Publications by authors named "Deepa Khanal"

Article Synopsis
  • Terson syndrome is marked by intraocular hemorrhage related to brain injuries, with a notable incidence of 10-40% following sub-arachnoid hemorrhage.
  • A case study of a 48-year-old woman with sub-arachnoid hemorrhage showed significant visual impairment due to vitreous hemorrhage, which improved after treating an aneurysm in a major artery.
  • Timely ophthalmic evaluations are crucial for diagnosing Terson syndrome in patients with sub-arachnoid hemorrhage, as early intervention can help prevent permanent visual loss.
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Introduction: Carotid cavernous fistulas are uncommon vascular abnormalities marked by anomalous connections between the carotid artery and the cavernous sinus. The authors present a case of a direct carotid cavernous fistula and its successful treatment in a 42-year-old female.

Case Presentation: A 42-year-old female presented with right eye painful swelling and visual disturbance.

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Middle meningeal artery embolization is a valuable alternative for chronic subdural hematoma refractory to Burr hole surgery. In a 61-year-old patient, this endovascular intervention effectively resolved the hematoma alleviating associated symptoms.

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Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome is a clinical-radiological syndrome neurological disorder with varied symptoms which include headache, visual field defects, seizures, altered consciousness. It is a rare complication of post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis and results in life-threatening manifestations if not managed on time. Although reversible by definition, complications like status epilepticus, intracranial hemorrhage, and ischemic infarction may lead to mortality and morbidity.

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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a group of autosomal recessive disorders due to deficiencies of enzymes involved in steroidogenesis. The most common form is a 21-hydroxylase deficiency which can be classical or non-classical. The severe form also called Classical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is usually detected after birth to infant period.

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