Maxillo-mandibular swellings are one the common presentations with which, patient approach a surgeon. These maxillo-mandibular swellings may be reactionary, benign, malignant and sometimes secondary to some underlying systemic disorders. There is a necessity for the surgeons to d...
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Research Article10.9734/IJMPCR/2016/24344
Samter’s triad is an acquired inflammatory disorder characterized by asthma, nasal polyps and aspirin sensitivity. Aspirin sensitivity is the hallmark of this condition. It is a form of pseudo-allergy, as IgE does not play any significant role in its pathophysiology. There is a p...
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Research Article10.9734/IJMPCR/2016/24677
Gingival recession is the apical migration of the junctional epithelium with exposure of the root surface. The treatment of buccal gingival recession is a common requirement due to esthetic concern or root sensitivity. Several surgical techniques have been proposed to treat gingi...
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Research Article10.9734/IJMPCR/2016/23319
Vlad Laurentiu David, Ramona Stroescu, Calin Marius Popoiu, Marioara Boia, Simona Cerbu, Alexandra L. Scarlett, Aniko Manea, Corina Maria Stanciulescu, Teofana Bizerea, Eugen Sorin Boia & Otilia Marginean·International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports·2016
Extravasation of urine and formation of urinoma is rare in the absence of either trauma or congenital anomalies. Fungal ball formation in urinary tract can cause obstruction leading to extravasation. We present two such cases in siblings. Case One: Triplet II referred from the Ne...
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Research Article10.9734/IJMPCR/2016/24214
Aims: To report isoniazid-induced psychosis in 2 children treated for Tuberculosis (TB) as a reminder or an alert to clinicians and other health workers. Presentation of Cases: Isonicotinic acid hydrazide (INH) is commonly used drug to treat and prevent TB, and because of HIV pan...
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Research Article10.9734/IJMPCR/2016/23675
Cardiothoracic surgeries are known to cause gastrointestinal complications due to its proximity to the peritoneal cavity. Such complications in susceptible patients are associated with adverse post-operative outcomes. While the majority of cases reported in the literature were re...
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Research Article10.9734/IJMPCR/2016/23902
Background: Alkaptonuria (AKU), also known as black urine disease, ochronosis as well, is a rare Mendelian autosomal recessive disorder, located on chromosome 3q21-q23, caused by deficiency of the homogentisate 1,2 dioxygenase (HGO), an enzyme which normally catalyses the conve...
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Research Article10.9734/IJMPCR/2016/22710
Aim: To highlight the importance of monitoring rare side effects of commonly used drugs. Linezolid induced bone marrow (BM) suppression is rare side effect of therapy and rarely reported in the pediatrics age group. Case Description: A seven year old patient, with persistent disc...
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Research Article10.9734/IJMPCR/2016/30081
Syphilis is an infectious venereal disease caused by the Treponema pallidum that presents with variable clinical manifestations. Herein we present an atypical case of secondary syphilis presenting with vaginal mass as the main complaint. Syphilis should be kept in mind as one of...
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Research Article10.9734/IJMPCR/2016/23067
Anidulafungin, the newest echinocandin antifungal recently approved by the U.S. FDA, is unique among echinocandins as it undergoes biotransformation rather than being metabolized. In general, patients who received anidulafungin demonstrated low rates of adverse events. Hepatotoxi...
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Research Article10.9734/IJMPCR/2016/22272
A 45-year-old female patient,gravida3,para3 was admitted to the emergency room because of pelvic pain and irregular menstruation. An human chorionic gonadotropin level ordered as part of the routine test was 210 IU/L. A pelvic ultrasound was negative for intrauterine pregnancy a...
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Research Article10.9734/IJMPCR/2016/22467
Patients with multiple myeloma (MM) are susceptible to bacterial infections, particularly those caused by encapsulated pyogenic bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae. Significant morbidity and mortality attributable to these infections has been reported in patients with MM. I...
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Research Article10.9734/IJMPCR/2016/22934
Aortic dissection is an emergency condition in which there is a tear in the wall of the major artery carrying blood from the heart. As the tear extends along the wall of the aorta, blood flows within the layers of the vessel, and leads to aortic rupture or decreases perfusion in...
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Research Article10.9734/IJMPCR/2016/22829
In accordance with the last World Health Organization (WHO) classification, myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are classified on the basis of the presence or absence of BCR-ABL1 gene transcript, or the presence or absence of Philadelphia chromosome (Ph) in the karyotype. Previou...
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Research Article10.9734/IJMPCR/2016/22951
Aim: To enlighten and update the clinicians about the diagnosis and management of recurrent verrucous carcinoma. Presentation of Case: A single case of Oral verrucous carcinoma of the alveolar ridge is reported. The patient was treated by surgical resection of the lesion there wa...
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Research Article10.9734/IJMPCR/2016/22662