Chikungunya is generally considered as a benign, self-limiting viral infection, which rarely involves liver, kidney, heart and nervous system. Hepatic involvement is usually in the form of mild, self-limiting asymptomatic acut...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2025/v18i4457
Tinea cruris is a dermatophyte infection affecting the genital area, groin, buttocks, and inner thighs, commonly presenting with erythema, desquamation, pruritus, and a burning sensation. While antifungal medications are standard treatments, resistance and recurrence are...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2025/v18i4456
Introduction and Aims: Lutein is a nutrient that is found in many foods, particularly green vegetables. It has powerful antioxidant properties potentially to relieve oxidative-nitrosative stress in long COVID. Moreover, lutein is a promising natural agent to be used against liver...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2025/v18i4455
In chronic kidney disease (CKD), disturbances in phosphate, calcium, and vitamin D balance often lead to secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT), which can progress to tertiary hyperparathyroidism if left untreated. We present three cases illustrating different management approaches...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2025/v18i4454
Introduction: Cervical cellulitis or necrotizing cervical fasciitis are soft tissue infections that develop from dental or pharyngeal sites and, if not recognized early, can spread to the mediastinum. The initial clinical signs are sometimes vague and can lead to a delay in diagn...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2025/v18i4453
Introduction: Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease is a rare and benign condition. It most frequently affects young women. It manifests as predominantly cervical lymphadenopathy. Its diagnosis relies on lymph node histology, which reveals acidophilic necrosis, CD68+ histiocyte infiltration,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2025/v18i4452
The spheno-choanal polyp is a rare pathology of choanal polyps that originates in the sphenoid sinus and extends towards the choana via the sphenoethmoidal recess. We report a case of sphenochoanal polyp in a 35-year-old man who presented with chronic bilateral nasal obstruction...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2025/v18i3451
Background: Lateral medullary syndrome (LMS) is a rare posterior circulation stroke that can present with diverse neurological symptoms, making diagnosis challenging. Its occurrence in young adults with combined metabolic and infectious comorbidities is uncommon. Case Presentatio...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2025/v18i3450
Paradoxical reactions are inflammatory responses that occur during effective anti-tubercular therapy (ATT), typically presenting as new or worsening lesions after an initial period of clinical improvement. These reactions are more commonly seen in extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPT...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2025/v18i3449
Aims: Medullary ischemic strokes are uncommon and often present with complex neurological symptoms. The clinical characteristics of bulbar palsy, which can be a common presentation for other diseases, add to the difficulties in diagnosing and treating such cases. The primary aim...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2025/v18i3448