Publications by authors named "Malathy Balakrishnan"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Malathy Balakrishnan"
- Malathy Balakrishnan's research is focused on the intersection of surgical gastroenterology and microbiology, particularly in the diagnosis and management of atypical presentations of gastrointestinal conditions.
- In her article "Fungating" tumour? No, it's bacterial!, published in BMJ Case Reports in February 2019, she discusses a case of a young woman presenting with epigastric pain and significant weight loss, ultimately revealing an inflammatory mass due to bacterial infection rather than malignancy.
- This research highlights the significance of thorough diagnostic approaches, including imaging and endoscopy, in distinguishing between infectious diseases and tumors, advocating for a deeper understanding of the potential for bacterial infections to mimic neoplastic conditions in young patients.
