Indirect Carotid Cavernous Fistula with Ocular Manifestations: A Case Report.

Carotid-cavernous fistulas are rare entity with incidence of less than 1%, refers to abnormal connections between the carotid artery and cavernous sinus. Indirect types usually occur in elderly female patients and can resolve spontaneously with conservative management like external manual compression of the carotid artery. We report a case of 65-year-old female who presented with complaints of redness, proptosis, chemosis, headache and ophthalmoplegia in her right eye.

Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice towards maternal healthcare among mothers in Illam: a cross-sectional study from Nepal.

Introduction: Healthcare during pregnancy and childbirth and after delivery is important for the survival and well-being of both the mother and the neonate. Maternal healthcare in Nepal faces challenges due to various causes. However, providing proper knowledge on maternal healthcare to mothers and promoting a positive attitude towards it can have a significant impact on maternal and child health outcomes.

Retroperitoneal Cyst of Mullerian Type.

Retroperitoneal mullerian cysts are rare, benign neoplastic cyst of urogenital subtype. They are usually asymptomatic and may present with symptoms if they grow considerably in size with pressure over the adjacent organ or follow infection, hemorrhage or rupture. Histologically, these cyst are lined with benign ciliated columnar epithelium.

Appendiceal Neuroendocrine Tumor Mimicking Acute Appendicitis.

Appendiceal carcinoids are the most frequent tumors arising from the appendix, comprising between 32 and 57% of all the appendiceal tumors. The gross appearance of the appendix showed perforation at the tip with 30 ml of periappendicular collection. On histopathological examination, carcinoid tumor on the tip of appendix was found with tumor cells arranged in tubules, acini and nests infiltrating the muscularis propria and sub serosa.