Variations of serum sialic acid level in liver cirrhosis.

Background: Cirrhosis liver claims many lives in our country. However early diagnosis carries good prognosis and prevents complications. Estimation of serum sialic acid level may be helpful in the diagnosis of liver cirrhosis and following the dynamics of the disease especially during treatment and follow up to see the prognosis.

Ear nose and throat injuries in children.

Background: This study was carried out to determine types and mechanisms of injuries encountered in Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) regions of children at two localities of NWFP province of Pakistan.

Methods: This study was carried out at ENT departments of DHQ Hospital, Swabi and Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan from June 2001 to June 2003. Children up to age 15 years presenting in emergency with ENT injuries or reporting at OPDs were included in the study.

Actinomycosis in neck glands.

A middle aged woman presented with right submandibular swelling, fever off and on and anemia. Excisional biopsy of the gland showed Actinomycosis. It is a rare disease in the neck.

Changes in fibrinogen level in liver cirrhosis.

Background: Liver cirrhosis causes significant morbidity and mortality in our country, however early diagnosis prevents complications and carries good prognosis. Estimation of fibrinogen level may be helpful in preventing bleeding tendencies.

Methods: Plasma fibrinogen level of 82 confirmed liver cirrhosis in 18-60 years age admitted patients of Khyber Teaching Hospital were determined and compared with normal controls, to establish it as a marker for diagnosis in cirrhosis liver and prognosis.