans V,Mets T

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 12-year-old African girl presented with multiple, sharply bordered hyperpigmented patches predominantly on the dorsal, tip and lateral aspects of the tongue since 1 year (Figs 1 and 2). On clinical examination, we found an obese adolescent girl with a BMI: 26.5 kg/m(2) ( > P97) with acanthosis nigricans of the neck....

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Karine Francine Docx M,Vandenberghe P,Govaert P

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background/aim: To determine insulin sensitivity before chemotherapy and during febrile neutropenia in patients with acute leukemia and to assess its effect on the number of documented infections, the severity of infection and the outcome of the first hospitalization. To compare insulin sensitivity in the study group ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Perčić I,Urošević I,Stokić E,Tomić Naglić D,Milošević I

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A detailed retrospective analysis of 8 cases has been set up to obtain an update of the clinical, radiological, diagnostic and therapeutical aspects of pulmonary Langerhans' cell granulomatosis (PLCG), previously called Histiocytosis X. This disease represents 2.8% of interstitial lung diseases (ILD) in a registration...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Callebaut W,Demedts M,Verleden G

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypothyroidism is an endocrine disease with various clinical manifestations. It is a rare cause for rhabdomyolysis and massive pericardial effusion. We describe a case of severe hypothyroidism secondary to autoimmune hashimoto thyroiditis with massive pericardial effusion and rhabdomyolysis. Improvement of mentioned c...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Zare-Khormizi MR,Rahmanian M,Pourrajab F,Akbarnia S

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of cutaneous mucormycosis in a patient with several important risk factors precipitating disease, namely underlying acute myeloid leukaemia and poorly controlled secondary diabetes. Inoculation was most likely caused by repeated minor trauma (insulin injection) at the site of infection. Treatment con...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Delie A,Vlummens P,Creytens D,Steel E

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Histiocytosis X of the lung is associated with bone lesions in 4 to 20%. We report a case in which the diagnosis was missed in spite of repeated bronchoscopies with transbronchial lavage. The diagnosis was finally established by isotope bone scan, subsequent skeletal CT-scan and bone biopsy. ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Vandeurzen K,Delanote M,Verschakelen J,Sciot R,Decramer M

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the case of a 39-year-old Caucasian woman who was admitted to the University Hospital of Antwerp with a clinical picture suggestive of adult Still's disease. Even though a transoesophageal echocardiography showed endocarditis of the aortic valve, blood cultures remained negative. Additional serological tes...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： De Clerck KF,Van Offel JF,Vlieghe E,Van Marck E,Stevens WJ

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Saccharomyces boulardii is widely used as a probiotic compound and is generally thought to be safe. We report one case of fungemia caused by Saccharomyces cerevisiae occurring in an elderly patient treated orally with S. boulardii in association with vancomycin for Clostridium difficile colitis. We do not recommend ad...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Cherifi S,Robberecht J,Miendje Y

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The in vitro activity of cefepime has been compared with that of cefotaxime, ceftazidime, aztreonam, and piperacillin against 1826 Enterobacteriaceae including 537 inducible Enterobacteriaceae (Enterobacter spp., Serratia spp., Citrobacter spp,. Morganella morganii) and 572 non-fermenters, including 401 Pseudomonas ae...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Verbist L,Glupczynski Y

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of double neutrophilic population in a more or less symptomless patient is described. The diagnosis is made on one hand by the presence of 2 distinct neutrophil clusters on the PEROX display of the H* 1 hematological automate, on the other hand by cytochemical peroxidase staining which clearly confirms the exis...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Kutter D,Thoma J,al-Haidari K,Trierweiler P

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Actually, the Fournier's gangrene is described as a dermohypodermitis of the perineal, genital and/or perianal regions which can affect both sexes and a wide range of ages. The diagnosis of the disease is essentially made on clinical grounds. Imagery can be interesting in case of an intra-abdominal suspected source of...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Maréchal R,Taccone F

