Pak J Med Sci
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To investigate the effects of phacoemulsification with 90° transparent corneal incision on corneal astigmatism and visual acuity in patients undergoing cataract surgery. ⋯ A 90° transparent corneal incision may result in various benefits during phacoemulsification, such as correcting corneal astigmatism in patients with compliant cataracts, promoting early postoperative visual recovery, and stabilizing axial position after surgery.
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To observe the outcome of surgical clipping in anterior circulation aneurysm in a modestly resourced hospital. ⋯ Surgical clipping of anterior circulation aneurysms is a safe and effective treatment, yielding favorable angiographic outcomes. Despite occasional complications, most patients achieved satisfactory results, especially in a setting having limited endovascular facilities or when coiling is not feasible. Future comparative studies with endovascular methods will further refine patient selection and surgical techniques.
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Case Reports
Primary Aneurysmal Bone Cyst of Sacrum: A Case Report of a 12 years old boy from Pakistan.
Aneurysmal bone cysts are locally invasive, benign lesions usually found in the spine or metaphysis of long bones. They can be primary (idiopathic) or secondary to other bone pathologies. Primary aneurysmal bone cyst usually occurs in the first two decades of life. ⋯ Histopathology was suggestive of aneurysmal bone cyst. The patient is living a healthy life. Upfront surgical excision without preoperative embolization and expensive medical therapies can be an option in resource-limited settings.
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Case Reports
Scalp Lipofibromatosis - A case report on comprehensive management in a two-year-old child from Pakistan.
Lipofibromatosis is a rare benign soft tissue tumor that primarily affects children. There is limited cytological description and management of this rare condition in the literature which leads to misdiagnosis. The two years old patient first presented with a big, non-tender swelling on the scalp's right temporoparietal area. ⋯ The fact that this case was successfully treated shows how crucial it is to treat rare pediatric cancers with a multidisciplinary strategy that incorporates surgical precision, imaging, histopathology and aesthetic considerations. This strategy highlighted the need of preserving the patient's quality of life by cosmetic reconstruction in addition to facilitating efficient tumor removal. Emphasizing thorough diagnosis and interdisciplinary management, this case adds important context to the little existing research on lipofibromatosis.
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To investigate the clinical value of EGFR mutation testing in peripheral blood of patients with non-small cell lung cancer. ⋯ EGFR mutation in peripheral blood and tumor tissues is highly consistent in NSCLC patients. The EGFR mutation rate is higher in adenocarcinoma and non-smoking patients, and the prognosis is better in patients with EGFR mutations.