Peripheral T cell lymphoma: Clinico-pathological characteristics & outcome from a tertiary care centre in south India.

Background & Objectives: Peripheral T cell lymphomas (PTCLs) are a heterogeneous group of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (NHLs), with universally poor outcome. This study was undertaken to provide data on demographics and outcomes of patients with PTCL who underwent treatment in a single tertiary care centre in southern India.

Methods: Retrospective study was done on all patients (age ≥18 yr) diagnosed with PTCL from January 2007 to December 2012.

Gaucher Disease Presenting in an Adult with Intracerebral Bleed.

Gaucher disease (GD) is the most common lysosomal storage disorder, caused by deficiency of acid beta glucosidase. GD usually presents in children but occasional cases can present in adulthood. Here we report a case of type I GD in a 37 year old female who presented with intracerebral bleed due to long standing thrombocytopenia.

Dengue fever complicated by hemophagocytosis.

Dengue is a common acute viral febrile illness in the tropics. Although the usual presentation is that of a self-limiting illness, its complications are protean. We report a 29-year-old man who presented with an acute febrile illness and was diagnosed with dengue hemorrhagic fever.