@article{ author = {OmraniFard, V and KarbasiAmel, A and Amanat, S}, title = {Sodium Valproate as an Adjunctive to Risperidone in Treatment of Schizophrenia}, abstract ={ABSTRACT: Introduction & Objective: Although sodium valproate came to the market as an anticonvulsant drug, nowadays it is wildly used in the management of psychiatric disorders. It is used as a mood stabilizer and as an adjunctive agent in treatment of depression and psychosis. There are controversies regarding sodium valproate efficacy in psychosis. Although some studies have reported that it is effective in the management of positive symptoms and aggression in acute psychosis, others have not found such an association. This study aimed to investigate the effects of adjunctive sodium valproate in the pharmacological management of patients with schizophrenia. Materials & Methods: In a double blind clinical trial, in 2 mental health hospitals (Noor and Farabi) in Isfahan during the spring and summer of 2006, 32 schizophrenic patients (aged 18-65 years), who were in immediate need of admission, were randomly allocated into two groups. The first group was treated by combination of sodium valproate and risperidone and the other by combination of placebo and risperidone. A diagnosis of schizophrenia was established based on DSM-IV-TR criteria. All patients were assessed by PANSS on the 1st, 14th and 28th days of the admission. The collected data were analyzed by T Student and Paired T tests and repeated measure of ANOVA through SPSS. Results: Comparison of PANSS mean scores in two groups, before and after the trial, showed statistically significant differences. The reduction in PANSS score was significantly higher in the group treated with sodium valproate than in placebo group (p=0.006). Although, there was a statistically significant reduction in positive symptoms in both groups after 2 weeks of treatment (p=0.048), the difference was not significant in the fourth week. Conclusion: Our study shows that if used as an adjunct to antipsychotic in the management of acute psychosis, sodium valproate will speed up the recovery of positive sysmptoms.}, Keywords = {KEYWORDS:Schizophrenia, Sodium Valproate, Risperidone }, volume = {11}, Number = {4}, pages = {1-8}, publisher = {Yasuj University Of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://armaghanj.yums.ac.ir/article-1-695-en.html}, eprint = {http://armaghanj.yums.ac.ir/article-1-695-en.pdf}, journal = {Armaghane Danesh}, issn = {1728-6506}, eissn = {1728-6514}, year = {2007} } @article{ author = {Ashraf, AR and Sabet, R and Azizi, S}, title = {The Effect of a Stretching- Strengthening Exercise Program on Decreasing Pain Index on Workers with Musculoskeletal Complaints}, abstract ={ABSTRACT: Introduction & Objective: Musculoskeletal disorders are the leading cause of disability among people during working years which impose high expenses on the society in different aspects. this study was conducted to assess the effect of a stretching- strengthening exercise program on decreasing pain index on workers with musculoskeletal complaints. Materials & Methods: This quasi-experimental study was done on cleaning unit workers in one of the factories producing hygiene instruments in Shiraz in 2006. All the fifty four employees were considered in our study. First, all workers were evaluated by the physiatrist under complete musculoskeletal examination and pain intensity was assessed by VAS and BPI indices. After 3 months, to confirm the chronicity of symptoms, the second examination was done and then exercise program was recommended for 3 months. The collected results were analyzed by SPSS software and non-parametric Wilcoxon test. Results: The primary mean of the VAS index was 5.00±2.27cm while after 3 months it was raised to 5.32±2.76 cm and reduced to 1.98±2.07 after doing exercise program, which is a significant decline (p< 0.001). Mean of different indices of BPI showed significant decrease after completing exercise program (p< 0.001). Conclusion: Doing an exercise program based on type of work, and availability of facilities in work environment is effective in decreasing musculoskeletal complaints as a primary cause of disability among workers.