Muhammad Umer Mukhtar
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Fighting malaria in Shangla District, Pakistan: insight into epidemiology, risk factors, and strategic control measures (2020–2024) Open
Malaria control in Shangla requires an integrated, climate-adaptive elimination strategy. Priorities include enhanced vector control, improved diagnostic access, universal G6PD testing, community-based health education, and use of short-co…
Colonic lipoma mimicking malignancy and presenting as an intussusception: A rare case report Open
Differentiating a gastrointestinal lipoma from malignancy is crucial, and careful investigation is necessary to determine if a local excision can be performed instead of a wide excision.
Association of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease with Cardiac Arrhythmias and Cardiac Conduction Defects: A Review of the Literature Open
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a prevalent condition that affects a significant portion of the global population and imposes a heavy clinical and economic burden. Recent studies have provided substantial evidence linking NAFL…
Primary mycetoma of the calcaneum: Case report on an unusual hazard of barefoot walking Open
A high index of suspicion must be maintained for patients presenting with symptoms of osteomyelitis without any skin involvement so that timely diagnosis and treatment can prevent the progression of the disease and the need for amputation.
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Transverse and Sigmoid Venous Thrombosis Presenting as Proptosis and Acute Loss of Vision: An Unreported Association Open
Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis is a rare disorder characterized by thrombosis in the venous channels of the brain. Nonspecific symptoms such as headache, focal neurologic deficits and seizures make this condition difficult to diagnose. W…
Comparison of Renal Growth in Breastfed and Artificial Fed Infants Open
Introduction: Renal growth in infancy determines renal function in adulthood and can easily be assessed via infant renal volume. Renal growth is influenced by many endogenous and exogenous factors among which nutrition is of prime importan…
Maffucci syndrome: Case report and review of diagnostic signs of the rare disease Open
Maffucci syndrome is a non-hereditary congenital condition that affects the skin and skeleton. Enchondromas (benign cartilage enlargements), bone abnormalities, and venous anomalies (hemangiomas) are all symptoms. Enchondromas occur as a r…
Lessons learned from five patients of persistent Mullerian duct syndrome: A case series Open
To prevent the risk of malignant transformation in PMDS, the Mullerian structures must be excised. If PMDS is associated with TTE, orchiopexy must be done for pediatric patients and orchidectomy for adult patients.
Bilateral tuberculous parotitis with facial nerve palsy: The first case report Open
Tuberculosis of salivary glands is a rare condition, even in endemic countries like Pakistan. Tuberculosis of the parotid gland is even rarer and with cases of bilateral tuberculous parotitis being even more unique. For the first time in l…
Surgical Outcome of Adolescents and Young Children with Tethered Cord Syndrome: A Retrospective Analysis Open
Objective: In Spinal dysraphism, neural tube defect is one of the leading causes of congenital central nervous system disorders and contributes to a high proportion of disability and mortality. This study aimed to evaluate the outcome of t…
Additional file 2 of An acute viral hepatitis epidemic: does ultrasound help the pediatrician? Open
Additional file 2: Table S2. Data set 1. This data set contains the different variables on which the conclusions of this study were based.
An Acute Viral Hepatitis Epidemic: Does Ultrasound Help the Pediatrician? Open
Objective: Acute viral hepatitis (AVH) caused by hepatitis virus A and hepatitis virus E is one of the many epidemics that plague third world countries like Pakistan. The serological tests required for the diagnosis of acute viral hepatiti…
Physio-chemical Parameters of Wastewater from Food Industries of Faisalabad Open
Food waste or food loss is food that is unnecessary or lost uneaten. The reasons of food waste or loss are various and take place at the stages of production, processing, transaction and utilization. The main objective of this study was to…
Rheumatoid Arthritis Related Interstitial Lung Disease: Patterns of High-resolution Computed Tomography Open
Background and aim Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory systemic disease characterized by bilateral involvement of mostly small joints of hands and feet. There can be various extra-articular manifestations of the disease inc…
Transverse testicular ectopia with persistent Mullerian duct syndrome: an operative eureka Open
TTE should be suspected in cases of unilateral inguinal hernia with contralateral undescended testes. Orchidectomy is recommended in patients older than 12 years old, otherwise, orchidopexy should be done. No Mullerian duct remnants should…