Publications by authors named "Santosh K Soma"
Article Synopsis
- Silvery Hair Syndromes (SHS) are a group of inherited disorders that include Chediak-Higashi syndrome (CHS), Griscelli syndrome (GS), Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome (HPS), and Elejalde syndrome, characterized by immunological and neurological issues, as well as a risk for hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH).
- A study involving 12 SHS cases found that two-thirds presented with HLH, and among those, several received chemotherapy, with some progressing to successful hematopoietic stem cell transplants.
- The findings suggest that chemotherapy followed by stem cell transplantation may offer a curative approach for SHS patients suffering from HLH,
Background: GeneXpert MTB/RIF is a test for early, rapid diagnosis of tubercular meningitis (TBM).
Aim: The aim of this article was to study the clinical profile, radiological features, yield of GeneXpert, neurosurgical interventions, and outcome of TBM in children.
Settings And Design: This was a retrospective and prospective observational study.