JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Dec 2022
Case ReportsPeripheral Ameloblastoma of Acanthomatous Variant: A Case Report.
Ameloblastoma is an uncommon benign epithelial neoplasm of odontogenic origin that accounts for about 18% of the odontogenic tumour. It is a slow-growing, locally invasive but rarely metastatic tumour. Extraosseously occurring peripheral ameloblastoma is a rare variant that comprises about 2-10% of all ameloblastoma. We report a case of peripheral ameloblastoma in a 43-years old male patient affecting the mandibular canine-premolar region with a histopathological diagnosis of acanthomatous ameloblastoma. This case report emphasises the clinical, radiographic, and histological features of a rare variant that distinguishes it from the other similar appearing lesion on gingiva along with its various treatment modalities. ⋯ ameloblastoma; case reports; histopathology; odontogenic tumour.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Dec 2022
Neonates Born Through Meconium-stained Amniotic Fluid among Deliveries in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
The mortality and morbidity of meconium aspiration syndrome in neonates born with meconium-stained amniotic fluid in developing countries are still high. In Nepal, few studies have estimated the prevalence of meconium-stained amniotic fluid among newborns. The study aimed to find out the prevalence of neonates born through meconium-stained amniotic fluid among deliveries in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ meconium; neonate; Nepal.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Dec 2022
Stromal Keratitis among Herpes Simplex Keratitis Patients in a Tertiary Eye Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
The manifestations of herpes simplex virus keratitis range from epithelial keratitis to vision-threatening stromal keratitis. There are limited studies done on our part regarding stromal keratitis. The aim of the study was to find out the prevalence of stromal keratitis among herpes simples keratitis patients in a tertiary eye hospital. ⋯ herpes simplex keratitis; keratitis; prevalence.
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Snakebite is an important public health issue around the world. In Nepal, it affects a huge number of people mostly belonging to low-income households who are involved in agriculture. Although snakebite has a serious impact on the Terai population, a few studies suggest that snakebite also occurs frequently in hills and mountains. In the absence of sufficient studies related to snakebites in these geographical regions, it is tough to sketch a true picture and estimate the magnitude of snakebites in those areas. Because of this, the healthcare system is probably not prepared enough to handle the victims of snakebites. This demands a proper study of the burden of the issue in these regions and appropriate initiatives for addressing it. ⋯ antivenom; Nepal; snakebite.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Dec 2022
Self-medication in Primary Dysmenorrhea among Undergraduate Students in a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Primary dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation in women with normal pelvic anatomy, usually beginning during adolescence, primarily associated with a normal ovulatory cycle. There is an increased likelihood of self-medication among medical students. The aim of this study is to find out the prevalence of self-medication in primary dysmenorrhea among undergraduate students in a medical college. ⋯ dysmenorrhea; menstruation; prevalence; self medication.