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Volume 53, Issue 4, 2025

Online ISSN: 2560-3310

ISSN: 0350-8773

Volume 53 , Issue 4, (2025)

Published: 30.06.2025.

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01.06.2015.

Professional paper

Syndroma Stevens-Johnson - toxic epidermal necrolysis overlap associated with carbamazepine in patient with secondary epilepsy caused by brain tumor (Glioblastoma multiforme)

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a severe, episodic, acute mucocutaneous reaction that is most often elicited by drugs and occasionally by infections. The drugs commonly implicated as the cause of SJS are anticonvulsants, sulfonamides, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics. Carbamazepine has been commonly implicated in SJS. We report a case of SJS-TEN overlap syndrome developing in patient who was prescribed carbamazeine after epileptic attack during radiotherapy for the purpose of treatment Glioblastoma multiforme, patients underlying disease, whose symptomatology deteriorated patients condition.

A. Vojvodic, M. Dinic, K. Kostic

01.12.2014.

Professional paper

KVANTITATIVNA ANALIZA MAKROFAGA U GINGIVITISU I PARODONTOPATIJI

Parodontalna bolest (parodontopatija) je hronična inflamatorna bolest u čiju patogenezu su uključene različite ćelije urođenog i stečenog imuniteta, među kojima i makrofagi. Makrofagi su profesionalni fagociti čija je osnovna uloga ingestija i destrukcija mikroorganizama. Pored fagocitoze, ove ćelije su angažovane u produkciji proinflamatornih citokina i u prezentaciji antigena T-ćelijama, te se smatraju ključnim ćelijama urođenog imunskog odgovora. U našem istraživanju praćena je gustina i distribucija makrofaga u zdravoj i inflamiranoj gingive sa ciljem da se proceni njihov značaj u patogenezi parodontopatije. Materijal su činile gingivalne biopsije 96 pacijenata svrstanih u 4 grupe: zdrava gingiva, gingivitis, početna parodontopatija i uznapredovala parodontopatija. Za identifikaciju makrofaga korišćena je imunohistohemijska tehnika bojenja zasnovana na upotrebi monoklonskog antitela anti-CD68. Prema našem istraživanju gustina makrofaga je veća u gingivitisu i parodontopatiji u odnosu na zdravu gingivu. Između gingivitisa i parodontopatije nije nađena značajna razlika u gustini makrofaga. Grupisanje makrofaga u blizini delimično liziranih kolagenih vlakana u parodontopatiji ukazuje na njihovu kolagenolitičku aktivnost. Povećanje broja makrofaga u inflamiranoj gingivi može se dovesti u vezu i sa resorpcijom kosti jer se ove ćelije mogu diferencirati u osteoklaste.

D. Marjanovic, Z. Andjelkovic, M. Sehalic, N. Djordjevic, D. Stamatovic, Z. Arsic

01.06.2015.

Professional paper

Iside effects of salicylates (ACK), corticosteroids and imunomodulators on the gastroduodenal mucosa - medication used in rheumatoid arthritis treatment

The aim is to determine pathological -ulcero-erosive changes in the gastroduodenal mucosa (erosions, ulcers, ulcers, ulcer complications, subepithelial hemorrhage, etc.) resulting from the adverse effects of salicylates /ACK/ corticosteroid, imunoodulatora which was prescribed in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The test was performed on 50 patients diagnosed with RA who were on the two-year continuous therapy. When respondents were done gastroscopy and pathological macroscopic changes resulting from the gastroduodenal mucosa as a result of adverse effects of administered drugs verified. After two years of preparations ACK controlled therapy, corticosteroids, imunomodula- sector on mucosa gastroduodenal erosions were found in 81.5% of patients, gastric ulcer in 33%, duodenal ulcer with 18.5% of patients and bleeding in 44.4%.

M. Popovic, R. Dani, Lj. Stalevic

01.12.2014.

Professional paper

RECIDIVANTNA DEZMOIDNA FIBROMATOZA PREDNJEG TRBUŠNOG ZIDA I DEZMOIDNA FIBROMATOZA RETROPERITONEUMA

Dezmoidne ili agresivne fibromatoze pripadaju grupi benignih tumora koje karakteriše lokalno infiltrativan rast i sklonost recidiviranju, a koje ne metastaziraju. Prikazana je žena starosti 46 godina, koja dolazi na pregled zbog recidivantnog tumora prednjeg trbušnog zida, ranije PH verifikovanog kao dezmoidna fibromatoza. Uz tumor prednjeg trbušnog zida dimenzija 14.7x7.0x12.5 cm, CT dijagnostikom otkriven je i tumor veličine 5.8x6.2x8.8 cm u loži ranije odstranjenog desnog bubrega, koji je u bliskoj komunikaciji sa donjom šupljom venom (VCI) i desnom zajedničkom ilijačnom aretrijom (AIC dex.). Kompresija na iste je rezultirala otokom desne noge u cjelosti, koji se povukao nakon ekscizije tumora. Postoperativni tok je protekao uredno.

