Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2020
Case ReportsConcurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Leiomyosarcoma in the Larynx at Relapse 15 Years Post-radiation for Primary Laryngeal Cancer.
Malignant tumours of the larynx account for 50% of all head and neck neoplasms. Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common malignancy of the larynx and accounts for 95-98%. Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) originating in larynx is a very rare malignant tumour derived from the smooth muscle tissue. ⋯ Two cases of the synchronous presence of these neoplasms have been reported so far in English literature. This paper presents the clinical picture, radiological and histopathological diagnoses, and treatment of this case. Key Words: Squamous cell carcinoma, Leiomyosarcoma, Larynx.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2020
Quality of Sleep and Academic Performance among Medical University Students.
To assess the effect of sleep quality on academic performance of medical university students. ⋯ Although the majority of the studied students had poor sleep; but its effect on academic scores was not significant. Key Words: Sleep quality, Medical students, Academic performance.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2020
Clinicopathological Features of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Neoplasms.
ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the clinical, pathological and survival characteristics of Turkish patients with gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (GEP-NENs).
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2020
Case ReportsUnique Pediatric Gallstones Composed of Calcium Oxalate Phosphate.
Calcium oxalate phosphate is extremely rare composition of gall stones, with only one case reported in pediatric population till date. We report a case of pediatric cholelithiasis with a unique composition of calcium oxalate phosphate, detected at eight years of age. Its etiology remains unknown. ⋯ We report our experience on the unique composition of gallstones in a young girl with no known risk factors except obesity. These rare pediatric gallstones have not been associated with obesity in any literature earliar. Key Words: Gallstones, Calcium oxalate phosphate, Pediatric.