Abstract:
:As this case illustrates, lung cancer should be included in the differential diagnosis in a young person with fever, purulent sputum, and a large cystic mass on chest roentgenogram. An aggressive diagnostic approach including biopsy is recommended if symptoms do not respond to early treatment.
journal_name
South Med Jjournal_title
Southern medical journalauthors
Hebert C,George RBdoi
10.1097/00007611-198810000-00031subject
Has Abstractpub_date
1988-10-01 00:00:00pages
1322-3issue
10eissn
0038-4348issn
1541-8243journal_volume
81pub_type
杂志文章abstract::Two siblings had frequent seizures from the second and third day of life until one week and seven months, respectively. The mother, grandmothers, and three other family members were similarly affected. Known causes of neonatal seizures were excluded. The condition is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. Its etiol...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-198205000-00038
更新日期:1982-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::In a patient with an asymptomatic left upper lobe pulmonary arteriovenous fistula, preoperative chest roentgenograms simulated bronchogenic carcinoma, but no overt feeding vessel was demonstrated. Intraoperatively no lesion could be palpated. Postoperative evaluation revealed a pulmonary arteriovenous fistula. This en...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-198307000-00017
更新日期:1983-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:We sought to determine predictors of coronary events (cardiac death, acute myocardial infarction, and urgent revascularization) within 30 days after admission. METHODS:We prospectively collected data on 400 patients admitted through our emergency room for unstable angina and acute coronary syndromes. Patient...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/01.SMJ.0000053481.49309.58
更新日期:2003-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Serial carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) levels were measured during chemotherapy for metastatic cancer in 94 patients. Criteria for chemotherapy responses were those used by the Central Oncology Group. Patients were classified according to changes in CEA levels and response to chemotherapy. Four categories represented a...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-197610000-00008
更新日期:1976-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::In an investigation of withdrawals and delays among students enrolled at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine over a four-year period, we found significantly higher rates of attrition among minority than nonminority students and among female than male enrollees. There were, however, no significant sex-relat...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-198105000-00025
更新日期:1981-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Recent investigations of outbreaks of Salmonella enteritidis gastroenteritis among humans, especially in the northeastern United States, implicate grade A shell chicken eggs as the likely vehicle of transmission. In April 1991 we investigated an outbreak of S enteritidis infections after a wedding anniversary celebrat...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-199312000-00005
更新日期:1993-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To determine the documentation frequency of informed consent for women undergoing a trial of nonemergent instrumental delivery. STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective chart review of instrumented vaginal deliveries from 1992 to 2005 was performed. Cases were identified from a Labor and Delivery database and hospital ...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/01.smj.0000243076.86803.09
更新日期:2006-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::The risks of morbidity and mortality associated with transfusion are so great that no transfusion should be given until it is decided that it is absolutely necessary and then only with the utmost care. The unfavorable effects of transfusion reviewed are: hemolytic reaction; bacterial contamination; febrile reaction du...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1976-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Primary malignant melanoma of the oral cavity is uncommon. Four cases are presented. The average age is in the sixth decade. Early diagnosis is difficult and prognosis is generally poor. Efforts toward earlier detection and treatment are recommended. ...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-198002000-00045
更新日期:1980-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::We reviewed our experience with thyroid sonography of 60 patients with nonfunctioning (cold) solitary thyroid nodules proven by iodine 123 scan. Twenty-two patients had surgery; the remaining 38 had thyroid scan and ultrasound only. In the first group, the echograms did not demonstrate the surgically proven nodules in...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-198409000-00024
更新日期:1984-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::We have reported a case of a large paraesophageal herniation with a small sliding component. Abnormal positioning of the esophagogastric junction or the necessity for mobilizing it during repair requires the addition of an antireflux procedure to the standard reduction and repair. Elective repair of a paraesophageal h...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-198809000-00027
更新日期:1988-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Most nonendocrine pancreatic neoplasms are adenocarcinomas of ductal cell or acinar origin. Primary carcinomas of the pancreas with squamous differentiation are rare enough to warrant a search for other primary tumors. In the past few decades, well-documented individual reports and large series reviews support the vie...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2000-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::We have reported a third case of miliary tuberculosis and associated consumption coagulopathy. It is proposed that clotting factors may be locally consumed, thus producing the syndrome of "multifocal vasculopathic coagulation." ...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-197911000-00042
更新日期:1979-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome (AHS) is a potentially life-threatening adverse drug reaction presenting with fever, skin eruptions, and internal organ involvement. We describe a case of AHS with fulminant hepatitis that occurred two weeks after introduction of lamotrigine in a 40-year-old female patient with...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/SMJ.0b013e3181878b95
更新日期:2009-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::One hundred fifty patients underwent surgery for mitral valve disease between January 1974 and May 1981. There were 98 female and 52 male patients with a mean age of 57 years (+/- 18.6). One hundred forty-six patients were in New York Heart Association functional class III or IV. Pathologic diagnoses included 67% rheu...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-198306000-00005
