Niger J Clin Pract
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Case Reports
Giant Common Peroneal Nerve Schwannoma Mimicking Synovial Sarcoma: An Unusual Case Report.
Schwannoma, also known as neurilemmoma or Schwann cell tumor, is one of the most common neoplasms of the nerve sheath which usually appears at the head, neck, or upper extremity. Schwannoma occurrence in the lower extremity originating from the common peroneal nerve is rarely reported according to literary findings. We report a case of a 32-year-old man who presented with a 6-month history of a growing lump in the left knee. ⋯ Three weeks after the operation, gradual improvement in neurological function was observed. To date, complete tumor excision combined with microscopic analysis and immunohistochemical staining remains the gold standard in diagnosing and treating a peripheral nerve schwannoma. Moreover, the use of additional nerve monitoring tools during surgery could help to prevent complications.
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The outlook of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in low-and-medium-income-countries is poor. Modern farming practices in Nigeria are becoming increasingly associated with the use of herbicides and pesticides. ⋯ This study showed a high prevalence of herbicides and pesticide use and traditional risk factors for kidney disease, in addition to the high prevalence of markers of kidney damage among the dwellers of rural farming settlements in South-West Nigeria.
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In India, cirrhosis is becoming a growing concern, leading to an unmet need for new non-invasive markers to assess the severity of liver disease. Serum prolactin is one such marker. ⋯ There was a significant association between serum prolactin levels and CTP classes, esophageal varices, ascites, and hepatic encephalopathy in patients with liver cirrhosis.
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Africa has the highest prevalence of hypertension at 46%. Schoolteachers are vulnerable to hypertension due to work-related and general risk factors. Identifying these factors is key to providing interventions. ⋯ Increasing age and BMI are risk factors for hypertension in this study. Health interventions should focus on weight control, especially among older teachers.
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The aim of this retrospective study was to determine the prevalence and patterns of impacted third molars in a Trinidadian population. ⋯ The prevalence of impacted wisdom teeth in this study was 27%. These results raise awareness and provide insight among dental professionals in Trinidad as to the prevalence of impacted third molars, their patterns, as well as commonly associated pathologies, and the need for screening within the population.