scholarly journals Pityriasis Versicolor in Kashmir - A Study of 200 Patients

JMS SKIMS ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-6
Author(s):  
Sheikh Manzoor ◽  
Yasmeen J Bhat
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Course ◽  
Seborrheic Dermatitis ◽  
Pityriasis Versicolor ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Dimorphic Fungus ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Male Female Ratio ◽  
Systemic Disorder ◽  
Tropical Areas

Background: Pityriasis versicolor is a mild, superficial chronic infection of the skin characterised by discrete or confluent, scaly discoloured irregular macules on the upper trunk and extremities, caused by a commensal dimorphic fungus Malassezia. It is more common in tropical areas. The aim of present study was to find the epidemiology and clinical pattern of pityriasis versicolor in Kashmir, a temperate area. Materials and Methods:Two hundred patients of pityriasis versicolor who attended the dermatology OPD at SKIMS Medical College were studied after confirming the diagnosis with KOH test. Most of the patients were male with a male-female ratio of 1.7:1, main age group involved was in second decade. Neck, chest and upper back were the main sites involved with patients presenting mainly with hypopigmented macules. The significant associated dermatological diseases were acne and seborrheic dermatitis. No significant association was seen with any systemic disorder. Conclusion:The overall clinical course of pityriasis versicolor in Kashmir remains same as in tropical areas. J Med Sci.2010;13(1);4-6

scholarly journals Socio-demographic Characteristics of Patients with Tuberculosis Spine in Bangladesh

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Shafiul Alam ◽  
Md Abdus Salam ◽  
Tayseer Farzana ◽  
ASM Raushan Newaz ◽  
Md Saiful Islam
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Tuberculosis ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Age Group ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
High Class ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Class Society ◽  
Male Female Ratio ◽  
The Mean

Background: Spinal tuberculosis is more frequently reported in developing countries.Objective: The purpose of the present study was to see the socio-demographic characteristics of spinal tuberculosis patients.Methodology: This study was carried out in the Department of Neurosurgery, Dhaka Medical College Hospital during the period of January 2002 to December 2004 to elucidate the effectiveness of surgical and conservative treatment of the tuberculosis of the spine. For this purpose, a total number of 50 consecutive cases admitted during the study period with tuberculosis of the spine supported by investigations were included in this study.Result: The mean age of the patients was 25.4 years and ranged from 7 years to 68 years. The highest incidence of tuberculosis of the spine was found in age group between 11 to 20 years and 70% of the patients were under 30 years of age. Incidence of tuberculosis of this spine was more in male (62%) in comparison to female (3 8%) with a male female ratio of 1.63:1. In this study most of the patients came from low class society (66%) followed by middle class (28%) and high class (6%) respectively.Conclusion: Spinal TB more frequently occurs among the young age group with a male predominance.Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases 2016;3(1):3-5

scholarly journals TO STUDY EFFICACY OF AMISULPRIDE IN TREATMENT OF SCHIZOPHRENIA.

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Om Prakash Raichandani ◽  
Abhijeet Kadam ◽  
Sapna Raichandani
Keyword(s):  
Urban Population ◽  
Extrapyramidal Symptoms ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Moderate Severity ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Male Female Ratio ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Reproductive Age Group

The study was performed at the Department of Pharmacology in collaboration with Department of Psychiatry, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur. The maximum numbers of patients in were in reproductive age group that is in between 20 to 49 years. The mean age in Amisulpride group was 33.26(±10.23) years while in Olanzapine group it was 31.25 (±12.22) years. Schizophrenia was more common (80%) in younger (20-49years) age group. In our study the male /female ratio was 1.7. Our study supports the notion that Schizophrenia is more common in Married and Urban population. Only one patient from Olanzapine  Group suffered  Extrapyramidal  symptoms of  moderate severity requiring  withdrawal from study.2  patients  from Olanzapine group and 1 patient from Amisulpride group  had Tremors and Akathesia  of mild severity. There was no emergence of Extrapyramidal symptoms in rest of the patients (p>.05) Keywords: Efficacy, Amisulpride, Olanzapine & Schizophrenia.

scholarly journals LIGATURE MARK ON THE NECK

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (06) ◽  
pp. 798-803
Author(s):  
Mariam Arif
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Forensic Medicine ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Thyroid Cartilage ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Manner Of Death ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Male Female Ratio

