Role of diaphragmatic ultrasound in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Assessing diaphragm function status is vital for diagnosing and treating acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). Diaphrag-matic ultrasound has become increasingly important due to its non-invasive nature, absence of radiation exposure, widespread availability, prompt results, high accuracy, and repeatability at the bedside. The diaphragm is a crucial respiratory muscle.

Elusive Unilateral Pleural Effusion: Keys to Clinching the Diagnosis.

Unilateral pleural effusions may sometimes be difficult to diagnose. The cause may vary widely, including congestive heart failure, chronic liver and kidney disease, various drugs, and underlying undiagnosed disorders of the lung and pleura. With advancements in chest imaging, new biomarkers, and less invasive methods for obtaining tissue samples, it may be possible to identify the cause of the unilateral pleural effusions whose etiology is unclear.

Infective endocarditis of tricuspid valve following septic abortion: a case report.

Introduction: Right-sided infective endocarditis (IE) in non-intravenous drug users is a rare finding. IE of the tricuspid valve is considered an important but uncommon complication in patients with a recent history of obstetric and gynecological procedures.

Case Presentation: We report a case of a 28-year-old female with IE of the tricuspid valve with a prior history of dilatation and curettage.

An Infrequently Encountered Cause of Hemoptysis.

Mitral stenosis (MS) is not a common entity in modern-day medicine, especially in developed countries, as the most common etiology is still rheumatic fever. MS can present mainly with a wide range of cardiac symptoms. However, infrequently, MS can cause extra-cardiac symptoms as well.

Synchronous primary endometrium and ovarian carcinoma: A case report.

Synchronous tumors of the female genital tract are rare and should be differentiated from primary endometrial or ovarian tumors with metastasis as the two entities have different therapeutic and prognostic implications.

Pattern of Tuberculosis, Trend and Outcome of Patients Registered at DOTS Centre of a Tertiary Care Hospital.

Background: Tuberculosis is a common respiratory disease imposing significant health burden. Directly observed treatment short course strategy ensures patient compliance in tuberculosis treatment. The aim of this study was to assess pattern of tuberculosis, trend and outcome of patients registered at Directly observed treatment short course centre of Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital.

Anchored fallopian tube through the drain tube: A rare case report.

Anchored fallopian tube through the drain tube is rare. We present a case of a 27-year-old female patient who underwent right salpingectomy with the fenestrated drain tube in the pelvic cavity. Postoperatively, the drain could not be removed.

Mature cystic teratoma of the temporal lobe: A rare tumor with an unusual location.

Intracranial mature cystic teratoma is rare. The temporal lobe is a very unusual location and can pose a considerable diagnostic challenge. Proper histological diagnosis and long-term follow-up are imperative.

Jejunal GIST masquerading as an ovarian mass: A case report.

Introduction And Importance: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are rare mesenchymal tumors originating in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract. Jejunal GIST is the rarest subtype. Large GIST can present with an abdominopelvic mass which can be preoperatively misdiagnosed as a gynecological tumor.