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Volume-20 (2021);
No. 3 (July-September)
Published on October 31, 2021
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2021;3:1
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Biswas S, Das M, Chakrabarty S.
Parents' and Guardian's Role in Child's Health Inequalities: A Cross-sectional Study in North 24 Parganas District of West Bengal, India. |
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Abstract: Background: Child health inequality between genders is a persisting problem throughout low and middle-income countries like India. With the limited sources of child health care facilities, parental and other senior members' values and expertise may have played a vital role in shaping the upbringing of child health and minimizing the inequalities to sustain the equity. This study sought to explore the parent and other guardians' roles in a child's health inequalities with this backdrop. The present study investigates child health differences based on birth information, child immunization, feeding patterns, the morbid and nutritional condition between boys and girls and explores parental roles on curative measures and general perception of children. Methods: The study used quantitative and qualitative approaches, including Focused Group Discussion (FGD) and specific case studies from 208 households (413 children aged up to 8 years) from different settlements in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India. Results: We found that not much significant difference existed between boys and girls for health inequalities markers. But altogether, girls had a disadvantageous position in getting delayed health care facilities after illness, inappropriate breastfeeding patter, stunting and being underweight. The Muslim children suffered more from health inequalities compared to Hindu children. However, the qualitative approach revealed that parents and guardians did not discriminate between boys and girls for their upbringing in health care facilities. Still, specific case studies, the parental statements and participant observation exposed the crude facts of preferring nature towards boys than girls in the thought process of the parents and guardians in the present study. Conclusion: Therefore, in the current scenario, gender and community-specific public health intervention must get more sustainable child health equity.
Key words: Parents, Guardians, Roles, Children, Health, FGD, Case study |
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2021;3:2
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Bharali N, Mondal N.
Association of Age at Marriage, Early Childbearing, Use of Contraceptive Methods and Reproductive Health Consequences Among Mishing Tribal Women of Assam, Northeast India. |
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Abstract: Background: Reproductive health implies to have maintained reproductive capabilities to reproduce the freedom to decide if, when and how often to do so. Objectives: The aim of the present investigation was to determine the associations of early age at marriage, early childbearing, use of contraceptive methods and reproductive health consequences among Mishing tribal women. Methods: The community-based cross-sectional investigation was carried out among 1056 Mishing tribal women aged between 15-45 years residing in Lakhimpur district, Assam. The data on family planning, contraceptive use, duration of pregnancy, total conceptions, total number of live births, miscarriage, abortion (induced) and complication related to reproductive system were obtained using pre-structured schedule and interview method by household visits. Results: More than half of the Mishing women were encountering with various reproductive health related complications, where 54.45%, 12.25% and 5.87% of women were experienced miscarriage, abortion and still birth, respectively. BLR analysis showed that early marriage (e.g., <15 years and 16-20 years), family planning methods, oral contraceptive use and reproductive complications were found to have significant association with miscarriages (p<0.05). The higher risk associations were found in age at first child (≤18 years), oral contraceptive use and reproductive complications with stillbirths (p<0.05). Similarly, risk of induced abortion was observed to be higher with oral contraceptive use, family planning method and <Rs. 10000 family income (p<0.05). Conclusion: There are urgent requirements for target-oriented healthcare programs and strategies for better reproductive health, family planning methods, awareness about child gap, adverse reproductive complications and abortion related issues to improve the reproductive health.
Key words: Reproductive health, Abortion, Miscarriage, Family Planning |
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2021;3:3
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Olakanmi-Falade B, Awoleke JO.
‘Slow and Steady can Still Win the Race:’ Childhood Vaccination Experience of Migrant Ebira Women Within the Health System in Ekiti State, Nigeria. |
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Abstract: Background: Nigeria is yet to attain universal vaccination coverage for its children below two years of age. Although efforts are being made to identify all the possible determinants, the contributions of the migrant communities are yet to be fully explored.
Methods: A mixed-methods approach was adopted. Results: The respondents were highly aware of childhood immunization. Peculiar to this migrant population, utilization of immunization was more likely in women in the lowest wealth quartile. Other factors associated with completion of immunization included having a spouse who supported immunization, having a good knowledge of the timing and description of the doses given at birth, having given birth in a medical facility and possession of a child-vaccination card.
