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Goswami RK, Agrawal K, Shah MP, Verma P. Bioremediation of heavy metals from wastewater: a current perspective on microalgae-based future. Lett Appl Microbiol 2021; 75:701-717. [PMID: 34562022 DOI: 10.1111/lam.13564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Heavy metals-containing drinking water and wastewater are posing a severe threat to the environment, and living beings on land, air and water. Different conventional, advanced nanomaterials-based and biological method has been employed for the treatment of heavy metals. Among the biological methods, microalgae are an important group of micro-organisms that have numerous environmental applications and can remediate heavy metals from wastewater. Also, it has numerous advantages over conventional remediation processes. Microalgae cells can uptake the heavy metal via different physiological and biological methods and are utilized as a nutrient source to regulate its metabolic process for the production of biomass. Furthermore, the enhancement in heavy metal removal efficiency can be improved using different strategies such as immobilization of algal cells, development of algal consortia and designing of microalgae-based nanocomposite materials. Also, it can significantly contribute towards environmental sustainability and future. Thus, the review provides a critical overview of heavy metals and their existence along with their negative effects on humans. This review provides insight on recent advanced nanomaterial approaches for the removal of heavy metals, overviews of microalgae-based heavy metal uptake mechanisms and their potential for the amputation of different heavy metals. Furthermore, the special focus is on recent strategies that enhance heavy metal removal efficiency and contribute towards sustainability for the development of a microalgae-based future.
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- R K Goswami
- Bioprocess and Bioenergy Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
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- Bioprocess and Bioenergy Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
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- Industrial Waste Water Research, Division of Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Environment Technology Ltd, Ankleshwar, Gujarat, India
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- Bioprocess and Bioenergy Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
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Agrawal K, Surya N, Someshwar H. Short term health care costs associated with acute ischemic stroke in Mumbai, India. J Neurol Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2019.10.457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Someshwar H, Agrawal K, Surya N. Effect of a brief awareness lecture on knowledge, attitude and perception of epilepsy amongst school children of Mumbai, Maharashtra. J Neurol Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2019.10.828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Mittra I, Pal K, Pancholi N, Shaikh A, Rane B, Tidke P, Kirolikar S, Khare NK, Agrawal K, Nagare H, Nair NK. Prevention of chemotherapy toxicity by agents that neutralize or degrade cell-free chromatin. Ann Oncol 2018; 28:2119-2127. [PMID: 28911066 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdx318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Toxicity associated with chemotherapy is a major therapeutic challenge and is caused by chemotherapy-induced DNA damage and inflammation. We have recently reported that cell-free chromatin (cfCh) fragments released from dying cells can readily enter into healthy cells of the body to integrate into their genomes and induce DNA double-strand breaks, apoptosis and inflammation in them. We hypothesized that much of the toxicity of chemotherapy might be due to release of large quantities of cfCh from dying cells that could trigger an exaggerated DNA damage, apoptotic and inflammatory response in healthy cells over and above that caused by the drugs themselves. Methods We tested this hypothesis by administering cfCh neutralizing/degrading agents namely, anti-histone antibody complexed nanoparticles, DNase I and a novel DNA degrading agent-Resveratrol-Cu concurrently with five different chemotherapeutic agents to examine if chemotherapy-induced toxicity could be minimized. Results We observed (i) significant reduction in chemotherapy-induced surge of cfCh in blood; (ii) significant reduction in chemotherapy-induced surge of inflammatory cytokines CRP, IL-6, IFNγ and TNFα in blood; (iii) abolition of chemotherapy-induced tissue DNA damage (γH2AX), apoptosis (active caspase-3) and inflammation (NFκB and IL-6) in multiple organs and peripheral blood mononuclear cells; (iv) prevention of prolonged neutropenia following a single injection of adriamycin and (v) significant reduction in death following a lethal dose of adriamycin. Conclusion Our results suggest that toxicity of chemotherapy is caused to a large extent by cfCh released from dying cells and can be prevented by concurrent treatment with cfCh neutralizing/degrading agents.
