Shiraz University of Medical SciencesIranian Journal of Medical Sciences0253-071642620170121Isolated Peritoneal, Mesenteric, and Omental Hydatid Cyst: A Clinicopathologic Narrative Review51752340485ENBitaGeramizadehTransplant Research Center, Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranJournal Article20160408Hydatid disease (HD) is caused by Echinococcus granulosus and is endemic in many parts of the world. This parasitic tapeworm can produce cysts in almost every organ of the body, with the liver and lung being the most frequently targeted organs. Peritoneum, omentum, and mesentery are among these unusual locations, which can cause diagnostic challenge and treatment delay. This review provides information on the reported cases of the peritoneal, omental, and mesenteric hydatid cyst in the world during the last 20 years. During the last 20 years, there have been 49 published cases of hydatid cysts in the peritoneum, mesentery, and omentum. Among the reported cases in the English literature, the most common presenting symptom has been chronic abdominal pain and the method of primary diagnosis has been ELISA and ultrasonography. The best treatment modalities have been surgical excision, with and without adjuvant therapy, with albendazole and scolicidal agents. The published follow-up studies showed a low recurrence rate.Shiraz University of Medical SciencesIranian Journal of Medical Sciences0253-071642620170925Topical Effects of Artemisia Absinthium Ointment and Liniment in Comparison with Piroxicam Gel in Patients with Knee Joint Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial52453140488ENZahraBasiriDepartment of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran;FatemehZeraatiMedicinal Plants and Natural Product Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran; and Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, IranFarzanehEsna-AshariDepartment of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, IranFarshidMohammadiSchool of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran;KeyvanRazzaghiMedicinal Plants and Natural Product Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, IranMaliheAraghchianDepartment of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, IranShirinMoradkhaniMedicinal Plants and Natural Product Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran; and Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran0000-0003-2363-0884Journal Article20161107Background: Pain alleviation and improvement of functional status are the main objectives in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Artemisia absinthium (AA) was used traditionally in reducing pain and inflammation. The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of topical formulations of AA and piroxicam gel (PG) among patients with knee osteoarthritis.Methods: In total, 90 outpatients aged 30-70 years with the diagnosis of primary osteoarthritis in at least one knee were enrolled in a randomized double-blind clinical trial. The patients referred to the Rheumatology Clinic at Shahid Beheshti Hospital in Hamadan province during 2012-2013. The patients were randomly assigned into three groups, 30 patients per group, and respectively received AA ointment (AAO) 3%, AA liniment (AAL) 3%, and PG; three times daily (TID) for 4 weeks. The patients were visited at baseline, week 4, and week 6. The effectiveness criteria were pain severity which was assessed with a 10-point visual analog scale (VAS), the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index (WOMAC) for total pain score (WTPS), total physical function score (WTPFS), and total stiffness score (WTSS). Repeated measure ANOVA, paired t test and post hoc were used to compare variables. Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS software, version 13.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, Illinois).Results: All groups had similar patient demographics. The administration of PG significantly improved all tested criteria with no recurrence after discontinuing the treatment protocol. AAO alleviated all tested factors except for WTSS. Alleviation was comparable to PG. AAL only reduced pain factors (VAS, WTPS) in week 4 with recurrence in week 6.Conclusion: Administration of Artemisia ointment may have beneficial effects in the treatment of osteoarthritis.Trial Registration Number: IRCT201202123109N3 Shiraz University of Medical SciencesIranian Journal of Medical Sciences0253-071642620171017Adherence to the CONSORT Statement in the Reporting of Randomized Controlled Trials on Pharmacological Interventions Published in Iranian Medical Journals53254340490ENPoonehSarveravanDepartment of Medical Journalism, Paramedical School, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranBehroozAstanehDepartment