The Rate of Oral Lesions in Infants and Neonates Attend Maternity and Pediatric Teaching Hospital in Sulaymaniyah City

Background: The prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in infants and neonates is still a matter of debate. Objective: To find the frequency of oral mucosal lesions in children from Sulaymaniyah city. Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed in Maternity and Pediatrics Teaching Hospitals in Sulaymaniyah city. Twohundred children aged from birth to two years old were randomly selected. Demographic features, mode of delivery, pattern of feeding, and type and site of oral mucosal lesions, were recorded. Results: Male: female ratio was 1.06:1, and 64% were delivered by cesarean section. Significant differences were present between breastfeeding with the mode of delivery and age of the infants. Oral mucosal lesions were observed in 64.5% of children at 141 sites. 30% of lesions are located at median palatine raphe. The diagnosis of 30% of oral mucosal lesions was Epstein pearls, and 16% were Bohn’s nodule. The oral mucosal lesions were more frequently seen in children within the first week. Conclusion: About three-quarters of children was afflicted with oral mucosal lesions. Besides, Epstein pearls and Bohn’s nodule were among the most frequent diagnosis. Further, ages of a week or less afflicted more with congenital oral mucosal lesions. Keywords: Oral mucosal lesion, Oral developmental cyst, Infant, Neonates, Sulaymaniyah

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Prevalence of Oral Mucosal Lesions and Their Association with Severity of Psoriasis among Psoriatic Patients Referred To Dermatology Clinic: A Cross-Sectional Study in Kashan/Iran

Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.3889/oamjms.2017.189 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (7) ◽

pp. 978-982 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Rezvan Talaee ◽

Zohreh Hajheydari ◽

Ahmad Yeganeh Moghaddam ◽

Seyyed Alireza Moraveji ◽

Bentolhoda Fatahi Ravandi

Keyword(s):

Clinical Importance ◽

Severity Index ◽

Oral Lesion ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Oral Lesions ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Exact Test ◽

Dermatology Clinic ◽

Oral Mucosal Lesions ◽

Mucosal Lesions

BACKGROUND: Psoriasis is a common inflammatory papulosquamous disease of the skin with unknown aetiology that may be associated with the abnormal T-cell function.AIM: This study was aimed to determine the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions and their associations with severity of psoriasis in psoriatic patients attending the dermatologic clinic of Shahid Beheshti Teaching Hospital at Kashan, Iran.METHODS: In this cross-sectional descriptive analytic study, all consecutive patients with psoriasis who referred to the dermatologic clinic at the Shahid Beheshti Hospital of Kashan University of Medical Sciences in Kashan City/ Iran were enrolled. All patients were examined for the presence of oral lesions, and the clinical and epidemiological features of the disease were recorded in a questionnaire for each patient. A biopsy was taken from atypical suspected patients with oral lesions by an expert dermatologist. Data were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (Version 18). Descriptive statistics tests; Cross tabulation and Chi-square with Fisher's exact test were used.RESULTS: Of total 177 psoriatic patients, 62 cases (35%) of patients were male, and 115 cases (65%) were female. Mean age of patients was 31.71 years. The oral lesion was seen in 83 cases (46.9%). Fissure tongue (28.2%) and geographic tongue (4.5%) were the most common oral lesions. The prevalence of oral lesions in patients with psoriasis significantly was associated with age, history of oral lesions, and with the onset of the oral lesions (P < 0.05). The most common form of psoriasis was chronic plaque form (Psoriasis Vulgaris) observed in 147 cases (83.1). The majority of patients (67.2%) were suffering from a mild form of the disease. Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score of most patients was mild.CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of oral lesions such as Fissure tongue and geographic tongue is higher in psoriatic patients suggests further studies for approving the clinical importance of these apparently nonspecific lesions as possible predictors or markers of the severity of the cases suspected to Psoriasis disease.

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Risk Factors, Pattern and Outcome of Motorcycle-associated Head Injury in Sokoto: An Analysis of 184 Cases

Indian Journal of Neurotrauma ◽

10.1055/s-0040-1722553 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Henry Olayere Obanife ◽

Nasiru Jinjiri Ismail ◽

Ali Lasseini ◽

Bello B. Shehu ◽

Ega J. Otorkpa

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Head Injury ◽

Road Traffic ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Female Ratio ◽

Incidence And Mortality ◽

Male Female Ratio ◽

Significant Negative Impact

Abstract Background Road traffic accident (RTA) is the eighth leading cause of death worldwide. Motorcycle-associated head injury is the leading cause of road traffic associated morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Even though the incidence and mortality of head injury from motor cycle crash is on the increase in developing countries, especially in the African continent, most of the studies published in the literature on this subject matter took place in the developed Western countries. Methods This is a retrospective cross-sectional study of data from patients managed in our institution between December 2014 and November 2016. Results One hundred and eighty-four patients were analyzed. None of the patients used safety helmet for protection. The mean age was 27.6 ± 17.2 years with male female ratio of 6.7:1. Lone crash by cyclists and collisions accounted for 66.8% and 33.1% of the cases, respectively. Passengers and riders comprised 75% of the patients, while 25% were vulnerable pedestrians. The most frequently abused substance by the patients was tramadol (65.52%). Severe head injury and pupillary abnormality were found in 23.9% and 45.5% of the patients, respectively. Cranial CT scan showed abnormalities in 40.2% of the patients. Surgery was done in 28.3% of the patients with mortality rate of 20.7%. Conclusions The use of motorcycle as a mean of transportation has caused significant negative impact on the society. Young people, who constitute the workforce, are majorly affected, and this invariably leads to a serious economic burden on the concerned families and communities.

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Gambaran Kebiasaan Menyirih dan Lesi Mukosa Mulut pada Mahasiswa Papua Di Manado

e-GIGI ◽

10.35790/eg.1.2.2013.3204 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Dame R. Marbun

Keyword(s):

Oral Submucous Fibrosis ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Driving Factor ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Slaked Lime ◽

Oral Mucosal Lesions ◽

Submucous Fibrosis ◽

Mucosal Lesions

Kebiasaan menyirih telah dilakukan sejak dahulu kala di Indonesia, khususnya pada suku Papua. Banyak anggapan masyarakat bahwa menyirih dapat menguatkan gigi geligi dan menghambat terjadinya karies, namun dibalik dampak positif dari menyirih ini, ada juga dampak negatifnya berupa timbulnya lesi pada mukosa yang melapisi rongga mulut.Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk memperoleh gambaran kebiasaan menyirih pada mahasiswa Papua di Kota Manado, mencakup: tujuan menyirih, bahan campuran menyirih, lamanya kebiasaan menyirih, frekuensi menyirih, dan faktor pendorong kebiasaan menyirih serta untuk mengetahui gambaran lesi mukosa mulut pada mahasiswa Papua di Kota Manado.Jenis penelitian ini yaitu penelitian desktiptif dengan pendekatan cross-sectional study. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan ialah total sampling dengan jumlah sampel 30 orang. Dari 30 subjek yang diperiksa, sebagian besar merupakan wanita, usia 17-27 tahun. Lamanya menyirih terbanyak 6-10 tahun, dengan frekuensi terbanyak 1-3 kali sehari, bahan campuran menyirih yang paling banyak digunakan ialah campuran sirih, pinang dan kapur. Faktor pendorong utama menyirih yakni karena keinginan sendiri, dimana tujuan menyirih terbanyak yakni agar gigi menjadi kuat dan sehat. Dari 30 subjek ada 29 orang (96,66%) memiliki lesi dalam rongga mulutnya. Lesi yang diduga sebagai Oral Submucous Fibrosis yakni sebanyak 90% dan lesi yang diduga sebagai Betel Chewers Mucosa sebanyak 6,66%.Kata kunci: Kebiasaan menyirih, lesi mukosa mulut, Oral Submucous Fibrosis, Betel Chewer’s MucosaABSTRACTBetel chewing as a habit has been done since a long time ago in Indonesia, especially in Papua. There are some public perceptions that betel chewing can strengthen teeth and prevent caries. But, behind the positive effect of betel chewing, there are negative effects too, such as the onset of lesions in the oral mucosa.The purpose of this research is to get an overview of betel chewing habit on Papuan students in Manado, including the purpose of betel chewing, the complete material of betel chewing, duration of betel chewing, frequency of betel chewing, the driving factor of betel chewing, and to get an overview on oral mucosal lesions on Papuan students in Manado.The type of this research is descriptive research with a cross - sectional study. The sampling technique is total sampling with a sample size of 30 people. The 30 examined subjects, mostly women with age ranging from 17-27 years. The most length of chewing from 6-10 years, with the highest frequency of chewing 1-3 times a day, the average mixture of betel commonly used is betel, areca nut and slaked lime. The major driving factor in betel chewing is their own desire and the most common purpose is to get a strong and healthy teeth. 29 of 30 subjects (96,66%) have lesions in the oral cavity. In 90% of the sample, expected as Oral Submucous Fibrosis and in 6,66% expected as Betel Chewer’s Mucosa.Keyword: Betel chewing habit, oral mucosal lesions, Oral Submucous Fibrosis, Betel Chewer’s Mucosa

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Treatment of Chalazian: a Comparative Cross-sectional Study

Europasian Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.46405/ejms.v1i1.3 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 5-9

Author(s):

Binita Bhattarai ◽

Koshal Shrestha ◽

Sushila Patel ◽

Laxmi Devi Manandhar ◽

Rosy Karki ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Triamcinolone Acetonide ◽

Complete Resolution ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Meibomian Gland ◽

Intralesional Injection ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Female Ratio ◽

Male Female Ratio ◽

Eye Symptoms

Background: Chalazion is a common eyelid disease caused by plugged meibomian glands and chronic lipogranulomatous inflammation. It can affect individuals of all ages and may cause local eye symptoms such as irritation and inflammation and cosmetic disfigurement. There are mainly three methods of treating chalazion: Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide (0.1-0.3 ml of 40mg/ml), Incision and Curettage and Conservative Treatment (hot compression +lid hygiene + antibiotic ointment) to the affected eyelid. To comparing which method is the best this study has been carried out Methodology: Patients with chalazion presenting to OPD from 15 March to 15 July 2017 were included in the study. They underwent any of the three procedures according to their choice. Follow up visit was done at two weeks to determine effectiveness in terms of reduction of size or complete resolution of the chalazion. Results: Out of 112 patients enrolled in study 65(58%) were females and 47(42%) were male with a male: female ratio of (0.7:1). The mean age of involvement was 25.7years (SD 10.3). At 2 weeks follow up there was complete resolution in incision and curettage (I and C) group 77 %( 41/53) and in Triamcinolone Acetonide (TA) injection group 63 %( 20/32). Pearsons correlations showed that I and C were superior to any other forms of intervention for any size of chalazion followed by intralesional injection of TA. Conclusion: Among the three methods, Incision and Curettage remained the best choice for treatment of chalazion followed by triamcinolone acetonide injection but may need multiple injections. Keywords: Chalazion, Intralesional Triamcinolone, Incision and Curettage, Meibomian Gland

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The Social Capital among Elderly Population of Chandigarh: Cross Sectional Study

Healthline ◽

10.51957/healthline_179_2020 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 29-36

Author(s):

Kiranjit Kaur ◽

Naveen Krishan Goel ◽

Manoj Kumar Sharma ◽

Navpreet Singh ◽

Mamta Bishnoi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Social Capital ◽

Elderly Population ◽

Social Trust ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Elderly Subjects ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Female Ratio ◽

The Social ◽

Male Female Ratio ◽

The Status

Introduction: Social capital is defined as social cohesion among communities. This refers to processes between people which establish network, social trust and co-operation and mutual benefit. The present study was conducted to know the status of social capital among elderly population of Chandigarh city, India. Methods: The study was conducted from January to April 2017. The study was community based using convenience sampling. A total of 300 elderly subjects were selected for interview from the electoral rolls. The survey instrument was modified Onyx and Bullen scale consisting of 30 items with responses on likert scale from 1-4. Results: Mean age of respondents was 66.47 years. Male: Female ratio was 1.4:1. 45.7% owned their residence whereas 54.3% lived as tenants. Social capital score of majorities of elderly was good (63.7%) followed by average (19.3%).Highest mean scores were received for questions namely: would you help someone if their vehicle breaks down (3.03±0.69), do you agree to helping yourself when you help others (3.15±0.78) and have you visited your neighborhood in the past week (3.01±0.82). Poorest scorewere received for questions: while on shopping, are likely to run into friends (1.11±0.53) and have you done a favor for a sick neighbor in last 6 months (1.33±0.53). Conclusion: Social capital status among elderly of Chandigarh city was good andhigher scores were seenamong males. Highest mean scores were seen in factor 4 (proactivity in social context) and lowest among family and factor 5 (friend’s connections).

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Role of Multidetector Computerised Tomography in Evaluation of Proptosis

Nepalese Journal of Radiology ◽

10.3126/njr.v9i2.27421 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 24-31

Author(s):

Elina Shrestha ◽

Narayan Bikram Thapa ◽

Shankar Bahadur Singh Rajbhandari

Keyword(s):

Predictive Value ◽

Clinical Information ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Computerised Tomography ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Female Ratio ◽

Male Female Ratio ◽

One Year ◽

Female Male Female

Introduction: Proptosis is defined as bulging of eye anteriorly out of the orbit. Our main objective was to analyze the pattern of computerised tomographic findings in evaluation of proptosis. Computerised tomography (CT) is noninvasive, easily accessible, affordable and reliable imaging which helps in early diagnosis and prompt treatment. Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study of total 58 patients presenting with proptosis referred to our department of radiology for computerised tomography evaluation during one year period were undertaken into study. The clinical information provided by ophthalmologist also helped our study to derive into conclusion. SPSS version 20 software was used for statistical data analysis. Results: Out of 58 patients, the most common cause of proptosis was neoplasm constituting of 25 cases (43.1%). Retinoblastoma was the commonest orbital tumor. Out of remaining cases, 15 (25.8%) were infective, 14 (24.1%) were inflammatory, two (3.44%) were traumatic and remaining two cases (3.44%) had no definitive cause for proptosis. Bilateral proptosis was commonly associated with thyroid ophthalmopathy. Among the subjects 32 were male, 26 were female. Male: Female ratio was 1:1.23. Age group was ranging from 1 month to 73 years.Mean age was 26.4 ± 22 years. Conclusions: Computerised tomography has an important role in distinguishing the different types of lesions based on their characteristics, location and extension prior to undertaking definitive surgical and medical treatment. Overall accuracy of CT in our study was 81%, sensitivity of 82.6%, specificity of 80.6%, positive predictive value of 76% and negative predictive value of 86.2%.

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