The evaluation of abdominal findings in Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever

Albayrak, Eda; Özmen, Zafer; Aktaş, Fatma; Aktaş, Turan; Duygu, Fazılet

doi:10.1007/s00261-015-0581-y

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“…In the same study, the laboratory findings and CT outcomes were compared, and the presence of abdominal free fluid was statistically significant in patients with a platelet count lower than 50,000. As compared with the reports in the literature [22,23], the incidence of hepatomegaly was lower (16.7%) in the present study, and the incidence of splenomegaly was higher (27.1%). In the present study, abdominal free fluid was found in only one patient.…”

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“…In the present study, abdominal free fluid was found in only one patient. Thus, the incidence was much lower (2.1%) than that reported in the earlier studies [22,23]. In the study by Ziraman et al, the radiological investigations were performed a mean of 7.8 days after the onset of symptoms, whereas they were performed a mean of 3.6 days after symptom onset in our study.…”

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“…In the same study, the incidence of hepatomegaly, a thickened gallbladder wall, and the presence of abdominal free fluid were statistically significantly higher in patients with severe disease progression as compared with those with mild-to-moderate disease progression. In another study on CCHF patients, Ozmen et al reported hepatomegaly (56.9%), splenomegaly (19.6%), and abdominal free fluid (70.6%) using abdominal computed tomography (CT) [23]. In the same study, the laboratory findings and CT outcomes were compared, and the presence of abdominal free fluid was statistically significant in patients with a platelet count lower than 50,000.…”

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Evaluation of Portal Vein Doppler Findings in Patients with Crimean–Congo Hemorrhagic Fever

Karavaş

Karakeçili

2019

Medicina

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Background and objectives: In this study, we compare portal vein Doppler ultrasound (US) findings between patients with Crimean–Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) and healthy persons and investigate the practicability of these findings in the prediction of disease severity. Materials and Methods: In this prospective study, portal vein Doppler US was performed in patients diagnosed with CCHF and healthy persons between March 2016 and May 2018. The patients were grouped according to mild-to-moderate and severe progression of CCHF. Liver size, portal vein diameter, portal vein flow rate, spleen volume, and splenic vein diameter were recorded in the patients and healthy controls. Results: Of the 48 patients diagnosed with CCHF, 25 were male. According to the scoring made, 38 patients were evaluated as having mild-to-moderate disease progression, and 10 were evaluated as having severe disease progression. With respect to the Doppler US findings, liver size, spleen volume, portal vein diameter, splenic vein diameter, and portal vein flow rate were significantly higher in the patient group compared with the controls. However, no significant difference was found in these parameters between the severe and mild-to-moderate progression groups. Conclusions: In the evaluation of and follow-up with patients with CCHF, portal vein Doppler US is a non-invasive and reliable tool for diagnosis.

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Evaluation of Portal Vein Doppler Findings in Patients with Crimean–Congo Hemorrhagic Fever

Karavaş

Karakeçili

2019

Medicina

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“…There have been many studies performed on CCHF in the literature. However, the number of studies related to pulmonary imaging in CCHF is very rare and limited despite the increasing number of cases in the world and in our country [1][2][3][4]. On the other hand, we have a distinct advantage of studying the CCHF patients due to the increase in the frequency of the disease in our region.…”

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“…However, ecchymosis, petechia, vaginal bleeding, and epistaxis can also be observed. In addition, intracranial bleeding, gastrointestinal bleeding, and alveolar hemorrhage that are life-threatening and often responsible for mortality can be observed as well [1][2][3][4]. The geographical location, exposure to animals with ticks, and contact with suspicious infected blood and blood products in the patients' history are helpful in diagnosis.…”

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The pulmonary findings of Crimean–Congo hemorrhagic fever patients with chest X-ray assessments

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Aktaş²

2019

Radiol med

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Background Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), characterized by fever and/or hemorrhage, is a zoonotic viral disease with high mortality. The agent causing CCHF is a Nairovirus. The virus is typically transmitted to humans through tick bites. CCHF is a life-threatening disease observed endemically over a wide geographical regions in the world, and there is limited information about pulmonary findings in CCHF patients. Purpose We aimed to investigate the pulmonary findings belonging to a large CCHF patient cohort and to determine if there is any relationship between laboratory findings and disease severity. Materials and methods A total of 165 patients who were diagnosed with CCHF and examined through chest X-ray (CXR) due to respiratory symptoms at their first examination and/or during their hospitalization were included in this study. In addition to demographical and laboratory findings of the patients, chest X-rays were also examined. Results Of the 165 patients examined, 96 were male (58.2%) and 69 were female (41.8%). The mean age was 51.64 ± 17.95 years (4-81 years). Single and/or multiple pathological findings were detected in 93 patients (56.4%) as a result of chest X-ray during their first examination. On chest X-ray, consolidation in 74 patients (44.8%), pleural effusion in 64 patients (39.8%), ground glass opacity in 49 patients (29.7%), and atelectasis in 30 patients (18.2%) were detected. Conclusion According to the results of our study, it can be suggested that radiological examination in lungs should be performed primarily with CXR and pulmonary involvement (pleural effusion and consolidation) affects survival in CCHF negatively.

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Prognostic factors, pathophysiology and novel biomarkers in Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever

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The evaluation of abdominal findings in Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever

Cited by 8 publications

References 18 publications

Evaluation of Portal Vein Doppler Findings in Patients with Crimean–Congo Hemorrhagic Fever

Evaluation of Portal Vein Doppler Findings in Patients with Crimean–Congo Hemorrhagic Fever

The pulmonary findings of Crimean–Congo hemorrhagic fever patients with chest X-ray assessments

Prognostic factors, pathophysiology and novel biomarkers in Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever

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