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- I Mittra
- Translational Research Laboratory, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Sector 22, Utsav Chowk - CISF Road, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Raigad, Maharashtra 410210, India
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- Translational Research Laboratory, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Sector 22, Utsav Chowk - CISF Road, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Raigad, Maharashtra 410210, India
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- Translational Research Laboratory, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Sector 22, Utsav Chowk - CISF Road, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Raigad, Maharashtra 410210, India
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- Translational Research Laboratory, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Sector 22, Utsav Chowk - CISF Road, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Raigad, Maharashtra 410210, India
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- Translational Research Laboratory, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Sector 22, Utsav Chowk - CISF Road, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Raigad, Maharashtra 410210, India
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- Translational Research Laboratory, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Sector 22, Utsav Chowk - CISF Road, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Raigad, Maharashtra 410210, India
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- Translational Research Laboratory, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Sector 22, Utsav Chowk - CISF Road, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Raigad, Maharashtra 410210, India
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- Translational Research Laboratory, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Sector 22, Utsav Chowk - CISF Road, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Raigad, Maharashtra 410210, India
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- Translational Research Laboratory, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Sector 22, Utsav Chowk - CISF Road, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Raigad, Maharashtra 410210, India
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- Translational Research Laboratory, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Sector 22, Utsav Chowk - CISF Road, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Raigad, Maharashtra 410210, India
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- Translational Research Laboratory, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Sector 22, Utsav Chowk - CISF Road, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Raigad, Maharashtra 410210, India
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BACKGROUND Protease activity of Per a 10 favours Th2 responses by differential regulation of IL-12p70 and IL-23 cytokine subunits. This study aimed to elucidate the underlying mechanism of differential regulation of IL-12p70 and IL-23. METHODS PAR-2 activation was blocked in murine model by administering SAM11 before each sensitization. CD11c+ p-STAT3+ cells were measured in lungs by flow cytometry. BMDCs were pretreated with SAM11 or isotype control or stattic and stimulated with Per a 10. p-STAT3 levels were measured using Western blot. Transcript levels of IL-12p35, IL-12/23p40 and IL-23p19 were measured using RT-PCR. Cytokine levels were analysed using ELISA. RESULTS Protease activity of Per a 10 increased p-STAT3 levels in mouse lungs, which was reduced upon PAR-2 blockage. Percentage of p-STAT3+ CD11c+ cells was higher in Per a 10-administered mice and was reduced upon PAR-2 blockage. IL-12p35 and IL-12p70 levels were higher, and IL-23p19 and IL-23 levels were lower in both SAM11-treated mice and BMDCs indicating a role of PAR-2-mediated signalling. IL-4, TSLP, IL-17A, EPO activity, total cell count and specific IgE and IgG1 levels were lower in SAM11-administered mice. Inhibiting STAT3 activation via stattic also leads to lower levels of IL-23p19 and IL-23 and higher levels of IL-12p35. CONCLUSIONS Per a 10 leads to PAR-2 activation on BMDCs resulting in downstream activation of STAT3 to regulate the balance between IL-12/IL-23 subunits causing a cytokine milieu rich in IL-23 to favour Th2 polarization.
