Cryoglobulinaemia = فرط غلوبولينات البرد في الدم

Cryoglobulinaemia = فرط غلوبولينات البرد في الدم Cryoglobulinaemia Histologic Findings Skin: Purpura are histologically characterized by dermal vasculitis that extends variably to the subcutaneous interstitial space. HCV-associated proteins have been found in vasculitic skin biopsy samples, suggesting a role for these antigens in pathogenesis of the lesions. Other organs: Autopsy studies have revealed unsuspected vasculitis […]

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Cryptococcosis =داء المستخفيات

Cryptococcosis =داء المستخفيات Histologic Findings In spinal fluid, urine, and tissue, pathogenic strains of C neoformans grow as round-to-oval yeast, surrounded by a polysaccharide capsule composed of mannose, xylose, and glucuronic acid. The yeast may be single or may have a single budding daughter cell. Cell size varies widely and ranges from 3.5-8 µm in diameter. Rarely, […]

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Bacillary angiomatosis = الورام الوعائي العصوي

Bacillary angiomatosis = الورام الوعائي العصوي BACILLARY   ANGIOMATOSIS    Epidemiology BA is most commonly seen in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and a CD4 count less than 50 cells/mm3, with an incidence of 1.2 cases per 1000 at-risk patients  Patients with other forms of immunosuppression, including patients with leukemia and recipients of organ […]

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Basal Cell Carcinoma =الورم القاعدي الخلايا

Basal Cell Carcinoma =الورم القاعدي الخلايا     Basal Cell Carcinoma   Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a malignant neoplasm derived from nonkeratinizing cells that originate in the basal layer of the epidermis. If left untreated, BCC will continue to invade locally and may result in substantial tissue damage that compromises function and cosmesis. Metastasis […]

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