xerostomia/edema

A case of hereditary angioneurotic edema (HANE) associated with Sjögren's syndrome is presented. One of the members of a pedigree of HANE due to deficiency of C1 inhibitor (C1INH) had a positive titer for anti-SS-A and anti-SS-B antibodies in the serum, complaining of symptom of dry eyes and dry

Remitting seronegative symmetric synovitis with pitting edema (RS3PE) syndrome is characterized by symmetrical and acute synovitis, pitting edema, the absence of rheumatoid factor, increased acute phase reactants, lack of bony erosions on radiography, and benign and short clinical course. Half of

Olanzapine is a potent atypical antipsychotic drug used for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder with approved efficiency. Olanzapine is superior to the typical antipsychotic drugs with low incidence of extrapyramidal side effects, especially tardive dyskinesia. The most common side

In addition to mucositis and myelotoxicity as well known early reactions after radiotherapy or radiochemotherapy in advanced head and neck tumors, late toxicity following treatment is an often underestimated problem. Between 1992 and 1995, 68 patients with advanced oro- and hypopharyngeal tumors

Sjogren-Larsson syndrome (SLS) is an autoimmune disease, uncommon in childhood. We report a case of SLS in a 10-year-old girl with a history of tumor, calor and rubor in the back of her toes almost every month, which resolved in 4-5 days without therapy. She did not complain of dry mouth or dry

BACKGROUND Metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) has historically been refractory to cytotoxic and hormonal agents. IL-2 and IFN-α provide response in a minority of patients. Small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitors and monoclonal antibodies have established a role in the setting of mRCC. However,

OBJECTIVE To develop a questionnaire to evaluate symptoms of complex regional pain syndrome type I (CRPS-I), fibromyalgia, and repetitive strain injury to determine the test-retest reliability and investigate concurrence in the clinical manifestations of CRPS-I and fibromyalgia. METHODS The Trauma

Pregabalin is a commonly used therapy currently recommended as first-line treatment for a number of neuropathic pain (NeP) conditions. Since licensure, a number of clinical trials of pregabalin in different NeP conditions have been completed from which additional data on safety and tolerability can

Early studies of extended-release oxybutynin in patients with overactive bladder used adjusted-dose regimens ranging from 5 to 30 mg/day to achieve an optimal balance of efficacy and tolerability. The safety and tolerability of extended-release oxybutynin at a fixed dose of 10 mg once daily

OBJECTIVE To investigate the clinical features and prognosis of undifferentiated connective tissue disease. (UCTD) METHODS: 1105 connective tissue disease (CTD) patients, including 751 cases of systemic lupus erythrematosus (SLE), 63 cases of systemic sclerosis (SSc), 103 cases of

Introduction: In ordinary dental practice, the dentist often meets with patients suffering from ulcers, aphtha with edema, bleeding gums, bothersome burning, and dry mouth. These are prosthetic, orthodontic patients, after surgery, in

A 53-year-old woman was admitted with complaints of edema in the lower legs. The patient had developed polyarthralgia in 1982 and had been treated with D-penicillamine and prednisolone under the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. She then had developed sclerosis of skin as well as dry eyes and dry

A 33-year old housewife who developed BOOP in a flare-up stage of SLE was reported. She had been treated for Hashimoto's thyroidtis since the age of 18. When the patient was 21 years old, she noticed polyarthritis and subcutaneous nodules. She had a high titer of rheumatoid factor and a diagnosis of

BACKGROUND Preoperative therapy with concurrent cisplatin infusion and accelerated hyperfractionated radiation has the potential to eradicate pools of resistant cells with high-growth fraction that accumulate during standard radiation therapy. Based on preliminary data showing a high complete

Complications from mydriatic and cycloplegic drugs are rare compared with their extensive use. Adverse effects are often related to dosage or other factors. The ocular complications include increased intraocular pressure, pigmentation of the conjunctiva and cornea, pigment in the anterior chamber,