Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2022
Does Albumin Level Change the Strength of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Nomogram Used to Predict 5-year Survival in Patients with Colon Cancer?
To test the efficacy of including albumin in the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MKSCC) nomogram (MSKCC+A) on predicting the overall survival. ⋯ Nomograms, Neoplasm grading, Survival, Colon cancer, Serum albumin.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2022
Case ReportsPost-traumatic Renal Arteriovenous Malformation Discovered after 2 Years of Blunt Trauma: Diagnosis and Management.
Blunt trauma to the kidney is usually minor and self-limiting. In some cases, the patient may present with intractable hematuria or persistent flank pain and discomfort, which necessitates aggressive management. It is very rare and unusual to find a renal arterio-venous malformation following blunt trauma. ⋯ After extensive work up, a diagnosis of renal arterio-venous malformation was made. His case was managed promptly with renal angio-embolization. Key Words: Blunt trauma, Arterio-venous malformation (AVM), Angio-embolisation, kidney.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2022
Case ReportsParatesticular Solitary Fibrous Tumour Mimicking Cellular Angiofibroma: An Unusual Morphology and Rare Site.
Solitary fibrous tumour (SFT) is a ubiquitous benign mesenchymal tumour of fibroblastic origin, which occurs most often in middle-aged adults. It usually presents as lung mass originating from pleura, but extrapleural occurrence is also common. Tumour is characterised by hypo- and hyper-cellular areas of spindle-shaped cells, arranged in haphazard manner with dispersed staghorn-shaped vessels. ⋯ SFTs of the primary testicular or paratesticular region are extremely rare, but they exhibit histologic findings similar to SFTs originating at other body sites. Here, we report the case of a paratesticular SFT in a 37-year male, who presented with a non-tender, firm, mobile, left-sided retrotesticular swelling with unique histological features closely mimicking cellular angiofibroma, a common tumour of paratesticular location. Key Words: Solitary fibrous tumour, Paratesticular, benign, angiofibroma.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2022
Urinary Incontinence: Understanding the Silent Plight of Women.
Urinary incontinence (UI) is defined as the complaint of involuntary loss of urine. UI affects both men and women but is more common in women. It has been identified as a World Health Organization priority. ⋯ However, there exist several barriers in terms of knowledge and attitude in seeking healthcare among women experiencing UI. This calls upon a multi-disciplinary approach involving professionals from different disciplines and tackling it with collaborative and collective efforts. Key Words: Urinary incontinence, Burden, Multidisciplinary approach, Pakistan, World Health Organization.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2022
Success of the Cytokine Absorption Therapies in COVID-19 Patients Diagnosed with Cytokine Release Syndrome.
To compare the effects of cytokine absorption therapy with a resin-based cytokine absorption cartridge to tocilizumab treatment in critically ill COVID-19 patients diagnosed with cytokine release syndrome (CRS). ⋯ SARS-CoV-2, Cytokine release syndrome, Chemokines, Absorption, Tocilizumab.