Serum zinc level in liver cirrhosis with hepatic encephalopathy and its correlation with different stages of hepatic encephalopathy.

Background: Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) severe complication of liver cirrhosis with high mortality. Few studies have found zinc deficiency in liver cirrhosis and HE patients and found it as a precipitating factor for the development of HE. This study was done to measure the serum zinc level in patients with liver cirrhosis with HE and a correlation was obtained between serum zinc level with grades of HE.

Recurrence and Prognosticators of Recurrence in Odontogenic Keratocyst of the Jaws.

Introduction: The incidence of recurrence of OKC varied from 2.5 to 62%. Studies have linked recurrence to treatment methods and also clinical and pathological features.

Locally Advanced oral Squamous cell Carcinomas: Auditing and Outcome Appraisal.

Unlabelled: Introduction: Patients with OSCC in India (oral squamous cell carcinoma) presents at a later stage with approximately 28% presenting at stage III and 64% at stage IV disease. In this retrospective study we have reviewed the treatment modalities rendered and outcomes associated for the management of locally advanced oral squamous cell carcinoma in our Institute. We evaluated the survival data and the factors effecting survival.

Ultrasound to the Rescue: Management of Looped Guidewire during Hemodialysis Catheter Insertion in the Left Internal Jugular Vein.

Hemodialysis catheters are commonly placed in the major central vein for the purpose of dialysis. Coiling or looping of guidewire is a rare but reported complication of a central vascular catheter insertion. We report a case in which we encountered a rare complication of looping of the guidewire used for dialysis catheter placement and how we correctly diagnosed and repositioned it under ultrasound guidance.

Serum Immunoglobulins as Diagnostic Markers in Smokeless Tobacco Users for Prevention of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders.

Background: Smokeless tobacco (SLT) remains a threat amongst a large population across the globe and particularly in India. Among the 28 known carcinogens in SLT, tobacco-specific nitrosamines are considered to be the most potent and it has been shown to cause immunomodulatory effects making the individual susceptible to various diseases. Immunoglobulins (Ig) form the defense against pathogens at the mucosal surfaces and SLT might interfere with its production and function.

A pre-pubertal girl with giant juvenile fibroadenoma: A rare case report.

Introduction: Fibroadenomas are benign neoplasms usually arising between the ages of 15-25 years. Approximately 0.4% fibroadenomas arise in juvenile age group.