A Clinical Study of Thyroid Abnormalities and Autoantibodies in Patients Diagnosed With Anti-nuclear Antibody Positive Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disorders: An Observational Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: Autoimmune connective tissue disorders (CTDs) are characterized by inflammation of the connective tissue structures and immune system aberrations, such as autoantibody production. This study investigates the prevalence and clinical significance of thyroid abnormalities in patients with anti-nuclear antibody (ANA)-positive autoimmune CTDs.

Methods: This prospective cross-sectional observational study was conducted at Dr.

An Unusual Case of an Immunocompetent Adult Diagnosed With Cytomegalovirus Colitis.

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections are typically considered opportunistic in individuals with immunosuppressive conditions such as human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, underlying malignancies, organ or bone marrow transplantation, and those receiving chemotherapeutics or steroids. Nevertheless, there is a significant increase in reported instances of CMV infections globally, suggesting that even individuals with a healthy immune system might experience these infections. In such cases, the primary symptoms are typically related to the gastrointestinal system, such as ulcerative colitis, pseudopolyps, tumors, and ischemic and hemorrhagic enterocolitis.

Hepatic Tuberculosis Manifested as Hepatic Abscess: A Report of a Unique Case.

Millions of people around the world suffer from tuberculosis (TB), a long-term contagious illness. TB can invade almost all human body systems, with the respiratory system being the most impacted. Hepatic TB is a form of TB infection that affects the liver.