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Abstract:
Congenital pulmonary agenesis is extremely rare anomaly. We present a case report
of a one-day old boy with pneumothorax and respiratory distress with unilateral right
lung agenesis.
Keywords:
Congenital malformation, Lung agenesis, Pneumothorax
Abstract:
Disfiguring burn scars are a constant reminder to patients that an accident has occurred, and their lives are changed forever. Today social media has become a platform for communication that puts pressure on users to conform or blend into popular culture. Readily shared techniques that enable individuals to filter and manipulate their public image have resulted in increasing pressure to fit in to the perfect physical image.
Keywords:
Camouflage makeup, Remedial make up, Burn, Burn scars
Abstract:
Background: Anthrax is a zoonotic bacterial infection caused by a gram-positive bacillus called Bacillus anthracis. It is a disease of public health importance with high mortality rate. The mortality rate could approach absolute without treatment, and about 64% in centres with best of care. Also, because of its role as a biological weapon and in bioterrorism; post 9-11 in the United States, anthrax spores had been
deliberately released in mail parcel leading to a significant morbidity and mortality.
Keywords:
Cutaneous anthrax, Anthrax, Zoonotic disease, Surveillance, Sierra leone
Abstract:
We present the case of a patient with a ureterocoele and an interesting radiological finding. A ureterocoele is a saccular dilation of the distal ureter. It is a well-known pathological feature within the paediatric population; it is less common in the adult
urology setting. Presenting features are varied and include pain, haematuria, urinary
obstruction and recurrent urinary tract infections.
Keywords:
Ureterocoele, Single collecting system, Intravenous urography
Abstract:
Injectable synthetic melanotropic peptides may be used to enhance tanning, improve erectile function and treat Female Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (FSDD). The peptides, Melanotan I (MT1) and Melanotan II (MTII) have been touted as sunless tanning agents, with the potential to decrease harmful effects of UV damage.
Keywords:
Melanoma in-situ, Melanotan, FSDD
Abstract:
Introduction: Most of the pheochromocytomas are presented with hypertension although sometimes hypotension could be seen. Because intra operative mortality of pheochromocytomas is high, preoperative preparation with alfa- and beta blockers is required. But there is not enough knowledge about preoperative preparation of pheochromocytomas with hypotension.
Keywords:
Pheochromocytoma, Recurrent hypotension, Preoperative preparation
Abstract:
Hypothalamic-pituitary involvement in sarcoidosis occurs in less than 5% of patients.
Some clinical signs of hypothalamic lesions are non-obvious or can be mistaken in a
complex context. Hypothalamus is involved in temperature regulation, food intake,
and mood regulation. Few cases have been reported.
Keywords:
Neurosarcoidosis, Apathy, Fever
Abstract:
Scientific curiosity is generating new ventures in form of DIY Biology and biohacking which opens up an alternative route to structured and organized research. People even without traditional degrees are exploring various hacks to augment and enhance
the quality of their lives..
Keywords:
Biohack, DIYbio, Implants, Bulletproof coffee, Keto diet, Brain hack
EDITORIAL:
The intimate relationship between PSA and Prostate cancer -in terms of diagnosis and follow up-has been established since its introduction in the 1980s [1]. The burden of the disease can be correlated to the level of PSA which explains the elevation in serum levels of PSA in patient with metastatic prostate cancer [2].
Keywords:
Metastatic Prostate Cancer, PSA, CEA
INTRODUCTION:
The most common aetiology of unilateral palatine tonsil hypertrophy is a squamous cell carcinoma; in most case, there is an isolated, indurated and increased in size amygdala with or without ulceration of the mucosa. The second aetiology is lymphomas, characterized by a sub-mucosal mass, its growth leads to the asymmetrical size of the amygdala.
Keywords:
Unilateral tonsil hypertrophy, Aetiology, Cell carcinoma
ABSTRACT:
Different from ordinary Protein-Energy Wasting (PEW), cachexia of uremia aggravates the complications of uremia in the vicious circle of low protein, volume overload and inflammatory response, which seriously affects the quality of life and
survival rate of patients.