G. Marijanovic, Z. Terzic, M. Cmiljanic, M. Paunovic, N. Vucetic, S. Sofranac, D. Mikulic, Lj. Radunovic

01.12.2015.

Professional paper

Chlamydia trachomatis as a cause of trachoma

Trachoma is keratoconjunctivitis caused by ocular infection with Chlamydia trachomatis. Endemic trachoma is caused by serovars A, B, Ba and C. Trachoma is probably the third most common cause of blindness worldwide, after cataracta and glaucoma. Active trachoma affects an estimated 84 million people; another 7.6 million have end-stage disease, of which about 1.3 million are blind. Most trachoma programmes use the WHO simplified grading system, by presence or absence of five clinical signs. The World Health Organization is leading a global effort to eliminate blinding trachoma by the year 2020, through the implementation of the SAFE strategy. This involves surgery for trichiasis (S-surgery), antibiotics for infection (A-antibiotic), facial cleanliness (F-face) and environmental improvements to reduce transmission of the organism (Eeducation). Tratment for trachoma includes local and systemic administration of appropriate antibiotics. Surgical correction of trachomatous trichiasis reduces the risk of progressive corneal opacification and blindness.

V. Maric, S. Djukic

01.12.2015.

Professional paper

Chemical risk factors responsible for the formation of wedge-shaped lesions

Introduction: Non-carious tooth substances loss pose a major health problem of a modern man. The literature often collectively describes all non-carious lesions and is therefore difficult to compare results obtained by different authors. Chemical factors are one of the predisposing factors responsible for the formation of wedge-shaped erosions. Aim: Examination of chemical risk factors as one of the predisposing causes responsible for the formation of wedge-shaped lesions. Method: We examined 62 patients with wedge-shaped erosions (mean age 45.52 ± 12.03 years, 58.1% of men) and 60 patients without erosions in the control group (mean age 34.40 ± 9.28 years, 60% men) . The entire examination was completed by using a questionnaire at the Dental Clinic of the University of Pristina - Kosovska Mitrovica. salivary pH was measured by the pH meter. Results: The results show that the wedge-shaped lesions often occur equally in both men and women. Considerably often it might appear in older people but can also occur in teenagers. Patients with wedge-shaped erosion have increased acidity of saliva, a heightened sense of acid in the mouth and consume a lot more carbonated drinks compared to patients without erosions. Conclusion: Wedge-shaped lesions are more common in people older than 40 years. Taking into account the results obtained in this study it can be concluded that the chemical risk factors truly fall within the predisposing factors that may be responsible for the creation of wedge-shaped erosions.

Dejan Peric, M. Zivkovic, V. Matvijenko, Lj. Subaric, D. Zivkovic, D. Jovanovic

01.06.2015.

Professional paper

The effectiveness of certain antibiotics in the treatment of acute otitis media in children

Among the many antibiotics that treat infections of the respiratory system, the most common and with a large role are penicillins, cephalosporins, and macrolides. Acute otitis media is rapidly formed otitis media, with the duration of the inflammatory process to 3 weeks. As a rule, there is a nasal-pharyngeal route, and causes are viruses, bacteria and / or a viral / bacterial coinfection. To determine the effectiveness of amoxicillin, amoxicillin with clavulanate, ceftriaxone and azithromycin in children aged 0 to 14 years, depending on the number of repeat episodes. 120 patients with acute inflammation of the middle ear, treated in the cabinet of Otorhinolaryngology of Health Center of Gracanica. Diagnosis of the patients was placed and confirmed on the basis of physical examination, laboratory and microbiological analysis and tympanometry findings. 120 children aged 0-14 years. 52 (43.33%) male and 68 (56.67%) female. In 37 (30.83%) an episode of OMA, in 41 (34.86%) two episodes, in 29 (24.16%) three, in 13 (10.83%) cases more than three episodes in the past year. In 23 (19.16%) two epizide acute inflammation shorter than two months, in 11 (9.16%) children 3 episodes in 6 months, and in 13 (10.83%) children four episodes OMA for a period of one year . Causes: Streptococcus pneumoniae (37.64%), Haemophilus inphluenzae (14.11%), Moraxella catarrhalis (12.94%) and Pseudomonas (12.94%), Staphylococcus aureus (4.70%), Escherichia coli (4.70%) and Streptococcus pyogenes (3.52%). Amoxicillin (90 mg / kg bw) and amoxicillin + clavulanate (90 mg / kg bw), azithromycin (5-10 mg / kg bw), ceftriaxone (50mg / kg). Based on our research, we came to the data that is generally consistent with the WHO recommendations for the treatment of OMA in children.

R. Trajkovic, N. Djokic, B. Trajkovic

01.06.2015.

