Introduction Errors occur in the laboratory at any level of the testing process. Recognizing these errors may cause patient distress by delaying diagnosis and management until results are released. This study aims to assess preanalytical errors in the laboratory and suggests methods to prevent them to improve accuracy and efficiency in the hematology department of a tertiary care hospital.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHailey-Hailey disease (HHD) is a rare autosomal dominant chronic blistering disorder. It presents with eruption of small vesicles, erosions, and crusted plaques frequently in the intertriginous areas. Family history is present in some cases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrimary ovarian leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is an extremely rare and aggressive tumor that originates in the smooth muscle tissue of the ovary. Typically affecting older women, it is diagnosed at an advanced stage and is associated with a poor prognosis, with most patients succumbing within the first year. The effectiveness of adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy remains unclear due to the rarity of reported cases.
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