Phaeohyphomycosis of the Eyelid: A Case Report.

Phaeohyphomycosis is a fungal infection caused by dematiaceous fungi that presents as a superficial, cutaneous, subcutaneous, or systemic infection. Subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis is the most common manifestation and presents as a subcutaneous nodule or cystic lesions and abscesses. It usually results from traumatic implantation of the saprophytic fungus from soil and vegetative matter; therefore, the commonest sites of infection are the extremities.

Eyelid Molluscum Contagiosum Presenting as a Giant Nodule With Chronic Refractory Conjunctivitis.

Molluscum contagiosum is a benign cutaneous viral infection caused by a poxvirus, commonly seen in children and adolescents. It typically produces benign, self-limiting eruptions on the skin and mucous membranes, usually on the face, trunks, limbs, and genital areas. The eyelid is the most common site of ocular lesions, less commonly conjunctiva.

Reactive Hypoglycemia in Patients Prior to Cataract Surgery: A Case Series.

Cataract surgery is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures and is often performed under topical anesthesia in conscious patients. Sweating, palpitations, and anxiety may be seen in patients about to undergo surgery. However, these are typical adrenergic symptoms of hypoglycemia and should be further investigated if occurring before surgery.

The Outcomes and Surgical Nuances of Minimally Invasive Parotid Surgery for Pleomorphic Adenoma.

Benign parotid tumors follow an indolent course and present as slow-growing painless swelling in the pre-and-infra-auricular areas. The treatment of choice is surgery. Though the gold standard technique is Superficial Parotidectomy, Extracapsular Dissection (ECD) is an alternative option with the same outcome and decreased complications.

Corona Chronicles: A Cross-sectional Survey of Practices, Challenges, and Dermatological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Objective: Mask usage and hand hygiene are the pillars of defense against the novel pathogen causing COVID-19. This study was conducted to compare these practices among healthcare workers (HCWs) and nonhealthcare workers (nonHCWs) and to examine the outlook toward the healthcare sector among the two.

Methods: A cross-sectional online survey (via Google forms) using snowball sampling was conducted.

Subconjunctival foreign body with suspected scleral penetration.

Ocular foreign bodies may be threat to vision loss. Superficial foreign body present on the conjunctiva or cornea can be easily detected and removed, and may not cause much harm if treated appropriately without delay. Subconjunctival foreign bodies are relatively rare, commonly missed and present as foreign body granuloma, even if they are visible their extent in deeper tissue is difficult to assess.

Lobular capillary hemangioma of the conjunctiva.

We report a case of lobular capillary hemangioma of the conjunctiva in a 32-year-old man, who had no history of eye surgery or trauma, and did not respond to topical corticosteroid therapy. He was treated successfully by surgical excision. Excisional biopsy confirms the diagnosis and rules out any malignant lesion in medically uncontrolled cases.

Pregnancy outcomes and vertical transmission capability of SARS-CoV-2 infection among asymptomatic females: A cross-sectional study in a tertiary care rural hospital.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is still spreading throughout the world along with its strange and frightening mutations, and the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared it as a global pandemic.

Objective: The present investigation aims to evaluate the effect of SARS-CoV-2 infection on mother and newborn outcomes and the vertical transmission potential of this virus.

Study Design: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at a tertiary care dedicated COVID-19 hospital.

The therapeutic role of methotrexate in chronic urticaria: A systematic review.

Background: Chronic urticaria, in many cases, has an unsatisfactory response to antihistamines. The current recommendations in urticaria do not mention the dose and duration for methotrexate.

Aims: This study aims to systematically review the use/efficacy of methotrexate in chronic urticaria.

Challenges and possible solutions to mitigate the problems of single-use plastics used for packaging food items: a review.

Single-use plastic (SUP) being a versatile material, is adopted as an alternate to traditional materials specifically for the use in food packaging due to its inherent characteristics like high durability, inertness, and protecting ability but has become a curse for living being today due to its random usage and unplanned rejection to nature. Mostly plastics used in packaging of beverages, fresh meats, fruits and vegetables are under concern today. Single-use packages result in generation of several billion tons of garbage till date, which pollutes the environment.

Evaluation of Cognitive Functions in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Using Mini Mental State Examination and Clock Drawing Test.

Background: Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are the leading cause of morbidity, mortality, disability, and socioeconomic losses globally, but of more concern, in India and other developing countries. The Mini mental state examination (MMSE) and clock drawing test (CDT) are the two mostly adapted methods for cognitive impairment screening. Therefore, it is necessary to establish a robust evaluation system exclusively for post-TBI cognitive impairment.

Bilateral severe microphthalmos with bilateral colobomatus orbitopalpebral cyst: accessibility of speciality eye-care and rehabilitation services in low and middle-income countries.

A 12-year-old girl presented with an unusually large mass under the right lower eyelid and a smaller mass under the left lower lid since the last 6 months. The parents had noticed the absence of the right eyeball and a very small left eyeball and no vision in both eyes since birth but did not approach the healthcare system. The patient was diagnosed as a case of bilateral severe microphthalmos with colobomatous cyst with late presentation and was treated surgically.

A Study of Association of Premature Graying of Hair and Osteopenia in North Indian Population.

Context: Hair graying is one of the signs of human aging and is caused by a progressive loss of pigmentation from growing hair shafts. Studies have shown a correlation of early hair graying with osteopenia, indicating that premature graying could serve as an early marker of osteopenia.

Aim: To compare the degree of osteopenia in individuals with premature graying of hair (PGH) compared to ordinary individuals.

Intraoperative mitomycin C and cryotherapy as adjunct therapy for recurrent lobular capillary haemangioma of conjunctiva.

Recurrence of lobular capillary haemangioma of conjunctiva after surgical excision is rare but sometimes it may be difficult to manage multiple recurrences. A 31-year-old female patient presented with recurrent polypoid conjunctival lobular capillary haemangioma. Excisional biopsy was performed, followed by eye drop mitomycin C 0.

Isolated Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Masquerading as Intradural Extramedullary Meningioma: Review on Histiocytic Disorders of Spine.

The histiocytic disorders are pathological diagnosis and rarely affects spine. The spinal involvement is characterized by lytic lesions and painful symptoms. Isolated intradural extramedullary involvement is rare presentation.

Intracranial Peripheral Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor Arising from the Clivus with Intracranial Metastasis in an Elderly Woman: Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Background: Intracranial peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumors (pPNETs) are rare lesions, accounting for only 1% of all pPNETs, and usually arise from bone and soft tissue. These tumors primarily affect young patients (<30 years old) and rarely affect older patients. The common intracranial locations of these lesions are frontal dura and tentorium.

Vascular Anomalies of Posterior Fossa and Their Implications.

Posterior fossa houses very vital and sensitive structures namely midbrain, pons, medulla, and cerebellum. These structures are irrigated by vertebral, posterior inferior cerebellar, anterior inferior cerebellar, and superior cerebellar arteries. Parts of brain located in posterior fossa control important parts of body so any variation pertaining to stenosis, atresia, hypoplasia, fenestration, agenesis, and duplication in the arteries supplying these parts alter the irrigation pattern culminating into various morbid and mortal neurologic disorders.

A pilot study on water pollution and characterization of multidrug-resistant superbugs from Byramangala tank, Ramanagara district, Karnataka, India.

Urbanization and industrialization has increased the strength and qualities of municipal sewage in Bangalore, India. The disposal of sewage into natural water bodies became a serious issue. Byramangala reservoir is one such habitat enormously polluted in South India.