scholarly journals Congenital Anomalies Presenting as Head-Neck Swellings: A Study of 50 Cases

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-179
Author(s):  
Md Zahidul Islam ◽  
Md Abdur Rahman ◽  
Md Sirajul Islam Mahfuz

Purpose: To analyse the prevalence, distribution and presentation of different congenital head-neck lesions with their age, sex, site and side predilection. Methods: 50 patients of head-neck congenital swelling was selected from january/2013 upto december/2013 in the OPD of otorhino-laryngology, head and neck deptt. of Dhaka medical college hospital under a specific prospective study protocol. Results: The most frequent swelling was thyroglossal cyst(42%), followed by branchial arch anomalies (18%),dermoid cyst(14%),pre-auricular sinus(14%),lymphangioma(8%) and haemangioma(4%).Amongst the cervical swellings the sequential preponderence was thyroglossal cyst(52%),branchial arch anomalies(23%),dermoid cyst(13%), lymphangioma(10%) and haemangioma (2%).The majority of branchial arch anomalies(100%) were of second arch. The majority of patients were of first(52%) and second(30%) decade and the male to female ratio for thyroglossal cysts was 1:1.1.The majority of lesions were painless swelling and all were surgically excised. Conclusion: The overall frequency and age-sex distribution of congenital head-neck swellings as well as site, nature and type specific predominance of some of them in OPD of Dhaka medical college hospital are almost similar to international findings. Bangladesh J Otorhinolaryngol; October 2017; 23(2): 171-179

1991 ◽  
Vol 105 (11) ◽  
pp. 899-900 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Raman ◽  
John Mathew ◽  
John Idikula

AbstractAn analysis of 420 consecutive cases of obliterative otosclerosis seen in the Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore is presented. The proportion of truly obliterative otosclerosis is 33.09 per cent (139 ears). Our male to female ratio in truly obliterative otosclerosis is 1.48:1, while in the non-obliterative group it was 1.34:1. The mean age at onset in the obliterative group was 19.14 while in the non-oblierative group it was 25.60. This is statistically (P<0.001). The age at presentation was 25.90 in the obliterative group while in non-obliterative group it was 30.86; this is also statistically significant (P<0.001). However the time interval between the age at onset and the age at presentation is not statistically significant.


1970 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abu HenaMohammad Parvez Humayun ◽  
AHM Zahurul Huq ◽  
SM Tarequddin Ahmed ◽  
Md Shah Kamal ◽  
Kyaw Khin U ◽  
...  

Objective: To observe the incidence, clinical presentation and to perform comparative studyof different sinonasal masses. Study design: Prospective study. Setting: Department ofotolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery & ENT OPD of Chittagong Medical College Hospital.Patients & methods: 50 patients are included in this study (39 male & 11 female) between theages of 3 years and 80 years who were treated between August 2006 to January 2007. Studybased on history, clinical, radiological, laboratory and histopathological examination. Results:Mean age for male was 35.12 years and for female was 22.63 years. Male to female ratio was3.5:1. Highest frequency was noted in second decade. Most of patient (78%) were from poorclass. Frequency of inflammatory nasal masses were more in second decade, benign tumourin fourth and fifth decade, malignant tumour in second decade (OAN & NHL) and fifth andsecond decades (others). Rhinosporidiosis were most frequent inflammatory nasal masses.Nasal obstruction was the commonest and orbitus symptoms were less frequent symptoms.But orbital symptoms were more prevalent in malignant lesion. Conclusion: sinonasal massesare found in all age group. Rhinosporidiosis are appearing to be the commonest nasal masses.The prevalence of nasal polyp is also high. Among the malignant sinonasal masses thepercentage of squamous cell carcinoma is high.DOI: 10.3329/bjo.v16i1.5776Bangladesh J Otorhinolaryngol 2010; 16(1): 15-22


1970 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-86
Author(s):  
Afzalur Rahman Mahmood ◽  
Zannatun Nur