of Medical Journalism, Paramedical School, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranNasrinShokrpourDepartment of English Language, Paramedical School, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranJournal Article20170420Background: Among manuscripts submitted to biomedical journals, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) form the backbone of evidence-based medicine. Hence, their protocol should be designed rigorously and their results should be reported clearly. To improve the quality of RCT reporting, researchers developed the CONSORT Statement in 1996 and updated it in 2010. This study was designed to assess the quality of RCT reporting vis-à-vis adherence to CONSORT among articles published in Iranian medical journals (English, Persian, CONSORT-endorsing, and non-CONSORT-endorsing).Methods: In this cross-sectional study, all RCTs published in all Iranian medical journals from September 2012 to September 2013 were retrieved to evaluate their adherence to CONSORT. The journals’ instructions for authors were also reviewed to find out whether or not they endorsed CONSORT. The CONSORT 2010 Checklist was used. Microsoft Excel 2007 was applied to analyze the data, and MedCalc was employed to compare the groups. Results: Totally, 492 pharmacological RCTs that met our inclusion criteria were identified. Twenty-five items were reported in fewer than 50% of the articles. The differences between the articles published in Persian and English language journals were statistically significant in 17 items. The differences between the articles published in the CONSORT-endorsing and non-CONSORT-endorsing journals were significant in 8 items. Conclusion: Our findings showed very weak adherence to CONSORT. Authors, reviewers, and editors should be trained to use standards expressed by the CONSORT Group in reporting RCTs.Shiraz University of Medical SciencesIranian Journal of Medical Sciences0253-071642620170927Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion Injuries in Vanadyl-Treated Diabetic Rats54455240492ENHosseinAhmadi-EslamlooDepartment of Physiology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranSeyed MostafaShid MoosaviDepartment of Physiology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranGholam AbbasDehghaniDepartment of Physiology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranJournal Article20170108Background: Ischemic stroke recovery is poor in diabetic mellitus (DM). Vanadium compounds (vanadium) relieve DM signs, but their influences on cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury (I/RI) are inconclusive. Herein, the intensity of I/RI was inspected in vanadium-treated DM rats.Methods: Rats made diabetic with a single intravenous dose of streptozocin (39 mg/kg). Normal and DM rats used water or vanadyl solution for 45 days. Under isoflurane anesthesia, right middle cerebral artery occlusion was performed for 60 minutes and 12 hours reperfusion. Ischemic rats were divided into untreated-control normal (ICN) and diabetic (ICD), vanadium-treated normal (IVTN) and diabetic (IVTD) groups (n=14 each). After neurological deficit score (NDS) test, the rats were sacrificed and their brain removed and stained with triphenyltetrazolium chloride (TTC) to measure cerebral infarct volume (CIV, mm3) or Evans blue extravasation (EBE, μg/g wet-tissue). Data analysis was performed using one-way ANOVA and Tukey’s test (SPSS software, version 21.0) and P values <0.05 were considered statistically significant.Results: Blood glucose (BG, mg/dL) was similar in ICN and IVTN, elevated in IVTD and ICD (245±6 vs. 344±2, P<0.001). The increased CIV in ICN and IVTN was similar (48±2 and 34±5), very high in ICD but lower in IVTD (249±37 vs. 110±16, P<0.001). EBE was absent in non-lesioned hemispheres, similarly increased in lesioned hemispheres of ICN and IVTN (14±1 and 13±1). EBE in IVTD was significantly lower than ICD (21±2 vs. 33±5, P=0.01).Conclusion: I/RI was moderate in normoglycemia and did not change with vanadium. Hyperglycemia robustly intensified I/RI. Vanadium ameliorated hyperglycemia and reduced I/RI. Nonetheless, more investigations are required to link the mechanisms of vanadium on DM and stroke injuries.Shiraz University of Medical SciencesIranian Journal of Medical Sciences0253-071642620170228Antidiabetic and Antidyslipidemic Activities of the Aqueous Extract of Cochlospermum planchonii Leaves in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats55356040493ENBamisaye FisayoAbrahamDepartment of Biosciences and Biotechnology (Biochemistry Unit), Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, NigeriaSulyman AbdulhakeemOlarewajuDepartment of Biosciences and Biotechnology (Biochemistry