Conclusion: ‘Slow and steady steps’ that could increase coverage including promoting hospital deliveries, scaling up dissemination of information on immunization in the local dialect, advocacy through religious leaders and community-based initiatives are recommended.
Key words: Childhood immunization, utilization, Nigeria |
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2021;3:4
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Roy S, Mondal N, Chatterjee M, Sen J.
Knowledge, Awareness and Attitudes Related to HIV/AIDS Among Urban and Rural Married Women Belonging to an Ethnic Population of India. |
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Abstract: The present study compares knowledge, awareness and attitudes related to HIV/AIDS between 645 urban and 499 rural women aged between 20-45 years belonging to Rajbanshi ethnic population of North Bengal, India using multi-stage random sampling method. Data related to knowledge, awareness and attitudes related to HIV/AIDS was recorded using a pre-structured questionnaire and open-ended interviews. Data were statistically analysed using chi-square analysis, regression analysis and principal component analysis (PCA) using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (version 16.0) and R (version 4.0.0). Results of PCA analysis showed that significant differences existed in the knowledge, awareness and attitudes related to HIV/AIDS between the rural and urban women (p<0.05). Comprehensive knowledge, awareness and attitudes related to HIV/AIDS were significantly higher among urban women, as compared to rural. Efforts are required by the local bodies, non-governmental agencies and the government to create awareness towards HIV/IDS, especially among the rural population. The comprehensive knowledge gap and misconception must be eradicated in order to reduce the relative risks of disease transmission in community or population level.
Key words: HIV/AIDS, India, Rajbanshi, Urban, Rural Principal Component |
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2021;3:5
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Bindhani BK, Saraswathy KN, Nayak JK, Devi NK.
Screening for the Sickle Cell Trait in Odisha, India: An Approach to a Major Public Health Burden. |
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Abstract: The present study aims to determine the prevalence and distribution of sickle cell traits in Koraput district of Odisha along with the financial burden on households. A total of 1092 individuals of either sex, aged above 30 years, were randomly screened. Blood samples from each individual were collected and tested using the sodium metabisulphite (Na2S2O5) technique to determine the presence of the sickled red blood cell. Demographic information and family (n=552) expenditure on health were recorded. The prevalence of sickle cell hemoglobin was found to be 9.43% in the studied population. The sickle cell hemoglobin is widespread in Koraput district of Odisha state and more prevalent in scheduled castes (9.98%) than in tribal groups (3.33 %). The present study observed a tendency for the sickling rate to be higher in people of lower age groups. The average annual healthcare expenditure was very high (3% to 64.4% of the family income) in families with sickle cell hemoglobinopathies. In contrast, the healthcare expenditure was 0.78% to 18.4% in families without sickle cell hemoglobin. Furthermore, the study explored that due to the consanguineal marriage practice, hesitance and social stigma toward sickle cell carrier screening, the genetic load is increasing for the sickle cell trait in the studied population.
Key words: Sickle cell trait, Sickle cell screening, HbS prevalence, Healthcare cost, Koraput district |
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2021;3:6
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Mohite H, Mohite S, Kakade S, Mane S, Ambali M.
The Model for Stature and Gender Prediction in Indians Using Upper Limb Measurements. |
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Abstract: Introduction: Estimating stature and gender in the process of forming an individual's identity, various parts of the body are important for forming a biological profile, especially when damaged and amputated bodies are discovered. An important aspect of any forensic study is its human stature and gender estimate. Aim: The study's main purpose was to estimate the individual's stature and gender by using upper limb measurements likearm and forearm lengths, elbow breadths, and wrist breadths and circumferences. Materials and Methods: To create the equations, five anthropometric measurements were taken of 568 healthy adult Indian volunteers, 294 males and 274 females, ranging in age from 18 to 25 years. A digital vernier caliper was used to measure the arm and ulnar lengths, elbow breadth, and wrist breadth and circumference in millimeters. The data was analyzed using SPSS 20. Results: A significant correlation was revealed between stature and arm, forearm, elbow, and wrist dimensions on both sides using linear regression models. Approximately 71% to 86% accurate gender estimation of the research population. Conclusion: A study has found that arm and forearm length, elbow and wrist breadth, and wrist circumference can all be used to predict stature and gender in Indians.
