Recently, the functional aspect as well as morphological aspect of the reserve cells in the cervix uteri drew much attention in view of the carcinogenesis in squamocolumunar junction. In this communication, the authors elucidate the ultrastructural features of the reserve cells in patients of various age groups visiting our university hospital and affiliated hospital.From conventional light microscopic point of view, the reserve cells tend to be pronounced in various pathological conditions, such as the persisting inflammation, proliferative disorders and irritation of hormones. The morphological patterns of the reserve cells from various stage and degree of irritation were observed.
INTRODUCTION:Anemia in elderly population is a frequently diagnosed problem and if it is untreated ,it
can lead to impaired functional capacity, poor quality of life and increased morbidity and mortality.
In view of high prevelance of anemia in geriatric population,the study was conducted to evaluate the morphological patterns of
anemia in elderly population.
METHODS:A Prospective observational study was conducted on 100 geriatric patients above 60 years of age,for a period of 3
months.Routine haematological investigations and peripheral smear study was done.
RESULTS: In the present study, females were found to be more affected than males and patients in the age group of 60-69 years
were affected the most. Normocytic normochromic anemia was the most common morphological type of anemia observed.
CONCLUSION: Despite recent diagnostic advances, geriatric anemia remains under reported and inadequately investigated.
Determining the morphological type of anemia can help in nding out the etiology and there by aid in proper diagnosis and
better patient management.
Students of choreography schools and young athletes involved in sports associated with the art of movement usually have dysplastic hip joints with normal acetabular coverage and femoral Coxa valga, whose normal limits require further discussion. We have identified 5 X-Ray morphological patterns of the hip joint structure typical of such individuals, and analyzed their association with professional qualities. Key words: hip dysplasia, dysplastic constitution, Coxa valga, young athletes, rhythmic gymnastics, choreography, ballet
The morphological patterns in the adult cuticle of Drosophila are determined principally by the homeotic genes of the bithorax and Antennapedia complexes. We find that many of these genes become indiscriminately active in the adult epidermis when the Pc gene is eliminated. By using the Pc3 mutation and various BX-C mutant combinations, we have generated clones of imaginal cells possessing different combinations of active homeotic genes. We find that, in the absence of BX-C genes, Pc- clones develop prothoracic patterns; this is probably due to the activity of Sex combs reduced which overrules Antennapedia. Adding contributions of Ultrabithorax, abdominal-A and Abdominal-B results in thoracic or abdominal patterns. We have established a hierarchical order among these genes: Antp less than Scr less than Ubx less than abd-A less than Abd-B. In addition, we show that the engrailed gene is ectopically active in Pc- imaginal cells.
Morphological Patterns of In-Stent Chronic Total Occlusions
