JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Feb 2024
Breast Cancer among Cancer Patients Visiting the Department of Internal Medicine of a Tertiary Centre.
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide both in terms of incidence and mortality. Its incidence has been on an increasing trend in developing nations including Nepal, however, there is very limited evidence of its demographic profile in our setting. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of breast cancer among cancer patients visiting the Department of Internal Medicine of a tertiary centre. ⋯ breast cancer; cross-sectional study; demography; malignancy; prevalence.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Feb 2024
Case ReportsIncarcerated Littre's Umbilical Hernia: A Case Report.
Littre's hernia is an extremely rare type of hernia which has Meckel's diverticulum as its content. A 63-year-old male, presented to the emergency department with chief complaints of swelling and pain around the umbilicus. The patient was diagnosed with an incarcerated umbilical hernia. Following the emergency laparotomy, the intraoperative finding depicted an umbilical Littre's hernia. The patient underwent open Meckel's diverticulectomy with mesh repair. Preoperative diagnosis of Littre's hernia is unlikely due to its low incidence and lack of specific radiological and clinical findings, but the role of computed tomography scan and ultrasound are important in differentiating between strangulated or incarcerated bowel and omentum and in guiding the urgency of operative management. ⋯ case reports; hernia; Meckel diverticulum.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Feb 2024
Periodontal Lesions among Maxillary Sinus Mucosal Thickening Visiting the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology of a Tertiary Care Centre.
Maxillary sinus due to its proximity to posterior maxillary teeth could be affected by their pathology. Since cone beam computed tomography is the go-to for 3-D imaging in dental set-up. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of periodontal lesions among maxillary sinus mucosal thickening visiting the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ cone beam computed tomography; maxillary sinus; periodontal disease; prevalence.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Feb 2024
Positive Bacterial Culture among Adults with Suspected Urinary Tract Infections Presenting to the Department of Medicine of a Tertiary Care Centre.
Urinary tract infections are the most common infections encountered in clinical practice. Treatment needs to take into account the likely organism, comorbidities and local antibiotic sensitivity pattern. This study aimed to find the prevalence of positive bacterial culture among adults with suspected urinary tract infections presenting to the department of medicine of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ aminoglycosides; Escherichia coli; prevalence; urinary tract infections.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Feb 2024
Sepsis among Neonates Admitted to a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in a Tertiary Care Centre.
Neonatal sepsis is a condition that carries a high risk for mortality as neonates rapidly transition to extra-uterine life and are subjected to various risk factors. Sepsis prevalence can be reduced by good antenatal care, early detection and treatment of risk factors. The study aimed to find out the prevalence of sepsis among neonates admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ neonate; neonatal sepsis; prematurity; prevalence.