iosr-JDMS   Volume-14 ~ Issue-11 ~ November-2015

Abstract: A rare case report of SLE with Terson syndrome was made when a young woman of reproductive age presented initially with history of epistaxis , bleeding gums ,2 episodes of blood stained vomitus, melena, menorrhagia, hematuria , generalized rash , headache, and low grade fever since 3 days. She was referred to eye department for defective vision both eyes. UCVA both eyes was 6/36. Anterior segment examination revealed defective abduction in right eye with a fundus picture of preretinal and sub retinal haemorrhages over the posterior pole of both the eyes .Complete blood investigation including ESR, ANA profile, Platelet count and CT brain was done and a diagnosis of SLE with Secondary immune thrombocytopenia leading to Terson syndrome. She was started on I.V. Methyl prednisolone and followed by oral prednisolone, oral acetazolamide .On follow up her vision improved to 6/9.

Keywords: systemic lupus erythematosis , Secondary immune Thrombocytopenia, Terson syndrome.

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Abstract: A thyroglossalduct cyst (TGDC) is the most common congenital neck mass that may present at any level from the foramen caecum at the base of the tongue to the upper mediastinum, with the majority presenting at the level of the hyoid bone. They are usually sporadic though a rare familial autosomal dominant variant has been documented in prepubertal girls.

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Abstract: Changes in the level of hormones associated with menopause on the serum lipid profiles plays major role in most cardiac disorders. There are fewer chances of women developing cardio-vascular diseases (CVD) before menopause but its incidence after menopause is high and may be due to changes in plasma levels of lipids. Menopause is regarded as an independent risk factor for the development of CVD in our environment due to adverse lipid changes. The relationship between these adverse lipid profile changes and the development of coronary artery disease (CAD) is still a subject of controversy. This study aimed at evaluating the serum lipid profiles in postmenopausal and premenopausal women comparing the relative risk of developing CAD among them. The serum lipid profiles evaluated were TC, TG, HDL-C, LDL-C, VLDL-C as well as the atherogenic indices.

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Abstract: A total of 30 albino rats were used for the experiment and were grouped into A, B and C. Group A rats represented the control group while groups B and C were exposed to different brands of mosquito coil (rambo and raid ) smoke respectively for 31 days. Each of the experimental groups (B and C) contained 12 rats and sub-divided into two (1 and 2) with six rats in each sub group. Sub-group 1 animals were exposed to Rambo and Raid mosquito coil smoke respectively and co-treated with aqueous extract of Gongronema latifolium while the sub-group 2 animals were exposed to the respective mosquito coil smoke only (to serve as the negative control).

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Abstract: Dissociative disorders manifest as disruptions of the normal integration between memories of the past, awareness of identity and immediate sensations and control of bodily movements. Compared to developed western countries, it is more prevalent indeveloping countries. This study is undertaken to find the occurrence of dissociative disorder and significance of clinical presentations.The main objective is to study the clinical and Socio-demographic profile of patients with Dissociative Disorder. Sample consists of 80 patients who were interviewed and ICD-10 were used to attain the diagnosis of various Dissociative disorders. Results showed that the occurrence of dissociative disorder was found to be higher in females (75%) than in males (25%).The predominant study population was between the age group of 30-40years (53.75%) , married (76.25%) and housewives (45%). Trance and Possession and Motor dissociation were the commonest presentations with 30% and 25% respectively. Dissociative disorders can have varied presentations and the recent developments in the field will help to further establish the importance of dissociation.

Keywords: clinical, dissociative, motor dissociation, prevalent, trance..

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Abstract: The pancreas is an important organ from the point of view in human medicine, because it involves two important diseases Diabetes mellitus and pancreatic cancer. Pancreas has two distinct population of cells. Endocrine cells, Islets of Langerhans that secrete hormones. The exocrine cells, pancreatic acini secrete range of enzymes which together play an important role in metabolisms. Endocrine disease causes diabetes which affects at least 200 million people worldwide, and this number is expected to be doubled by the year 2025.[1]The exocrine part leads to pancreatic cancer causing about 65,000deaths in European countries which is virtually incurable.[2].

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Abstract: Primary Splenic Lymphoma is a rare clinical entity comprising only 1% of all malignant lymphomas. Spleen is usually involved as part of multisystemic involvement of haematological malignancies, rather than isolated involvement. We report a 45 year old male patent with massive splenomegaly without any evidence of axillary or groin or abdominal lymphadenopathy. Patient had obstructive symptoms on the upper digestive system. At laparotomy, there was no mesenteric or paraaortic or periportal lymphadenopathy. The Spleen weighed about 3.5kgs and post splenectomy histopathology was in keeping with Follicular variety of Lymphoma involving spleen.

Keywords: Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL), Splenectomy, primary extranodal lymphomas (pENL), Primary splenic lymphomas (PSL).

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Abstract: This study of Benign Breast Diseases was done between 2008 – 2011 at Kurnool MedicalCollege and Hospital, Kurnool. The study group consisted 175 patients between menarche to 50 yrs. This study chosen as 50-55% of women suffer from breast related disorder.Benign Breast Diseases which is most common cause of breast problems with which Upto 30% of women suffer.

