ABSTRACT
Literature has acknowledged that disease such as lupus vulgaris caused by M. Tuberculosis bacteria can be induced by a tattoo implantation. Tattoo procedure is an invitation at every step, for acquiring various infections like cutaneous tuberculosis. Herein, we report a tattoo induced lupus vulgaris in two young males who got their tattoo implantation at an unauthorized place and antitubercular therapy for 6 months led to complete resolution of lesions.
21 Jul, 2016
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e-Published: 20 Jul, 2016
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e-Published: 19 Jul, 2016
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ABSTRACT
Hydrocoele of the canal of Nuck occurs due to failure of obliteration of the processus vaginalis in females. It is a rare cause of groin swellings in these patients, and diagnosis can be easily confirmed with ultrasound imaging. Surgical excision and high ligation of the patent processus vaginalis (PPV) is the standard of care. A case of a paediatric patient with hydrocele of the canal of Nuck is presented, in whom successful surgical treatment was performed, with confirmation of the pathology by histology.
18 Jul, 2016
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INTRODUCTION
We highlight the case of a female patient who underwent masculinization both biologically as well as psycho-socially as a result of sub-optimal management of salt losing 21α-OHlyase deficiency form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH.)
14 Jul, 2016
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ABSTRACT
Tracheobronchial rupture as a result of blunt thoracic trauma is extremely rare in children; it is a life-threatening event, as it progresses rapidly and causes respiratory problems. The causes of non-penetrating tracheobronchial injury include blunt cervical trauma, endotracheal intubation, and other iatrogenic reasons.
This paper presents the clinical and radiological results of a pediatric patient who developed an isolated tracheal rupture following blunt thoracic trauma.
11 Jul, 2016
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