Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a small vessel vasculitis that affects many organ systems with varying disease severity. GPA commonly affects the sinuses and lung parenchyma. However, GPA can affect the gastrointestinal tract and may present as colitis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To evaluate and compare the prevalence, reasons, sources and factors associated with self-medication with antibiotics (SMA) within Africa.
Methods: Systematic review and meta-analysis. An electronic search of PubMed and Google Scholar databases was performed for observational studies conducted between January 2005 and February 2020.
Background: Giant ovarian cysts are tumours of the ovary presenting with diameters greater than 10 cm. Giant ovarian cysts have become rare in recent days as they are diagnosed and managed early due to the availability of good imaging modalities. The aim of this case report is to show how a huge cystic ovarian mass can mislead the diagnosis of ascites in a postmenopausal woman.
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