Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Oct 2021
Development of 1-2 years Offspring Born to Mothers with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
To evaluate the body mass index and neurologic development of 1-2 years offspring born to mothers with polycystic ovary syndrome. ⋯ Maternal polycystic ovary syndrome may affect body mass index of offspring aged 1-2 years and had no negative effects on neurologic development. However, this conclusion may be limited due to the small sample size. Key Words: Neurologic development, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Offspring, Denver development screening test, Body mass index.
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We present a case of a 49-year Turkish woman who had synchronous renal leiomyoma and breast cancer. The patient was evaluated for a suspicious breast mass; and renal mass was detected incidentally by contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT). Diagnostic tru-cut biopsy was performed for both masses. ⋯ Histopathological examination was consistent with renal leiomyoma. For both tumours, no recurrence within one year was found on follow-up. Key Words: Renal leiomyoma, Breast cancer, Laparoscopy.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Oct 2021
Case ReportsHyperglycemia Presenting with Hemichorea-Hemiballismus and T-1 Hyperintensity on MRI Brain.
Hemichorea-hemiballismus, secondary to hyperglycemia, is a rare but easily treatable condition that is usually associated with type II diabetes mellitus. This is a case of a 68- year lady, with long-standing, poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, who presented with disabling right-sided hemichorea-hemiballismus. ⋯ This case highlights the importance of treatment of hyperglycaemia in a diabetic patient presenting with acute or sub-acute abnormal movement disorder. Key Words: Hemichorea, Hemiballismus, Hyperglycemia, T-1 hyperintensity.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Oct 2021
Use of Shear Wave Elastography to Evaluate Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women.
To compare the shear wave elastography (SWE) values of perineal tissues in female patients with stress urinary incontinence and those without incontinence. ⋯ SWE is a promising new imaging method in the evaluation of urethral hypermobility in stress urinary incontinence. Key Words: Ultrasonography, Shear wave elastography, Stress urinary incontinence, Transperineal ultrasonography.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Oct 2021
Case ReportsCraniofacial Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: A Rare Case Report.
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare haematological disorder characterised by accumulation and abnormal proliferation of bone marrow-derived Langerhans cells and mature eosinophils. The clinical presentation of patients with LCH may be localised or systemic, depending on the site and the degree of involvement. ⋯ In this report, we present a case of LCH involving the craniofacial bones in a 10-year boy, who presented initially with multiple ulcerative lesions on gingiva. Key Words: Craniofacial, Langerhans cell histiocytosis, Gingiva.