This cross sectional type of descriptive study was carried out among the patients attending the Skin and Venereal Disease (VD) Out Patient Department (OPD) of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) from August 2006 to November 2006 with a view to explore the current situation of scabies and its predisposing factors. In this regard 213 clinically diagnosed scabies contracted patients were interviewed randomly by using pre-tested questionnaire. Risk factors were assessed considering their dwelling places, types of families, number of family members, persons living in each room, using fomites of infected persons, socioeconomic condition, occupation, level of education, regular bathing and cloth washing habit along with age, sex distribution and clinical presentation of scabies. The mean age of the respondents was 13.16 years with a standard deviation (SD) of ±5.38 years and majority (36.15%) was in the age group of 1-5 years. Male, female ratio was 1.15:1. Major level of education was in the group of class I to V (38%). 50.73% had family members comprised of 4 to 6. Majority (38.50%) belonged to lower middle class (income 3001-6000 taka/month). Among the respondents maximum (54.93%) were infected by family members. 77.94% respondents used fomites of affected persons and 66% respondents shared beds of infected persons. Mean duration of illness was 42 days with standard deviation of ±4.47 days. Among the male, majority (82.63%) had lesion on lower abdomen and buttock. In contrary, 80.28% female had lesion on hand. 58.68% presented with papule. The study recommends that emphasis should be given on personal hygiene and life style of people as well as educating them about scabies. Key words: Scabies, Predisposing factors, Skin and VD outdoor DOI = 10.3329/jom.v9i2.1436    J MEDICINE 2008; 9 : 82-86


2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (Number 1) ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
A H M Karnal ◽  
K H Mollah ◽  
A Begum ◽  
K Khoda ◽  
S Tanzeem ◽  
...  

Dengue is a rapidly spreading mosquito-borne viral disease worldwide. The endemicity in Bangladesh is also increasing gradually. The study was a prospective observational one, documented the presenting features and outcome of management. It was carried out in Department of Medicine in Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital, Dhaka from June 2013 to December 2013. Total 100 admitted cases of both sera positive and sera-negative were included in this study. Detailed history was taken, clinical examination and relevant investigations were done. Out of 100 patients 54 (54%) were male and 46 (46%) were female. So male to female ratio was 1.7:1. The age of the patients ranged from 12-75 years. Among them 20-40 years age group was highest 63%. Patients of higher socio-economic group were (69%) more affected. Out of 100 cases 54 had classical dengue fever (DF), 46 had dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF). Antibody was positive in 81% cases. All patients presented with high fever, headache in 90%, retro-orbital pain in 45%, body ache in 56%, and backache in 48%. Leucopenia found in 60, platelet count <100x1091L was in 57, HCT- normal 17, <20% rise in 48%, ?20% rise in 28%. With proper management all patients were recovered.


1970 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-10
Author(s):  
CM Ali ◽  
TK Sikdar ◽  
N Sultana ◽  
N Ahmed ◽  
AKMR Haque ◽  
...  

The study was conducted among 568 patients of STDs out of 58560 male and female patients in the OPD of Dermatology Department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) during the period of March 2009 to February 2010 irrespective of sex and age >15 years with a view to assess the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases. In this study prevalence of STDs such as gonorrhea, syphilis, non gonococcal urethritis, chancroid, genital herpes and genital warts were 29.58%, 12.68%, 41.58%,4.93%,8.45% and 2.82% respectively; male and female ratio were 3.73:1. The highest prevalence rate was found in age group of 25-34 years (42.25%). According to educational status of the respondents, 33.80% were up to secondary level and only 2.82% were master degree holder. Among occupation 36.62% were in service, and 15.49% were students. According to socioeconomic status 40.14% were poor and only 9.86% were from upper middle class. Key words: Sexually transmitted diseases; prevalence. DOI: 10.3329/jdmc.v19i1.6243 J Dhaka Med. Coll. 2010; 19(1) : 7-10.


2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-59
Author(s):  
Sumiya Bent Kalam ◽  
Sadia Islam ◽  
Mohammad Abdullah Az Zubayer Khan ◽  
Tanjina Akhter

