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Lobe Syndrome (lobe + syndrome)

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Kinds of Lobe Syndrome

  • middle lobe syndrome
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    Selected Abstracts

    Frontal lobe syndrome or adolescent-onset schizophrenia?

    ACTA PSYCHIATRICA SCANDINAVICA, Issue 5 2006
    A case report
    Objective:, To highlight the difficulties that abound in making a clinical distinction between early-onset schizophrenia (EOS) and juvenile frontal dementia early in the course of illness. Method:, Clinical information and data from investigations in single case was collated and reviewed. Results:, A 15-year-old girl was admitted to our psychiatric unit because of cognitive decline and formal thought disorder with echopraxia, echolalia and palilalia, and a lack of flexibility in the use of cognitive and motor strategies that culminated in psychosis. A single photon emission computerized tomography scan showed marked frontal lobe hypoperfusion; however, on proton spectroscopy there was no differential in N -acetyl aspartate levels. Conclusion:, Hypofrontality in EOS is well established and the association of frontal functional alterations, neuropsychological impairment and psychotic symptomatology is suggestive of frontal lobe prodrome that precedes the onset of psychosis. [source]

    Frontal lobe syndrome or adolescent-onset schizophrenia

    ACTA PSYCHIATRICA SCANDINAVICA, Issue 5 2006
    Dr G Malhi
    No abstract is available for this article. [source]

    Editorial: Respecting the middle lobe syndrome

    PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY, Issue 9 2006
    Bruce K. Rubin MEngr, FRCPC
    First page of article [source]

    Bronchial hyperresponsiveness, atopy, and bronchoalveolar lavage eosinophils in persistent middle lobe syndrome

    PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY, Issue 9 2006
    Kostas N. Priftis MD
    Abstract Most cases of middle lobe syndrome (MLS) in children are considered to be due to asthma and may recover spontaneously; however, in persistent MLS, repeated episodes of infection often institute a vicious cycle that may lead to persistent symptoms and bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR). The present study was undertaken to investigate whether asthma, as an underlying diagnosis, is predictive of a favorable outcome of children with persistent MLS. We evaluated 53 children with MLS who underwent an aggressive management protocol that included fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FOB) and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL). These patients were compared to two other groups: one consisting of children with current asthma but no evidence of MLS (N,=,40) and another of non-asthmatic controls (N,=,42), matched for age and sex. Prevalence of sensitization (,1 aeroallergen) did not differ between patients with MLS and "non-asthmatics" but was significantly lower than that of "current asthmatics." A positive response to methacholine bronchial challenge was observed with increased frequency among children with MLS when compared to "current asthmatic" and non-asthmatic children. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed a positive correlation between an increased number of eosinophils in the BAL fluid (BALF) and a favorable outcome, whereas no correlation was detected between sensitization or BHR and BAL cellular components. In conclusion, children with MLS have an increased prevalence of BHR, even when compared to asthmatics, but exhibit prevalence of atopy similar to that of non-asthmatics. An increased eosinophilic BALF count is predictive of symptomatic but not radiographic improvement of MLS patients after aggressive anti-asthma management. Pediatr Pulmonol. © 2006 Wiley-Liss, Inc. [source]

    Thoracoscopic lobectomy as a treatment option for persistent middle lobe syndrome in children

    PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL, Issue 2 2010
    Guido Seitz
    No abstract is available for this article. [source]