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- K. Agrawal
- Allergy and Immunology section; CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology; New Delhi India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR); CSIR-IGIB Campus; New Delhi India
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- Allergy and Immunology section; CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology; New Delhi India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR); CSIR-IGIB Campus; New Delhi India
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Agrawal K, Gainder S, Dhaliwal LK, Suri V. Ovulation Induction Using Clomiphene Citrate Using Stair - Step Regimen versus Traditional Regimen in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Women - A Randomized Control Trial. J Hum Reprod Sci 2018; 10:261-264. [PMID: 29430152 PMCID: PMC5799929 DOI: 10.4103/jhrs.jhrs_15_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Objective: To determine the efficacy of the stair-step protocol (SSP) using clomiphene citrate (CC) in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and compare it with traditional regimen. Design: This was randomized control trial. Setting: Infertility Clinic. Patient(s): Sixty infertile PCOS women. Intervention(s): Patients were randomized into the study (SSP – 30 patients) and control group (traditional protocol – 30 patients). In the SSP, patients were treated with CC 50 mg/day for 5 days and in nonresponsive patients, the dosage was increased to 100 mg/day for 5 days in the same cycle. Maximum dose of 150 mg was given until the dominant follicle was generated. In control group, the dose increment in nonovulatory cases was done in subsequent cycle. Ultrasonography follow-up was done to detect ovulation. Main Outcome Measure(s): Ovulation rate and duration of treatment. Results: Ovulation (66.7% vs. 50% respectively) and pregnancy rates (26.7% vs. 15.7%) were similar between the stair step and the control group. The duration of treatment was significantly shorter in stair step compared to traditional protocol (17.23 vs. 53 days). CC 100 mg was the most effective dose for ovulation in either group. There were no significant differences in the systemic side effect. Conclusions: By using SSP, effective treatment is provided in significantly shorter time period without any detrimental effect on the ovulation and pregnancy rates.
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- K Agrawal
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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Chen PM, Nguyen DT, Ho JP, Pirastehfar M, Narula R, Rapp K, Agrawal K, Huisa B, Modir R, Meyer D, Hemmen T, Kidwell C, Meyer BC. Factors Influencing Acute Stroke Thrombolytic Treatments in Hispanics In the San Diego Region. Austin J Cerebrovasc Dis Stroke 2018; 5:1074. [PMID: 30148213 PMCID: PMC6103626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Since the introduction of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) for acute ischemic stroke, rt-PA rate and number of stroke centers have increased. Despite this, studies have shown racial and ethnic disparities in stroke care especially in Black and Hispanic populations. What factors are related to the administration of rt-PA within the Hispanic population has to date been unclear. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of IRB approved, prospectively collected data from the UC San Diego Stroke Registry from 7/2004-7/2016. Patients were included based on the primary diagnosis of Transient Ischemic Attack or Ischemic Stroke. Hispanic vs non-Hispanic patients were compared to assess for overall rt-PA treatment rates and process of care intervals. For the Hispanic cohort itself, demographics and NIHSS scores were assessed to determine why some Hispanics received rt-PA while others were not. RESULTS Overall, 1489 patients (300 Hispanic vs. 1189 non-Hispanic) were included. Comparing Hispanics to non-Hispanics, there was no difference in rt-PA rate (35.3% vs. 33.1%; p=0.49). In rt-PA treated patients, "onset to arrival" interval was higher in Hispanics (1.03 vs. 0.88 hours; p=0.04), while the "arrival to treatment" interval was not different (1.13 vs. 1.02 hours; p=0.07). When looking at Hispanic patients only, there was no difference in baseline characteristics except for initial NIHSS in treated vs. non-treated patients (13.27 vs. 7.24; p<.001). CONCLUSION Our analyses sought to determine the factors important to administration of rt-PA to Hispanic patients. These findings highlight the need for strategies to improve recognition and presentation pathways for Hispanics.
