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Original article English Elzouki AN, Verbaan H, Lindgren S, Widell A, Carlson J, Eriksson S. Department of Medicine, University of Lund, University Hospital, Malmo, Sweden. J Hepatol. 1997 Jul;27(1):42-8. Abstract BACKGROUND/AIMS: This study aimed to determine whether deficiency of the major serine protease inhibitors (alpha1-antitrypsin (AAT) or alpha1-antichymotrypsin (ACT)) is associated with increased risk for …

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Original article English Eriksson S, Elzouki AN. Department of Medicine, Malmo University Hospital, Sweden. Baillieres Clin Gastroenterol. 1998 Jun;12(2):257-73. Abstract Alpha 1-Antitrypsin deficiency (PiZ) is frequent in Caucasian populations. The predominant clinical correlates of this inborn error, i.e. chronic liver disease, emphysema, and vasculitic syndromes including their pathogenetic background are discussed in the present review. …

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Original article English Elzouki AN, Ryden Ahlgren A, Lanne T, Sonesson B, Eriksson S. Department of Medicine, University of Lund, Malmo University Hospital, Sweden. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 1999 Feb;17(2):149-54. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine if the frequency of alpha 1AT deficiency (PiZ) is increased in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), and, to investigate …

Is there a relationship between abdominal aortic aneurysms and alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency (PiZ)? Read More »

Original article English Elzouki AN, Nilsson S, Nilsson P, Verbaan H, Simanaitis M, Lindgren S. Department of Medicine, University Hospital, Malmo, Sweden. Hepatogastroenterology. 1999 Sep-Oct;46(29):2946-50. Abstract BACKGROUND/AIMS: Earlier studies have indicated an elevated risk for gallstone disease in patients with cirrhosis. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of gallstones in patients with chronic liver …

The prevalence of gallstones in chronic liver disease is related to degree of liver dysfunction. Read More »

Original article English Elzouki AN, Eriksson S, Lofberg R, Nassberger L, Wieslander J, Lindgren S. Department of Medicine, University Hospital, Malmo, Sweden. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 1999 Nov;5(4):246-52. Abstract Our aim was to determine the prevalence of the PiZ allele for alpha 1-antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency and some relevant antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) specificities in patients with …

The prevalence and clinical significance of alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency (PiZ) and ANCA specificities (proteinase 3, BPI) in patients with ulcerative colitis Read More »

Original article English Elzouki AN, Toth E, Floren CH, Lindgren S, Fork FT, Sjolund K, Walder M, Eriksson S. Dept. of Medicine, Malmo University Hospital, Sweden. Scand J Gastroenterol. 2000 Jan;35(1):32-5. Abstract BACKGROUND: Most individuals with Helicobacter pylori infection in Western countries have no evidence of peptic ulcer disease (PUD). We therefore assessed the PiZ …

Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency may be a risk factor for duodenal ulcer in patients with Helicobacter pylori infection. Read More »

Case report English Y. M. Gadalla, M. P. Kownacka, M. Pirozynski Garyounis Medical Journal Vol.19. 1998-2002:162 Abstract Lower respiratory tract papillomatosis (LRTP) is a rare benign tumor of trachea and bronchi. The various therapeutic interventions are often unsuccessful. Among them only laser therapy has been successful in eradicating LRTP in few case reports. We present …

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Case report English Y. E. El Shalwy, A. Bendardf, N. Rajpurohit. Garyounis Medical Journal Vol.19. 1998-2002:157-161 Abstract Most of the cases of superior vena cava syndrome are due to underlying malignancy, a benign cause being rarely found. We report a case where superior vena cava obstruction was due to aneurysm of aorta. Relevant literature is …

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Case report English F. O. Dakhil Garyounis Medical Journal Vol.19. 1998-2002:152-156 Abstract A 27 year-old Libyan patient with Behcet ‘s disease and neurologic complications is presented. An improvement in his condition has been noticed concomitant with prednisolone therapy at a dose of 60 mg/day. We also discuss briefly the literature on this subject. Keywords: Neuro-Behcet’s …

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Case report English M. K. Farid, L. D. Gahukamble Garyounis Medical Journal Vol.19. 1998-2002:l49-l51 Abstract A case of solitary hydatid cyst affecting fallopian tube is described Keywords: Solitary Hydatid Cyst Of The Fallopian Tube Link/DOI: