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Abstract: Background: Breast cancer is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in women. Certain reproductive and epidemiologic factors are associated with this disease. This study aims at documenting some epidemiological and reproductive characteristics of women diagnosed with breast cancer. Study Design: A retrospective study. Place and Duration of Study: All women who had had histological diagnosis of breast cancer at the Niger Delta University teaching hospital, Okolobiri between January 2010 and December, 2012 were retrospectively studied. Method: Relevant information was obtained from patients' case notes and admissions and discharge register. Information obtained was recorded on a proforma.
Keywords: breast cancer, age, parity, menarche.
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Morphological analysis of the lingula in dry mandibles of individuals in North India |
Country | : | India |
Authors | : | Smrity Gupta, Krishna Pandey |
: | 10.9790/0853-13110406 |
Abstract: The relationship of lingula to the inferior alveolar nerve is of clinical significance to dental surgeons in oral and maxillofacial surgical procedure.This study aims to investigate the shape of the lingula in relation to surrounding structures for sagittal ramus osteotomy, for this purpose 102 dried North Indian mandibles were studied and compared with other races. In our study we found that the incidence of triangular lingula was 50% followed by truncated type lingula (33.82%) then nodular type lingula (11.76%) and least frequent incidence of assimilated type lingula (2.9%) was found in the population of North India.
Keywords: assimilated,inferior alveolar nerve,lingula,triangular, truncated.
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Abstract: The objective of this study is to compare the changes in rate and indication of Caesarean section during 2005 and 2012 after a gap of 7 years. Study Design: Comparative Study. Material and Methods: In this comparative study, 2 years data i.e. of 2005 and 2012 was collected from Hospital record. 2 years data were compared fort Caesarean section rate and trends of indication of Caesarean section. Results: The results showed that in year 2005 the rate of Caesarean section was 13.94% and in year 2012 it increased to 25.68%. In both years the main indication of Caesarean section was previous Caesarean section followed by dystocia and foetal distress. Conclusion: It is suggested to have obstetric audit by inter departmental meetings to assess the intrinsic role of Caesarean section in influencing the standard management guidelines.
Keywords: Caesarean section, Changing trends, Indication, Audit.
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Abstract: We report a 65 year old female who presented with Left iliac fossa mass for three months with pain for ten days. Ultrasound and CT scans have revealed a lymphoma involving the descending colon. Colonoscopy was normal. At mini laparotomy, the mass was found to be arising from jejunum, with impending obstruction. A Jejunal resection was carried out. Following stable first three post-operative days, the patient developed septicemia. Review CT scan revealed, non-perfused, gangrenous bowel. At relook laparotomy, there was extensive small bowel gangrene along the drainage territories of Superior mesenteric vein. Patient succumbed to septic shock on fourth post-operative day.
Keywords: Jejunal Lymphoma, Superior Mesenteric Vein (SMV) Thrombosis, Gangrene small bowel, Computerized Tomography (CT). Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis (MVT).
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Abstract: Sound knowledge of the root canal morphology and pulp chamber anatomy is a prerequisite for successful root canal treatment. The morphology of the root and canals of the maxillary first molar can be complex and variable. The morphology of the permanent maxillary first molar has been reviewed extensively; however, the presence of two canals in a two-rooted maxillary first molar has rarely been reported in studies describing tooth and root canal anatomies. This case report presents a patient with a maxillary first molar with two roots and two root canals.
Keywords: two root canals, abnormalities; Maxillary Bone; Root Canal Therapy.
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Abstract: Leukemia cutis is defined as the infiltration of neoplastic leukocytes or their precursors into the epidermis, the dermis, or the subcutis which results in clinically identifiable cutaneous lesions. Here we describe a case of Chronic myeloid leukemia who presented with a subcutaneous skin nodule over the abdomen for which Fine needle aspiration cytology was done and was reported as leukemia cutis.
Keywords: Chronic myeloid leukemia, Fine needle aspiration cytology, Leukemia cutis.
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Abstract: Suckling time to aid gland evacuation of oxytocin and ethyl acetate fraction of Hibiscus sabdariffa l. seed was evaluated in lactating rats. The 12 lactating rats were allocated at random to 2 treatment groups to determine the rate of suckling with the aid of oxytocin and ethyl acetate fraction Hibiscus sabdariffa l. The 2 treatments were 6 different suckling times of 3-96 minutes arranged in geometric progression. Each of the suckling time in the 2 treatments was applied with the aid of subcutaneous injection of 0.1 iu oxytocin immediately prior to suckling and 50mg/kg ethyl acetate fraction Hibiscus sabdariffa l. respectively. Treatments were carried out on days 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 and 18 of lactation. The amount of milk sucked by the litters in the various suckling times showed that, the oxytocin enabled the pups to remove the milk more rapidly than the ethyl acetate fraction of Hibiscus sabdariffa l. Oxytocin a lactogenic hormone causes myoepithelial contraction for milk letdown through ejection reflex during lactation, while ethyl acetate fraction of Hibiscus sabdariffa l. has a relaxing effect.
Keywords: Hibiscus sabdariffa l.; lactation; ethyl acetate; milk; dam; pups.
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Abstract: To investigate if pre-block intravenous sedation using Midazolam minimizes pain, reduces pain recall, and attenuates hemodynamic responses to peribulbar block.A prospective study with intravenous sedation Midazolam 0.02 mg/kg body weight prior to peribulbar block were evaluated for hemodynamic responses and patient comfort in cataract surgery. Intravenous sedation with Midazolam in cataract surgery prior to peribulbar block reduced pain recall and haemodynamic responses to peribulbar block and improved patient satisfaction.
Keywords: Peribulbar block; intravenous Midazolam; cataract surgery; hemodynamic responses; pain, discomfort, pain recall.
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Abstract: Osteochondroma or exostoses is most common Primary benign bone tumor and comprising of more than one-third of Primary benign bone tumors. They usually arise from metaphysis of long bone. They are mostly asymptomatic depending on their size and location. This article presents a noble case of Osteochondroma originating from the lesser trochanter of femur leading to development of mechanical blockade and sciatic neuropathy. Associated symptoms and radiographic findings were consistent with femoro-acetabular impingement and sciatic nerve compression. A 26 year old female presented to our Orthopaedic clinic with complain of pain in left groin and tingling of left lower extremity for last one year. Radiographic finding was consistent with femoro-acetabular impingement caused by large proximal femoral Osteochondroma. Surgical en-bloc resection was performed and post-operatively symptoms resolved dramatically. Histopathological report confirmed the diagnosis of Osteochondroma .So we should aware of rare entities such as proximal femoral Osteochondroma during diagnosis and treatment of femoro-acetabular impingement syndrome and sciatic neuropathy along with other more common aetiology.
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Abstract:Neuropathic arthropathy of the shoulder is a rare disorder that has been described in fewer than sixty patients in the world literature1,3,4,7,10,12,14,17,18,20,27. In 1833, Mitchell presented clinical evidence of connection between so-called translatable rheumatism affecting the peripheral joints and disease of the spine but made no mention of dysfunction of the sensory or motor nerves (apart from the case of one patient who had an incomplete spinal-cord injury in association with an injury of the cervical spine). Thirty-five years after Mitchell's report, Charcot brought attention to the entity that now bears his name3. Neuropathic arthropathy, also known as Charcot joint, is a destructive arthropathy resulting from loss or diminution of proprioception, pain and temperature perception. 12, 13, 14 Patients with diabetes mellitus, syringomyelia and syphilis are particularly prone to this disease.15 Diabetic patients tend to have involvement of foot and ankle, while knee is the common site in syphilis. Patients with syringomyelia commonly suffer with shoulder and elbow involvement. 16 till date only three cases of bilateral Charcot's arthropathy of shoulder were reported. Herein, we report a case that is felt to be of interest because of bilateral involvement with unusually late presentation).
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Abstract: Osteochondroma or exostosisis most common primary benign bone tumor and comprising of more than one thirdof primary bone tumor. Osteocondromaoriginate mainly from the metaphysic of long bone with morethan 35% ofcasesaffecting thebone around theknee and seldom foundin flat bones likescapulathat may causeabnormal scapulothoracic movement leading to pain, snapping scapula and pseudowinging of scapula. Thisarticle present a novelcase of osteochondroma on ventral aspect of scapula in a 12 yearsoldin an otherwisehealthy malecausing pseudowinging and snapping ofscapula and occasional pain in affected area. X-ray demonstrated a cauliflower likeexophytic mass on ventralaspectof rightscapula. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging showedan abnormalbony mass arising from scapula. Surgical en blockresection wasperformed and patient symptoms resolved dramatically. The histopathological diagnosis was osteochondroma. So in a patient with winging and snapping of scapula one should be aware of rare diagnosis osteochondroma along with other more common aetiology.
