Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2021
Case ReportsCOVID-19-induced Guillain-Barre Syndrome: A Rare Complication of SARS-CoV-2 Infection.
SARS-CoV-2 causing COVID-19 initially began in Wuhan, China and now has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition to respiratory symptoms, it can cause various complications ranging from neurological to myocardial injuries. ⋯ We, herein, describe a case of a young female who presented with typical symptoms of GBS after having COVID-19 and was later on confirmed with nerve conduction study and lumbar puncture. Key Words: COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Guillain-barre syndrome.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2021
Distribution of High-risk Human Papillomavirus Genotypes in Cervical Secretions in Punjab.
To determine the high risk-human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) prevalence, genotype distribution, and associated risk factors in women with general gynaecological problems. ⋯ The HR-HPV prevalence was 57% with the most prevalent genotypes were HPV 16 and HPV 18. The results will also aid the identification of HR-HPV 51 and 31 genotypes, which should be added in the multi-type HPV vaccines. Key Words: Cancer of cervix, Human papillomavirus, Papanicolaou test, Pakistan.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2021
A Novel Transabdominal Preperitoneal Hernioplasty Technique in the Repair of Large Inguinal Hernias: The use of Polypropylene Mesh in the form of Plug-patch.
To describe the outcome of modified transabdominal laparoscopic preperitoneal (TAPP) hernioplasty repair with plug-patch of polypropylene mesh. ⋯ This technique is simple and does not create a serious cost burden on TAPP technique. Furthermore, it can be applied routinely with the advantages of low pain, rapid recovery and acceptable complication rates as well as the reduction of pseudo-recurrence rates. Key Words: Hernia, Laparoscopic repair, Plug-patch technique, Modified TAPP, Mesh.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2021
Case ReportsSarcoidosis Presenting with Bilateral Optic Disc Edema as the Initial Presentation.
Sarcoidosis is a chronic, progressive, granulomatous inflammatory disease of unknown etiology that affects multiple organ systems. Granulomatous anterior uveitis is the most common eye finding, and optic nerve involvement at presentation is rarely seen. Here, we report a 43-year man referred to our clinic with eye pain, decreased vision, floaters and bilateral papillitis, vitritis and cystoid macular edema. ⋯ In this case, sarcoidosis initially presented with bilateral papillitis and vitritis without granulomatous uveitis, and successful results were obtained with methylprednisolone and immunosuppressive treatment without any relapse or systemic involvement of sarcoidosis. Sarcoidosis should be considered in patients presenting with optic nerve inflammation, even when granulomatous inflammation or vasculitis are not present, which are specific for ocular sarcoidosis. Key Words: Edema, Optic disc, Papillitis, Sarcoidosis.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2021
High Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratios in Symptomatic Pediatric COVID-19 Patients.
To investigate the symptoms and laboratory results of children hospitalised with the diagnosis of COVID-19, aiming to reveal the characteristics of symptomatic cases. ⋯ C-reactive protein, procalcitonin and NLR levels were found to be significantly higher in symptomatic children. NLR can be suggested as a potential marker associated with disease severity in COVID-19 patients, which needs to be supported by other studies. Key Words: COVID-19, Children, Neutrophil / lymphocyte ratio, C-reactive protein, Procalcitonin.