Key words: Stature, Gender, Upper limb measurements |
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2021;3:7
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Roy S, Ganguly P, Mondal N, Sen J.
Determination of Sex from Hand Dimensions: A Study in an Ethnic Population from Eastern India. |
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Abstract: Theoretical development of the inter-relationship between sex determination and hand dimensions is important in the identification of mutilated and skeletal remains found in several mass disasters and fatal assault cases. The primary aim of the study was to determine sex from hand dimensions (HL: hand length and HB: hand breadth) of adult Rajbanshi individuals. Data for the present study were obtained from 400 (200 males; 200 females) unrelated adult (aged 20-60 years) Rajbanshi individuals. The data was statistically analyzed using statistical tests such as descriptive statistics, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and two-way ANOVA. Binary Logistic Regression was employed to develop predictive sex models. We found that the mean values of HL and HB of both hands were higher in males compared to females. Statistically significant sex differences were found in hand lengths only. Bilateral differences in HL and HB were found to be statistically significant in both sexes. Predictive sex models were found to be significant (p<0.05) and bear reliable accuracies for both sexes separately as well as combinedly. It could be inferred that hand dimensions can identify sex with reasonable accuracy. However, hand length appeared to be the most reliable sex discriminator.
Key words: Forensic, Hand dimensions, Rajbanshi, India |
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2021;3:8
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Saxena A, Kanta C, Koonwar S, Verma S, Parihar A.
Etiological Profile of Acute Onset Hemiparesis in Children Admitted at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital of Northern India. |
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Abstract: Introduction: Acute hemiparesis, weakness of either half of the body is a common nonspecific neurological response of the central nervous system to a varying of infective/non-infective aetiologies noted among admitted children. There is a paucity of data on etiologies of this condition, from this part of the Indian subcontinent, so this study was planned to describe the etiological profile of hemiparesis in children. Method: This prospective observational study was done from September 2017 to August 2018 at a tertiary care teaching hospital in northern India. Consecutive children of age, 2 months to 14 years, admitted with acute onset hemiparesis or developed hemiparesis during hospital stay were enrolled in the study. Data was collected in a predesigned proforma after obtaining consent. Results: 65 children (57% male) who were admitted with hemiparesis, were enrolled. The mean age at presentation was 5.7 ± 3.5 years. Central nervous system infection (CNS) was the most common cause (69%) followed by pediatric stroke (19%). Intracranial space-occupying lesions (SOL), cerebral palsy, and acute disseminated meningoencephalitis (ADEM) were the other important causes of hemiparesis. Among CNS infections, acute encephalitis was found in 43% and tuberculous meningitis in 26% of patients. Japanese encephalitis 9.2%, inflammatory granuloma & abscess (5%), chikungunya (1.5%) and rickettsial infections (1.5%) were other CNS infections identified. In 12 cases of pediatric stroke, 9 were ischemic infarct and the rest were hemorrhagic. Among ischemic infarction 3 were with the prothrombotic state each 1 case of protein C, S & antithrombin III deficiency. 3 children were comorbid with heart diseases (2 cases of valvular heart disease with Infective endocarditis & one case of tetralogy of Fallot). Conclusion: This study shows that, in Uttar Pradesh, India, CNS infection and pediatric stroke (non-infective) are the most common cause of acute onset hemiparesis in children.
Key words: Infectious etiology, Pediatric stroke, Hemiplegia, Northern India |
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2021;3:9
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Mufti AH, Mukhtar S, Mufti M, Wani NJ.
Clinical Profile and Outcome of Covid Positive Obstetric Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital - A Retrospective Study. |
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Abstract: Objective: To study clinical profile, maternal and fetal outcome in covid positive pregnancies. Methods: A retrospective observational study was done at Lalla Ded hospital, Kashmir, a tertiary care centre. 70 covid positive pregnant women who were admitted from May 2020 to January 2021 were included in the study.
