Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2022
Case ReportsNon-Surgical Management of Lingual Hemangioma by Combined Sclerotherapy and Cryotherapy.
Hemangioma is frequently seen benign tumour of vascular origin, typed into capillary and cavernous hemangiomas based on the nature of vessels in the lesions. Capillary hemangioma is a collection of small capillary-size vessels and shows lobule formation. Cavernous hemangioma is formed by the large dilated vessels and it can reach a large size. ⋯ Several treatment modalities including sclerotherapy, embolisation, laser surgery, and cryosurgery have been described. Here, we are reporting a case of a 12-year boy diagnosed with a hemangioma on the left lateral border of the tongue using ultrasonography with color Doppler application and treated non-surgically with sclerotherapy and cryotherapy. Key Words: Color Doppler ultrasonography, Cryotherapy, Hemangioma, Sclerotherapy, tongue.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2022
EditorialTelemedicine and COVID-19 Pandemic: Current status, Issues, Challenges and Opportunities.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2022
Case ReportsGiant Sigmoidal Lipoma Protruding Through Anal Canal and Causing Sigmoido-rectal Intussusception.
Intussusception is a rare condition in adulthood and there exists an underlying pathological lesion in most cases. Colorectal lipoma is the second most common benign tumour of the colon. Although commonly asymptomatic, it can present with intussusception. ⋯ Histopathological examination had reported lipoma. Transanal resection is a safe and efficient method of the treatment in distal colorectal lipomas presenting with intussusception. Key Words: Colorectal lipoma, Sigmoido-rectal intussusception, Transanal resection.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2022
Case ReportsMale Urethral Diverticulum with Stones Presenting as Acute Urinary Retention.
The urethral diverticulum is an outpouching of the urethral wall communicating with its lumen. Acquired male urethral diverticulum is a rare entity and arises secondary to intervention or distal urethral obstruction. Most patients present with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). ⋯ On workup, he was found to have a large tubular urethral diverticulum in the anterior urethra with multiple stones and urethral strictures. The case was managed endoscopically with optical urethrotomy and fragmentation and retrieval of stones using a semi-rigid ureteroscope and pneumatic lithoclast. Key Words: Urethra, Diverticulum, Male, urethral calculus, Lithoclast.