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A Loffredo

Publications and source records attributed to A Loffredo.

At least 37 records · Page 2Linked to original sources
PubMed1979

Exophthalmos caused by an invasive pituitary adenoma in a child.

The authors present a case of exophthalmos caused by invasion from a hypophyseal tumour, rare both for this type of metastasis and for the patient's young age. Histological study of biopsy material enabled the tumour to be classified. Comparison of clinical and microscopic data helps towards a better understanding of the behaviour of invasive adenomas.

Adenoma, Chromophobe↗
PubMed1979

[A posterior dislocation of the lens in herpes zoster (author's transl)].

The authors report a case of posterior dislocation of the lens during the natural history of a clinical case of herpes zoster. An echographic B-scan study was carried out to reveal the position and the size and the shape of dislocated lens, together with its structure and that of ocular media. After a discussion on the possible aetiology of the lens dislocation it was considered due to herpes zoster disease, and are reported the possible mechanism of zonula alteration.

Aged↗
PubMed1977

Crouzon disease in twins. Clinical and pathological contribution.

After a survey of cases in the literature reported, two cases of Crouzon disease, in monovular twins are described. The observation in twins and the opportunity of histologic examination of optic nerve, permitted some considerations in order to help in understanding this syndrome.

Carotid Arteries↗