}, Keywords = {}, volume = {11}, Number = {4}, pages = {9-17}, publisher = {Yasuj University Of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://armaghanj.yums.ac.ir/article-1-697-en.html}, eprint = {http://armaghanj.yums.ac.ir/article-1-697-en.pdf}, journal = {Armaghane Danesh}, issn = {1728-6506}, eissn = {1728-6514}, year = {2007} } @article{ author = {Foroutan, AR and ASghari, A and Afsar, N and Vadipour, A and Joushghani, M and Nilforoushan, N and Nikeghbali, AA and Mirsamadi, M}, title = {Evaluation of Correlation between Severity of Dry Eye Syndrome and Retinopathy in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus}, abstract ={ABSTRACT: Introduction & Objective: Diabetes is one of the most common systemic diseases. Dry eye syndrome is one of the eye involvements in diabetic patient. Evaluation of correlation between dry eye syndrome and diabetic retinopathy in patients with insipidus diabetes was the aim of this study. Materials & Methods: In this study two hundreds eyes from 100 diabetic patients (non-insulin dependent) were selected and evaluated for dry eye syndrome. The patients then were divided into four groups: group 1: patients without diabetic retinopathy group 2: patients with non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy group 3: patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy group 4: patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy undergone PRPAll. The patients were examined for Schirmer test, BUT, painting cornea with flourecein and then allocated in different group based on the severity of dry eye. Collected data were analyzed by X2 and Kendle-taue tests using SPSS software. Results: Prevalence of dry eye syndrome in patients in group 1 was 48% and in patients in group2, 3 and 4 was 52%, 60% and 80% respectively. Conclusion: Dry eye syndrome is a complication of diabetes mellitus and its severity correlates with severity of diabetic retinopathy.}, Keywords = {KEYWORDS:Diabetic etinopathy, Dry eye syndrome, Dry eye score}, volume = {11}, Number = {4}, pages = {19-28}, publisher = {Yasuj University Of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://armaghanj.yums.ac.ir/article-1-698-en.html}, eprint = {http://armaghanj.yums.ac.ir/article-1-698-en.pdf}, journal = {Armaghane Danesh}, issn = {1728-6506}, eissn = {1728-6514}, year = {2007} } @article{ author = {Mohamadkhani, KH and Aubed, M and Rouhbakhsh, N and Majidi, H and AlipourHeidari, M}, title = {The Comparison Study of Contralateral Transient Evoked Otoacoustic Emission (TEOAE) Suppression in Normal Hearing Subjects and Multiple Sclerosis Patients}, abstract ={ABSTRACT: Introduction & Objective: A common auditory complaint of multiple sclerosis patients, is misunderstanding speech in the presence of background noise. Evidence from animal and human studies has suggested that the medial olivocochlear bundle may play an important role in hearing noise. The medial olivocochlear bundle function can be evaluated by the suppression effect of transient otoacoustic emission in response to contralateral acoustic stimulation. The present study was conducted to investigate the suppression effect of transient otoacoustic emission in multiple sclerosis patients. Materials & Methods: This analytical case-control study was conducted on 34 multiple sclerosis patients (24 female, 10 male), aged 20-50 years and 34 controls matched for age and gender in Faculty of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2006. All cases were selected in simple random manner. The suppression effect of transient otoacoustic emission was evaluated by comparing the transient otoacoustic emission levels with and without contralateral acoustic stimulation. Data were analyzed using SPSS software and independent T- test. Results:There was no significant difference in transient otoacoustic emission levels of two groups, but a significantly reduced suppression effect of transient otoacoustic emission was found in multiple sclerosis patients, in compare with the controls. Conclusion: Outer hair cells activity in multiple sclerosis patients was normal but these patients presented low activity of the medial olivocochlear bundle system which could affect their ability to hear in the presence of background noise.}, Keywords = {KEYWORDS:Transient otoacoustic emission,Contralateral suppression, Medial olivocochlear bundle, Multiple Sclerosis}, volume = {11}, Number = {4}, pages = {29-37}, publisher = {Yasuj University Of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://armaghanj.yums.ac.ir/article-1-699-en.html}, eprint = {http://armaghanj.yums.ac.ir/article-1-699-en.pdf}, journal = {Armaghane Danesh}, issn = {1728-6506}, eissn = {1728-6514}, year = {2007} } @article{ author = {Roozbehi, A and Faghihi, A and AzizzadehDelshad, AR and Bahadori, MH and Shariati, T}, title = {Structural and Ultrastructural Study of Motor Neurons Following Sciatic Nerve Repair by Epineural Suture, Autograft and Nerve Guidance Channel in Adult Rat}, abstract ={ABSTRACT: Introduction & Objective: Much interest has been focused on the development of alternative instrument for bridging the nerve gaps. In the present study we used poled polyvinelidene