Unit), Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, NigeriaAbegundeRonkeDepartment of Biosciences and Biotechnology (Biochemistry Unit), Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, NigeriaAjani EmmanuelOladipoDepartment of Biosciences and Biotechnology (Biochemistry Unit), Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, NigeriaJournal Article20160627Background: Diabetes mellitus is considered one of the 5 principal causes of death in the world and is recognized as a global public health issue because of its multifactorial facets affecting essential biochemical processes in the body. This study investigated the antidiabetic and antidyslipidemic activities of the aqueous extract of Cochlospermum planchonii (C. planchonii) leaves in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. Methods: Thirty adult female rats (Rattus norvegicus) weighing 153±3.41g were randomized into 6 groups of 5 animals each. STZ-induced diabetic rats were orally administered 50, 100, and 200 mg/kg body weight of the extract, respectively, once a day, and their blood glucose levels as well as variations of diabetes-associated biomarkers including alpha amylase, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH), and lipid profile by the extract were monitored for 21 days. The results were expressed as means±SEMs and compared with repeated measures using SPSS, Data Editor, version 16.0.Results: The aqueous extract of C. planchonii leaves significantly reduced the blood glucose level in a dose-dependent manner, with the highest dose producing a 74.52% reduction after 21 days of administration, which compared significantly (p <0.01) with the control and metformin-treated groups. Similarly, STZ-induced diabetic mediated alterations in the serum lipids were significantly (p <0.01) restored by the extract. In addition, the aqueous extract of C. planchonii leaves significantly attenuated the decrease in the activity of G6PDH and the increase in the activity of α-AMY in the liver of the STZ-induced diabetic rats. Conclusions: Overall, the aqueous extract of C. planchonii leaves could be used to manage diabetes and other related complications. Shiraz University of Medical SciencesIranian Journal of Medical Sciences0253-071642620170228Effects of Subacute Administration of Co-Trimoxazole and Folic Acid on Ovarian Tissue in Adult Female Rats56156840495ENArezooSaberiKerman Physiology Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran0000-0002-0372-742XEhsanSalarkiaKerman Physiology Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IranZohrehSafiEndocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran0000-0003-2004-7642GholamrezaSepehriKerman Neuroscience Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IranJournal Article20160725Background: Previous studies have reported the antifertility activities of sulfonamides. This study was designed to evaluate the effects of co-trimoxazole and its co-administration with folic acid on ovarian tissue in female rats.Methods: A total of 54 rats were randomly divided into 9 groups (n=6). Group I served as the control and group II (vehicle) received saline. Other groups, III to IX, received co-trimoxazole (30, 60, and 120 mg/kg; i.p.), folic acid (1 mg/kg; i.p.) or their combination for 14 days, respectively. The oocytes were obtained from each group at the end of the 14th days and scored for maturational status as germinal vesicle (GV), metaphase I (MI), or metaphase II (MII). The number of primordial follicle (PrF), primary follicle (PF), and secondary follicle in formalin-fixed ovaries were counted under light microscopy. The data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA followed by post-hoc Dunnet test using SPSS statistical software (version 17.0). Results were considered statistically significant at P<0.05.Results: Co-trimoxazole (60 and 120 mg/kg) treatment for 14 days caused a significant decrease in the number of GV (P=0.02, P<0.001), MI and MII (P=0.03, P<0.001), a significant increase in structural abnormalities, including PrF, PF and secondary follicle (P<0.001) as well as congestion, inflammation and necrosis of ovarian tissue compared to the vehicle group. Folic acid co-administration with co-trimoxazole reversed partially all these parameters compared to the co-trimoxazole group (P<0.001).Conclusion: The data showed the adverse effects of co-trimoxazole on the ovarian maturational status and tissue structure which was reversed partially by folic acid co-administration in rats. Shiraz University of Medical SciencesIranian Journal of Medical Sciences0253-071642620171101Long-term Low-Intensity Endurance Exercise along with Blood-Flow Restriction Improves Muscle Mass and Neuromuscular Junction Compartments in Old