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Plexiform neurofibroma (PF) is a rare benign variant belonging to a subtype of neurofibromatosis type 1 that forms bulging or deforming masses arising from the peripheral nerve sheath. These masses involve surrounding connective tissue or dermal layers, leading to multiple cutaneous changes and certain characteristic appearances. It is these appearances that aid in the diagnosis of PF.

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Objective: Emergency medicine (EM) is a growing specialty in India with the board approving training programme commencing only since 2009. This study aimed to identify the challenges faced by EM department personnel in the country and to obtain valuable insight into the concerns and problems experienced by them.

Methods: This study was a cross-sectional digital survey conducted among EM department personnel in teaching institutions across India.

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Background and objectives Appropriate nutrition, along with the establishment of lactation, is of paramount importance for the feeding mother and the growing neonate. , a common name for Shatavari, is a well-known herb that has been used as a galactagogue in traditional Indian culture. It is also referenced in Ayurvedic medicine.

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Anogenital lichen sclerosus.

Indian J Sex Transm Dis AIDS

June 2020

Department of Dermatology, Dr. DY Patil Hospital and Research Centre, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Lichen sclerosus (LS) was first described by Hallopeau in 1887. It is a chronic inflammatory condition most commonly involving the anogenital region with a relapsing course and a potential for destruction, functional impairment, atrophy, and malignant changes. LS affects both sexes with a female preponderance of 5:1.

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