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- P M Chen
- Department of Neurosciences, Stroke Center, University of California, San Diego, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, Stroke Center, University of California, San Diego, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, Stroke Center, University of California, San Diego, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, Stroke Center, University of California, San Diego, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, Stroke Center, University of California, San Diego, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, Stroke Center, University of California, San Diego, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, Stroke Center, University of California, San Diego, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, Stroke Center, University of California, San Diego, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, Stroke Center, University of California, San Diego, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, Stroke Center, University of California, San Diego, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, Stroke Center, University of California, San Diego, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Arizona, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, Stroke Center, University of California, San Diego, USA
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Ho JP, Nguyen DT, Pirastefahr M, Narula R, Hailey L, Mortin M, Rapp K, Agrawal K, Huisa-Garate B, Modir R, Meyer DM, Hemmen TM, Meyer BC. Non-enhanced CT Maximum Intensity Projections for the Detection of Large Vessel Occlusions. Austin J Cerebrovasc Dis Stroke 2017; 4:1068. [PMID: 29367951 PMCID: PMC5777582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Identification of large vessel occlusions (LVO) is important with recent guidelines supporting endovascular therapy in selected acute ischemic stroke patients. Many stroke centers perform CT angiography (CTA) in patients with suspected LVO, however this requires additional time and contrast administration. Non-enhanced CT maximum intensity projection (NECT-MIPs) may offer a rapid alternative to CTA. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed acute stroke patients with LVO in the UCSD Stroke Registry, presenting between 6/2014-7/2016. NECT-MIPs were evaluated for presence of LVO. Gold standard comparison was to CTA. Results were stratified by level of training (Faculty, Fellow and Acute Care Practitioners [ACPs]). Inter-rater agreement was assessed using Fleiss' Kappa Coefficient. RESULTS We reviewed 24 patients using NECT-MIPs for the detection of LVO. Faculty had a sensitivity and specificity of 95% & 92% for ICA/M1, 42% & 100% for M2, and 67% & 96% for basilar occlusions. Fellows and ACPs had a sensitivity and specificity of 61% & 94% for ICA/M1, 19% & 83% for M2, and 75% & 95% for basilar occlusions. Inter-rater agreement among Faculty readers was k=0.75 for ICA/M1, k=0.79 for M2 and k=0.14 for basilar occlusions. Among Fellows and ACPs, k=0.57 for ICA/M1, k=0.40 for M2, and k=0.27 for basilar occlusions. CONCLUSIONS NECT-MIPs have high sensitivity and specificity for the detection of LVO when compared to CTA. Inter-rater agreement is fair and higher amongst more experienced reviewers. These results suggest that NECT-MIPs may be helpful to streamline the identification of LVO and reduce door to needle and door to intervention times.
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- JP Ho
- Department of Neurosciences, University of California San Diego, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of California San Diego, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of California San Diego, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of California San Diego, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of California San Diego, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of California San Diego, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of California San Diego, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of California San Diego, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of California San Diego, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of California San Diego, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of California San Diego, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of California San Diego, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of California San Diego, USA
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Choi HR, Agrawal K, Bedair H. The diagnostic thresholds for synovial fluid analysis in late periprosthetic infection of the hip depend on the duration of symptoms. Bone Joint J 2016; 98-B:1355-1359. [DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.98b10.37615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2015] [Accepted: 06/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Aims We hypothesised that the synovial white blood cell (WBC) count in patients with a late periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) of the hip would depend on the duration of a patient’s symptoms, and that the optimal diagnostic threshold would also depend on this period of time. Patients and Methods The synovial WBC count and percentage of polymorphonuclear cells (%PMN), and the serum CRP and ESR levels obtained > six weeks after primary THA were compared between 50 infected and 88 non-infected THAs, and in patients with symptoms for more than or less than two weeks. Diagnostic thresholds for the synovial WBC count were calculated using area under the curve calculation. Results The synovial WBC count was significantly higher in patients with symptoms for ≤ two weeks compared with those with symptoms for > two weeks (p = 0.03). The optimal threshold for diagnosing PJI for the synovial WBC count was 5750 cells/µL (sensitivity 94; specificity 100; PPV 100%; NPV 89%; AUC 99%) and 1556 cells/µL (sensitivity 91; specificity 94; PPV 87% and NPV 97%; AUC 95%), respectively. The thresholds for the cut-offs based on duration of symptoms improved the diagnostic performance of this test. Conclusion This study shows that the diagnostic thresholds for synovial fluid analysis in late periprosthetic infection following THA may depend on duration of symptoms. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2016;98-B:1355–9.