Rats56957640496ENMohammad-AliBahreini PourPhysical Education and Sports Science College, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, IranSiyavashJoukarNeuroscience Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran; and Physiology Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran; and Cardiovascular Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Science, Kerman, Iran; and Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IranFariborzHovanlooPhisical Education and Sports Science College, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, IranHamidNajafipourCardiovascular Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Science, Kerman, Iran; and Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran0000-0002-8030-8704Journal Article20170518Background: During the aging process, muscle atrophy and neuromuscular junction remodeling are inevitable. The present study aimed to clarify whether low-intensity aerobic exercise along with limb blood-flow restriction (BFR) could improve aging-induced muscle atrophy and nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) at the neuromuscular junction.Methods: Forty-eight male Wistar rats, aged 23–24 months, were randomly divided into control, sham (Sh: subjected to surgery without BFR), BFR (subjected to BFR), exercise (Ex: subjected to 10 weeks of low-intensity exercise), Sh+Ex, and BFR+Ex groups. Forty-eight hours after the last training session, the animals were sacrificed and their soleus and extensor digitorum longus (EDL) muscles were removed. The hypertrophy index was calculated, and molecular parameters were measured using western blotting. Statistical analysis was done with ANOVA using SPSS (version 20), with a P<0.05 as the level of significance.Results: The control and Sh groups showed weight gain (P=0.001), whereas the Ex, Sh+Ex, and BFR+Ex groups had significant weight loss (P<0.001). The hypertrophy index of the soleus was significantly higher in the BFR+Ex group than in the control, Sh, and BFR groups (P<0.001). BFR+Ex induced significant hypertrophic effects on the EDL (P<0.001 vs. the control, Sh, Ex, and Sh+Ex groups, and P=0.006 vs. the BFR group). BFR+Ex also increased nAChRs in the soleus (P=0.02 vs. the control and Sh groups) and the EDL (P=0.008 vs. the control and Sh groups).Conclusion: BFR plus mild exercise is a safe method with potential beneficial effects in protecting and augmenting muscle mass and nAChR clustering at the neuromuscular junction in old rats.Shiraz University of Medical SciencesIranian Journal of Medical Sciences0253-071642620170311Effects of Saponin from Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seeds on Dyslipidemia57758540497ENZhiChenFaculty of Medicine, Shimane University, Shimane, Japan;
School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan Ningxia, ChinaYan-LiLeiSchool of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan Ningxia, ChinaWen-PingWangSchool of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan Ningxia, China;
Ningxia Engineering and Technology Research Center, Modernization of Hui Medicine, Yinchuan Ningxia, China;
Key Lab of Hui Ethnic Medicine Modernization, Ministry of Education, Yinchuan Ningxia, ChinaYa-YaLeiSchool of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan Ningxia, China;
General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan Ningxia, ChinaYan-HuaLiuSchool of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan Ningxia, China;
Ningxia Engineering and Technology Research Center, Modernization of Hui Medicine, Yinchuan Ningxia, China;
Key Lab of Hui Ethnic Medicine Modernization, Ministry of Education, Yinchuan Ningxia, China;JingHeiSchool of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan Ningxia, China;
General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan Ningxia, ChinaJinHuSchool of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan Ningxia, China;
General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan Ningxia, ChinaHongSuiSchool of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan Ningxia, China;
Ningxia Engineering and Technology Research Center, Modernization of Hui Medicine, Yinchuan Ningxia, China;