fluoride (PVDF) tube filled with nerve growth factor (NGF) and collagen gel as a substitute for nerve autograft and compared the results with other current surgical techniques. Materials & Methods: In this experimental study, 40 male Wistar rats each weighing 200-250 g were randomly divided in five groups nerve guidance channel, autograft, epineural suture, axotomy and sham operation. In nerve guidance channel groups, a 10 mm piece of left sciatic nerve was transected and this gap was repaired by PVDF tube containing NGF 7s (100 ng) and collagen gel (1.28 mg/ml). In autograft group, the 10 mm piece was 180° rotated and sutured to two nerve ends. In epineural suture group, left sciatic nerve in the middle thigh was transected then sutured end to end. In axotomy group, left sciatic nerve was transected in the middle thigh and was not repaired. After two months, left ventral L4-6 segments of spinal cord was removed and semi-thin and ultra-thin preparation for light and electron microscope were done. Contra-lateral side of spinal cord segments was used as control in all groups. Results: After two months we observed motor neuron atrophy and shrinkage, cytoplasmic vacouels and piknotic neurons in different surgical groups, but it was more intense in axotomy group. These changes were less in epineural suture group than in autograft and nerve guidance channel groups. In sham and control groups no changes were observed. In addition, increased nuclear condensation, nuclear membrane folding, central and marginal chromatin clumping in spinal motor neuron were observed in surgical groups mainly in axotomy group. Conclusion: According to the results, any type of injury to the sciatic nerve can cause cell changes and finally cell death in the spinal motor neurons. Using PVDF with NGF and collagen gel reduced cell changes at the level of autograft.}, Keywords = {KEYWORDS:Axotomy, Epineural suture, Autograft, Nerve guidance channel (NGF), Nerve repair}, volume = {11}, Number = {4}, pages = {39-49}, publisher = {Yasuj University Of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://armaghanj.yums.ac.ir/article-1-700-en.html}, eprint = {http://armaghanj.yums.ac.ir/article-1-700-en.pdf}, journal = {Armaghane Danesh}, issn = {1728-6506}, eissn = {1728-6514}, year = {2007} } @article{ author = {Abdali, KH and Shamsi, M and RiyazMontazer, N and Tabatabaee, HR}, title = {Comparison of Two Methods of Fixation with Carnoy`s Solution and 96% Ethyl Alcohol in Pap Smear Slides}, abstract ={ABSTRACT: Introduction & Objective: Cervical carcinoma is a significant health care problem world wide. The Papanicolaou test is the most common effective tool available for early detection of cervical cancer. Blood could have a negative influence on the quality of the pap smear. Good fixation reduces red blood cells of the back ground slides and can help to improve this technique. One of the effective solutions for hemolyzing red blood cells is using Carnoys solution. The aim of this study was to compare two methods of fixation with Carnoys solution and 96% ethyl alcohol in bloody pap smear slides. Material & Methods: This study was done on 450 bloody slides of pap smear prepared from cervical cells of 225 women who referred for annual screening of cervical cancer from 1384 -85 in Zeinabie and Faghihi hospitals in Shiraz. In each case, after observation of contact bleeding, two samples with conventional pap smear method were prepared. In the first method one of the samples was fixed in 96% ethyl alcohol for 5 minute and another sample was fixed with Carnoys solution for 20 minutes. Then the slides were stained with papanicolaou method and were evaluated by two pathologists. Collected data were analyzed with Fishers exact test, Pearson chi – square test and Independent sample T test. Results: Results of this study showed that presence of squamous cells and glandular cells in Carnoys fixed slides was more than alcohol – fixed slides. The reduction of red blood cells of the back ground of slides and increase of slide clearance in Carnoys fixed slides were more than alcohol fixed slides. The diagnosis of inflammatory cells and pathogen microorganisms in Carnoys fixed slides were more than alcohol fixed slides but diagnosis of epithelial cells and glandular cells abnormalities in two methods was not statistically significant. Conclusion: Carnoys stain can be effectively used for proper fixation of Pap smear slides.