JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2020
Histopathologic Profile of Salivary Gland Tumors among Specimens from a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Salivary gland tumors are rare, comprising about 3% of all head and neck neoplasms. About 80% of the tumors are in parotids, 10% in submandibular glands and the remainders are distributed in sublingual and minor salivary glands. This study was conducted to evaluate the relative frequencies, types, site of distribution and the histopathological features of salivary gland tumors. ⋯ Benign salivary gland tumors were more common than malignant tumors and the most common site of location was the parotid for both the benign and malignant tumors. Female outnumbered the male population in benign tumors whereas males were slightly more than females in malignant tumors. This study corroborated well with other previously published studies.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2020
Case ReportsKnuckle Pigmentation as an Early Cutaneous Sign of Vitamin B12 Deficiency: A Case Report.
Vitamin B12 deficiency can present with variable hematological, neuropsychiatric, and mucocutaneous changes. Hyperpigmentation, specifically involving the knuckles has been described in vitamin B12 deficiency, but usually,these patients are symptomatic with systemic manifestations like megaloblastic anemia, pancytopenia, or neurological deficits. ⋯ This case also highlights the importance of recognizing this cutaneous sign as an early marker of vitamin B12 deficiency; thereby enabling the clinician to treat the disease before it leads to irreversible neurological complications. Keywords: knuckle pigmentation;treatment;vitamin B12 deficiency.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2020
Dental Practice during COVID-19 in Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Currently, coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has become pandemic and spread globally. In Nepal, the number of COVID-19 is increasing day-by-day. This research was done to find out the impact of COVID-19 on dentists, patients, and dental practice in Nepal. ⋯ Dentists, patients, and dental practice are severely affected by the COVID-19.The majority of the dentists have faced financial burdens. The dental treatments should be done with high standards of care and infection control following proper recommendations.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2020
Prevalence of Laryngomalacia among Young Children Presenting with Stridor in a Tertiary Care Hospital.
Laryngomalacia is one of the most common causes of stridor in young children. It can be a serious concern to both parents and caregivers. The main objective of this study is to find the prevalence of laryngomalacia among young children presenting with stridor in a tertiary care hospital in central Nepal. ⋯ Our study concluded that laryngomalacia was the most common cause of stridor in children less than two years of age. However, in most cases, the problem is not serious and a regular follow-up with weight monitoring is warranted.
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Nepal, predominantly inhabited by people driven by the principles of Hinduism and Buddhism, has seen the practice of burning incense sticks for a very long time. There has been an extensive practice of burning incense sticks in temples, monasteries, and even regularly in indoor household settings. This article puts light on the constituents of smoke coming from a burning incense stick and on the possible risks, they possess for occupational hazards and indoor air pollution. Keywords: hazard;incense;Nepal.