更新日期:1983-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Hyponatremia has been recognized as a complication in adults with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). We did a retrospective study evaluating the medical records of 86 children (age 4 months to 21 years) with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection to determine the frequency and clinical associations of ...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-199510000-00008
更新日期:1995-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Primary sarcomatous arterial tumors are rare. We have reported a case of malignant fibrous histiocytoma in an elderly woman successfully treated by resection of the involved femoral vessel and reconstruction with a PTFE graft. The long-term result in this patient is presently uncertain. ...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-199202000-00030
更新日期:1992-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:A retrospective cross-sectional study was performed to assess the prevalence of elevated alkaline phosphatase (ALP) in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and to determine the relation between ALP and specific antiretroviral therapy (ART). METHODS:A total of 2990 patients were included...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.14423/SMJ.0000000000000500
更新日期:2016-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Cantharidin in either a 0.9% or 0.7% solution is a safe and effective office treatment for molluscum contagiosum. It simplifies the treatment, especially of children, by being a quick, simple, and painless procedure, but it should be applied only by the physician. ...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1979-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Although studies have identified physician beliefs that may cause them to avoid spiritual topics in the clinic (eg, lack of time), it is unknown to what extent these beliefs predict behavior. The purpose of the present study was to identify physician beliefs about religion and medicine that predict attention...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2001-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Cluster headache (CH), though not fully characterized until this century, is a relatively common primary headache disorder. METHODS:We reviewed pertinent literature on CH and related cephalalgias. RESULTS:We found that CH typically occurs in middle-aged men and has a characteristic cyclic temporal pattern....
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/00007611-199807000-00002
更新日期:1998-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To determine why there has been a decrease in the amount of applicants to Florida-based obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) residency programs, and how this has been affected by the current medical liability climate. METHODS:Fourth year Florida medical students were surveyed about their concerns of a career ...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/01.smj.0000286757.82926.48
更新日期:2007-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:Manifestations of gastroparesis are heterogeneous and clinical complications are poorly defined. Misconceptions of gastroparesis may be common. The objective was to determine physicians' perception of gastroparesis and identify areas that need further research and education. METHODS:A physician survey was p...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/SMJ.0b013e318215fa5a
更新日期:2011-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:Adhesive capsulitis is characterized by a progressive and painful loss of shoulder motion of unknown etiology. Previous studies have found the prevalence of adhesive capsulitis to be slightly greater than 2% in the general population. However, the relationship between adhesive capsulitis and diabetes mellitu...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi:10.1097/SMJ.0b013e3181705d39
更新日期:2008-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Clotrimazole is a new antifungal agent which is effective topically in dermatophytosis, cutaneous candidiasis, and tinea vesicolor. The authors performed a controlled double-blind clinical trial comparing topical clotrimazole with its vehicle in the treatment of 66 patients with dermatophytic infections of the skin of...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-197701000-00021
更新日期:1977-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::The right ventricle is not normally displayed by studies with thallium 201 in patients at rest, but it can be shown by thallium 201 myocardial scintigraphy with pressure or volume overload of the right ventricle and with right ventricular hypertrophy. We sought to determine the frequency of right ventricular demonstra...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-198512000-00009
更新日期:1985-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Primary carcinoma of the trachea is not common. Of 23 cases diagnosed as "carcinoma of the trachea" at our institution since 1949, 21 actually represented secondary involvement from carcinoma of the larynx, lung, or esophagus. The two cases of primary carcinoma of the trachea are presented. Discussed are the relation ...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-197704000-00020
更新日期:1977-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::We report two cases of lymphangiomyomatosis with pleural and peritoneal chylous effusions, one without pulmonary involvement. The first patient died after seven years. The second received external irradiation to control the chylous ascites and remains alive 12 years later. The disease appears to be estrogen-dependent,...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-198408000-00024
更新日期:1984-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Echocardiographic demonstration of valvular infection now ranks with positive blood cultures as one of the two major clinical criteria for diagnosis of infective endocarditis (IE), according to new, more accurate guidelines for diagnosis. Because early detection of IE and its complications is essential for d...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1999-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Nonmenstrual toxic shock syndrome (TSS) due to Staphylococcus aureus can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. While drotrecogin alfa (DA) has been employed in patients with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) severe sepsis and septic shock, its utility in TSS remains unclear. The authors report ...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/01.smj.0000234646.27647.a6
更新日期:2006-11-01 00:00:00