Results: The incidence of Covid positive patients in our study was 11.47%. 60% of patients in our study belonged to 26-30 years age group. 50% patients were primigravida, 20% were second gravida. Among the study population, 31(44.3%) patients were term while 22 (31.4%) were preterm. Most patients were asymptomatic (61.4%). Among symptomatic patients, maximum had fever (17.1%)followed by cough (10%) and shortness of breath (4.3%). Associated comorbidity was seen in 33 patients (47.1%). Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy were seen in majority i.e.15.7%, followed by anaemia (11.4%), GDM (8.5%) and hypothyroidism (7.1%). Out of total study population of 70, emergency caesarean delivery (LSCS) was done in 29 patients (41.5%). 21 patients delivered vaginally (30%). Two post-LSCS patients were shifted to designated Covid Intensive care unit (ICU). One patient from the study group died. There were total of 50 deliveries, 10 babies had Neonatal ICU admission (20%), Low birth weight in 9 (18%). Low APGAR score was in 6 (12%). There were 2 stillbirths in the study population.
Conclusion: Covid presents as milder disease in pregnancy, but it may be severe in those with associated comorbidities. More studies on susceptibility of pregnant women to infection by Covid-19 are required.
Key words: Covid-19, Maternal outcome, Fetal outcome |
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2021;3:10
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Sharma P, Munjal SK, Sharma A, Panda NK.
Auditory Long Latency Responses in Children with Learning Disabilities. |
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Abstract: Objective of the study : To measure and compare the latencies of P1, N1 & P2 of ALLR in children with learning disability. Methodology: For 20 children diagnosed with learning disability (LD), Pure Tone Audiometry, Speech Audiometry, Impedance Audiometry, and ALLR were obtained, and the results were compared to a control group. Important Findings: Between children with LD and the normal control group, there were highly statistically significant variations in the amplitudes of the waves P1, N1, and P2. The latencies of the ALLR waves P1, N1, P2, and N2 did show differences, though the results did not reach statistical significance. These results indicate that children with LD may have problems in auditory sensory processing. Conclusions: Auditory Long Latency Responses can be used for the early detection of children with learning disabilities and provides the opportunity to plan the treatment for improvement of auditory skills.
Key words: Auditory evoked potentials, Learning Disability, Central auditory processing disorder, Pure tone audiometry |
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2021;3:11
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Valeev MV, Timerbulatov SV.
Gastroduodenal Ulcer Bleeding: The Prognosis of Rebleeding. |
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Abstract: Purposes: The study's purpose was to develop a prognostic scale for identifying patients at high or low risk of recurrent ulcer bleeding (RB). Methods: To identify the factors influencing RB, a retrospective single-centre study of 240 patients with ulcerative bleeding was carried out. The first group included 52 patients with RB, the second group included 188 patients who did not have RB. The authors identified criteria associated with the development of recurrent ulcerative bleeding. The identified criteria were included in the recurrent bleeding prognostic scale. To assess the quality of the prognosis of the developed predictive system and compare it to analogues, a single-centre retrospective study was carried out, which included 100 patients with ulcerative bleeding. The efficiency of the elaborated predictive system was compared to the mGBS and RS scales using the ROC-analysis approach. Results: The following criteria influenced the development of rebleeding: shock index, the number of erythrocytes, urea and total blood protein, ulcer localization along the lesser curvature of the stomach and the posterior wall of the duodenum, Type 2A, 2C, and 3 hemostasis according to Forrest. The developed scale demonstrated a higher quality of the RB prognosis in comparison with the mGBS and RS (AUROC - 0.877, 0.784, and 0.731, respectively). The sensitivity was 90.5%, the specificity was 78.5%. Conclusion: The developed scale can be used to identify patients with a low or high risk of recurrent ulcer bleeding. With further study of the effectiveness of the scale, it is possible to shift the threshold value for changing the indicators of specificity and sensitivity.
Key words: Ulcerative gastroduodenal bleeding, Rebleeding, Risk assessment, Prognostic scale |
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2021;3:12
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Menezes HJ, Noronha JA, Susan C.
Biopsychosocial Risk-factors Contributing to Intellectual Disability Among Children Attending Selected Special Schools. |
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Abstract: Objective: To identify the biopsychosocial risk-factors that may contribute to Intellectual Disability (ID). Methods: Case-control study was conducted among 80 mothers of each of the institutionalized ID and normal children (6-15 years), at special schools/homes of ID children and children without ID, by using convenient sampling technique. Demographic proforma and a semi-structured questionnaire on biopsychosocial factors that may contribute to ID was used to collect the data. Results: Prenatal factors namely, history of drugs consumed during pregnancy, delayed cry soon after delivery, low birth weight babies, complications leading to NICU admission and various problems during pregnancy (P=0.015, 0.008, 0.013, 0.002, 0.056 respectively), the postnatal factor involving children who had head trauma (P=0.009) and social factor like family facing financial problems during delivery (P=0.011) were reported more by the mothers of ID children and were the main risk-factors that might have significantly contributed to the development of ID in children. Conclusion: Developmental delay characteristic of ID in children may be due to various biopsychosocial factors. Controlling these risk-factors has very significant implications in maternal and child health care preventive strategies.