Introduction: There are three types of compression of neck which are of primeforensic importance – (1) Manual strangulation (2) Hanging (3) Ligature strangulation. Ligaturemark is found in the latter two types.1 Ligature mark is a pressure mark on the neck underneaththe ligature. Initially it appears as a pale groove which on drying becomes yellowish brownparchment like.2,5 Objective: The aim is to study the information provided by a ligature markin ligature asphyxial deaths. Methodology: Study Design: A retrospective study on ligatureasphyxial deaths. Setting: Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Departments of King EdwardMedical University, Lahore and Nishtar Medical College, Multan. Period: January, 2012 toDecember, 2013. Results: The incidence of violent ligature asphyxial deaths was 4.21% of thetotal medicolegal deaths autopsied. Age group 21 to 30 years accounted for the maximumcases (37.6%). Male: female ratio was 1.02. Nylon rope (44.7%) was the most common ligaturematerial used. Ligature mark was single in all cases and was situated above thyroid cartilage in82.92% cases of hanging. In ligature strangulation deaths, mark was one in number in 93.18%cases and was below thyroid cartilage in 97.72% cases. The manner of death in hangingwas mostly suicidal (90.24%) as compared to homicidal in all cases of ligature strangulation.Ligature mark was incompletely encircling the neck in 85.36% cases and obliquely present in100% cases of hanging. In all deaths due to ligature strangulation, it was completely encirclingand transversely present around the neck. Underlying soft tissues of neck were glisteningwhite in all hanging deaths while it showed extravasations of blood in all ligature strangulationcases. Conclusions: A meticulous examination of the ligature mark during autopsy, though notconclusive, can give valuable information that can be very helpful in diagnosing deaths due tohanging and ligature strangulation.

scholarly journals THE SPECTRUM OF MALIGNANT SOLID PEDIATRIC TUMORS IN THE AGE GROUP OF 0-18 YEARS: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Sandhya Bordia ◽  
Praveen Kumar Jain*
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Study ◽  
Pediatric Tumors ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Spindle Cell Neoplasm ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Pediatric Age Group ◽  
Solid Malignancies ◽  
Male Female Ratio ◽  
A Prospective Study

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this prospective study is to study the spectrum of pediatric solid malignancies at our institution. METHOD: This study is under taken to evaluate the incidence and morphological features of solid malignant paediatric tumors in eighteen years and below. The material for present study is obtained from FNAC in cytology and biopsy specimen in histology department of RNT Medical college, Udaipur. RESULT: A total number 60 cases of malignant solid pediatric tumors of age group 0-18 years were diagnosed in Department of Pathology RNT Medical college Udaipur, during a period of two years. The number of malignancies diagnosed by Cytology accounted for 53.33% while Histopathology contributed 46.67% respectively. The male: Female ratio of childhood solid malignancies was 1.73:1. In malignant solid pediatric tumors CNS tumors were the commonest constituting 30% followed by Lymphoma 23.33%, Bone tumors 11.67% and neuroblastoma, retinoblastoma & spindle cell neoplasm 3.33% each. CONCLUSION: Our study concluded that solid malignant pediatric tumors contribute also a health problem in Udaipur region affecting all pediatric age group but more prevalent in the age group 6-10 years & 15-18 years.

scholarly journals Profile Of Clinically Suspected Encephalitis Patients Admitted To Faridpur Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh

1970 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 38-40
Author(s):  
SA Fattah ◽  
SK Sarker ◽  
MY Ali ◽  
MT Alam ◽  
SY Ali
Keyword(s):  
Nipah Virus ◽  
Medical College Hospital ◽  
Age Group ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Male Female Ratio ◽  
Neurological Features ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Epidemiological Characteristics