}, Keywords = {KEYWORDS: Fixation, Carnoy`s, 96% Ethyl alcohol, Bloody Pap Smear}, volume = {11}, Number = {4}, pages = {51-61}, publisher = {Yasuj University Of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://armaghanj.yums.ac.ir/article-1-701-en.html}, eprint = {http://armaghanj.yums.ac.ir/article-1-701-en.pdf}, journal = {Armaghane Danesh}, issn = {1728-6506}, eissn = {1728-6514}, year = {2007} } @article{ author = {Sayyedi, A and Asgarian, SH and KhalifehBorazjani, H and Kohanteb, J}, title = {Effect of Date Extract on Growth of Mutans Streptococci, the Most Important Factor of Dental Caries}, abstract ={ABSTRACT: Introduction & Objective:Dental caries is perhaps the most common bacterial infections in humans and Streptococcus Mutans is one of the most important factors in dental caries. Research has shown that some kind foods have an inhibitory effect on cariogenic factors of Mutans streptococci. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of date extract on growth of Streptococcus Mutans. Methods & Materials: This experimental study was down at faculty of medicine, Yasuj university of medical sciences with collaborative of microbiology department of Shiraz university of medical sciences in 2005. In an In-vitro study, effect of date extract on growth of Mutans Streptococci was surveyed .After collecting of Streptococcus Mutans from dental caries those were cultured in different medium of date fruit, extract of date fruit and syrup of date with different concentrations. Results: Following 24 hours, Streptococcus mutans was grown in less concentration of date mediums and its grown was inhibited in more concentrations. Conclusion: With respect of inhibitory effect of date extract on growth of Streptococcus mutans,it might be introduced that date as a source of food has a preventive effect on dental caries.}, Keywords = {KEYWORDS:Dental caries, Date extract, Streptococcus mutans}, volume = {11}, Number = {4}, pages = {63-71}, publisher = {Yasuj University Of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://armaghanj.yums.ac.ir/article-1-702-en.html}, eprint = {http://armaghanj.yums.ac.ir/article-1-702-en.pdf}, journal = {Armaghane Danesh}, issn = {1728-6506}, eissn = {1728-6514}, year = {2007} } @article{ author = {Mohamadi, A and GhafarianShirazi, HR}, title = {Comparison of Anxiety and Depression in Laundered and Unlaundered Nomads of Ashori Family of Ghashghaie Community}, abstract ={ABSTRACT: Introduction & Objective: Non laundered nomad populations in Iran experience more adverse living circumstances than laundered populations, but there is little research regarding the prevalence of mental health disorders of them. This study investigated the prevalence of depression and anxiety in laundered versus unlaundered nomads. Materials & Methods: 95 people of unlaundered nomads and 86 people of laundered nomads from Ashori family of Ghasghaee were assessed using Hamilton anxiety rating scale and Beck depression rating scale. The results were analyzed by SPSS software using chi - square test. Results: The depression rate in unlaundered nomads included 33.7% normal, 29.5 % mild and 36.5 % moderate and severe, but in laundered nomads, 84.7% were normal, 8.2% were mild and 7.1% were moderate and severe. The difference is statistically significant. The anxiety rate in unlaundered nomads proved to be 43.2% normal, 38.9% mild and 17.9 % moderate and severe, but in laundered nomads 87.2% were normal, 7% were mild and 5.7% were moderate and severe. The difference is statistically significant too. Depression rate in married uneducated and female subjects were more than those in singles and males in both laundered and unlaundered nomad. Anxiety rate in married uneducated and male subjects were more than those in singles and females in both laundered and unlaundered nomad. Conclusion: Depression and anxiety rates in unlaundered nomads were more than those in laundered nomads and these rates are higher than the national rates. These rates were more in married, group aged over 30 and in those with low education.}, Keywords = {KEYWORDS:Unlaundered, Nomads, Laundered, Anxiety,}, volume = {11}, Number = {4}, pages = {73-80}, publisher = {Yasuj University Of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://armaghanj.yums.ac.ir/article-1-703-en.html}, eprint = {http://armaghanj.yums.ac.ir/article-1-703-en.pdf}, journal = {Armaghane Danesh}, issn = {1728-6506}, eissn = {1728-6514}, year = {2007} } @article{ author = {Karimi, M and Panahande, AR and Afrasiabi, AR}, title = {Factor V Leiden and Prothrombin Mutations in South of Iran}, abstract ={ABSTRACT: Introduction & Objective: Factor V Leiden and prothrombin mutation are not common but they are involved in pediatric thrombosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency of factor V Leiden & prohtrombin mutation in healthy population of Shiraz, south of Iran. Materials & Methods: In this cross-sectional study 195 healthy