Key words: Risk-factors, children, Intellectual Disability, Biopsychosocial, Case-control |
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2021;3:13
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Kumari A, Amita K.
Diagnostic Efficacy of Endometrial Aspiration Cytology in Abnormal Uterine Bleeding - A Cross Sectional Study at a Tertiary Care Hospital. |
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Application of cytology in evaluation of endometrial lesions is emerging and is a valuable diagnostic tool which includes endometrial aspiration cytology and imprint cytology. This study was conducted to analyze the morphological patterns of endometrium in abnormal uterine bleeding by endometrium aspiration cytology and to compare its diagnostic efficacy of with histopathology.
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This was a prospective analytical study which included 127 cases with abnormal uterine bleeding. Aspiration was done using nasogastric tube. This was followed by dilatation and curettage, material obtained and serial imprints were taken. The endometrial biopsy was then sent for histopathological examination. The aspirates and biopsy were stained appropriately. Cytomorphology was studied and subsequently correlated with histopathological features.
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Mean age was 41.57 ± 8.42 years and menorrhagia was the most common pattern of bleeding. The most common endometrial pattern observed was of cyclic endometrium by both the techniques. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of endometrial aspiration cytology in diagnosing malignancy was 66.67%, 100%, 100% and 99.07% respectively.
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Endometrial cytology is a simple, rapid, safe and cost-effective tool in evaluating abnormal uterine bleeding in identification of specific pathology. Pathologist must be aware of the cytomorphology and potential pitfalls especially in distinction of atypical hyperplasia and grade 1 adenocarcinomas to improve diagnostic accuracy.
Key words: Endometrial aspiration cytology, Cyclic endometrium, Adenocarcinoma, Histopathology. |
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2021;3:14
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Hebbar A, Khanna R, Belurukar S, Varshney S, Harrison A, Lakshmi SKL.
EBV Positive Aggressive NK-Cell Leukemia. |
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Abstract: Introduction: Aggressive NK cell leukemia (ANKL) is a rare malignant lymphoproliferative disorder of mature NK cells associated with poor overall survival. Significant variation in the morphology of the neoplastic cells on peripheral smear makes it diagnostically challenging. Case Report: A 54-year old male presented with fever and icterus since 15 days. Peripheral smear showed 64% abnormal cells. Flow cytometry showed positivity of abnormal cells for CD2, CD3, CD7, CD56 and HLA-DR. EBV DNA tested positive by Real-time PCR. A final diagnosis of aggressive NK-cell leukemia was made. Conclusion: The diagnosis of aggressive NK cell leukemia is usually delayed due to the non-specific clinical symptoms and varied morphology. However, early recognition and diagnosis of the disease is important, as the introduction of combined chemotherapy and allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation can help achieve complete response and potential cure.
Key words: EBV, ANKL, Flow cytometry. |
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2021;3:15
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Sehgal S, Jairajpuri ZS, Jetley S.
Cutaneous Ciliated Cyst of Mullerian Origin on the Thigh in a Young Female. |
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Abstract: Cutaneous ciliated cysts (CCCs) are rare, benign cysts which are also referred to as Mullerian cysts. The histological hallmark is the morphological resemblance of the lining epithelium of the cyst wall to that of the fallopian tube. These cysts clinically mimic other entities and histopathology is necessary for diagnosis. An unusual case of CCC in a young female with its differential diagnosis is discussed.
Key words: Cutaneous ciliated, Cyst, Mullerian, Thigh |
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2021;3:16
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Cynthia AS, Madan S, Rai S, Saravu K.
