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View article: Conversion disorder presenting as intractable hiccups in middle-aged male
Conversion disorder presenting as intractable hiccups in middle-aged male Open
Hiccups are common and often don’t require treatment. Intractable hiccups, on the other hand, are often bothersome for the patient and require therapy. Formerly known as “psychogenic”, “functional” or “hysteria”- “conversion disorder” usua…
View article: Study of histomorphological patterns of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) occurring simultaneously with infiltrating duct carcinoma (IDC) of breast in menopausal females
Study of histomorphological patterns of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) occurring simultaneously with infiltrating duct carcinoma (IDC) of breast in menopausal females Open
Breast cancer ranks second according to the incidence of cancers among women in the world.The peak incidence of breast cancer in developed countries is above the age of 50 years whereas in India it is above the age of 40.Ductal carcinoma i…
View article: Rare case of Sternoclavicular joint tuberculosis with non contiguous multifocal spine involvement.
Rare case of Sternoclavicular joint tuberculosis with non contiguous multifocal spine involvement. Open
Tuberculosis is a chronic disease which may have varied presentations.Though pulmonary tuberculosis is the commonest, extrapulmonary tuberculosis involving skeletal system is often seen.We here present a case of tuberculosis involving mult…
View article: Study of drug dependence with associated comorbid physical health disorder
Study of drug dependence with associated comorbid physical health disorder Open
Objectives:The purpose of this study was to find out comorbidity of physical disorders among a random sample of alcohol and drug dependence patients.Setting: Indoor patients at Model Drug Deaddiction Centre, Jallandhar.Design: Observationa…
View article: Placenta Previa Accreta -Cesarean hysterectomy by senior surgeons lowers maternal morbidity & mortality
Placenta Previa Accreta -Cesarean hysterectomy by senior surgeons lowers maternal morbidity & mortality Open
Objective-To assess significant reduction in maternal morbidity & mortality in cases of placenta previa having morbidly adherent placenta, i.e.Placenta previa accreta (PPA) with currently available surgical treatment options especially if …
View article: Study of Drug dependence with associated Comorbid Psychiatric Disorder
Study of Drug dependence with associated Comorbid Psychiatric Disorder Open
Objectives:The purpose of this study was to find out comorbidity of mental and psychiatric disorders among a random sample of alcohol and drug dependence patients.Setting: Outdoor patients visiting Model Drug Deaddiction Centre, Jallandhar…
View article: Cholecystoduodenal fistula with small contracted gall bladder: A case report with review of literature
Cholecystoduodenal fistula with small contracted gall bladder: A case report with review of literature Open
Internal billiary fistulas like cholecystoduodenal fistula is an uncommon complication of cholelithiasis occurring in about 0.15% to 5% of the cases.Herein we report a case of cholecystoduodenal fistula in a 55 year old female patient and …
View article: Prevalence of psychiatric comorbidities among the patients of epilepsy attending general hospital psychiatric unit
Prevalence of psychiatric comorbidities among the patients of epilepsy attending general hospital psychiatric unit Open
Background: Depression is most common psychiatric disorder in patients with epilepsy and it is the significant cause of morbidity. 1Upto 50-60 percent of patients with epilepsy may develop psychiatric complications, particularly depression…
View article: Correlation of portal vein diameter, splenomegaly and thrombocytopenia with gastro-espohageal varices in cirrhotic patients
Correlation of portal vein diameter, splenomegaly and thrombocytopenia with gastro-espohageal varices in cirrhotic patients Open
Background: Portal hypertension is one of the complications of chronic liver disease due to cirrhosis liver.Portal vein diameter, Splenomegaly and Thrombocytopenia can be used as Non-Invasive markers for the presence of gastro-esophageal v…
View article: To Study Dissociation of Clinical And laboratory Diagnosis In Hypothyroidism
To Study Dissociation of Clinical And laboratory Diagnosis In Hypothyroidism Open
Aims of the study:To assess the significance of clinical versus biochemical diagnosis of hypothyroidism using a clinical scoring index and to reduce the number of laboratory tests for diagnosing hypothyroidism. Methodology:The study was un…
View article: Change in HbA1c Level with treatment of iron deficiency anaemia in non diabetic patients
Change in HbA1c Level with treatment of iron deficiency anaemia in non diabetic patients Open
Introduction:-Glycatedhaemoglobin(HbA1c) is used as an indicator of a patient's glycemic status over the previous 2-3 months.According to American Diabetes Association (ADA) Guidelines, HbA1c levels should be maintained below 7% in all dia…
View article: Clinicopathological study of various breast diseases in different age groups
Clinicopathological study of various breast diseases in different age groups Open
Breast diseases are a common finding in India.Despite advances in imaging technology, invasive histopathological studies, and surgical techniques, the diagnosis and management of breast diseases continues to be demanding and complex.Aim: C…
View article: Role of serum albumin level compared to CD4 cell count as a marker of immunosuppression in HIV/AIDS patients
Role of serum albumin level compared to CD4 cell count as a marker of immunosuppression in HIV/AIDS patients Open
Introduction:-HIV infection is very widespread affecting the human society but due to financial constraints there is a need to identify an alternate prognostic markers of immunosuppression other than CD4+ cell count in HIV.Aims:-To evaluat…
View article: To study left ventricular structural abnormalities in patients of diabetes mellitus with chronic kidney disease
To study left ventricular structural abnormalities in patients of diabetes mellitus with chronic kidney disease Open
Background: Macro vascular as well as micro vascular complications are the predominant cause of mortality in Diabetes Mellitus.Cardiovascular complications of diabetics largely account for the morbidity and mortality among diabetic patient…
View article: ANCA Associated vasculitis presenting as bilateral pleural effusion: A rare case report
ANCA Associated vasculitis presenting as bilateral pleural effusion: A rare case report Open
ANCA associated vasculitis is frequently a multi-system disease with a predilection for affecting the respiratory tract and renal parenchyma.We report a rare case of ANCA associated vasculitis presenting as bilateral eosinophilic exudative…
View article: Allergic bronchopulmnary aspergillosis presenting with haemoptysis in a non asthmatic patient mimicking like tuberculosis.