Key Lab of Hui Ethnic Medicine Modernization, Ministry of Education, Yinchuan Ningxia, China;Journal Article20160803Background: Saponins identified from fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) seeds are reported effective on dyslipidemia. However, the definite mechanism is still not elucidated systematically. In this study, we evaluate the effects of saponin extract on cholesterol absorption, metabolism, synthesis, and reverse cholesterol transport in vivo.Methods: Saponin extract was prepared according to a craft established in our previous study. After the establishment of dyslipidemia model, 40 male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into five groups, namely the control group (normal diet plus normal saline), HFD group (high fat diet plus normal saline), Lipitor group (high fat diet plus Lipitor (2 mg/kg)), and L, M, and H-saponin groups (high fat diet plus saponin in dosages of 6, 12, and 24 mg/kg, respectively). Rats were sacrificed at the end of the 9th week after treatment. Biochemical characteristics of rats were tested, histopathological sections of liver tissue were observed, and the protein and mRNA expression of related factors of cholesterol in the intestine and liver were determined. One-way ANOVA test (SPSS software version 11.5, Chicago, IL, USA) was used to determine statistically significant differences between the HFD and other groups.Results: In saponin groups, the serum lipid, bile acid efflux, anti-peroxide activities, and lipid area of liver tissue improved. Cholesterol 7alpha-hydroxylase and scavenger receptor class B type I elevated in the liver. 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase levels were suppressed in both the serum and liver. However, significant cholesterol efflux was not found and Niemann-Pick C1-Like 1 levels elevated in the intestine. Conclusion: The mechanisms of saponin in Fenugreek effect on ameliorating dyslipidemia are probably related to accelerated cholesterol metabolism, inhibited cholesterol synthesis, and facilitated reverse cholesterol transport, but not cholesterol absorption.Shiraz University of Medical SciencesIranian Journal of Medical Sciences0253-071642620170111Deltamethrin-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Virgin Olive Oil Consumption: An Experimental Study58659240498ENAli RezaKhalatbaryMolecular and Cell Biology Research Center, Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, IranDavoodNasiry Zarrin GhabaeeDepartment of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, IranHassanAhmadvandDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran; and Razi Herbal Medicine Research Center, School of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, IranFereshtehTalebpour AmiriMolecular and Cell Biology Research Center, Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, IranSomaiehTadayoni LehiDepartment of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, IranJournal Article20160815Background: Deltamethrin (DM) is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide which can lead to pathological effects in mammals through oxidative stress. On the other hand, virgin olive oil (VOO) is a rich source of phenolic compounds with antioxidants. The aim of the present study was to determine the protective effects of VOO against DM-induced hepatotoxicity. Methods: Thirty-six mice were randomly separated into 4 groups: vehicle group, VOO group, DM group, and DM plus VOO group. Immunohistochemistry of PARP, COX-2, and caspase-3 with the biochemical analysis of malondialdehyde and total antioxidant capacity levels were performed in the liver samples 5 weeks after gavaging. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS, version 15. The data were compared between the groups using the Tukey multiple comparison tests and the analysis of the variance. A P value <0.05 was considered significant.Results: The malondialdehyde level in the liver was increased in the DM group (71.18±0.01), whereas it was significantly (P=0.001) decreased after VOO administration in the DM plus VOO group (39.59±2.43). While the total antioxidant capacity level in the liver was decreased in the DM group (3.05±0.05), it was significantly increased (P=0.03) after VOO administration in the DM plus VOO group (3.95±0.04). A greater expression of caspase-3 (P=0.008), COX-2 (P =0.004), and PARP (P 0.006) could be detected in the DM group, while it was significantly (P=0.009) attenuated in the DM plus VOO group. Also, the degeneration of hepatocytes, which was detected in the DM group, was attenuated after VOO consumption.Conclusions: VOO exerted protective effects against DM-induced hepatotoxicity, which might be associated with its anti-apoptotic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidative properties.Shiraz University of Medical SciencesIranian Journal of Medical Sciences0253-071642620170919Impacts of Bone Marrow Stem Cells on Caspase-3 Levels after Spinal Cord Injury in Mice59359840487ENNoushinGashmardiDepartment of Physiology, College of Sciences, Fars Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Fars, Iran; and Department of Physiology, College of Sciences, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, IranSeyed EbrahimHosseiniDepartment of Physiology, College of Sciences, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, IranDavoodMehrabaniStem