POEMS- A Diagnostic Odyssey. |
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Abstract: POEMS syndrome is a rare multisystem paraneoplastic disease that manifests with a spectrum of symptoms namely peripheral neuropathy (P), organomegaly (O), endocrinopathy (E) monoclonal plasma-cells proliferative disorder (M) and skin changes (S). This case report presents an elderly lady who presented with unexplained quadriparesis. Nerve conduction studies suggested peripheral neuropathy. Atypical lymphocytes on the peripheral smear led to the suspicion of a hematological malignancy with peripheral neuropathy presenting as a paraneoplastic syndrome. Bone marrow biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of plasma cell myeloma. The combined presence of myeloma with peripheral neuropathy led to the consideration of POEMS syndrome. This patient also presented with an unexplained persistent hypokalemia with metabolic alkalosis with normal renal function tests and thus, a Gitelman like syndrome was considered. This case report accentuates the plethora of symptoms that characterize POEMS and also highlights the extremely rare association of acquired Gitelman-like syndrome with POEMS syndrome.
Key words: POEMS, Paraneoplastic syndromes, Gitelman-like syndrome, Myeloma, Peripheral neuropathy |
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2021;3:17
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Amita K, Chandana N.
Cytological Diagnosis of Rare Synchronous Primary Malignancies. |
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Abstract: Introduction: Synchronous tumours are rare. The defining criteria is the occurrence of more than one tumour simultaneously or within a span of six months, having different histology and involving different organs. Similarly, distinction of a metastatic lesion from the primary tumour is imperative and has diagnostic and prognostic implications. Here we report of rare occurrence of polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma (PLGA) of minor salivary gland of cheek and diffuse sclerosing variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma (DSVPTC) in a 70-year-old female diagnosed at fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC). Case report: A 70-year female presented with swelling over the right side of the cheek and left lobe of thyroid for 3 months. Cheek swelling was 4 x 4 cm, well defined, firm and with smooth external surface. Thyroid swelling left sided 3 x 3 cm, solitary and firm to hard. FNAC from the cheek swelling showed papillae, acini, nuclear crowding, overlapping, fine chromatin, nuclear clearing, nuclear grooving and basement membrane material favouring a diagnosis of low-grade epithelial malignancy possible PLGA. Thyroid FNAC smears showed typical features of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) along with areas of extensive squamous metaplasia. Diagnosis of both the cases were confirmed at histopathology. Conclusions: Synchronous malignant tumours of head and neck region is rare. Both PLGA and DSVPTC show common features like papillae formation, nuclear features and squamous metaplastic cytoplasm. Accurate diagnosis of these lesions is challenging at cytology. Cytopathologist should be aware of this novel entity to avoid misdiagnosis and plan proper management.
Key words: Synchronous, Minor salivary gland tumours, Cytomorphology, Multiple primary malignancies. |
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2021;3:18
Case Report |
Manjula, Jayanti C, Pandian R, Kumar N, Ivam EA, Pragash.
Xanthogranulomatous Osteomyelitis Masquerading as Neoplasm in a Rare Site. |
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Xanthogranulomatous inflammation is a chronic inflammation characterized by the presence of foamy macrophages. It mimics malignancy on radiological investigations. Histopathology plays a major role in its diagnosis and a game changer in treatment part. Case Report: A case of 22 year old female presented to orthopaedics outpatient department with pain over left fourth finger since 7 months with no history of trauma. Her blood investigations revealed elevated levels of ESR and CRP. MRI showed features of malignancy (Enchondroma). Patient was then proceeded with curettage and bone grafting. Histopathological examination confirmed it to be Xanthogranulomatous osteomyelitis. Conclusion: Our case has been presented for its rarity in incidence and site of presentation, also to insist the importance of histopathological examination in any suspicious bony swelling that mimic malignancy in radiological investigation which changes the course of treatment.
Key words: Xanthogranulomatous inflammation, osteomyelitis, malignancy |
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2021;3:19
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Agarwal R, Srivastav S, Mishra J, Devdhar S, Prasad V.
Soft Tissue Chondromas - Study of Five Cases. |
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Abstract: Extraskeletal soft tissue chondroma is a rare benign neoplasm predominantly composed of mature hyaline cartilage. It develops in the soft tissues without any connection to bone cortex, intra-articular synovium, or periosteum. It could have atypical features both radiological and histopathological simulating malignant tumors. We herein report 5 cases of soft tissue chondromas with their histopathological and radiological features and review the literature.
Key words: Extraskeletal chondroma, benign, soft tissue |
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