Encephalitis is a relatively common clinical diagnosis of admitted patients in Faridpur Medical College Hospital. This is significant because there was an outbreak of Nipah Virus (Ni-V) encephalitis in Faridpur district in 2004 with 34 cases including 26 deaths. Recent death of an intern doctor of FMCH from Ni-V encephalitis further emphasizes the gravity of situation. In this study a total number of 100 cases of clinically suspected encephalitis patients were studied for different clinical parameters. This is a retrospective study using data from hospital records. Majority of patients presented with neurological features (85%), 6% with pulmonary, 7% with combined neurological and pulmonary, and 2% with other features. 5-18 years age group comprises the highest number 44%, followed by >18 years age group 34%. Male-female ratio was 33:17. July to November was the period of maximum number of admission, the highest being in August. Patient from all upazillas of Faridpur were admitted, the highest being from Sadar Upazilla. 48% of the patients recovered, 19% expired and 7% were referred. In this context, further prospective study is urgently required to find out the epidemiological characteristics of Nipah virus encephalitis in Faridpur region. DOI: 10.3329/fmcj.v5i2.6818Faridpur Med. Coll. J. 2010;5(2):38-40

scholarly journals Outcome of Probing for Congenital Naso-Lacrimal Duct Obstruction

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-37
Author(s):  
Mozammel Hoq Sharife ◽  
M Jalal Uddin ◽  
Mostak Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Nasolacrimal Duct ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Lacrimal Duct ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction ◽  
Duct Obstruction ◽  
Male Female Ratio ◽  
Group A ◽  
Level Hospital

Objective: The study was conducted to evaluate outcome of probing for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction. It was an interventional study at a tertiary level hospital of Chittagong. Methods: The study was conducted during April 2009 to March 2013 (04 years). Total 120 eyes of 102 children of 1-3 years age group were probed. Minimum follow up time was 01 year. Results: 110 eyes fully cured, 05 eyes needed re-probing, 03 eyes needed Dacrocystorhinostomy operation (DCR) and 02 cases were dropped out. Male female ratio was 72 (60%) and 48 (40%). Conclusion: Outcome of probing is better among 1-2 years age group than that of 2- 3 years age group. A discussion is made with updated literature review. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/cmoshmcj.v14i1.22879 Chatt Maa Shi Hosp Med Coll J; Vol.14 (1); Jan 2015; Page 36-37

scholarly journals Thoracic Empyema as Rare Complication of an Appendicular Mass: A Case Study and Review of the Literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
George Vasquez-Rios ◽  
Lesly Calixto-Aguilar ◽  
Richard Pajuelo ◽  
Wilder Alarcon
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Course ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Thoracic Empyema ◽  
Source Of Infection ◽  
Male Female Ratio ◽  
Appendicular Mass

Introduction. Thoracic empyema is an infrequent complication of appendicitis that has rarely been reported in the literature. Case Presentation and Review of the Literature. The case of a 11-year-old boy who was admitted for medical management of an appendicular mass is presented. His clinical course was complicated by the development of an appendicular abscess and an extensive right-sided empyema. A comprehensive review of the literature was conducted including the most representative cases. The data were collected and analyzed by two independent investigators. Ten cases were found. Most patients were young individuals (mean age: 25.1 years; male : female ratio: 0.5). Risk factors for thoracic empyema included pregnancy (10%) and age (60%). The most frequent organisms isolated were Escherichia coli, Bacteroides spp., and Klebsiella spp. The survival rate was 100%. Conclusion. Thoracic empyema should be considered a potential cause of respiratory distress in patients with appendicitis. Furthermore, the abdomen should be carefully evaluated as a source of infection in patients with thoracic empyema without an underlying lung disease.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Anti-Red Cell Antibodies in Repeatedly Transfused Patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-77
Author(s):  
Masuma Ahmed Salsabil ◽  
Ashesh Kumar Chowdhury ◽  
Debashish Saha ◽  
Arif Ahmed Khan ◽  
Sazia Sultana
Keyword(s):  
Haemolytic Anaemia ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Red Cell ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Transfusion Therapy ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Male Female Ratio ◽  
Immune Haemolytic Anaemia

