Symmetrical Angiomatous Swellings in a Tuberculous Subject

Symmetrical fusiform swellings around the proximal interphalangeal joints

A 15-year-old, otherwise healthy boy presented with 2-yearhistory of swelling and thickening localized to the lateral aspects of his fingers. Dermatological examination revealed fusiform soft tissue swelling on the lateral and medial aspects of the second to fourth proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints of both hands (Figure 1). There was no arthralgia or limited range of motion. Rheumatological...

Effects of a program on symmetrical posture in patients with hemiplegia: A single-subject design.

OBJECTIVES Asymmetrical posture during static stance has been identified as a common problem in persons with hemiplegia. This study examined the effect of an activity-based therapy regimen on symmetric weight bearing and midline position of center of gravity (COG) in three adult subjects with hemiplegia. METHOD An ABAB single-subject design was used. The intervention program, including sandin...

Salivary gland swellings.

A Five Years Study of Tuberculous Meningitis in Iran

Background: Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is a severe form of extra pulmonary tuberculosis with high mortality and morbidity rate in all age group patients specific in adults and children. The incidence and prevalence are not exactly known in Iran. In this study, we tried to evaluate the role of rapid diagnosis and to find out the highest risk group patients.  Methods:Totally,...

Unusual groin swellings.

It is important to remember that a swelling in the groin may be part of a generalized disease or may arise from a structure peculiar to the region. It is therefore pertinent in patients presenting with swellings in the groin always to examine the groin in conjunction with the rest of the body and not in isolation. Careful examination of the patient's axilla, neck and abdomen will indicate wheth...