Doxycycline-Associated Ulcerative Esophagitis: A Report of a Rare Case.

This study addresses the risks of medication-induced esophageal injury through a case presentation of a 30-year-old patient treated with doxycycline. The case highlights the importance of proper medication administration and the role of endoscopic evaluation in diagnosis and management. The broader discussion emphasizes the prevalence of such injuries, especially with antibiotics, and factors influencing their occurrence.

Unusual Causes of Jaundice: A Diagnostic Challenge.

This case report discusses a complex medical scenario involving a 25-year-old female patient initially diagnosed with acute hepatitis A virus (HAV) who later developed symptoms indicative of autoimmune hepatitis (AIH). The transition from uncomplicated HAV to impending subacute hepatic failure and autoimmune overlap syndrome highlights the importance of vigilant monitoring and a comprehensive diagnostic approach. The patient's medical evaluation revealed autoantibodies, elevated IgG levels, and liver biopsy findings consistent with steatohepatitis.

Navigating the Diagnosis and Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Context of Sickle Cell Disease: A Dual Challenge.

Sickle cell disease is a common condition in the eastern part of India and can often present with pain crisis, vasculo-occlusive crisis and anemia. These patients seldom have coexisting rheumatological illnesses like rheumatoid arthritis that are camouflaged with the pain crisis of sickle cell disease, leading to a delay in the diagnosis and a delay in initiating the treatment which leads to a poorer quality of life. Herein we discuss a case of sickle cell disease presenting concomitantly with the features of rheumatoid arthritis and the challenges faced in the diagnosis and treatment.

Reverse Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Following COVISHIELD Vaccination: A Rare Case of an Anaphylactic Reaction.

This case report describes a 47-year-old female healthcare worker who developed reverse takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) following the administration of the COVISHIELD COVID-19 vaccine. Within minutes of receiving the vaccine, she experienced acute shortness of breath, nausea, and restlessness, along with a significant drop in blood pressure. She was diagnosed with an anaphylactic reaction and promptly treated with adrenaline and fluids.

Trends of Chronic Liver Disease in a Tertiary Care Centre in the Eastern Part of India: A Retrospective Study.

Aim Of The Study: To assess the relationship between the severity of liver cirrhosis and its outcomes based on laboratory parameters, Child-Turcotte-Pugh (CTP) score, and upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy findings.

Background:  Cirrhosis is the end stage of chronic liver disease (CLD) and is characterised by progressive liver fibrosis and distortion of the liver architecture. It is a major cause of morbidity and mortality all over the world.

Clinical, Biochemical, and Radiological Correlation in the Severity of Acute Pancreatitis: A Retrospective Study.

Objectives: To analyze the etiologies and the varying clinical presentations and to validate the clinical, biochemical, and radiological signs with severity and prognosis of acute pancreatitis.

Methods: A retrospective study of 1316 patients diagnosed with acute pancreatitis in an industrial hospital in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, was conducted, and their clinicoradiological profiles, etiological factors, and outcomes were studied.

Result: A total of 1316 cases were enrolled, out of which maximum cases (411 [31.

Post ERCP gastrointestinal hemorrhage: An unusual complication of migrated biliary stent.

Endoscopic biliary stenting is an established modality of managing benign and malignant obstructive disorders of biliary tract. Complications associated with biliary stents though uncommon are on the rise. We report a case of migrated biliary plastic stent presenting as gastro-inetstinal hemorrhage, which was managed successfully by endoscopic technique avoiding any major surgery.