Publications by authors named "Balaji Radhakrishnan"

Follicular lymphoma (FL) is a gradually progressing type of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), distinguished by its characteristic follicular pattern of growth and a typically indolent clinical course. It is identified by the abnormal growth of B-cells in the lymph nodes. We report a case of a 45-year-old female who came up with complaints of heavy menstrual bleeding and easy fatiguability.

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  • * A total of 150 laboratory workers participated, using a questionnaire to assess demographics, safety practices, and perceptions of workplace safety, with statistical analysis performed via Microsoft Excel and SPSS.
  • * Results show poor safety habits: 62% of participants do not wash their hands before wearing gloves, and 20% consume food at work; perceptions about workplace disturbances are significantly influenced by factors like age and job responsibilities.
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Introduction Psoriasis involves rapid cell growth and abnormal differentiation of skin cells. Dysregulation of apoptosis has been proposed in the pathogenesis of psoriasis. The role of Bcl-2 as an anti-apoptotic protein in pathogenesis has not been studied in detail in these cases.

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Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGPN) is a chronic granulomatous inflammatory condition that affects the kidney and can often be hard to diagnose preoperatively due to its varying clinical presentations. We present here a rare case of a 36-year-old man with focal XGPN with preoperative CT imaging showing a large heterogenous lesion (computer tomography Hounsfield unit (CT HU) + 20) of size ~ 8.6 x 8.

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Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour (MPNST) is a rare variety of sarcoma occurring in the uterine cervix. Only 16 cases have been reported in literature till date. There is no clear consensus on the treatment due to the rarity of the disease.

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Background And Objective: Nodular fasciitis (NF) is a self-limiting, transient neo- plasm composed of fibroblasts and myofibroblasts. Since it regresses spontaneously, diagnosis by fine needle aspiration (FNA) cytology plays a major role in its management.

Methods: We present a series of 8 cases with either FNA or biopsy diagnosis ofNF, and study the major cytological features with a review of literature on diagnostic criteria and its pitfalls.

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To address the growing challenges from drug-resistant microbes and tumor incidence, approaches are being undertaken to phytosynthesize metal nanoparticles, particularly silver nanoparticles, to get remedial measure. In this study, an attempt has been made to utilize a major biowaste product, pomegranate fruit peel (Punica granatum), to synthesize silver nanoparticles. The silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized using the aqueous extract of pomegranate peel.

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  • A 63-year-old man arrived at the hospital with left-sided nasal blockage, bad-smelling discharge, and occasional nosebleeds.
  • Upon examination, a hard greyish-black mass was found in the lower part of the nasal cavity, accompanied by unhealthy tissue.
  • Initial thoughts of a rhinolith (a nasal stone) were changed after lab tests revealed a fungal infection caused by Aspergillus, along with Actinomyces bacteria.
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