Cell Technology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran0000-0002-5738-1719Mohammad AminEdalatmaneshDepartment of Physiology, College of Sciences, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran000-0002-7936-1145ZahraKhodabandehStem Cell Technology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranJournal Article20170208Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a drastic disability that leads to spinal cord impairment. This study sought to determine the effects of bone marrow stem cells (BMSCs) on caspase-3 levels after acute SCI in mice. Forty-two mice were randomly divided into 3 groups: control (2 subcategories), subjected to no intervention; sham (3 subcategories), subjected to acute SCI; and experimental (2 subcategories), subjected to SCI and cell transplantation. In the experimental group, 2×105 BMSCs were injected intravenously 1 day after SCI. The mesenchymal property of the cells was assessed. The animals in the 3 groups were sacrificed 1, 21, and 35 days after the induction of injury and caspase-3 levels were evaluated using a caspase-3 assay kit. The obtained values were analyzed with ANOVA and Tukey tests using GraphPad and SPSS. Based on the assessments, the transplanted cells were spindle-shaped and were negative for the hematopoietic markers of CD34 and CD45 and positive for the expression of the mesenchymal marker of CD90 and osteogenic induction. The caspase-3 levels showed a significant increase in the sham and experimental groups in comparison to the control group. One day after SCI, the caspase-3 level was significantly higher in the sham group (1.157±0.117) than in the other groups (P<0.000). Twenty-one days after SCI, the caspase-3 level was significantly lower in the experimental group than in the sham group (0.4±0.095 vs. 0.793±0.076; P˂0.000). Thirty-five days following SCI, the caspase-3 level was lower in the experimental group than in the sham group (0.223±0.027 vs. 0.643±0.058; P˂0.000). We conclude that BMSC transplantation was able to downregulate the caspase-3 level after acute SCI, underscoring the role of caspase-3 as a marker for the assessment of treatment efficacy in acute SCI.Shiraz University of Medical SciencesIranian Journal of Medical Sciences0253-071642620170228Different Presentation of Anomalous Origin of the Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery in Adults: Case Reports59960240486ENAlwaleedAl-DairyDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranYousefRezaeiHeart Valve Disease Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranMaziarGholampour DehakiDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranAnitaSadeghpourEchocardiography Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranZiaTotonchiDepartment of Cardiac Anesthesia, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranHamidrezaPouraliakbarDepartment of Radiology, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranAlirezaAlizadeh GhavidelHeart Valve Disease Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranJournal Article20160520Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare congenital cardiac malformation. We report three cases of ALCAPA who survived to adulthood. The first case was a 51-year-old woman who complained of typical chest pain that was diagnosed with ALCAPA using cardiac catheterization and coronary computed tomographic angiography (CTA). The second case was a 30-year-old woman with a history of surgery for atrial septal defect at 10 years old who presented with progressive exertional dyspnea. Cardiac catheterization confirmed the diagnosis of ALCAPA. The third case was a 19-year-old man who was brought to our clinic due to aborted sudden cardiac death on the previous day. Cardiac catheterization and coronary CTA confirmed the diagnosis. They underwent the closure of orifice of the anomalous left coronary artery and grafting the left anterior descending artery concomitantly with mitral valve repair. All patients were followed up during a mean of 8.7 months and they were asymptomatic.Shiraz University of Medical SciencesIranian Journal of Medical Sciences0253-071642620170306Recurrent Psammomatoid Juvenile Ossifying Fibroma with Aneurysmal Bone Cyst: An Unusual Case Presentation60360640489ENSwati S.GotmareDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Microbiology, D Y Patil University School of Dentistry, Sector 7, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaAvinashTamgadgeDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Microbiology, D Y Patil University School of Dentistry, Sector 7, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaSandhyaTamgadgeDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Microbiology, D