Atraumatic Bilateral Patella Fracture in Middle-Aged Female: A Rare Case Report.

The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the body and an important structure of the extensor apparatus which is under undue stress during flexion and extension of the knee. Bilateral fracture of the patella without trauma is a very rare event and may be multifactorial without a single cause. A repetitive stress reaction in a previously predisposed bone can be an important cause.

Takayasu arteritis in a young male patient: a case report and review of literature.

Takayasu arteritis is a systemic inflammatory disorder that causes harm to the large and medium arteries and their branches. It is primarily prevalent in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, with the incidence rate in Asia being reported to be 100 times higher than in Europe and North America. Females in their second or third decades of life are most commonly affected by this condition.