Publications by authors named "Kuberan Krishnan"
Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (UPS) is an uncommon and aggressive soft tissue tumor primarily affecting older adults, often presenting as a rapidly enlarging, painless mass in the extremities or other deep-seated locations. This case involves a 55-year-old woman who experienced a rapidly progressive and painful swelling in her right thigh following trauma. Imaging studies identified a large, lobulated tumor in the adductor muscles, close to the femur and pubic ramus, with no bone involvement or evidence of distant metastasis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPhyllodes tumor is a rare and particular type of breast tumor with features of stromal hyperplasia and malignant potential. The present case is an unusual presentation of a phyllodes tumor with pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia (PASH) which forms an essential part of benign breast disease but is not frequently described in association with phyllodes tumor. A 36-year-old female patient was referred to the hospital with a large breast mass considered to be a benign growth.
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- - Hollow viscus perforation, a serious condition where parts of the gastrointestinal tract leak into the abdominal cavity, was studied in 100 patients at Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital in Chennai, focusing on factors like age and sex.
- - The findings showed a higher prevalence in males (78%) and the 41-50 age group had the most cases, with duodenal ulcers being the main cause of perforation.
- - Post-surgery complications were common but mostly manageable, though large intestinal issues had a high mortality rate; early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for patient survival.