Assessment of Liver Transplant Eligibility in Chronic Liver Disease Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study From a Tertiary Care Hospital of Pakistan.

Introduction: The burden of chronic liver disease (CLD) is increasing globally and the ultimate treatment is a liver transplant. As Pakistan is a developing country, liver transplantation is not easily available due to limited resources. This study aims to assess the patients with CLD for liver transplantation and to find the frequency of eligible candidates for liver transplantation.

Primary leiomyosarcoma of thyroid with pulmonary metastasis: A diagnostic odyssey.

The presented primary thyroid leiomyosarcoma (TL) case report underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing the diagnostic challenges and management complexities associated with this exceedingly rare malignancy. Given the limited effective therapeutic strategies available, timely intervention, thorough diagnostics, and vigilant follow-up are paramount in managing such intricate tumors. Further research focusing on molecular-based treatment modalities is imperative to improve patient outcomes in cases of primary TL.

Megaloblastic Anemia in Bardet-Biedl Syndrome: A Rare Case Report.

Background: Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) also known as Laurence-Moon-Bardet-Biedl syndrome one of the rarely reported genetic disorder characterized by an intellectual disability, limb, kidney abnormalities, obesity, and Rod-cone dystrophy. Other associated condition includes diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hypogonadism, facial dysmorphism, and congenital heart defects. This case highlights megaloblastic anemia associated with BBS.