Remote Intramedullary Hemorrhage in the Thoracic Spinal Cord Secondary to a Perimedullary Arteriovenous Fistula of the Distal End of Conus Medullaris Mimicking Filum Terminale Arteriovenous Fistula: A Case Report.

Perimedullary arteriovenous fistulas (PMAVFs) of the conus medullaris are rare and usually manifest with progressive myelopathy secondary to venous congestion resulting from retrograde arterialization of the draining vein into the spinal cord. We present a rare case of conus PMAVF presenting with remote intramedullary spinal cord hemorrhage in the thoracic cord. A 37-year-old woman was transferred to our institute due to sudden severe pain in the left lower leg and weakness of the lower extremities following progressive paresthesia of the lower extremities.

A Report on Ten Asia Pacific Countries on Current Status and Future Directions of the Genetic Counseling Profession: The Establishment of the Professional Society of Genetic Counselors in Asia.

The Professional Society of Genetic Counselors in Asia (PSGCA) was recently established as a special interest group of the Asia Pacific Society of Human Genetics. Fostering partnerships across the globe, the PSGCA's vision is to be the lead organization that advances and mainstreams the genetic counseling profession in Asia and ensures individuals have access to genetic counseling services. Its mission is to promote quality genetic counseling services in the region by enhancing practice and curricular standards, research and continuing education.

Filum terminale arteriovenous fistulas: the role of endovascular treatment.

Object: The authors describe the clinical presentation, imaging features, and management of patients presenting with filum terminale arteriovenous fistulas (FTAVFs) and the role of transarterial treatment in their management.

Methods: The authors retrospectively reviewed data obtained in 10 patients with FTAVFs diagnosed between January 1990 and December 2011.

Results: Most patients (70%) were male, and the age of the population ranged from 31 to 72 years (mean 58.

Transvenous embolization of intracranial dural arteriovenous shunts through occluded venous segments: experience in 51 Patients.

Background And Purpose: DAVFs with cortical venous reflux carry a high risk of morbidity and mortality. Endovascular treatment options include transarterial embolization with a liquid embolic agent or transvenous access with occlusion of the involved venous segment, which may prove difficult if the venous access route is thrombosed. The aim of this article is to describe the technique and results of the transvenous approach via thrombosed venous segments for occlusion of DAVFs.

Drug eruptions at five institutes in Bangkok.

The study was performed in five hospitals in Bangkok for a period of one year. All in- and outpatients who developed drug eruption from January to December 2001 were enrolled into the study. Physical examinations and complete history-taking were performed by one of the authors.

Temporary ileostomy versus temporary colostomy: a meta-analysis of complications.

Objective: To compare the complications of temporary diverting ileostomy with those of temporary colostomy for patients with colorectal diseases.

Methods: Two independent researchers conducted a systematic search for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing temporary ileostomy with temporary colostomy in MEDLINE, the Cochrane database, evidence-based medicine reviews and the American College of Physicians journal club, as well as relevant reference lists in journal articles. Five RCTs were found and included in this meta-analysis.

Sweet's syndrome: a reaction to non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections.

Sweet's syndrome has been reported to be associated with many underlying conditions, such as non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections (NTMI). In the literature, only twelve patents with Sweet's syndrome in association with NTMI have been reported (most of the patients were from Thailand). Here, the authors report six more patients who developed Sweet's syndrome as a reaction to NTMI.

Correlation of histological subtypes of basal cell carcinoma with age, sex and distribution of skin lesions: a five-year study at Ramathibodi Hospital.

Records and histopathology of skin lesions of patients with basal cell carcinoma (BCC) who attended the skin clinic at Ramathibodi Hospital from 1993 to 1997 were reviewed to find the correlation of histological subtypes with age, sex and distribution on the body of BCC. It was found that superficial BCC was significantly more common on the trunk, while other types were significantly more common on the head and neck. The mean age and sex of the patients with superficial BCC were not different from those other subtypes.

Ocular toxicity of chloroquine among Thai patients.

Background: Chloroquine has been prescribed for the treatment of various diseases. The most serious side-effect of chloroquine is retinopathy. The frequency of occurrence of retinopathy varies from 0.

Drug eruptions in Bangkok: a 1-year study at Ramathibodi Hospital.

Background: As new drugs are introduced onto the market, it is important to determine those that can cause cutaneous reactions and with what frequency. In addition, drugs that have been used for a long period of time may cause new types of eruption that have not been observed previously. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the types of drug eruption and the causative agents in a hospital-based population for a period of 1 year.