Saudi Med J
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[No Abstract Available].
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Chylopericardium is a rare clinical condition in which chyle leaks into the pericardial space owing to lymphatic system derangement. It can be idiopathic or occur secondarily to another clinical condition. Optimal management is accomplished through surgical intervention to impede leaks and drain fluid. ⋯ Since the patient was asymptomatic, she was treated conservatively with diet changes, pericardial drainage, and a pericardial window procedure. This type of case risks being misdiagnosed as tuberculosis, especially in countries where tuberculosis is endemic. In such cases, assessing pericardial fluid for chyle is crucial.
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To investigate the expression of various immunohistochemical markers in Mammary Paget's disease (MPD) and MPD-associated breast carcinoma and to evaluate their value in establishing the diagnosis. ⋯ CK7, GATA3, and HER2 are widely expressed in MPD and MPD-associated breast carcinoma. These markers can be used for the immunohistochemical confirmation of MPD including CK7-negative cases.
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To examine the influence of socioeconomic factors, anxiety, depression, and personality traits on the decision to undergo breast reconstruction (BR) post mastectomy. ⋯ Age and depression significantly influenced the decision to undergo BR. Women who had opted for BR tended to be younger, be less depressed, and be characterized by lesser nodal involvement. Personality traits also influenced the decision to undergo BR. Diagnosing and treating depressed patients is an important component. A patient's age should not deter physicians from counselling them about BR.
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To assess obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) comorbidity and obsessive-compulsive symptom (OCS) dimensions in patients with schizophrenia. ⋯ Patients with schizophrenia should be evaluated for presence of the OCS/OCD comorbidity in clinical practice. In addition, dimensional assessment of OCS might provide a different viewpoint on the presence of OCS/OCD in schizophrenia.