Sildenafil in Cystic Hygroma.

Cystic hygroma is a benign congenital malformation of the lymphatic system. Most of the cystic hygromas are found in the neck; other rare locations include axilla, mediastinum, and limbs. Symptoms range from mere presence of lesions to gross morbidity secondary to compression of adjacent organs, infection, hemorrhage etc.

Efficacy of clarithromycin in pityriasis rosea.

Objective: To determine the efficacy of clarithromycin in the treatment of Pityriasis Rosea (PR).

Study Design: Double blind randomized controlled trial.

Place And Duration Of Study: Dermatology OPD, Military Hospital, Rawalpindi, from July 2008 to July 2009.

Frequency of HCV infection in different dermatological disorders.

Background: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) has estimated affected nearly 3% of the world population. Studies in Pakistan have shown a somewhat higher prevalence. The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of hepatitis C virus infection in patients with dermatological disorders, known to be associated with HCV infection.