Background: Auditory hallucinations are typically associated with schizophrenia spectrum disorders but can occur secondary to cerebrovascular events, sensory deprivation, or neurodegenerative processes. Post-stroke psychosis (PSP) is an underrecognized neuropsychiatric complicati...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2025/v18i4467
Background: Hallux valgus is a common forefoot deformity characterized by lateral deviation and valgus rotation of the great toe, often associated with bunion formation. The condition usually develops due to medial deviation of the first metatarsal, lateral deviation or rotation...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2025/v18i4465
Background: Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) disease is a rare autoimmune disorder affecting melanocyte-rich tissues, including the uvea, meninges, skin, and inner ear. Posterior involvement is typical, yet isolated posterior forms are exceptionally rare and diagnostically challenging....
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2025/v18i4466
This is a case report of a 48-year-old male who presented with decompensated chronic liver disease, complicated by portal hypertensive gastropathy, diabetic nephropathy, and chronic kidney disease. He presented with symptoms of vomiting, fever, low urine output, and impairment of...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2025/v18i4463
Background: Thyroid nodules are commonly encountered in clinical practice, especially in women, and require a structured evaluation to differentiate between cancerous and benign lesions. The diagnostic algorithm relies heavily on fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and ultraso...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2025/v18i4464
Background: First identified by Sharp et al. in 1972, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) is an autoimmune overlap syndrome that is typified by anti-U1RNP antibody positivity and symptoms of polymyositis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and systemic sclerosis. Case Presentation:...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2025/v18i4462
Background: Bryophyllum pinnata is a perennial succulent herb of the family Crassulaceae. It is widely used for traditional purpose because of its pharmacological properties. However, it contains bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, phenols, tannins, saponins, terpenoids, and...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2025/v18i4461
Chronic mastoiditis is rare in children due to early treatment of otitis media. We report a 13-year-old female with chronic suppurative otitis media, mastoid sclerosis, and subtotal tympanic membrane perforation presenting with persistent mucoid otorrhoea. Audiometry showed mild...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2025/v18i4460
Salmonella meningitis is a rare but severe central nervous system (CNS) infection with high mortality, especially in adults. While Salmonella typhi is the predominant cause, Salmonella Paratyphi B is an uncommon but important pathogen in pediatric meningoencephalitis. Early diagn...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2025/v18i4459
Aims: We aimed to report a rare case of a cervicothoracic mass revealing Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL), highlighting its unusual localization. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL) is a rare condition, primarily affecting lymph nodes but can involve any organ. Extra-nodal NHL occurs in 25%...
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Research Article10.9734/ijmpcr/2025/v18i4458
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