Abstract
Abstracts of the International Medical Students' Congress Sarajevo (SaMED) 2021
Highlights
Multiple system atrophy is adult onset, fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive autonomic failure, parkinsonian and/or cerebellar features with pyramidal features in various combinations
We present a case of a 75-year old male with chronic, HBeAg negative hepatitis B who developed complications of chronic liver disease, despite the long-term antiviral therapy and undetectable HBV DNA, and underwent orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT)
We present a case of a young female patient (19 years old), who experienced ear fullness and tinnitus regarding her right ear which were present for one year
Summary
Sarcoidosis is a multysistem autoimmune disease presenting with the formation of noncaseating granulomas in different tissues, including the eye. A wide range of treatment modalities is available for the management and long-term control of the inflammatory process in ocular sarcoidosis which is critical in order to prevent complications and visual impairment. AIM: To review the current knowledge on the diagnostic and therapeutic approach of ocular sarcoidosis, with emphasis on the importance of clinical examination, multidisciplinary approach and the role of new therapeutic modalities. RESULTS: Uveitis is the most common feature of ocular sarcoidosis, followed by conjunctival and lacrimal gland involvement. Complications, such as cataract and glaucoma, may be a result of the inflammatory process or adverse effects from therapy. ISSN 2076-6327 This journal is published by the University Library System, University of Pittsburgh as part of the Digital Publishing Program and is co-sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh Press
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