JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2023
Mean Distance of Mental Foramen from Inferior Border of Mandible among Patients Visiting the Outpatient Dental Department in a Tertiary Care Centre.
Among many anatomical landmarks in the human skull, the mental foramen is a stable landmark on the mandible. The diverse morphology of the mandible indicates the specific characteristics of such anatomical structures in each individual. The aim of this study was to find out the mean distance of mental foramen from the inferior border of the mandible visiting the Outpatient Dental Department in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ gender; mandible; mental foramen.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2023
Mandibular Third Molar Impaction among Patients Visiting Outpatient Dental Department of a Tertiary Care Centre.
Mandibular third molar impaction is the most common impaction as third molars are last to erupt at the age of 17-25 years. Despite its high prevalence and negative impacts, there is limited study about mandibular third molar impaction. The aim of this study is to find out the prevalence of mandibular third molar impaction among patients visiting the outpatient Dental Department of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ impacted tooth; pericoronitis; prevalence; third molar.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2023
Positive Microbiological Culture among Patients with Infective Keratitis Visiting the Cornea Unit of a Tertiary Care Centre.
Keratitis is the infection and inflammation of the cornea. Microbial keratitis is a potentially sight-threatening corneal condition. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of positive microbiological culture among patients with infective keratitis visiting the Cornea Unit of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ corneal ulcer; keratitis; prevalence.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2023
Case ReportsKlippel-Feil Syndrome Associated with Renal and Cardiac Anomalies in an Infant: A Case Report.
Klippel-Feil syndrome is a rare congenital bone disorder characterised by a triad of short neck, low posterior hairline and limited lateral bending of the neck with an annual incidence of 1 in 40,000 live births. It has remained an obscure term in the medical literature because of its variability in presentation and wide spectrum of anomalies involving multiple organ systems. It is unusual to find a case that has all three classical triad features. Here, we present a case of a 9-month-old infant who manifests not only all three classical triad features associated with Klippel-Feil syndrome but also demonstrates the presence of congenital heart disease, scoliosis, and renal ectopia. An early comprehensive evaluation of a suspected case is essential for diagnosis and counselling which impacts its prognosis, helps minimize social stigma and affords parents the opportunity to consider cosmetic surgery as an option, should they choose to pursue it. ⋯ case reports; congenital; heart diseases; Klippel-Feil syndrome; scoliosis.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2023
Poisoning among Children Visiting the Paediatric Emergency Department in a Tertiary Care Centre.
Poisoning occurs when substances are ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through skin contact in quantities that are harmful to the body. Knowledge of the pattern and prevalence of paediatric poisoning will help us quantify the burden of poisoning. The aim of the study was to find out the prevalence of poisoning among children visiting the Paediatric Emergency Department in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ children; Nepal; poisoning.