Professional paper

Analysis of premature births for the period from 2009. to 2013. in Health Center Kosovska Mitrovica

Delivery before 37th week of gestation is defined as preterm, independently of body mass of babies, according to the World Health Organization. Premature birth is the current problem in the world due to the high risk of neonatal morbidity and mortality and incompletely clear etiology. In our country the frequency of preterm delivery is 6%. We have retrospectively analyzed early deliveries in Health Center Kosovska Mitrovica in the period from 2009 to 2013. In this five-year period, there were totaly 3398 deliveries, of which 148 or 4.35 % were preterm delivery. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of premature birth in the five-year period in relation to: the total number of births in a given period, the age of the patients, the manner of completion of delivery, gestational week of pregnancy, parity and the most common causes that led to the PTP. In the analysis we have included the body weight and Apgar score of premature infants. We have used protocols of births, maternal history of disease, neonatal protocols and lists of newborns. Most of them were multiparas (41.2 %),56.7 % of pregnant women were aged of 21-30 years and pregnancy in 79.9 % of cases ended with 33 to 37 ng. Vaginal deliveries were completed in 84.4% of premature births, and caesarean in 15.6%. Twin pregnancies with preterm deliveries were represented in 10.2%. The most common weight of premature infants ranged from 2000 to 2500 grams (48.6 %). The most common causes that led to the PTP were PPROM (22.9 %), unknown causes (27. 1 %), multiple pregnancy (18.2 %), genital infection (8.7 %), cervical incompetence (6.7 %), IUGR (5.4%), PIH (4.2%), placental abruption and placenta previa (2.1 %) and other (4.7%) .

V. Adzic, S. Galjak, G. Radojevic, G. Relic

01.12.2014.

Professional paper

HLORINIŠUĆA AKTIVNOST SERUMSKE MIJELOPEROKSIDAZE U AKUTNOM ISHEMIČNOM MOŽDANOM UDARU

Uz tradicionalne faktore rizika smatra se da i inflamacija doprinosi nastanku ishemičnog moždanog udara (IMU). U toku inflamacije neutrofilni leukociti se degranulišu, kada može doći do oslobađanja njihovog enzima mijeloperoksidze (MPO) u ekstracelularni prostor. Osim peroksidazme MPO poseduje i hlorinišuću aktivnost kojom stvara hipohlornu kiselinu i dugoživeće oksidanse hloramine. U ovoj studiji je određivana hlorinišuća aktivnost MPO i koncentracija ukupnih hloramina u serumu. U studiju je bilo uključeno 29 pacijenata sa akutnim IMU, starosti 69.0 godina (64.2–78.0), i 25 ispitanika kontrolne grupe bez IMU, starosti 69.0 godina (67.0–72.0). Nađeno je da je u grupi sa IMU broj neutrofilnih leukocita u perifernoj krvi značajno veći od kontrolnih vrednosti (4.56±1.76 vs. 7.74±3.35 × 109/L, u kontrolnoj grupi i kod pacijenata; p<0.05). Takođe je i hlorinišuća aktivnost MPO seruma bila veća u grupi sa IMU (67.2 U/L vs. 92.3 U/L, kod kontrole i kod pacijenata; p<0.05). Iako je koncentracija ukupnih hloramina bila nešto veća kod IMU nego u kontrolnoj grupi, razlika nije bila statistički značajna (p=0.178). Aktivnost MPO je značajno korelirala sa koncentracijom triglicerida (p<0.05). Korelacija između hlorinišuće aktivnosti MPO i ukupnih hloramina nije bila značajna (p=0.402), dok su korelacije MPO aktivnosti i broja neutrofila (p=0.071) odnosno MPO aktivnosti i prisustva aritmije (p=0.094) bile nešto veće. Rezultati ove studije ukazuju da MPO verovatno ima ulogu u patogenezi IMU, što se delimično može zasnivati na hlorinaciji biološki značajnih molekula vaskularnog kompartmana.

M. Miric, I. Dragojevic, B. Kisic, B. Bisevac, S. Filipovic, J. Marjanovic, M. Dejanovic

01.06.2015.

Professional paper

Research on presence of chosen risk factors for hypertension in medical students

Hypertension represents one of the most significant preventable causes of death worldwide, and accordingly the target group for its prevention and early detection primarily refers to young population. Assessment of prevalence of selected risk factors for the development of hypertension among students, and determination of the existence of differences between genders, defined age groups and included faculties. A cross-sectional study was carried out during 2013., at Faculties of Medical Sciences, University of Belgrade. Respondents completed an questionnaire specially designed for the purpose of this study. Categorical data were analyzed using statistical chi-square test of independence. The study included 600 respondents, mainly female (61.2%), with the mean age of 53.1 ± 17.4 years. More than third of the participants (38,6%) reported the genetic predisposition to development of hypertension. Recorded modifiable risk factors were overweight (22,33%), regular extra salt intake (86,3%) and smoking (32,8%). The results of the study indicate presence of reversible risk factors in the observed population. Designing educational programs on chronic diseases during graduate studies is necessary to keep hypertension from developing at older age and mitigate the number of existing risk factors development.

M. Zeković, T. Stojković, A. Milosević-Georgiev, D. Krajnović

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