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Agrawal K, Weaver J, Ngu R, Krishnamurthy Mohan H. Clinical significance of patterns of incidental thyroid uptake at (18)F-FDG PET/CT. Clin Radiol 2015; 70:536-43. [PMID: 25687827 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2014.12.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2014] [Revised: 12/22/2014] [Accepted: 12/29/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Incidental uptake of 2-[(18)F]-fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose ((18)F-FDG) in the thyroid gland is not uncommonly encountered in day-to-day practice of oncological (18)F-FDG positron-emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT). These are often felt to be "nuisance lesions" by referring clinicians and radiologists alike. However, recognition of the importance of different patterns of FDG uptake in the thyroid gland and knowledge of the possible underlying aetiologies are crucial in ensuring that patients are managed appropriately in the clinical context of their primary diagnosis, as the underlying pathological condition may be clinically important in a significant minority of such cases. This review describes the various patterns of (18)F-FDG uptake within the thyroid and discusses the clinical significance and possible impact on patient management. Incidental low-grade homogeneous diffuse increased thyroid (18)F-FDG uptake is usually seen in the patients with chronic thyroiditis, Grave's disease, and hypothyroidism. Thyroid function tests and antibody profiling are advised in these patients. Incidental focal (18)F-FDG thyroid uptake should raise the possibility of underlying malignancy. Ultrasound with or without fine-needle aspiration cytology is usually recommended for the evaluation of these lesions. Heterogeneous uptake with prominent focal uptake in the thyroid should be further evaluated to exclude malignancy.
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- K Agrawal
- Dept of Nuclear Medicine, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
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- School of medicine, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Dental Maxillofacial Radiology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Dept of Nuclear Medicine, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; Clinical PET Centre, St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK
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Manohar K, Mittal BR, Agrawal K, Kashyap R, Bhattacharya A, Mandal AK. Response assessment to Sunitinib by F-18 Fluorodeoxyglucose PET/CT in a case of venous tumor thrombosis from renal cell carcinoma. Indian J Cancer 2014; 51:390. [PMID: 25494158 DOI: 10.4103/0019-509x.146770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and PET, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Paliwal G, Agrawal K, Srivastava R, Sharma S. Domestic liquefied petroleum gas: Are we using a kitchen bomb? Burns 2014; 40:1219-24. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2013.12.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2013] [Revised: 10/29/2013] [Accepted: 12/22/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Yadav S, Khadka R, Agrawal K, Lamsal M, Shrestha R, Paudel B. P168: Cardiovascular autonomic function in hypothyroid patients. Clin Neurophysiol 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/s1388-2457(14)50308-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Thapa M, Neopane AK, Singh UK, Aryal N, Agrawal K, Shrestha B. Nutritional status of children in two districts of the mountain region of Nepal. J Nepal Health Res Counc 2013; 11:235-239. [PMID: 24908522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nutritional status is a prime indicator of health. Generally, three anthropometric indicators are often used to assess nutritional status during childhood and adolescence: underweight (weight-for-age), stunting (height- for-age) and thinness (BMI-for-age). Malnutrition in children is a major public health problem in many developing countries. This study was conducted to assess nutritional status among children attending health camps in two mountainous districts in Nepal. METHODS Five hundred and seventy five children below 15 years of age attending the medical camp in Humla and Mugu districts in October 2011 were assessed for nutritional status. For children less than five years, weight for age, weight for height and height for age as per WHO classification, and for children between five to 15 years age specific values of height, weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) were calculated. RESULTS In Humla district, 28.2% children were undernourished, 8.8% wasted and 22.4% stunted in less than five years. In the same age group, 31.7% children were undernourished, 9.4% wasted and 29.4% stunted in Mugu district. In the age group five to 15 years, thinness was seen in 22.4% and 29.4% children in Humla and Mugu respectively. CONCLUSIONS Malnutrition (underweight, stunting, wasting and thinness) still constitutes a major health problem among Nepalese children, particularly in mountainous regions.
