Skin prick testing and immunotherapy in nasobronchial allergy: our experience.

In the present study of 331 patients suffering from signs/symptoms of nasal allergy, 9 nasal polyps, allergic conjunctivitis and allergic asthma, who were referred by clinician, were taken up for diagnosis of allergy with skin prick test (Ten et al. Mayo Clin Proc 70(8):783-784, 1995) and subjective improvement of patients by immunotherapy. Out of 331 patients tested 321 patients showed significant positive results and rest of them tested negative for allergy.

A randomized control trial to verify the efficacy of pre-operative intra venous tranexamic Acid in the control of tonsillectomy bleeding.

Tonsillectomy is an age old surgery which is still very commonly done. Bleeding related to surgery is the major problem. This study is done to verify by randomized control trial the efficacy of preoperative intravenous tranexamic acid in the control of tonsillectomy bleeding.

Forgotten intrauterine devices presenting with pre- and postmenopausal bleeding: a case series.

We present two cases of retained intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUCDs). The first presented with perimenopausal bleeding and dysmenorrhoea and the symptoms were resolved following the removal of an IUCD. The second presented with postmenopausal bleeding and had a Lippes loop in the uterine cavity.

Nanoparticles: Is Toxicity a Concern?

Nanotechnology involving manipulation of atoms and molecules at the nanoscale is one of the frontier areas of research in modern science. During the last few years, nanotechnology has witnessed breakthroughs in the fields of medicine, environment, therapeutics, drug development and biotechnology. This is due to the unique properties of nanomaterials (e.

Castleman's Disease, a Case report.

Introduction: Castleman's disease is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder which may be confused with other causes of lymphadenopathy.

Case Report: Here we report a case of unicentric Castleman's disease presenting with cervical lymphadenopathy. The patient was treated with complete surgical excision of lesion and was disease free at the time of reporting this article.

Pedunculated giant hepatic hydatid cyst: Largest ever reported.

Hepatic hydatidosis is common in many parts of our country. Largest cyst reported measured 37 × 14.88 × 15.

Intraocular pressure variation in patients on long-term corticosteroids.

Background: Long-term use of topical and systemic steroids produces secondary open-angle glaucoma similar to chronic simple glaucoma. The increased intraocular pressure [IOP] caused by prolonged steroid therapy is reversible but the damage produced by it is irreversible.

Materials And Methods: In this study, we analyzed 200 patients with steroid-induced glaucoma, who were on systemic and topical corticosteroids for various dermatological conditions.

Study of Sexual Behaviour of Bar-girls Residing in an Urban Slum Area of Mumbai.

Background: Bar girls are unorganized, difficult to reach high-risk group, and an urban phenomenon.

Objectives: To study the demographic profile and sexual behavior of bar girls.

Materials And Methods: Study setting is an urban slum area situated in the northwest part of Mumbai.

Successful treatment of buschke-löwenstein tumour by surgical excision alone.

A 48-year-old man presented with multiple warts in groin for 1 year, which progressively increased in size. Local examination showed large vegetative growth in perianal area. Full thickness excision of involved skin and lesions was undertaken by electrocautery.

An epidemiological study on fluorosis in an urban slum area of Nalgonda, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Fluorosis is an important public health problem in certain parts of India. Nalgonda is one of the fluorosis endemic districts of Andhra Pradesh. A cross-sectional study was undertaken to assess the prevalence of dental and skeletal fluorosis in Panagal, one of the urban slum areas of Nalgonda town of Andhra Pradesh.

A case of torsion of gravid uterus caused by leiomyoma.

Uterine torsion during pregnancy is only sporadically reported in the literature. Here we present a case of leiomyoma causing uterine torsion in pregnancy and review the literature on etiology, diagnosis, and management. A 25-years-old primigravida with leiomyoma complicating pregnancy was admitted in our hospital with abdominal pain and uterine tenderness.

Anomalous branching pattern of the aortic arch and its clinical applications.

The aortic arch gives rise to three classical branches, namely the brachiocephalic trunk, the left common carotid artery and the left subclavian artery. We report a rare variation of the left common carotid artery and the right vertebral arteries originating from the brachiocephalic trunk, and the left vertebral artery that was arising from the arch of the aorta, proximal to the origin of the left subclavian artery. Variations in the branching pattern of the arch of aorta can alter the cerebral haemodynamics that leads to cerebral abnormalities.

Differential modulation of α-1 adrenoceptor subtypes by antidepressants in the rat brain.

The aim of the present study was to examine the effect of chronic antidepressants treatment on the density of α₁-adrenoceptor (AR) subtypes in rat brain. Density of total α₁ and α(1A)- and α(1Β)-ARs was measured in cortex and cerebellum of rats treated with amitriptyline (AMI), desipramine (DMI) and fluoxetine (FLX), (10 mg/kg body wt), for 30 days, using [³H]prazosin in presence and absence of WB-4101. The density of cortical total α₁-ARs was significantly decreased with AMI (54%) and DMI (25%) treatment, without altering the affinity of the receptor.

Fetal varicella syndrome.

Fetal varicella syndrome is a rare condition of the newborn, presenting with cutaneous scars, limb defects and ocular and central nervous system abnormalities. It is due to varicella or zoster developing in the fetus following maternal varicella infection during early pregnancy. We are reporting one such patient who presented with a linear, depressed, erythematous scar over the left forearm and axillary fold, with a history of maternal chicken pox during the first trimester of pregnancy.

A rare case of uterine leiomyosarcoma: a case report.

Introduction: Malignant change in a leiomyoma or uterine fibroid is termed leiomyosarcoma. It arises from smooth muscle of the uterus and is a rare tumor that accounts for 2% to 5% of all uterine malignancies. Very few cases are reported in the literature.

Torsion of ovarian cyst during pregnancy: a case report.

In this case we report a 23 -year-old primigravida with 30 weeks presenting with torsion of the ovarian cyst. She presented to the antenatal clinic with acute pain abdomen. She was diagnosed to have torsion of ovarian cyst during pregnancy and a cystecomy was carried out.

An adult case of urinary tract infection with Kingella kingae: a case report.

Introduction: Kingella kingae, though part of the normal upper respiratory tract and genitourinary tract, is increasingly being recognized as an important human pathogen. During the past decade, it has emerged as a significant pathogen in the pediatric age group primarily causing bacteremia and osteoarticular infections. Adult infection usually occurs in individuals who are severely immunocompromised and most infections have taken the form of septicemia or septic arthritis.

Giant ovarian serous cystadenoma in a postmenopausal woman: a case report.

A case of 66-year-old South Indian post menopausal woman presenting a giant ovarian serous cyst adenoma weighing 23 kg is reported here. A 66-year-old woman was referred to our clinic from a local medical center. When she was seen first at our outpatient clinic, she had gross abdominal distension since 2 years and she was unable to walk.

Serum anti - TPO levels in benign and malignant breast tumors.

Breast cancer is a hormone dependent neoplasm. Conflicting results regarding the clinical correlation between breast cancer and thyroid diseases have been reported. The objective of this study was to determine the association of anti - TPO levels in patients having complaints of a lump in breast.

Staphylococcus aureus colonization of anterior nares of school going children.

Objective: To determine the colonization rates of S. aureus in anterior nares of school going children, evaluate the antimicrobial resistance of such isolates against various antibiotics.

Methods: Nasal swabs taken for S.