Mullerian duct anomalies are developmental anomalies resulting from failure in organogenesis, fusion, or the reabsorption of the paired Mullerian ducts. Endometriosis and Mullerian anomalies have a high coincidence rate. Obstructive uterine malformatio…
Ileosigmoid knotting causing intestinal obstruction is also known as double volvulus or compound volvulus. It is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction. It involves the sigmoid and ileum causing closed-loop intestinal obstruction. The endoscopic decomp…
Background: Peptic ulcer perforation is a serious complication which affects 2–10% of peptic ulcer patients. Peptic ulcer perforation presents with an overall mortality of 10% although various authors had reported incidence between 1.3% and 20%. Being …
Background: Infectious keratitis can be caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Fungi are a common pathogen, especially in developing countries like India, Nepal, and Bangladesh where the prevalence ranges from 20% to 60%. In Vietnam, fungal keratitis …
Background: Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is an important diagnostic modality in palpable breast lesions. This together with imaging modality is important in distinguishing benign from malignant lesions of the breast. Granulomatous/inflammator…
Sir,Dyslipidemia is one of the important risk factors for cardiovascular (CV) diseases. As per the current consensus, we assess lipid-derived risk by looking at traditional lipid parameters. We consider low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLc) as a p…
Background: To have proper utilization of blood and its components adherence to established guidelines is essential. Hence, periodic review of blood components is necessary to improve transfusion practices and decrease the inappropriateness of blood co…
Malaria, a protozoal infection caused by the six species of the genus Plasmodium, is one of the most important diseases known to humankind, with most infections caused by either of the two species – Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum. Previousl…
Background: Substance use disorders have profound implications for individuals, their families, and society as a whole. At present, drug trafficking and addiction have ensnared every corner of the globe, impacting millions of individuals worldwide. Thi…
Background: Deviation of the nasal septum (DNS) is defined as any deviation of the septum from the midline and is one of the most common variations of the sinonasal anatomy. Aims and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to observe the prevalence o…