更新日期：2005-01-01 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：:Malignant insulinomas are very rare. They have typical clinical and biochemical characteristics that allow an early detection and distinction from other sorts of islet cell carcinoma. As a result a curative resection can occasionally be managed. Nevertheless, for more advanced stages the same treatment options as for ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Berwaerts J,Verhelst J,Hubens H,Kunnen J,Schrijvers D,Joosens E,Mahler C,Van Gaal L

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder is a classical complication encountered after kidney transplantation, its diagnosis can still be challenging and its outcome life-threatening. Most cases are related to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection and occur mainly in the first year post-transplant, favoured ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Biller P,Michaux L,Pauw LD,Camboni A,Mourad M,Kanaan N

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to characterize the clinical picture of macroprolactinemic patients and to further assess whether macroprolactinemia was part of an auto-immune syndrome. Eighty-two hyperprolactinemic (serum PRL > 1000 mU/l) patients were investigated and the PEG precipitation test identified 14 patients ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Theunissen C,De Schepper J,Schiettecatte J,Verdood P,Hooghe-Peeters EL,Velkeniers B

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies have shown that pneumococcal vaccination of older persons would be cost-effective in preventing pneumococcal pneumonia, but evidence of clinical protection for this condition is uncertain. Given much better evidence of vaccination effectiveness against invasive disease, studies showing that v...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： De Graeve D,Verhaegen J,Ament A,Baltussen R

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Anemia is frequent in patients with cancer and is often multifactorial. Treatment depends on etiology and can consist of transfusions, intravenous iron (IV Fe), and/or erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA). Several studies have shown that cancer-related anemia is undertreated. The aim of this study is to ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： de Putter R,Geboes K,De Man M,Van Belle S

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective and importance: The antiphospholipid syndrome can manifest itself by silent (or not) myocardial infarction. Clinical presentation: We report the case of a 16-year-old girl who presented a myocardial infarction for whom a coronary-computer tomography did not reveal any coronary abnormalities or obstruction. S...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Riga JP,Leone A,Lambot F,Cappeliez O,Friart A

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:It has been well established that musculoskeletal complaints are common among dentistry students. However, data regarding the comparison of overall musculoskeletal health between dental and medical students is scarce. The objective of the current study was to compare musculoskeletal health between medical an...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Coskun Benlidayi I,Al-Bayati Z,Guzel R,Sarpel T

更新日期：2019-04-01 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：:Despite the high prevalence of malnutrition among elderly patients, nutritional problems are still not recognized as a priority forthem by health professionals. The need for nutritional assessment and intervention is particularly crucial in this age group, in whom the incidence of chronic illness is high and a myriad ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Pepersack T

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:Postprandial reactive hypoglycaemia (PRH) is a clinical syndrome characterized by the recurrence of symptomatic hypoglycaemia during postprandial periods. PRH remains a diagnostic challenge for clinicians, because of its atypical manifestations and low prevalence, especially in older persons. ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Deliens C,Losseau C,Vandeleene B,Boland B

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 25 year old male who presented with a well-circumscribed mass in the infratemporal fossa, without intracranial localisation. On histological examination, this tumor was a transitional type of meningioma. We review the literature and discuss the pathogenesis and the differential diagnosis. ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Galant C,Rombaux P,Hamoir M,Marbaix E,Gosseye S

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors reported a 56-year-old man with progressive pain over left bottom of oral cavity involving tongue for 3 days. He had a puncture history of tongue by fishbone, which was immediately removed 3 weeks ago. The subsequent contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan of neck disclosed an abscess formation with a f...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Chen PL,Chiang CW,Shiao CC

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypothyroidism is relatively rare etiology of serositis with effusion, but massive pleural effusion is very unusual. This is a report of massive pleural effusion in patient taking methimazole after surgical resection of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)-producing pituitary adenoma (TSHoma). The patient was clinically ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Lee JH,Park M,Park MJ,Jo YS

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In many health care systems, strategies are currently deployed to engage patients and other stakeholders in decisions affecting hospital services. In this paper, a model for stakeholder involvement is presented and evaluated in three Flemish hospitals. In the model, a stakeholder committee advises the hosp...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Malfait S,Van Hecke A,Hellings J,De Bodt G,Eeckloo K

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00