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Abstract: To evaluate the severity of Ocular involvement in patients with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome(SJS),Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis(TEN). Study Design: Retrospective Observational Case Series for a period between january 2013 and october 2015. Methods: Cases of SJS and TEN during a period from 2013-15 were included. Patients with ocular involvement were reviewed for acute ocular complications. 10 patients with diagnosis of SJS, TEN with fever, skin rash, extensive bullae, sloughing of skin, erythematous macules and patches, and other ocular manifestations were studied. Ocular manifestations which include lid edema mild conjunctival injection , chemosis, membranous conjunctivitis, corneal epithelial defects, corneal ulceration,corneal infiltrates, symblepharon formation , nonhealing corneal epithelial defects,visualloss ,conjunctival fornix foreshortening, were classified as mild, moderate or severe. Main outcome measure was severity of ocular involvement with respect to diagnosis..

[1]. Chang YS, Huang FC, Tseng SH, et al. Erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and toxic epidermal necrolysis: acute ocular manifestations, causes, and management. Cornea 2007;26:123-129.

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[3]. Chung WH, Hung SI, Yang JY, et al. Granulysin is a key mediator for disseminated keratinocyte death in Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. Nature Medicine 2008;14:1343-1350.

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Abstract: Intra – abdominal abscesses continue to present important and serious problems in surgical practice. Their onset may be insidious, their presence obscure and their diagnosis and localization difficult. Splenic abscess is a rare entity and a high index of suspicion is essential for diagnosis. It is known to occur at a rate of 0.14% to 0.7% in autopsy studies.(1) The incidence is on rise due to a number of factors such as, better diagnostic imaging facilities and increase in number of immunocompromised patients. This paper analyzes the varied presentations and treatment outcomes of cases of splenic abscess.

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Abstract: Approaching the cranio-vertebral junction is a challenging procedure because of its association with the spinal nerves, cranial nerves and the verebralarteries . The complex anatomy of the cervical joints formed by the occipital bone, atlas and the axis makes the task more complex one1 . With the advent of the endoscopic approach to address the peg of axis, spinal cord compression at the cervical level can be surgically managed with minimal morbidity. Among the endoscopic approaches, the endonasal approach to the odontoid process provides a straight pathway and is comparatively less morbid than the transoral approach.

Key Words: endonasal corridor, endoscopic, odontoid process, excision.

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Abstract: Background: Osteoporosis is an important disease with significant fracture morbidity. Objective: To assess validity of clinical attachment loss (CAL)for diagnose osteoporosis in post-menopausal women Patients and Methods: This cross sectional study included 75 postmenopausal women. Osteoporosis was diagnosed by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA).CAL was calculated using the probing pocket depth and the level of the gingival margin

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Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) is a transmissible bacteriological ailment triggered by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) and is still one of the biggest challenges for developing countries.Main reasons for using the ZN smear microscopy is its low cost, high specificity, does not require sophisticated equipment or high laboratory standards.Culture being gold standard is unable to provide early results and necessarily 4-6 weeks are required for ultimate diagnosis.Newly administered GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay takes only two hours to provide the final results, distinguishes MTB and Mycobacteria other than tuberculosis and also provide rifampicin resistance simultaneously.

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Abstract: Cleft Lip and Palate is severe birth defect occurring one in 700-1000 newborn infants. Cleft lip and palate together account for 50% of all cases whereas isolated cleft lip and palate occur in about 25% of cases. Management of Cleft Lip and Palate is carried out by multi disciplinary team approach. When ever a child is born with cleft lip and palate or one of them, it interferes with feeding and speech and hampers esthetic severely. Consequently it is psychologically traumatic to both patients as well as for their family members. Patients with cleft lip and palate are also are at high risk for dental diseases. So in such situation proper education, guidance, motivation and encouragement are required. Pre and post surgically pediatric dentist and orthodontics helps the patient by providing functionally and esthetically acceptable occlusion, good oral hygiene and preventive dental care. This paper describes the treatment protocol of pediatric dentistry and orthodontic with cleft lip and palate.

Key words: Cleft Lip And Palate, Pediatric Dentist, 0rthodontic Multi Disciplinary Team

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Abstract: Leiomyoma are benign mesenchymal tumors presenting as the most common uterine neoplasm. Atypical leiomyoma (ALM), a nomenclature given in WHO classification1, is a leiomyoma variant showing histopathological features ranging between a benign leiomyoma and leiomyosarcoma (LMS). It is a rare smooth muscle neoplasm detected mostly on histological examination in myomectomy and hysterectomy specimens. It usually arises from myometrium; however extrauterine sites such as cervix, vagina, retroperitoneum etc. have rarely been reported.

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Abstract: One of the greatest problems for India is undernutrition among children. The country is still struggling with this problem. The objective of the investigation was to examine the nutritional status of school going girls of 8 to 10 years age. A total of 434 school going girls were selected from 9 Municipal Upper Primary Schools of Tirupati urban region. All the girls belonged to low income households. Data on dietary intake was collected by using combination of 3 day dietary recall and weighment method. Height, weight and MUAC were measured. Consumption of all the nutrients by a majority of girls was less than the recommended dietary allowances. Data on anthropometry revealed that the mean height, weight and MUAC of girls of all the age groups was significantly (P<0.00%) less than the standards of National Center for Health Statistics.

Key Words: Girls, Nutritional Status, Anthropometry, Dietary nutrient intakes, Stunted and Wasted

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