Y Patil University School of Dentistry, Sector 7, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India0000-0003-4021-0953Kashmira SKesarkarDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Microbiology, D Y Patil University School of Dentistry, Sector 7, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaJournal Article20160428Juvenile ossifying fibroma (JOF) is a rare, benign, locally aggressive entity of the extragnathic craniofacial bones with a high tendency towards recurrence. Two distinctive microscopic patterns of juvenile ossifying fibroma have been described: a trabecular juvenile ossifying fibroma (TrJOF) and a psammomatoid juvenile ossifying fibroma (PJOF). Psammomatoid variant is predominantly a craniofacial lesion and occurs rarely in the jaws. The pathognomonic histopathologic feature is the presence of spherical ossicles, which are similar to psammoma bodies. Aneurysmal bone cyst exists as a secondary lesion arising from another osseous condition such as fibrous dysplasia, ossifying fibroma and giant cell granuloma. Very few cases of juvenile psammomatoid ossifying fibroma in association with the secondary aneurysmal bone cyst formation have been reported in the literature. Treatment consists of complete surgical removal; the incomplete excision has been associated with a high local recurrence rate. The authors report a case of recurrence of psammomatoid juvenile ossifying fibroma with aneurysmal bone cyst in an 8-year-old boy emphasizing the point that concomitant occurrence of these locally aggressive lesions requires adequate surgical removal and long-term follow-up.Shiraz University of Medical SciencesIranian Journal of Medical Sciences0253-071642620170228A Case of Cushing’s Syndrome in Pregnancy60761040491ENLeilaPouraliDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IranAtiyehMohammadzade VatanchiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IranAnahitaHamidiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IranJournal Article20160525Cushing’s syndrome (CS) occurs rarely during pregnancy. CS can be caused by prolonged abnormal exposure to excess glucocorticoids leading to special and significant signs and symptoms. It is often difficult to diagnose pathological hypercortisolism in pregnant women since some symptoms of the disease might be due to a complicated pregnancy, including preeclampsia or gestational diabetes. In this study, we report the case of a 29-year-old female who referred to our institution with hypertension, weakness, steria, and truncal obesity. Physical examination revealed cushingoid characteristic. She was also found to be 27 weeks pregnant. CS was diagnosed on the basis of abnormal serum cortisol and adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH) levels, as well as radiologic findings. She eventually gave birth to a preterm infant via vaginal delivery. A right adrenal adenoma was diagnosed and was subsequently treated with surgical resection. The patient’s condition remained stable after the surgery.Shiraz University of Medical SciencesIranian Journal of Medical Sciences0253-071642620170228Approach to Chronic Secondary Headache: A Case report on Unusual Drug Side Effects61161440494ENHamid RezaRiasiDepartment of Neurology, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, IranForodSalehiAtherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Research Center, Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, IranMortezaHajihosseiniAtherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, IranJournal Article20160608In this article, we present the case of a 12-year-old female child who complained of bilateral temporal and frontal headache for 2 to 3 months with nausea and vomiting. Physical examination revealed right-sided sixth cranial nerve palsy and papilledema in ophthalmoscopy. To find the cause of increased intracranial pressure, the patient underwent brain imaging and brain MRI showed no abnormality. Ultimately, lumbar puncture (LP) was performed and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure was 280 mmH2O with normal chemistry.We considered pseudotumor cerebri as the first diagnosis. LP was carried out three times and 30cc of CSF was tapped each time. Finally, patient's headache and papilledema improved and physical examination after 6 months showed no sign of raised intracranial pressure (rICP). The most prominent point in her past medical history was the use of growth hormone (GH) for 2 years. No sign of symptom relapse has been seen after 6 months of drug discontinuation.We must consider the hazard of growth hormone as a potential cause of increased intracranial pressure. When the use of GH is justified, the follow-up must include an ophthalmoscopy examination in each session.