Publications by authors named "Biplab Adhikari"

Mirizzi syndrome (MS) is a rare complication of cholelithiasis, resulting from the extrinsic compression of the common hepatic duct or common bile duct by impacted gallstones in the cystic duct or Hartmann's pouch. MS is most commonly observed in the elderly with a long-standing history of gallstones. We present the case of MS type I diagnosed following magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP).

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  • Sarcoidosis is an unknown multi-system disease characterized by granulomas, primarily seen in the lungs but can also cause lymph node issues and rarely affects the kidneys.
  • A case study of a 59-year-old man reveals that despite normal chest imaging, he was diagnosed with sarcoidosis due to symptoms like renal failure and the presence of noncaseating granulomas in a skin biopsy.
  • The report emphasizes that sarcoidosis can present without lung symptoms, suggesting that doctors should consider it when diagnosing unexplained high calcium levels, even in the absence of typical lung or skin signs.
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Yellow nail syndrome is a rare medical syndrome characterized by the combination of a triad of yellow nails, recurrent pulmonary manifestations, and lymphedema. All three features of the triad may not be present synchronously. The diagnosis is made clinically once other causes have been excluded.

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