Unilateral renal agenesis with subseptate uterus and sacrococcygeal teratoma: A unique triad.

Unilateral renal agenesis (URA) is a rare condition with a reported incidence of 0.93-1.8 per 1000 autopsies.

Susceptibility profile of methicillin-resistant to linezolid in clinical isolates.

Objective: To determine the resistance and sensitivity pattern of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates to linezolid (LZD) along with its prevalence in a tertiary care hospital of Karachi, Pakistan.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out. This study lasted for about 1 year.

Invasive Ductal Carcinoma: Correlation of Immunophenotypic Features with Age.

Objective: To evaluate the frequency of hormone receptors and Her2neu expression and their correlation with age in patients of carcinoma breast.

Study Design: Descriptive, cross-sectional study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Department of Histopathology, Dr.

Automated Versus Manual Blood Pressure Measurement: A Randomized Crossover Trial in the Emergency Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan: Are Third World Countries Ready for the Change?

Background: Hypertension has proven to be a strong liability with 13.5% of all mortality worldwide being attributed to elevated blood pressures in 2001. An accurate blood pressure measurement lies at the crux of an appropriate diagnosis.

Ophthalmomyiasis Caused by Sheep Nasal Botfly (Oestrus ovis).

Ophthalmomyiasis is a parasitic eye infection. Ayoung male went on a picnic with his family. After sudden blow of wind, he had a feeling of something struck in the eye, which quickly became swollen with severe itching and lacrimation.

Renal Biopsy: A much needed tool in patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosis (SLE).

Background And Objective: Systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE) is an inflammatory disorder associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Kidneys are frequently affected in SLE and various stages of lupus nephritis have been identified based on severity of the disease. Treatment varies with the staging and correct diagnosis is essential for timely intervention as it can have significant impact on morbidity and mortality.

Ultrasound Diagnosis of Penile Fracture.

A rare but possibly underreported urological emergency is penile fracture which results from tear in the tunica albuginea of the penis. The proposed etiology is forceful manipulation of an erect penis or secondary to blunt trauma. We would like to report a case of young patient presenting with large penile shaft hematoma and deformity.

Effect of denture cleansers on the color stability of heat cure acrylic resin.

Objective: To compare the color stability of heat cure acrylic resin after immersion in distilled water and denture cleansers.

Study Design: In-vitro experimental study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Dr.

Fatal primary meningoencephalitis caused by Naegleria fowleri.

Naegleria fowleri is a free living parasite which habitats in fresh water reservoirs. It causes a fatal nervous system infection known as primary amoebic meningoencephalitis by invading through cribriform plate of nose and gaining entry into brain. We report a case of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis caused by Naegleria fowleri in Karachi, Pakistan, in a 42 years old male poultry farm worker having no history of swimming.

Inducible clindamycin resistance in Staphylococcus species.

Objective: To determine the frequency of inducible clindamycin resistance in clinical isolates of Staphylococcus species by phenotypic D-test.

Study Design: Observational study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Ziauddin University Hospital, Karachi, from July to December 2011.

Diagnostic cut-off levels of plasma brain natriuretic peptide to distinguish left ventricular failure in emergency setting.

Objective: To determine the diagnostic cut-off values of brain natriuretic (BNP) peptide to establish left ventricular failure in patients presenting with dyspnoea in emergency department.

Study Design: Descriptive study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Ziauddin University Hospital, Karachi, from July to December 2011.

Pre Dialysis care and types of Vascular Access Employed in Incident Hemodialysis Patients: A study from Pakistan.

Objective: To determine frequency of different vascular access use in Incident hemodialysis (HD) patients and determine whether predialysis care in terms of timely advice for vascular access placement was better in the hands of nephrologist.

Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted. Data was collected on the type of access used for first HD, including temporary Central venous catheters (CVC), permanent CVC (Permacath), arteriovenous fistula (AVF), or arteriovenous graft (AVG).

Bacteremia due to Aeromonas hydrophila in acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Aeromonas hydrophila (A. hydrophila) is a low virulent organism but may cause devastating fatal infections in immunocompromised host especially in liver cirrhosis. It is rarely reported to cause septicemia in a patient with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

Pleural empyema due to Salmonella typhi.

Salmonella serotypes most often produce gastroenteritis, enteric fever, bacteremia, vascular infection and chronic carrier state. Localized infection may occur at any site after Salmonella bacteremia. Pulmonary involvement due to Salmonella infection is rare.

Activity of beta-lactam beta-lactamase inhibitor combinations against extended spectrum Beta-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae in urinary isolates.

Objective: To determine the susceptibility pattern of beta-lactam beta-lactamase inhibitor combinations against extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing Enterobacteriaceae in urinary isolates.

Study Design: Observational study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Ziauddin University Hospital, Karachi, from February to October 2008.

Frequency of extended spectrum beta lactamase producing enterobacteriaceae among urinary pathogen isolates.

Objective: To determine the frequency of extended-spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) producing Enterobacteriaceae in urinary isolates.

Study Design: Observational study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Ziauddin University Hospital, Karachi, from February to October 2008.