Keywords: Osteocondroma, scapula, snappingscapula, pseudowinging.
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Abstract: Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGID) are one ofrare causes of chronic diarrhea. The disorders are characterizedby inflammation rich in eosinophilic infiltration in the gastrointestinal(GI) tract without evidence of known causes foreosinophilia such as parasitic infection, drug reaction, or malignancy [1]. It was originally described by Kaijserin 1937.EGID can involve one or multiple segments of the GI tractfrom the esophagus to the rectum (mainly in the antrum of the stomach and small intestine) and can also occupy various sitesthrough the depth of the wall [2]. Clinical manifestations range from non-specific gastrointestinal complaints to more specific symptoms such as protein-losing enteropathy, malabsorption, luminal obstruction and eosinophilic ascites. Thus it is an easily missed condition that needs more awareness from the gastroenterologists and general internists. We report the case of a 30-year-old woman with chronic diarroheea and ascites presenting as acute pancreatitis, a rare documented presentation of Esonophillic gastroenteritis.
Keywords: Eosinophilic gastroenteritis, Esonophilic ascites, Chronic diarrhea.
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Abstract:Pyomyositis an acute/subacute, destructive, and suppurative bacterial infection of skeletal muscle. Pyomyositis is not secondary to a contiguous infection from other areas, such as the skin, bone, or soft tissue. Common intropical climates, pyomyositis accounts for four percent of all surgical admissions in some tropical countries. Most patients with this process have underlying immune compromised like(diabetes ,HIVetc) ,but may also affects healthy young individuals [1,2]. Most patients present with tender indurated muscle swelling that ultimately progresses to involve the overlying tissue. Muscles of the pelvic area and lower extremities are most commonly affected. An abscess of the thigh, quadriceps, and iliopsoas muscles are relatively common, but both the upperand lower body may be affected [3]. A delay in diagnosis may result in compartmentsyndrome, sepsis, and death. The long-term sequelae of pyomyositis includeosteomyelitis of adjacent bones, myonecrosis ,muscle scarring, prolonged hospitalization and significant functional impairment [4].
Keywords: pyomyositis, diabeties , leg pain.
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Tomotherapy (Slice Therapy) |
Country | : | Saudi Arabia |
Authors | : | Maha Esmeal Ahmed, Mwahib Sid Ahmed Mohammed Osman Aldosh |
: | 10.9790/0853-13114752 |
Abstract: Homotheraphy "slice therapy" is the proposal for the delivery of radiation therapy with intensity- modulated strips of radiation. The proposed method employs alinear accelerator, which would be mounted on aring gantry like a helical tomotherapy (CT scanner). The patient would move through the bore of the gantry simultaneously with gantry rotation. The intensity modulation would be performed by temporally modulated multiple independent leaves that open and close across the slit opening. This method would result in the delivery of highly conformal radiation and overall treatment times should be comparable with contemporary treatment delivery times. The dose reconstruction capabilities provide an ability to determine the dose actually delivered to the patient. The ring gantry would make it convenient to mount anarrow multisegmental megavoltage detector system for beam verification and aCTscanner on the treatment unit. A treatment unit could become a powerful tool for treatment planning, conformal treatment and verification using tomographic images. In this review a full description of the development of this novel technique is given , properties, advantages and applicability of this device are evaluated and the fundamental design specifications are justified. There is no previous studies for that purpose in Saudi Arabia so, researchers recommend that king Khalid hospital in Najran to implement Tomotheraphy unit in the near future for improving imaging and treatment planning.
Keywords: Tom therapy units advantages planning conformal verification treatment.
