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J P Frank

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PubMed1987

Differentiation of adrenal masses by magnetic resonance imaging.

Eighty-one adrenal masses in 68 patients were examined with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Masses included nonfunctioning adenomas (17), metastases (25), adrenocortical carcinomas (10), and pheochromocytomas (23). T1-weighted pulse sequences depicted the anatomy with a resolution comparable to that of computed tomography (CT). T2-weighted pulse sequences provided some histologic specificity separating nonfunctioning adenomas with low signal-intensity from metastases with intermediate signal-intensity and pheochromocytomas with high signal-intensity. Pheochromocytomas could always be distinguished from other adrenal masses. In 20% of the cases, metastases with low signal-intensity could not be distinguished from nonfunctioning adenomas.

Adenoma↗
PubMed1982

X-ray induction of persistent hypersensitivity to mutation.

The progeny of x-irradiated V79 cells are hypersensitive to PUVA-(8-methoxypsoralen plus longwave ultraviolet light) induced mutation at the locus for hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyl transferase. This hypersensitivity is most evident at low doses of pUVA that do not induce mutation in non-x-irradiated cells. The hypersensitivity is evoked by x-irradiation delivered as a single dose or as multiple fractions over a long period and persists for at least 108 days of exponential growth. This radiation-induced hypersensitivity to subsequent mutation is a new phenomenon that may be relevant to multistage carcinogenesis.

Animals↗
PubMed1980

Central core disease and malignant hyperthermia syndrome.

In a detailed investigation of a family with musculoskeletal abnormalities observed in four generations, the proband and his mother were found to have central cores and multicores on histochemical and electron microscopic studies of biopsied muscle. A male sibling experienced a malignant hyperthermic reaction during hand surgery, and although similar reactions had not been observed in other family members, unexplained ventricular dysrhythmias did occur in the proband during surgery. The proband and his mother were subsequently shown to be susceptible to malignant hyperthermia by abnormal in vitro muscle contractures in the presence of halothane or caffeine. Physicians and dentists caring for patients with central core disease should be aware of its possible association with malignant hyperthermia. Complete evaluation of patients with central core disease should include in vitro muscle contracture studies for malignant hyperthermia since many of patients require surgery for musculoskeletal defects.

Child↗
PubMed1976

Syncope with prolonged QT interval.

Four children with syncope had a prolonged QT interval on the electrocardiogram. Neurologic studies were negative. One patient had associated deaf mutism, one had a family history of sudden death and prolonged QT interval, and two had ventricular arrhythmias while being monitored in the hospital. Treatment with propranolol hydrochloride eliminated the syncope in all patients, although the ECGs remained abnormal.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1975

Atypical adrenal insufficiency with failure of the pituitary feedback receptor. A case with associated diabetes mellitus and selective IgA deficiency with steatorrhea.

A 59 year old woman with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and chronic diarrhea was found to have mild steatorrhea, selective plasma IgA deficiency and adrenal insufficiency. Significant adrenal secretion of corticosteroids resulted only after prolonged stimulation with large doses of exogenous ACTH. Plasma ACTH levels were not elevated during clinical adrenal insufficiency or after metyrapone administration but did respond normally to vasopressin and insulin-induced hypoglycemia. These studies were interpreted as showing both primary adrenal insufficiency and impaired pituitary reserve for ACTH secretion in response to the feedback stimulus. No deficiency was found in secretion of other pituitary tropic hormones. Jejunal biopsy showed a lack of IgA-containing plasma cells. With cortisone replacement, diarrhea subsided and a malabsorption pattern on a film of the small bowel was no longer seen. IgA deficiency has been noted frequently with steatorrhea but rarely with diabetes and only once previously with adrenal insufficiency.

17-Hydroxycorticosteroids↗