Background: Elderly people are posing a significant health burden in our country for their multi morbidity as economic growth has increased our life expectancy. Pattern of multi morbidity of this older people varies according to geography, ethnicity, culture and life style. Aim: The aim of this study was to identify the prevalence and pattern of multi morbidity of elderly patients admitted in a tertiary care hospital. Method: 50 random cases of elderly patients aged more than 60 years admitted in medicine and allied wards of Dhaka medical college hospital were observed at this cross-sectional study from January 2017 to June 2017(total 6 months period). Data were reviewed and analyzed using simple frequency and percentage. Protocol was reviewed by institutional ethical board (IRB) of Dhaka medical college hospital. Result: A total number of 50 elderly patients with age ranging from 60 to 95 years were observed with male and female ratio 1.3:1 having multi morbidity among 92.0% patients and female is more affected than male. Hypertension, ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus and stroke were found most common diseases as individual. Hypertension and diabetes mellitus was found as the most common multi morbidity pattern followed by hypertension and IHD, stroke & diabetes mellitus. Conclusion: This study sheds light on priority needs of elderly patients in terms of medical facility in tertiary care hospital of Bangladesh. Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh, January 2021, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 56-59


2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-78
Author(s):  
Md. Akbar Hossain Bhuyian ◽  
Md. Abdullah Al Farooq ◽  
Md. Minhajuddin Sajid ◽  
MA Mushfiqur Rahman ◽  
Md. Momtazul Hoque ◽  
...  

Background: Ascariasis is a common gastrointestinal infestation worldwide. It affects more children who live in poor hygenic condition. Pediatric surgeons are supposed to manage related surgical complications of ascariasis.Objective: To evaluate the recent pattern of occurrence of intestinal and biliary ascariasis with morbidity and mortality related to it.Materials and Methods:Study design: Retrospective study.Period of study: Study was conducted between Jan 2006 - Dec 2011 (total 06 years).Place of study: This study was carried out in the department of Pediatric Surgery, Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH), Chittagong; Bangladesh.Study Subjects: Patients admitted and diagnosed as intestinal (1591) and biliary (181) ascariasis in the department of Pediatric surgery, CMCH were evaluated.Results: A total of 1772 patients were admitted with surgical complication of ascariasis. Among them 1591 (89.78%) patients were diagnosed as intestinal ascariasis and 181 (10.22%) patients as biliary ascariasis. Age range was 6 months to 12 years with mean age of 6 years for intestinal ascariasis. Biliary ascariasis presented between 3 years to 12 years with mean age of 7 years. Male (1060) suffered more than female (531). Male to female ratio was 2:1 for intestinal ascariasis while females (120)  suffered more than male(61) in biliary ascariasis ( ratio 2: 1). Total 231 surgery both elective and emergencies were done.Discussion: Most of the patients (52-81% ) were treated by endoscopic removal of worm from common bile duct. Some patients (15 - 31 %) were treated successfully by conserevative approach. Only a few patients needed open surgical procedure. No patient had died from biliary ascariasis and death from complications of intestinal ascariasis reduced from 20% to 4% over the last 6 years.Conclusion: There has been a reduced number of disease burden over the last few years from ascariatic and biliary ascariasis.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jpsb.v2i2.19551


2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-129
Author(s):  
Jahangir Alam Mazumder ◽  
Md Golam Mustafa ◽  
AHM Delwar ◽  
Shazibur Rashid ◽  
Md Mostafizur Rahaman ◽  
...  

Introduction: After SMR/septoplasty with or without turbinate surgery, it needs to keep apart the septum and turbinates upto their complete healing otherwise there is a chance of adhesion (synechia) formation. To prevent this there are variousprocedures. To place an intranasal splint in one or both sides of the septum is one of them. Nowadays there raised thequestion of whether the splinting is necessary or not. There is no significant difference in result with or without anintranasal splint. Weighing against the co-morbidities the routine use of an intranasal splint can no longer be justified. Materials and Methods: This is a randomized control study of 200 patients of SMR/septoplasty, done for nasal septaldeviation causing symptoms in Cumilla Medical College Hospital in the period of January 2016 to December 2019. Theywere equally divided into two groups, group-A were operated placing an intranasal splint and group-B with no intranasalsplint. They were followed up for 6 weeks to detect any synechia and co-morbidities. Result: The age of our patients wasranged from 13-49 years with a mean age of 22.45 years. The male to female ratio is 1.78:1. Synechia was found in 4% ofthe splinted group and 6 of the nonsplinted groups. Co-morbidities were detected more in the splinted group than that ofnon-splinted. In INS group these were found as follows: pain in the nose, face and head (26%), faint during removal ofnasal splint (6%), nasal obstruction (38%), the anxiety of splint removal in the postoperative period (35%) and vestibulitisdue to persistent irritation by a splint (17%). Conclusion: There is little significant advantage of using intranasal splintroutinely in septal surgery to prevent synechia formation. Medicine Today 2020 Vol.32(2): 126-129


1970 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
PK Das ◽  
S Ghafur ◽  
B Bhattarcharjee ◽  
A Dey ◽  
AL Mollah ◽  
...  

Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is now an emerging epidemic in developing countries including Bangladesh. Younger people are being affected here more and more. Young individuals with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) may have unique presentation, risk factor, angiographic profile and outcome which may have an influence on the preventive strategies. This study is an attempt to investigate the same. Methods: Young patients (aged d” 40 yrs) with AMI admitted to the coronary care unit of Chittagong Medical College Hospital over a period of one year were included in the study. Assessments of the patients were done with clinical history, physical examination and systemic evaluation. Location and types (STEMI, NSTEMI) of myocardial infarction were determined by ECG and serum troponin- 1 assay. Blood for glucose and lipid profile was drawn within 24 hours of admission. High sensitivity testing for C-reactive protein (hs CRP) was done in all patients. Coronary angiography was done within 6 weeks of hospital discharge. Results: A total of 83 Patients with age d” 40 years were included .Age range were 21-40 years (34.21 ± 5.07 yrs). There were 71 male (85.5%). Male: female ratio was 5.9:1. Most of the young AMI patients presented lately to the hospital. Majority of these patients were thinly built, came from urban or semiurban areas, engaged in heavy physical activities and belonged to lower socioeconomic group. A positive family history of CAD was present in 18 patients (28.68 %). Smoking was the most prevalent risk factor followed by a raised serum triglyceride or low high density lipoprotein (HDL). A raised hs CRP was present in 47 patients (49.39%). The overall in hospital mortality was only 3.61 %. Coronary angiography done in 38 patients revealed single vessel disease in the majority. Conclusion: The study focuses our attention to the rising incidence of AMI in young individuals who are less prone to CAD. Early detection of AMI and timely intervention needs high index of suspicion in this age group. These young patients have got low BMI High TG, Low HDG High hs CRP & habit of smoking. Avoidance of smoking, controlling high TG and/or low HDL may reduce incidence of AMI among young patients. Use of high dose of statin at an early age in young persons with raised CRP may be considered. Keywords: Myocardial infarction; Young. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/cardio.v4i1.9390 Cardiovasc. J. 2011; 4(1): 53-57


2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-27
Author(s):  
Sunam Kumar Barua ◽  
Sohely Rahman ◽  
Prashanta Kumar Chakrabarti ◽  
Zahangir Alam

This prospective study was performed in the department of Physical Medicine, Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), Dhaka for a period of 6 months to see the effect of phonophoresis (Ultrasound therapy with Naproxen gel) on adhesive capsulitis. During this period 240 (4% of total patients) patients were diagnosed as adhesive capsulitis of shoulder in outpatient department, Physical Medicine, Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Sixty patients were selected for the study and divided them into two groups. In group A, patients were treated with phonophoresis and exercises in contrast with group B patients who were treated with same exercises without phonophoresis for same duration. Patients in both groups were followed up weekly for consecutive six weeks. The mean age of the patients in this study was 51.73 ± 10.01 year, with a range of 35 to 70 years. Out of sixty patients 31 (51.7%) were male and 29 (48.3%) were female. The male: female ratio was 1.07: 1. Among 60 patients, 27 (45%) were housewives, 20 (33.3%) service holders (official job), 4 (6.7%) businessmen, 1 (1.7%) teacher and 8 (13.3%) retired persons. In this study 53.3% patients had right shoulder involvement and rest of them (46.7%) had left sided involvement. Pain was improved just after initiation of treatment and it was completely alleviated in group A patients after 6th week, on the contrary although pain was increased after 1st week of treatment thereafter it was gradually decreased but it was not completely alleviated in group B patients at the end of the study. All sorts of range of motions (abduction, internal rotation on abduction, external rotation on abduction) of affected shoulder were improved more rapidly in group A compared to group B patients. Shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI) were significantly reduced in group A compared to group B patients.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/cmoshmcj.v13i2.21057


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