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Frequency of dermatophytes causing tinea corporis in Tripoli, Libya.

Original article English Elghoul MT, Shafi M, Joshi RM, Mashina H. Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Great Al-Fateh University of Medical Science, Tripoli, Libya. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 1989 May-Jun;83(3):418. Abstract Keywords: Frequency of dermatophytes causing tinea corporis in Tripoli, Libya. Link/DOI: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B75GP-4C0K859-G6&_user=10&_coverDate=06%2F30%2F1989&_rdoc=50&_fmt=summary&_orig=browse&_srch=doc-info(%23toc%2313100%231989%23999169996%23489602%23FLP%23display%23Volume)&_cdi=13100&_sort=d&_docanchor=&view=c&_ct=54&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=219bf5b6ccce6dcce0d47f3160900b0b

Postburn scar carcinoma.

Case report English Aron NK, Tajuri S. Department of Plastic Surgery, Al Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. Burns. 1989 Apr;15(2):121-4. Abstract A review of 20 patients with postburn scar carcinoma is presented. Eight early cases treated by wide excision and repair by skin grafting have been free of the tumour for the last 5-7 years. …

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Ocular horn.

Case report English Dhir SP, Shishku MN, Krewi A. Department of Ophthalmology, Al-Fateh University, Tripoli, Libya. Br J Ophthalmol. 1989 Apr;73(4):317-8. Abstract The case of a horn-like hyperplasia of the caruncle of the left eye in a 3-month-old child is reported. An atavistic origin of this growth as a vestigial upper incisor is suggested from …

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The Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome–a report of two cases.

Case report English El Mauhoub M, Shembesh N, Aggarwal VP, Sabharwal HS. Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. Ann Trop Paediatr. 1989 Mar;9(1):62-4. Abstract Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) is a rare condition with variable presentation. In some cases there is sequential development of clinical features. This report describes the syndrome in …

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American screwworm fly in Libya.

Letter English Gabaj MM, Beesley WN. Vet Rec. 1989 Feb 11;124(6):152. Abstract Keywords: American screwworm fly in Libya. Link/DOI:

Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome: report of a Libyan family and evidence of autosomal recessive inheritance.

Case report English Khalifa MM. Department of Pediatrics, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Clin Genet. 1989 Feb;35(2):125-32. Abstract A Libyan family with the Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome affecting three children of two sisters is described. The proband was ascertained because of repeated unhealing fractures. The pattern of inheritance appeared autosomal recessive. Keywords: Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome: report …

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The effect of gossypol on serum lipoproteins of adult rats.

Original article English Obeidy A, Fities IA, Sheriff DS. Department of Zoology, Garyovnis University, Benghazi, Libya. Horm Metab Res. 1989 Dec;21(12):649-51. Abstract It has been shown that gossypol treatment brings about marked changes in plasma lipoproteins of certain species causing a marked fall in total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol levels. Using Helena electrophoretic system the lipoprotein …

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Neuroblastoma in Libyan children.

English el Mauhoub M, Sudarshan G, Aggarwal VP. Indian Pediatr. 1989 Mar;26(3):284-6. Abstract Keywords: Neuroblastoma in Libyan children. Link/DOI: