scholarly journals Prostatic lesions: Histopathological study in a tertiary care hospital

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-19
Author(s):  
S. Bhatta ◽  
S. Hirachan

Background: Prostatic lesions like Nodular hyperplasia of prostate, inflammation and carcinoma are common causes of morbidity and mortality in males. The incidence of these lesions increases with age. This study was conducted with the objective of evaluating histopathological pattern of prostatic lesions.Methods: This was a retrospective study conducted at KIST Medical College from Jan 2014 to Jan 2018. The study included ninety six prostatic specimens received in department of pathology. Hematoxylin and Eosin stained slides were retrieved and reviewed. The specimens and slides were analyzed according to type of specimen, age of patient, histopathological pattern and final diagnosis. Results were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS, version 21) for Windows. Independent t test was used to correlate the mean age between patients with benign and malignant lesions. P value less than 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.Results: The most common benign lesion was nodular hyperplasia of prostate 86(89.58%). Malignant lesions comprised 8 (8.34%) cases of all prostatic lesions. All the cases of prostate carcinoma were adenocarcinoma. The most frequent Gleason score was 9. Mean age for benign and malignant lesions were 69.6 ± 8.1 years and 72.9 ± 5.2 years respectively. There was no significant difference in the mean age between patients with benign and malignant lesions (p value 0.27).Conclusion: Benign lesions of prostate are more common than malignant lesions. Histopathological examination of prostate specimens have important role in diagnosing various benign and malignant lesions, especially to rule out incidental carcinoma.JMMIHS.2018;4(1):12-19

Author(s):  
Shikha Raghuwanshi ◽  
Dharmendra Singh Bhadouria ◽  
Surendra Raghuwanshi ◽  
Arun Saxena ◽  
S.K. Nema

Background: The present study was aimed to obtain insight into the varied histopathological patterns of lesions of uterus and cervix in hysterectomy specimens and their age-wise distribution in Index MedicalCollege, Hospital and Research Center. Methodology: This was anobservational study conducted on 100 cases of hysterectomy specimens received at tertiary care hospital Indore. All the specimen was subjected to detailed gross and histopathological examination. Results: Mean age of patients was 44.78±8.64 years. The most common age group was 41-50yrs (42%). Maximum cases were diagnosed as AUB/ DUB/Menorrhagia (31%) followed by fibroid uterus (28%). Uterus was bulky in 70%, cut sections revealed single fibroid in majority i.e. 39% cases and endometrium was in proliferative phase (early 12%, mid 30%, late 19%). Most common histopathological diagnosis of uterus was leiomyoma in 39% cases whereas chronic nonspecific cervicitis (47%) was most common histological diagnosis of cervix. Intramural leiomyoma were most common and were associated with degenerative changes in 33 cases. Hyaline degeneration was observed in maximum cases. Conclusion: The most common indication for hysterectomies in our institution is excessive uterine bleeding. Fibroid uterus as the cause of bleeding is the most common pathology for which hysterectomy is performed. Chronic cervicitis is the most common finding and Adenomyosis continued to be missed preoperatively and diagnosed postoperatively on histopathological examination. Every hysterectomy specimen should be subjected to histopathological examination to confirm various pathological lesions. Keywords: Leiomyoma, histopathology, spectrum, uterus, cervix, hysterectomy


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Animesh Ray ◽  
Dr. Komal Singh ◽  
Souvick Chattopadhyay ◽  
Farha Mehdi ◽  
Dr. Gaurav Batra ◽  
...  

BACKGROUND Seroprevalence of IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 is an important tool to estimate the true extent of infection in a population. However, seroprevalence studies have been scarce in South East Asia including India, which, as of now, carries the third largest burden of confirmed cases in the world. The present study aimed to estimate the seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody among hospitalized patients at one of the largest government hospital in India OBJECTIVE The primary objective of this study is to estimate the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibody among patients admitted to the Medicine ward and ICU METHODS This cross-sectional study, conducted at a tertiary care hospital in North India, recruited consecutive patients who were negative for SARS-CoV-2 by RT-PCR or CB-NAAT. Anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody levels targeting recombinant spike receptor-binding domain (RBD) protein of SARS CoV-2 were estimated in serum sample by the ELISA method RESULTS A total of 212 hospitalized patients were recruited in the study with mean age (±SD) of 41.2 (±15.4) years and 55% male population. Positive serology against SARS CoV-2 was detected in 19.8%patients(95% CI 14.7-25.8). Residency in Delhi conferred a higher frequency of seropositivity 26.5% (95% CI 19.3-34.7) as compared to that of other states 8% (95% CI 3.0-16.4) with p-value 0.001. No particular age groups or socio-economic strata showed a higher proportion of seropositivity CONCLUSIONS Around, one-fifth of hospitalized patients, who were not diagnosed with COVID-19 before, demonstrated seropositivity against SARS-CoV-2. While there was no significant difference in the different age groups and socio-economic classes; residence in Delhi was associated with increased risk (relative risk of 3.62, 95% CI 1.59-8.21)


Author(s):  
Vanajakshamma Velam ◽  
Vyshnavi Kancherla ◽  
Latheef Kasala ◽  
Anusha Kancherla ◽  
Mounica Reddy Pillaram

Abstract Background This study was an attempt to assess and compare the gender-wise lifestyle patterns and well-being status among the employees of a tertiary care teaching hospital. Material and Methods This is a cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study conducted at a tertiary care hospital between May and August 2019. A total of 777 employees belonging to both genders (male and female) and working at different professional levels were assessed. All the enrolled employees were subjected to a comprehensive study tool consisting of various dimensions of their health, which included physical, mental, social, spiritual and intellectual health dimensions. Results Among the participants, 327 (42.1%) were male and 450 (57.9%) were female. There was no significant difference in the mean age of male (37.91 ± 7.52) and female (36.85 ± 8.16) employees (p = 0.07). A significantly higher proportion of diabetes and hypertension were seen in male employees (9.8% and 14.4%, respectively) than in female (5.6% and 6.2% respectively). The overall well-being was better in male employees than in females and was statistically significant (p < 0.0001). We found that male employees had statistically significant better well-being in terms of physical, mental and social health whereas female employees had intellectual health. Conclusion The overall well-being in healthcare staff was good at our tertiary care hospital, and the outstanding/good well-being rate was higher in male employees than in female employees. Female employees experienced risks with regard to their physical health.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 204993612110365
Author(s):  
Kundan Mishra ◽  
Suman Kumar ◽  
Sandeep Ninawe ◽  
Rajat Bahl ◽  
Ashok Meshram ◽  
...  

Introduction: Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is the commonest leukemia in adults. Mortality in thew first 30-days ranges from 6% to 43%, while infections account for 30–66% of early deaths. We aim to present our experience of infections in newly-diagnosed AML. Method: This prospective, observational study, was undertaken at a tertiary care hospital in Northern India. Patients with confirmed AML (bone marrow morphology and flow cytometry) and who had developed febrile neutropenia (FN), were included. Result: A total of fifty-five patients were included in the study. The median age of the patients was 47.1 years (12–71) and 28 (50.9%) were males. Fever (33, 60%) was the commonest presentation at the time of diagnosis. One or more comorbid conditions were present in 20 patients (36.36%). Infection at presentation was detected in 17 patients (30.9%). The mean duration to develop febrile neutropenia since the start of therapy was 11.24 days. With each ten-thousand increase in white blood cell (WBC) count, the mean number of days of FN development decreased by 0.35 days ( p = 0.029). Clinical and/or radiological localization was possible in 23 patients (41.81%). Thirty-four blood samples (34/242, 14.04%) from 26 patients (26/55, 47.3%) isolated one or more organisms. Gram negative bacilli (GNB) were isolated in 24 (70.58%) samples. Burkholderia cepacia (8/34, 23.52%) was the commonest organism. The number of days required to develop febrile neutropenia was inversely associated with overall survival (OS). However, when compared, there was no statistically significant difference in OS between patients developing fever on day-10 and day-25 ( p = 0.063). Thirteen patients (23.63%) died during the study period. Discussion: Low percentage of blood culture positivity and high incidence of MDR organisms are a matter of concern. Days to develop febrile neutropenia were inversely associated with overall survival (OS), emphasizing the importance of preventive measures against infections. Conclusion: Infections continues to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality among AML patients.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (41) ◽  
pp. 3559-3566
Author(s):  
Abdul Salam R. T. ◽  
Shahul Hameed A. ◽  
Meera Rajan

BACKGROUND An ideal surgery to remove hypertrophied adenoid mass should be safe, with less bleeding and operation time along with post-operative improvement in the eustachian tubal ventilation and normal respiration. It should also have low morbidity and mortality. Among the various methods described for its removal, the two commonly used methods are conventional cold curettage method and coblation technique. The purpose of this study was to collate the safety and efficacy of endoscopic coblation adenoidectomy with the conventional curettage adenoidectomy. METHODS A prospective comparative study with fifty patients was studied who underwent adenoidectomy. Twenty five patients underwent endoscopy assisted coblation adenoidectomy and twenty five patients underwent regular adenoidectomy by curettage. RESULTS Patients who underwent coblation adenoidectomy showed better results during follow up in terms of completeness of removal. 80 % of children undergoing regular adenoidectomy by curettage method showed remnant adenoid tissue in the nasopharynx at the end of the procedure. But it was 6 % among the children undergoing endoscopic assisted coblation adenoidectomy. The mean duration of operation was higher for endoscopic assisted coblation adenoidectomy which was significant statistically. The mean blood loss was 30.36 ml in regular curettage adenoidectomy; 10.6 ml with endoscopic coblation adenoidectomy. The grading of pain was significantly lower in endoscopic assisted coblation adenoidectomy. There was no significant difference between two groups in terms of eustachian tube function after surgery. CONCLUSIONS Coblation adenoidectomy has significant advantages over conventional adenoidectomy in terms of completeness of removal, reduced blood loss, and lower post-operative pain grade. KEYWORDS Coblation, Adenoidectomy, Curettage, Haemorrhage and Complications


2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (03) ◽  
pp. 332-340
Author(s):  
ATIF SITWAT HAYAT ◽  
MUHAMMAD ADNAN BAWANY ◽  
JAWAD AHMED QADRI ◽  
Kiran Khalil

Background: Ischemic heart disease is the most common cause for complete heart block (CHB) and sudden death. Heartblocks may occur as complications of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and are associated with increased mortality. The aim of thisstudy is to determine the frequency of complete heart block (CHB) in acute myocardial infarction at a tertiary care hospital. Place andduration: This study was conducted in Cardiology Department of Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences from 1st August2009 to 31st January 2010. Study Design: Cross sectional and descriptive study. Materials and Methods: ST segment elevation equal toor more than 1mm (0.1mv) in two of these leads II, III and aVF. Rise in serum creatinine kinase level (CPK Level) more than twice thenormal value along with CK-MB fraction more than 6% of CPK value. Patients with history of chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea,vomiting and unconsciousness were enrolled in the study. The cardiac enzymes tropinin T was also performed at bed side by venousblood sample. Results: Total of 87 patients were included, prevalence of heart blocks was 27.58%. Anterior wall MI was in 50(57.5%)patients. Of these, 13(54.2%) had complete heart block. Inferior wall MI was in 37(42.5%) cases, of these, 11(45.8%) were found withcomplete heart block. There was no significant difference between anterior wall MI and inferior wall MI with complete heart block (P value> 0.05). Mortality was 2.3% with anterior wall MI. Conclusions: Development of complete heart blocks has important prognosticsignificance. Complete heart block was frequent complication of myocardial infarction.


Author(s):  
Mukesh Rawat ◽  
Archana Lall ◽  
Kavita Sachdeva

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:  </strong>A wide spectrum of lesions may present as nasomaxillary swellings ranges from benign to malignant lesions including fungal sinusitis and fibro vascular lesions example: JNA (Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma) and Inverted papilloma. Many Pathologies ranging from benign to malignant tumors may mimic a simple Nasomaxillary mass. It is diagnostic challenge to determine pathology behind it. A detailed clinical evaluation with nasal endoscopy and relevant pre-operative investigations including radiological imaging and histopathological examination is essential to reach up to final diagnosis. The aim of the study was to do clinicopathological evaluation of patients presenting with nasomaxillary swelling and correlation of clinical, radiological and Histopathological findings.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a prospective observational study on 50 nasomaxillary swelling patients who are presented in the Department of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery of N.S.C.B. MCH Jabalpur, a tertiary care Hospital, between March 2018 to August 2019. A detailed history taking and clinical examination with nasal endoscopy and relevant preoperative investigations including CECT Nose and PNS and histopathological examination was done in all patients.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results: </strong>50 Nasomaxillary swelling patients were selected for this study. 30 patients were male and 20 were females. Ages of patients were varied from 12 years to 72 years. 23 patients (46%) were malignant and 27 (54%) were benign. Histopathological examination results shows benign lesions like JNA (6 cases), fungal sinusitis (6 cases), dermoid cyst (1 case), inverted papilloma (3 cases), sebaceous cyst (1 case), jaw lesions (10 cases), (odontogenic like radicular/ infected cyst, dentigerous cyst, cystic ameloblastoma and non-odontogenic like fibrous dysplasia) and malignant lesions like SCC (squamous cell carcinoma) (12 cases), spindle cell sarcoma (2 cases), undifferentiated carcinoma (3 cases), adenocarcinoma (3 cases), adenoid cystic carcinoma (1 case), Invasive pleomorphic sarcoma (1 case) and malignant melanoma (1 case). SCC was most common lesion f/b JNA and fungal sinusitis. Well differentiated SCC was most common histological type (10 out of 12 cases of SCC). Most common symptom was nasal obstruction (66% cases) f/b epistaxis (52% cases) but epitasis was most common symptom among malignant and JNA cases. In 6 cases (3 JNA, 1 inverted papilloma, 1 malignancy and 1 radicular cyst) radiological diagnosis were not correlated with histological findings.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Most our cases were malignant nasomaxillary lesions followed by fungal sinusitis and JNA. Most patients presented in advanced stage of disease so rapidly evaluation including nasal endoscopy should be done. CECT scan is essential to determine tumors extent and bony lesions. All patients should undergo hisotopatholigical examination. The final diagnosis should be made on the basis of clinical, radiological and histopathological findings.</p>