Keywords:
Kidney disease cachexia, Protein-energy wasting (PEW), Pre-albumin, Inflammation
ABSTRACT:
Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) associated with chronic inflammation is a recently described entity associated with Epstein Barr virus (EBV) infection. Here we report a case of DLBCL developing in a background of chronic osteomyelitis and
metallic implant following fracture after 17 years. Radiographs revealed a mixed
lytic and sclerotic lesion at the distal end of right femur.
Keywords:
Primary bone lymphoma, Chronic osyteomyelitis, EBV-association, DLBCL
ABSTRACT:
Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is a rare, genetic disease characterized by mutations in the Tissue Non-Specific Alkaline Phosphatase (TNSALP) gene, decreased activity of the TNSALP enzyme in target tissues. In this case we aim to introduce a patient who suffers
from this very rare disease. A forty years-old woman applied to the orthopedic
outpatient clinic with gait disturbance and leg pain.
Keywords:
Hypophosphatasia, Osteogenesis imperfect, Organic aciduria
ABSTRACT:
We present a case of acquired arteriovenous malformation with scar pregnancy in a patient with a previous Caesarean for placenta previa. Incidence of scar pregnancy is reported as 1 in 2,000 pregnancies. The incidence of arteriovenous malformation with scar pregnancy is rarer. Due to paucity of literature regarding arteriovenous malformation with scar pregnancy, these cases may present as a diagnostic dilemma
for the treating physician and usually lead to delay in the management of these
cases..
Keywords:
Arteriovenous malformation, Enhanced myometrial vascularity, Peak systolic velocity
ABSTRACT:
Kummell disease is a relatively rare group of conditions, which refers to a lack of
blood supply to the bone leading to collapse due to poor nourishment. It typically
presents in the elderly patients’ thoracic vertebrae, as a compressive deformation of
the vertebral body as a result of minor trauma experienced weeks to months before
the onset of the disease.
Keywords:
Kummell disease, Osteoporotic fracture, Osteoporotic vertebral compression, fracture,
Vertebral body collapse, Vertebral fracture
ABSTRACT:
Duplication of anterior guidance is not difficult, but transfer of the anticipated anterior
guidance can be cumbersome, especially in tricky clinical partial edentulous situations
where permanent canine is missing. The role of a provisional restoration can be
handful for a clinician to determine whether a conservative approach can be used to
fulfil the treatment objectives.
Keywords:
Occlusion, Canine guidance, Esthetics, Mutually protected occlusion
ABSTRACT:
Diastema between natural teeth is not preferred by most patients. However, there are
situations when generalized diastema in natural dentition do not allow placement of a
prosthesis which does not incorporate the same characteristic in its design.
Keywords:
Pontic, Connector, Diastema, Fixed partial denture, Implant
ABSTRACT:
The use of cast partial denture has decreased in the past two decades due to
increased preference of implant supported fixed restorations by both patient and
their dentists. However, certain clinical situations do not render the use of implants in
which case, the cast partial dentures are still the choice of treatment.
Keywords:
Base metal alloys, Mouth preparation, Elastomer
Master cast, Partial denture
CASE:
A 69 year old man married with 4 adult children 3 sons and a daughter presented to the emergency department exhibiting “bizarre behaviour” complaining that certain devils are bothering him and that he sees them, saying things to him, abusing him and
have been touching his head, looking through his eyes and holding his tongue.
Keywords:
Psychosis, Bizarre behavior, Schizophrenia
CASE:
A 52-year-old male with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) presented to the otorhinolaryngologist with a history of nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea and long-lasting severe headache localized to the frontal sinuses. Nasal endoscopy showed no signs of polyps or mucopurulent discharge.
Keywords:
Cystic fibrosis, Computed tomography, Chronic rhinosinusitis
A B S T R A C T
Splenic infarction is a very rare presentation of Brucellosis, very few cases were reported, especially that Brucellosis is one of the most common infectious diseases worldwide, a 33-year-old man presented with 3 days severe abdominal pain with previous history of indolent fever for a month, an abdominal Computed Tomography (CT) scanning showed splenomegaly with hypodense lesion that confirmed by to represent a splenic infraction by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
Keywords:
Brucellosis, Splenic infraction