A Single Male baby was born at 38 weeks of gestation with birth weight of 3.1 kg through Normal vaginal delivery. At birth the child had cried immediately. At 15 minutes of life, the child developed central cyanosis. There was no respiratory distress and heart rate was normal range. Child…
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A Classical case of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
A Single/ Term Male Baby weighing 3.0 kg was delivered via emergency LSCS for fetal distress who was prenatally diagnosed to have congenital diaphragmatic hernia in utero. He was born with Apgar score 4/10, 6/10, was immediately intubated and transferred to NICU. After stabilization, he was kept under the ventilator…
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Catastropic Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Preterm IUGR newborn
A 31 weeks of gestation baby was born through emergency LSCS for Severe maternal hypertension. At birth baby required resuscitation and baby was intubated and transferred to NICU for ventilation. Fluids and Inotropes were started and ABG was sent. Vitamin K was given stat. Blood gas showed severe metabolic acidosis,…
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Extensive Small Cell Lung Cancer
Short Case Summary 74 years old smoker, male patient presented with significant weight loss, productive cough and abdominal discomfort of short duration. Patient was icteric with stable vitals. On examination of chest, there was decreased air entry over right lung field. On examination of abdomen, liver was palpable with hard,…
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Postpartum Eclampsia : Case Discussion
History 23yrs/F non-diabetic, non-hypertensive, non-smoker, non-alcoholic primigravida was admitted to Obstetric ward on with the chief complaints of: Cessation of menstruation X 9 months Decreased fetal movement X 6 hours LMP 2072/04/12 EDD 2073/01/19 GA 41 WOG Examination
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Craniopharyngioma – Case Discussion
Case Summary A 38 year old female came with: Headache for 6 months Diminution of peripheral vision bilatetrally Irregular menstrual cycle for the last 1 year Now, polydypsia and excessive urination Her prolactin level was 115.6 ng/ml (increased), FSH was 1.3 mIU/ml (decreased) and LH was 0.242 mIU/ml (decreased). CT…
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Acute Pancreatitis – Case Discussion
Cases of Acute Pancreatitis Case 1 32 years old male came to emergency department with complaint of: Upper abdominal pain X 3 days Vomiting X 2 episode (3 days back) Yellowish discoloration of urine and decreased urine output X 2 days Vitals: Pulse rate BP RR TPR SpO2 Triage Level…
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Ophthalmology spot diagnosis : Rubeosis Iridis
Definition: Neovascularization of iris Pathophysiology: Causes that lead to retinal hypoxia triggers release of vasoproliferative factors include vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), fibroblast growth factor (FGF) and others Etiology: 1. Diabetic Retinopathy 2. Retinal Vascular Occlusive Diseases Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO) Ischaemic Hemiretinal Vein Occlusion 3. Ocular Ischaemic Syndrome Carotid…