Author(s):  
Ali Faisal Saleem ◽  
Huma Faiz Halepota ◽  
Hasaan Omar ◽  
Areeba Zain ◽  
Muhammad Arif Mateen Khan

Abstract A retrospective chart review was carried out in children (neonates to 18 years) who underwent acute surgical abdominal exploration during 2012-2016 at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, to evaluate the post-operative surgical site infection rates in emergency paediatric abdominal surgery. Incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) was estimated. P-value was calculated, chi-square and non-parametric tests were performed by comparing pre-surgical and post-surgical procedure pathogen occurrence and pre-procedure wound status. Pathogen occurrence related to time-trend of 98 paediatric patients who underwent emergency abdominal surgery was plotted. Of the 94 who were discharged in stable condition, it was found that there was no significant difference between pre- and post-surgical pathogens. Escherichia coli (n=10) was found to be the most common pathogen. Contaminated wounds were associated with higher SSI (p=0.036, OR 1.95 95% CI 0.7-5.4). Continuous...  


2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-129
Author(s):  
Vijay K Sharma ◽  
Ajith Nilakantan

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of transoral endoscopic laser surgery in the treatment of early laryngeal cancers in comparison to external radiotherapy. Method: The patients included in the study were those who reported to the ENT department of a tertiary care hospital with early malignant lesions of the larynx. Result Our study revealed a local recurrence rate of 15% in the radiotherapy arm but only 10% in the CO2 laser arm; however, this difference was not statistically significant. The only parameter in the analysis of voice which showed a statistically significant difference between the two arms was roughness which was better in the radiotherapy arm at 6 months. The major complication following transoral CO2 laser surgery was persistent hoarseness which was seen in six patients and it resolved completely on continuation of conservative measures. Severe laryngeal edema following treatment was seen in two patients. Statistically significant difference was noted in patient acceptability in favor of CO2 laser. Conclusion Endoscopic CO2 laser surgery in early laryngeal cancer leads to similar control of the disease as with the traditional methods, with better patient acceptability, low morbidity and good functional results.


2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-11
Author(s):  
Wahida Begum ◽  
Khondker Shaheed Hussain ◽  
Tariqul Islam ◽  
Sharmin Sultana Rupa

Background: CT-scan findings give a well delineated impression on hepatic mass. Objective: The purpose of the present study was to observe the CT-scan findings of hepatic mass. Methodology: This cross sectional study was carried out in the department of Radiology and Imaging MMC in collaboration with the same department of BSMMU, DMC, Dhaka during the period of 1st January 2006 to 31st December 2007 to establish the usefulness of CT scan in the diagnosis of hepatic mass and its validity by determining sensitivity, specificity, PV, NPV, and accuracy. A total of 50 patients were admitted in the Department of Medicine and Department of Hepatobiliary of MMCH, BSMMU, and DMCH with the clinical diagnosis of fever, abdominal pain, anorexia, nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, jaundice, weight loss and ascites. They were sent to the department of Radiology and Imaging and of respected hospitals for CT evaluation, confirmation and to see the extension for planning of proper management. Result: A total number of 50 hepatic mass patients were recruited in this study. CT findings of all patients showed 29 had lesions on right lobe, six patients had on left lobe and 15 patients had lesion on both lobe (p value <0.05). Among all patients 28 had multiple lesion, of them 71.4% was malignant and 28.6% was benign. On the other side 22 patients had solitary lesion, of them 36.4% was malignant and 63.6% was benign (p value <0.05). Among all malignant lesions 17 (60.7%) were hypodense, followed by 6 (21.4%) were isodense and 5 (17.9%) had mixed pattern of density. 12 (42.9%) patients of malignant diseases had ill-defined margin and 16 (57.1%) had well defined margin. 6 (27.3%) patients of benign lesions had ill-defined and 16 (72.7%) had well defined margin. No significant difference was observed. All malignant lesions (100%) and 77.3% benign lesions were enhanced after giving contrast. 16 (57.1%) malignant lesions were mildly enhanced, 10 (35.7%) were moderate and 2 (7.1%) were intensely enhanced. On the other side 8 (47.1%) benign lesions were mild, 35.5% were moderate and 3 (17.6%) were intensely enhanced. Conclusion: In conclusion hepatic mass is more common in right lobe of the liver of which multiple lesion is commonly found.Journal of Current and Advance Medical Research 2015;2(1):7-11DOI:  http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jcamr.v2i1.22580


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