Spontaneous Spinal Epidural Hematoma: A Literature Review with African Context
Background: Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) is a rare cause of acute spinal cord compression that occurs without preceding trauma or medical interve…
Background: Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) is a rare cause of acute spinal cord compression that occurs without preceding trauma or medical interve…
Post partum collapse is a life-threatening emergency with wide differential diagnosis including hemorrhage, embolism, sepsis, cardiomyopathy and metabolic disor…
Introduction: The management of HF has evolved significantly with the introduction of novel therapeutic agents and biomarker-guided strategies. NT-proBNP (N-ter…
Background: Cryptococcosis is a life-threatening opportunistic fungal infection predominantly affecting individuals with advanced HIV infection. In tuberculosis…
Introduction: The management of HF has evolved significantly with the introduction of novel therapeutic agents and biomarker-guided strategies. NT-proBNP (N-ter…
Ovarian ectopic pregnancy (OEP) is a rare condition with a potentially fatal outcome and is notoriously difficult to diagnose. We present a case of a 21-year-ol…
Background: Early-onset neonatal septicemia remains a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Its rapid progression, nonspecifi…
Background: Xanthogranulomatous Cholecystitis (XGC) is a benign inflammatory condition whose features often closely mimic Gallbladder Carcinoma (GBC). In GBC-en…
Intussusception in adults usually occurs secondary to a lead point which can be both benign and malignant in nature. Diagnosis of adult intussusception is rare…
Background: Acute appendicitis remains the most common surgical emergency, yet its diagnosis can be challenging due to atypical presentations. The Alvarado and…
Background: Non-invasive imaging modalities such as ultrasonography (USG), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are critical for detec…
Background: Abdominal pathologies such as appendicitis, hepatobiliary disease, renal calculi, and bowel obstruction are major causes of acute abdominal pain wor…
Background: Prostate cancer is still a primary cause of male cancer morbidity and mortality. Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI), based on PI-RADS interpretation, has b…
Objective: The aim of this study is to identify the rate of major and minor disagreements with diagnoses from external institutions for patients with head and n…
Objective: To review recent advancements in the understanding, diagnosis, and management of keratoconus, emphasizing the role of Scheimpflug imaging and the Bel…
Background: Ophthalmic lesions comprise a wide range of disorders ranging from benign and precancerous to malignant lesions. The rarity of orbito-ocular lesion…
Background: Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) is a life-threatening obstetric complication, and increasing prevalence of this condition underscores the importance…
Background: Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis (IHPS) is the leading etiology of gastric outlet obstruction in infancy, with progressive pyloric musculatur…
Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the role of C-reactive protein (CRP) in early prediction of anastomotic leak and temporal relationship of…
Background: Spondyloarthritis (SpA) represents a spectrum of inflammatory rheumatic disorders with overlapping clinical features, genetic associations, and extr…
Background: Cardiovascular diseases are one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide, with being the leading cause of death globally, taking a…
The use of injectable fillers in the facial region has grown significantly in recent decades, primarily for aesthetic rejuvenation and for the treatment of faci…
Background: Non-epithelial gastrointestinal (GI) tumors are rare, heterogeneous neoplasms of mesenchymal, lymphoid/hematopoietic, or neuroendocrine origin. Limi…
Background: Cardiovascular complications are rare in tuberculosis. It causes severe morbidity and mortality. There is paucity of data on cor pulmonale as a comp…
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a hematopoietic malignancy that typically presents with constitutional symptoms, cytopenias, and bleeding manifestations. Its pr…
Hydatid disease, a parasitic zoonosis caused predominantly by Echinococcus granulosus, typically affects the liver and lungs. Primary omental involvement is rar…
Sjogren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder primarily affecting exocrine glands, but it can also present with extra-glandular manifestations, including…
Intramuscular hemangiomas (IMHs) are rare, benign vascular tumours accounting for less than 1% of all hemangiomas. Chest wall IMHs are even rarer. Here, we repo…
Background: Postpartum psychiatric illnesses, from the ubiquitous but generally self-limited baby blues to the comparatively unusual but potentially fatal postp…
Background: Lens-induced glaucoma (LIG) is still a major cause of irreversible blindness in developing countries, largely because of delayed treatment and diagn…
Background: Papilledema is a condition characterized by optic disc swelling due to increased intracranial pressure (ICP), pose significant risks to vision and o…
Vulvar cancer constitutes 5% of the malignancies of the female genital tract and 95% of the vulvar cancers are squamous cell carcinoma, followed by melanoma, sa…
Objective: To assess the clinical effectiveness and safety of Co-Amoxiclav in the real-world treatment of dental infections. Design: Multicenter, retrospective…
Introduction: Thyroid is a butterfly shaped endocrine gland situated in front of the neck. It secretes the hormones T3 and T4, playing a prime role in the metab…
Background: Scabies, a parasitic skin infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei, remains a significant public health challenge globally, particularly in resource-…
Background: Ischemic stroke, a major global health concern, is often caused by carotid artery stenosis resulting from atherosclerotic plaque formation. Carotid…
Background: Small bowel obstruction (SBO) remains a frequently encountered cause of hospital admission and surgical intervention. While postoperative adhesions…
Background: Pancreatic trauma is a rare but challenging condition due to its retroperitoneal location and nonspecific clinical presentation. This study evaluate…
India’s National Health Policy (NHP) 2017 emphasizes patient-centered and quality healthcare across preventive, curative, palliative, and rehabilitative service…
Objective: 1) To Study incidence and analyse demographic profile of Asthma. 2) To Analyse role of Pulmonary Function Test in diagnosis and control of Asthma and…
Plasma cell tumors are characterised by the uncontrolled growth of differentiated B-lymphocytes, which produce monoclonal immunoglobulins. Involvement of the bo…
Background: Salivary gland neoplasms, characterized by significant histological heterogeneity and originating from any major (parotid, submandibular, sublingual…
Background: Phyllodes tumours (PTs) are rare fibroepithelial neoplasms of the breast, constituting less than 1% of all breast tumours. Among these, malignant PT…
Introduction: COVID-19 and diabetes mellitus have a bidirectional relationship as patients with diabetes are more susceptible to COVID and patients end up with…
Background: Cerebellar mutism is an unusual complication of posterior fossa surgery, particularly within children, whose diagnosis in the postoperative period i…
Background: Root canal treatment is a boon in preserving teeth affected by apical odontitis. This procedure shows a fair success rate with lots of patients repo…
Background: The Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) and Tru-Cut Biopsy (TCB) are significant investigative techniques used to differentiate breast issues. Th…
Background: Given the low malignancy rate in palpable thyroid nodules (~5%), accurate pre-operative differentiation of benign from malignant lesions is critical…
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a neurological condition that is identified by headache, seizures, vomiting and nausea as well as distort…
Introduction: Aplastic anemia is a potentially life-threatening failure of hematopoiesis, characterized by pancytopenia and hypocellular bone marrow. Aplastic a…