Ischemic fasciitis scalp-unusual presentation and location.

We report a case of ischemic fasciitis in a 34-year-old male patient who presented with hard swelling on the anterior aspect of the scalp measuring 5 × 4 cm. He gave a history of wearing a tight turban constantly for many years. The lesion initially presented as redness of the skin, which gradually became a nodular swelling over 2 years.

Androgen Receptor Expression in ER and PR Negative Breast Cancer-A Study from a Tertiary Hospital in Northern India.

Sumeet Sidhu  Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women. Estrogen (ER) and progesterone receptor (PR) status and Her2 overexpression are major determinants in therapeutic decision making. Triple-negative breast cancers (TNBCs) have limited treatment options.

Spectrum of Hemophagocytosis in Bone Marrow Aspirates: Experience from a Tertiary Care Hospital in North India.

Background: Hemophagocytosis refers to the engulfment of hematopoietic cells by histiocytes. It can be seen in various conditions but is usually reported in the setting of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). Optimal interpretation of hemophagocytosis in the bone marrow in relation to the underlying disease significantly contributes to correct patient management.

Role of Automated Volume, Conductivity and Scatter (VCS) Parameters of Neutrophils as Indicators of Sepsis.

This study was done to evaluate the role of automated volume, conductivity and scatter (VCS) parameters of neutrophils as indicators of sepsis and its differentiation from other inflammatory disorders. In this cross-sectional study, 225 patients with culture proven or with clinical evidence of sepsis were included along with an equal number of healthy controls. In addition, 138 patients with non-infective inflammatory conditions-acute pancreatitis (50), burns (45) and acute myocardial infarction (43) were also included.

A Comparative Study of Bone Marrow Squash and Wedge Aspiration Smears.

Bone marrow examination entails study of aspirate smears, touch imprints and trephine biopsy. Bone marrow aspirate smears can be prepared by the squash (crush) or wedge method. Both techniques have their own advantages and disadvantages.