people (97 female and 98 male) were randomly selected. Peripheral white blood cells obtained from 5 ml blood contained 1-2 mg/ml K2- EDTA. Genomic DNA extraction was performed following the protocol described by Miller et al. PCR amplification was carried out in 25μl reaction volume containing 0.5 units Taq polymerase, 200μM dNTP, 500 μM of each of the previously described primers. After initial denaturation, 35 cycles at 95◦c for 30s, and 72◦c for 20s and followed extention by 72 for 10 min were performed. About 10μl of PDR product was digested with MNI I or Mbo restriction enzymes. Results: In this study we determined factor V Leiden in 8 (4.1%) and prothrombin mutation in 6 individual (3.07%) of 198 cases in heterozygous form. No homozygous was seen for any of the mutations. Only one case presented a double heterozygous for factor V and prothrombin in this cohort. Conclusion: Several studies of factor V leiden and prothrombin mutations in the East of Asia showed the higher frequency of these mutations in Iran.}, Keywords = {KEYWORDS: Mutation, Factor V Leiden, Prothormbin }, volume = {11}, Number = {4}, pages = {81-88}, publisher = {Yasuj University Of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://armaghanj.yums.ac.ir/article-1-704-en.html}, eprint = {http://armaghanj.yums.ac.ir/article-1-704-en.pdf}, journal = {Armaghane Danesh}, issn = {1728-6506}, eissn = {1728-6514}, year = {2007} } @article{ author = {Khosravani, AM and Afshoon, E and Yazdanpanah, B}, title = {Seroepidemiological Study of Brucellosis in High Risk Groups in Boyerahmad 1384}, abstract ={ABSTRACT: Introduction & Objective: Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease that may have a major public health and economic impact in most countries. The disease appears as a Malt fever in humans and abortion in animals. This study was designed to determine the serologic titer of Brucella in high risk and non high risk people in Boyerahmad. Materials & Methods: A retrospective seroepidemiological study was performed on samples collected from 604 high risk and non high risk people using Rose Bengol test, tube standard test as a rapid test and 2 mercaptoethanol (2ME) and comb's wright as a confirmatory test. The data collected were analyzed by X2 test via SPSS. Results: Seroprevalence of Brucellosis in high risk people appeared to be high in the Rose Bengal and tube standard test (TST) 6.62 at titer ≥1/40 whereas for non high risk it was 0%. Confirmation test in high risk people was shown with 2ME in four people. Conclusion: Brucellosis is a major cause of disease in high risk people which can be due to direct or indirect contact with diary products of the related animals.}, Keywords = {KEYWORDS:Brucellosis,Seroepidemiology,High risk groups}, volume = {11}, Number = {4}, pages = {89-96}, publisher = {Yasuj University Of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://armaghanj.yums.ac.ir/article-1-705-en.html}, eprint = {http://armaghanj.yums.ac.ir/article-1-705-en.pdf}, journal = {Armaghane Danesh}, issn = {1728-6506}, eissn = {1728-6514}, year = {2007} } @article{ author = {Sarkari, B and Zargar, MA and Mohammad, R and Asgarian, SH}, title = {Prevalence of Hepatitis B Antibodies in Health-Care Workers in Yasuj Hospitals}, abstract ={ABSTRACT: Introduction & Objective: Hepatitis B is a common infection in the world and one of the main health problems in our country. Over 350 million people are infected with Hepatitis B virus in the world and are chronic carriers of this infection. Health care workers are at risk of infection with blood born viruses including hepatitis B (HBV). This study was conducted to find out the rate of anti-HBs antibodies among the health-care workers (HCW) in Yasuj hospitals, Southwest of Iran. Materials & Methods: This is a cross sectional descriptive study in which 212 staff was randomly selected from different wards of the hospitals in Yasuj. Blood samples were taken from each individual and tested for hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs) by ELISA. Those who had anti-HBs titer > 10 IU/ml were considered as positive. Collected data were analyzed by SPSS software using descriptive data analysis and chi-square test. Results: 61.3% of the subjects were female and 38.7% were male. 93.9% of the subjects had a history of one to three doses of hepatitis B vaccination. Results of this study showed that 185 (87.3%) of the staff have anti hepatitis B antibodies (Anti-HBs). Among the staff that was negative for anti-HBs antibody, 12 had a history of hepatitis B vaccination (at least one dose). Female employees were more positive than males (93% vs. 78%) and this difference was statistically significant (p<0.05). Moreover, a positive correlation was found between the titer of antibody and sex where females had a higher titer of antibody in comparison with males (p<0.05). No correlation was found between the workplace of HCW and positive anti-HBS. Conclusion: Result of this study indicates that more than 85 percent of the health-care workers in Yasuj have reasonable immunity against hepatitis B infection. A small proportion of HCWs had no immunity against HBV. The second course of hepatitis B vaccine should be delivered to those who had no immunity against hepatitis B despite their receiving the first course of vaccination.