Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) is a rare fibrosing disorder of the skin and joints that occurs in patients with advanced renal insufficiency. This condition is progressive and can be seriously disabling. Gadolinium based contrast agent (GBCA) has been identified as a potential cause of this condition. A 56-years-old man in hemodialysis developed stiffness and contracture of the whole limbs...

The autosomal recessive spastic ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay (ARSACS), presenting with spinocerebellar ataxia, dysarthria, nystagmus, and paraparesis, is a gradually progressive hereditary disease. Sensorimotor polyneuropathy may also accompany the symptoms. Herein, we present electrophysiologic findings Turkish family ARSACS in combination clinical genetic features to better describe characte...

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Background: Subclinical hypothyroidism (SH) is a very common disorder in the general population. In patients with known or who have been undergoing treatment, TSH test should be included preoperative assessment to determine adequacy of treatment and ensure that thyroid therapy optimized before surgery. Case Presentation: A 39 years old woman complains about weakness has 4 interfering activities...

Introduction Early repolarization pattern (ERP) in the electrocardiogram (ECG) refers to ST-segment elevation above the isoelectric line in the absence of chest pain and/or to terminal QRS slurring or notching in 2 contiguous inferior and/or lateral leads. The underlying electrophysiologic mechanism of ERP remains elusive and is likely heterogeneous. The latter is supported by the fact that alt...