Introduction: The development of anti-RBC antibodies (alloantibodies and/or autoantibodies) can significantly complicate transfusion therapy, particularly in patients needed repeated transfusion. Objectives: To find out the prevalence of alloantibodies and autoantibodies in repeatedly transfused patients so that serious hazards due to immune reaction may be avoided. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in Department of Immunology, BIRDEM and Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) during the period of July 2015 to June 2016. Total 370 patients who had received at least five units of transfusions were enrolled in this study but known patients of auto immune haemolytic anaemia, patients in whom antibody was previously detected and pregnant women were excluded from the study. Blood grouping and Direct Anti-globulin Test (DAT) were performed with cell suspension using a poly-specific Coombs reagent. In cases of a positive DAT, further investigation using specific monoclonal reagents to detect IgG or a complement (C3d) was carried out. Serum was used to detect red cell alloantibodies using standard blood bank methods. Antibody identification was performed in antibody screening positive samples using red cell Identicells. Results: Maximum 132 (35.7%) patients were in the age group 1-10 years. The male-female ratio was 1.2:1. Among 370 total patients 290 were HHA and 80 were non-HHA. Antibody was detected in only 17(4.59%) patients. Among the Hereditary Haemolytic Anaemia (HHA) patients it was 11 (3.79%) but among the non-HHA patients it was 6(7.5%). Out of 8 auto-antibodies, 5 were anti IgG followed by 3 were anti C3d. Out of 14 alloantibodies, 4(28.6%) were anti E, 3(21.4%) were anti K and in 3(21.4%) cases specificity of alloantibody was not detected. Conclusion: Prevalence of anti-RBC antibodies was not so uncommon in multiple transfused patients. Journal of Armed Forces Medical College Bangladesh Vol.14(1) 2018: 73-77

scholarly journals Epidemiological Profile of the Head- Neck Pathologies in a Peripheral Referral Institute

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-120
Author(s):  
Sabyasachi Ghosh ◽  
Tarak Nath Saha ◽  
Indranil Sen
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Head And Neck Cancers ◽  
Base Line ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Male Female Ratio ◽  
Epidemiological Profile ◽  
Head Neck

Introduction   Head and neck lesions encompass a multitude of disorders which can be broadly classified into two groups: Benign and Malignant. Overall 57.5% of global head and neck cancers comes from Asia itself and India alone constitutes 30% of it. Therefore, it is of prime essence that need based and coordinated research for understanding the threats to the nation from chronic diseases such as head and neck cancers and ways to defy such threats should gain the utmost importance. The present study attempts to present the epidemiological profile of the patients attending a peripheral referral institute of this state with head-neck pathologies and has undergone a histopathological examination of their lesions within a period of three years period (2016-18) based on the histopathological evidences. Materials and Methods The accumulated data regarding the aforesaid patients as per records of the histopathological reports available in the Department of Pathology was used as the primary material and the interrelation of different epidemiological parameters were studied using the statistical methods Results Six hundred and eighty seven cases from the head and neck region were analysed during this three-year period. Age range was from 3 years to 96 years with maximum cases in the age group of 20-29 years (16.1%). The Male: Female ratio in our study was 1.34:1 (Males 394, Females 293). In this study, 38.8% benign, 32.46% malignant, 25.32% inflammatory and 3.3% congenital cases were recorded. Maximum number of benign lesions was in the age group of 10-39 years. Malignancies were noted to be higher in ages 40 years and above. Squamous cell carcinoma was the most common malignancy observed. Conclusion  Specific data obtained like this from histopathological records is helpful in evaluating patterns of head and neck lesions and augment the base line data of institute and the region.

scholarly journals Study of prevalence and clinical spectrum of seizures in children in a teaching hospital in rural Telangana, India

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 862
Author(s):  
C. P. V. Ramana Sastry ◽  
R. Manohar Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Spectrum ◽  
Response To Treatment ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Unprovoked Seizure ◽  
Patient Response ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
One Year

Background: To study the prevalence and clinical spectrum of seizures and treatment outcome in children.Methods: A hospital based prospective study was done at Maheshwara Medical College and Hospital, Patancheru, Telangana in the department of Paediatrics over one-year period. A total of 75 cases presenting with seizures were studied for demographics, clinical features, imaging studies where possible and patient response to treatment.  Results: T Patient age ranged from one week to 14 years with male to female ratio of 1:4. Majority were in the age group of 1-3 years 25/75 (33.3%). Fever was present on admission in 66.6% of cases in 1 month to 6 years. Unprovoked seizure was common 20/75 (26.6%) in age group 6 to14 years. Neonatal seizures were seen in 6.6% cases. Generalized tonic clonic seizures were common and were seen in 63.3% cases. Only 5 (6.6 %) cases presented with status epilepticus. CT scan was done in 20 cases in unprovoked seizures and showed various etiologies. Conclusions: Seizures in children are a common indication for hospital admission. They can be febrile or unprovoked. CNS infections and space occupying lesions are common causes for paediatric seizures. Early detection of the cause of seizures helps in instituting appropriate treatment. Children with unprovoked seizures should be on regular long term follow up and treatment.

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