}, Keywords = {KEYWORDS:Hepatitis B, Antibody, Health - Care Worker}, volume = {11}, Number = {4}, pages = {97-106}, publisher = {Yasuj University Of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://armaghanj.yums.ac.ir/article-1-706-en.html}, eprint = {http://armaghanj.yums.ac.ir/article-1-706-en.pdf}, journal = {Armaghane Danesh}, issn = {1728-6506}, eissn = {1728-6514}, year = {2007} } @article{ author = {Hashemi, B and DastgheibHosseini, SH}, title = {Two Case Report of Papillary Carcinoma of Thyroglossal Duct Cyst}, abstract ={ABSTRACT: Introduction & Objective: Thyroglossal duct carcinoma is a rare midline neck carcinoma that is usually diagnosed postoperatively. Its incidence is about 1-1.5%. This article presents two cases of thyroglossal duct cyst carcinoma and their diagnosis and the management methods are described. Case: Our patients were 24 and 16 year old ladies that referred to Khalili hospital with chief complaint of midline neck mass in 1379, 1377. Their para-clinical tests were negative for malignancy but papillary carcinoma was detected after surgery. They have only been followed up for few years without any thyroidectomy and radioiodine therapy. Conclusion: There is high false negativity in fine needle aspiration and sonography for ruling out malignancy in thyroglossal cyst therefore, para clinical tests cannot rule out malignancy and excisional biopsy is the only definite way for ruling out thyroglossal cyst carcinoma. On the other hand, severe controversy exists in managing of thyroglossal cyst carcinoma. While some surgeons are interested in total thyroidectomy and radioiodine ablation, it is not necessary to do thyroidectomy if the thyroid gland, lymph nodes and excised mass margins are free of malignancy because excellent prognosis of thyroglossal cyst carcinoma and probable thyroid involvement can be found by close follow up.}, Keywords = {KEYWORDS:Thyroglossal cyst carcinoma,Papillary carcinoma, Sistrunk surgery }, volume = {11}, Number = {4}, pages = {107-113}, publisher = {Yasuj University Of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://armaghanj.yums.ac.ir/article-1-707-en.html}, eprint = {http://armaghanj.yums.ac.ir/article-1-707-en.pdf}, journal = {Armaghane Danesh}, issn = {1728-6506}, eissn = {1728-6514}, year = {2007} } @article{ author = {Alikhani, A and Habib, V and Azizi, A and Masoomi, Z}, title = {A Case Report of Inflammatory Pseudo Tumor Retroperitoneal}, abstract ={ABSTRACT: Introduction & Objective: Inflammatory pseudo tumor is a lesion of unknown etiology which has been reported in numerous anatomic sites. It frequently simulates a true neoplasm both clinically and morphologically presenting a diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma. Inflammatory pseudo tumor appears as the most infrequent lesion in retro peritoneum. Case: The patient was a 36-year-old female who came with colicky abdominal pain 8 months before admission. Constipation, decreased appetite and history of fever were other complaints. On P/E the patient had abdominal tenderness without palpable mass or organomegaly or lymphadenopathy. Blood samples were within normal values. Sonographic imaging showed 6×6 cm sized retroperitoneal mass without para-aortic lymphadenopathy. Abdominal CT scan also showed a retroperitoneal mass that laparatomy performed for biopsy and mass completely excised and was sent for pathology. Pathological report was compatible with inflammatory pseudo-tumor. Because of this diagnosis we followed up for 6 month but did not find any recurrence. Conclusion: A retroperitoneal mass could be a benign lesion in which all the complaints can be cured after resection of the mass by surgery.}, Keywords = {KEYWORDS:Retroperitoneal mass, Inflammatory pseudo tumor, Neoplasm}, volume = {11}, Number = {4}, pages = {115-119}, publisher = {Yasuj University Of Medical Sciences}, url = {http://armaghanj.yums.ac.ir/article-1-708-en.html}, eprint = {http://armaghanj.yums.ac.ir/article-1-708-en.pdf}, journal = {Armaghane Danesh}, issn = {1728-6506}, eissn = {1728-6514}, year = {2007} }