The greater sciatic, lesser sciatic and obturator foramina are openings in the pelvis through which pelvic lesions can herniate, leading to the formation of rare dumbbell tumours. We present the case of a man in his late 60s, who presented with obstructed defecation. A per rectal examination revealed a palpable right sided rectal mass.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Drugs used to treat rheumatic disease are associated with pneumotoxicity (drug-induced lung disease), but little is known about associated risk factors.
Aim: To determine expert physician-perceived risk factors for developing pneumotoxicity in patients with rheumatologic conditions.
Methods: A modified international 3-tier Delphi exercise was performed.
Highly pathogenic Burkholderia pseudomallei is the causative agent of melioidosis, a neglected tropical disease endemic in Southeast Asian tropical region. This bacterium encompasses diverse virulence factors which further undergo dynamic gene-expression flux as it transits through distinct environmental niches within the host which may lead to manifestation of differential clinical symptoms. B.
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