Allergic bronchopulmnary aspergillosis presenting with haemoptysis in a non asthmatic patient mimicking like tuberculosis. Open
Aspergillosis is the group of diseases caused by the Aspergillus species.Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is a hypersensitive disease showing various radiographic and clinical manifestations.Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergil…
View article: Pattern of oral lesions – Cytohistopathological study in tertiary care centre.
Pattern of oral lesions – Cytohistopathological study in tertiary care centre. Open
The prevalence and incidence of oral lesions are uncommon.Many of these lesions can be identified as specific entities on the basis of their histopathological features and are divided into epithelial, fibrous, vascular and giant cell type.…
View article: Valproic Acid Induced Acute Pancreatitis – A case report
Valproic Acid Induced Acute Pancreatitis – A case report Open
Valproic acid is most widely used antiepileptic drug and known to cause potentially fatal complication of acute pancreatitis.The patient may recover completely after its discontinuation or may develop severe acute pancreatitis and death.We…
View article: Incidence and clinical outcome of Gestational Trophoblastic diseases in a tertiary care hospital
Incidence and clinical outcome of Gestational Trophoblastic diseases in a tertiary care hospital Open
Introduction: Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) consists of group of disorders having pathology of abnormal trophoblastic proliferation ranging from hydatidiform mole to gestational trophoblastic neoplasia.Based on differences in mor…
View article: Histopathological examination of various lesions of gall bladder in routine 488 cholecystectomy specimens - A hospital based study.
Histopathological examination of various lesions of gall bladder in routine 488 cholecystectomy specimens - A hospital based study. Open
Disorders of gall bladder affect significant portion of population.Gall bladder is affected by inflammation, infection as well as benign and malignant conditions.Most (95%) of gall bladder diseases are attributable to cholelithiasis (stone…
View article: Correlation of mammography and sonography in palpable breast lesions.
Correlation of mammography and sonography in palpable breast lesions. Open
Breast lump is a common problem affecting females which requires proper work up, early diagnosis and treatment.Mammography is used as both screening modality and as an efficient technique to evaluate clinically suspected breast lesions.Hig…
View article: Clinical profile of acute myocardial infarction in young patients
Clinical profile of acute myocardial infarction in young patients Open
Background:The incidence of coronary artery disease (CAD) and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) has been recognized more frequently in the young adults now as compared to the last decade.In addition these patients may differ from elderly p…
View article: Fine needle aspiration of palpable breast lesions results obtained with PAP and MGG with histopathological correlation-a hospital based study
Fine needle aspiration of palpable breast lesions results obtained with PAP and MGG with histopathological correlation-a hospital based study Open
Breast carcinoma is the leading cause of cancer death in women.Most of the time breast carcinoma presents as breast lump.Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) is a convenient and rapid preoperative diagnostic procedure.In this prospective…
View article: Laparoscopic study of 25 cases of right iliac fossa pain for false positivity of clinically diagnosed cases of appendicitis
Laparoscopic study of 25 cases of right iliac fossa pain for false positivity of clinically diagnosed cases of appendicitis Open
Patients of right iliac fossa pain are always a dilemma for the treating physician or a surgeon.A number of studies have been carried out in devising the modalities of a final diagnosis of acute appendicitis but no matter how much we explo…
View article: Ectopic Pregnancy: A life threatening emergency
Ectopic Pregnancy: A life threatening emergency Open
Introduction: Ectopic pregnancy is implantation of gestational sac outside the uterus 1 .Most common sites of ectopic pregnancy are fallopian tubes.Other sites include cervical, ovarian, abdominal and cesarean scar.Ectopic implantation occ…
View article: Primary Rifampicin Drug Resistant Disseminated Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis
Primary Rifampicin Drug Resistant Disseminated Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis Open
Disseminated tuberculosis (TB) refers to involvement of two or more non-contiguous sites.It is a common mode of presentation of tuberculosis in patients both with and without HIV/AIDS in India.However, the presence of primary drug resistan…
View article: A Non smoker presenting as small cell carcinoma: A Rare case report
A Non smoker presenting as small cell carcinoma: A Rare case report Open
Once regarded as a smoker's disease, small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) has been occasionally detected in non-smokers as smoking rates decrease worldwide.We investigated the clinical and genetic characteristics of SCLC in nonsmokers.Non-smokers…
View article: Two cups of Tuberculosis in Chest
Two cups of Tuberculosis in Chest Open
Lung abscess typically presents as a cavity with air fluid level on chest x-ray.We are presenting an x-ray of a middle aged diabetic who had bilateral lung abscesses, the etiology of which was found to be tubercular.Tuberculosis is a very …