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Abstract: Diffuse endothelial dysfunction in sepsis leads to an increase in systemic capillary permeability, the renal component manifesting as micro albuminuria. The degree of microalbuminuria correlates with the severity of acute insult, the quantification of which may serve to predict sepsis and mortality in critically ill patients. Objectives: 1. To evaluate the degree of microalbuminuria and correlate with severity of sepsis. 2. To evaluate levels of TNFαand severity of sepsis. 3. To correlate degree of microalbuminuria with levels of TNF α in patients with sepsis and its outcome. Methodology: The present study is prospective non interventional study. Patients admitted to medicine ward and ICU staying more than 24 hrs at S.C.B medical college, Cuttack are included in the study, during period of Sept'2011 – Sept'2012. 1. Urine samples were collected within 6 hrs of admission and again at 24 hrs. 2. Urinary microalbumin assay by microalbumin kit (pyrogallol red immunobiometric method) 3.Urinary creatinine estimation by creatinine kit (mod jaffe's kinetic method) 4. Urinary Albumin Creatinine Ratio (ACR) 30-300 mg/gm is microalbuminuria. 5. TNF α is estimated in patients with sepsis by ELISA (bioplex). Results: Patients (n=75) were classified into sepsis,severe sepsis,septic shock and MODS according to American College of chest physician society of critical care consensus. ACR in sepsis group was significantly higher than control group (P=0.0001). Among sepsis cases ACR has a positive correlation with APACHE ІІ score and also distinguishes between survivors and nonsurvivors (p=0.001). ACR could easily distinguish patients of MODS from sepsis (p=0.03) and septic shock from sepsis(p=0.007). Values of TNFα can distinguish survivors from nonsurvivors (p=0.04) and TNFα also distinguishes patients of sepsis from septic shock (p=0.002). Conclusion: Microalbuminuria has a good diagnostic and prognostic significance in sepsis as compared to APACHE ІІ score and TNFα.
Keywords: Sepsis, Microalbuminuria, TNFα.
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Abstract: To determine the frequency of hyperamylasemia and acute pancreatitis following organophosphate poisoning. Methodology: This is a cross sectional study conducted at the Medicine Department, B.S. Medical College, West Bengal during the period of six months from 16th June 2012 to 15th June 20013. All patients of both sexes and ages above 12 years admitted with a positive history of organophosphate poisoning (OP) were included in the study. A special Proforma was designed to enter all the collected data containing the basic information about the patient, history of recent event and the past history, physical examination and the relevant investigations like complete blood count, serum amylase and lipase, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH),ultrasound abdomen CT abdomen(where needed). Result: Among 96 patients, hyperamylasemia was found in 30 (31.25%) patients. Acute pancreatitis was seen in 6 (6.25%) patients. Conclusion: Hyperamylasemia is more frequently seen in organophosphate poisoning while six patients proved to have acute pancreatitis as a complication.
Keywords: Organophosphate Poisoning, Acute Pancreatitis, Hyperamylasemia.
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Tonometry: an overview |
Country | : | India |
Authors | : | Parul Singh |
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Abstract: The intra-ocular pressure is a fundamental parameter of ocular health and disease. The intra-ocular pressure (IOP) is determined by the balance between the amount of aqueous humor- that the eye makes and the ease with which it leaves the eye. Not only IOP is important in diagnosis and management of glaucomatous conditions but, its assessment is imperative in the post-operative management of corneal, lenticular and vitreo-retinal diseases. Measurement of IOP is hence of vital importance in ophthalmic examination. The quantitative assessment of intraocular pressure is known as tonometry; and the instruments used for tonometry are known as tonometer. Each technique has inherent advantages and disadvantages, none is ideal. Here, we describe different types of tonometers used currently to measure IOP.
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Role of Herpes Virus in Periodontal Diseases |
Country | : | India |
Authors | : | Dr. Sheenu Varghese |
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Abstract: Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease with acomplex aetiopathogenesis . Oral Biofilm has a primary role in the development of periodontitis. Microbial biofilm constitutes a multiple array of bacteria, viruses, fungi well present within periodontal tissue. Oral biofilm present in periodontal pocket causes tissue destruction. The role of viruses proves a new paradigm in explaining the link pathway and periodontal destruction. This review explains the role of viruses in pathogenesis of periodontitis and its implication in disease progression and therapy.
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Abstract: Background: Preeclampsia is a major global health issue, contributing significantly to maternal morbidity and mortality. Annually, about 300,000 women die from pregnancy-related complications, with preeclampsia affecting 5% to 10% of pregnancies. It typically occurs after 20 weeks of gestation, marked by hypertension and proteinuria. In severe cases, it can lead to eclampsia, a life-threatening condition. Preeclampsia accounts for a substantial proportion of maternal deaths, particularly in developing countries, where women are 14 times more likely to die from......
Keywords: Prevalence, preeclampsia, risk factors and pregnant women
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