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- Department of Paediatrics, Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Shree Birendra Hospital, Chhauni, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Paediatrics, Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Shree Birendra Hospital, Chhauni, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Paediatrics, Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Shree Birendra Hospital, Chhauni, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Paediatrics, Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Shree Birendra Hospital, Chhauni, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Paediatrics, Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Shree Birendra Hospital, Chhauni, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Paediatrics, Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Shree Birendra Hospital, Chhauni, Kathmandu, Nepal
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This paper reviews the various aspects of tissue regeneration during the process of tissue expansion. “Creep” and mechanical and biological “stretch” are responsible for expansion. During expansion, the epidermis thickens, the dermis thins out, vascularity improves, significant angiogenesis occurs, hair telogen phase becomes shorter and the peripheral nerves, vessels and muscle fibres lengthen. Expansion is associated with molecular changes in the tissue. Almost all these biological changes are reversible after the removal of the expander.This study is also aimed at reviewing the difficulty in deciding the volume and dimension of the expander for a defect. Basic mathematical formulae and the computer programmes for calculating the dimension of tissue expanders, although available in the literature, are not popular. A user-friendly computer programme based on the easily available Microsoft Excel spread sheet has been introduced. When we feed the area of defect and base dimension of the donor area or tissue expander, this programme calculates the volume and height of the expander. The shape of the expander is decided clinically based on the availability of the donor area and the designing of the future tissue movement. Today, tissue expansion is better understood biologically and mechanically. Clinical judgement remains indispensable in choosing the size and shape of the tissue expander.
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- K Agrawal
- Department of Burns, Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, VM Medical College and Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Tandon R, Agrawal K, Narayan RP, Tiwari VK, Prakash V, Kumar S, Sharma S. Firecracker injuries during Diwali festival: The epidemiology and impact of legislation in Delhi. Indian J Plast Surg 2012; 45:97-101. [PMID: 22754162 PMCID: PMC3385409 DOI: 10.4103/0970-0358.96595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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SETTING AND DESIGN A hospital-based retrospective study of firecracker-related injuries was carried out at a government sponsored hospital in Delhi. MATERIALS AND METHODS 1373 patients attended the emergency burn care out-patients clinic during 2002-2010 pre-Diwali, Diwali and post-Diwali days. Every year, a disaster management protocol is revoked during these 3 days under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. RESULTS There was an increase in the number of patients of firecracker-related injuries in Delhi national capital region from the year 2002 to 2010, based on the hospital statistics. During the study period, the hospital received approximately one patient with firecracker-related injury per 100,000 population of the city. 73.02% of the victims were 5-30 years old. Majority (90.87%) of them sustained <5% total body surface area burn. CONCLUSIONS In spite of legislations and court orders, the number of patients is on the rise. The implementation agencies have to analyse the situation to find a way to control this preventable manmade accident. Websites, emails, SMS, social sites, etc. should be used for public education, apart from conventional methods of public awareness.
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- R Tandon
- Department of Burns, Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, VM Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Kundra P, Yuvaraj K, Agrawal K, Krishnappa S, Kumar LT. Surgical outcome in children undergoing hypospadias repair under caudal epidural vs penile block. Int Braz J Urol 2011. [DOI: 10.1590/s1677-55382011000600030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Agrawal N, Agrawal K, Mhaske S. An uncommon presentation of an inflammatory gingival enlargement--responding to non-surgical periodontal therapy. Int J Dent Hyg 2011; 9:303-7. [PMID: 21356030 DOI: 10.1111/j.1601-5037.2010.00497.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND The various clinical manifestations of inflammatory gingival enlargement reported are more or less similar regardless of the underlying aetiological factors. Unusual presentation and unknown aetiology pose a diagnostic challenge for a periodontist. METHODS A 34-year-old Indian woman presented with the complaint of gum swelling that was sessile, lobulated, soft in consistency and bluish red in colour with ulcerated surface in some region, which was covered by the necrotic slough. This type of enlargement was unusual and some underlying systemic pathology was suspected. But a written consultation from her physician confirmed her systemic health, which was based on clinical, radiological and haematological investigations. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of inflammatory gingival enlargement. Patient was treated with oral hygiene instructions, scaling and root planning. RESULT Within a month of conventional periodontal therapy, gum enlargement reduced markedly and patient was put on oral hygiene maintenance programme. CONCLUSION Periodontal therapy is diagnosis-driven and, to the extent possible, should address all the possible factors that impact development and progression of diseases that may affect periodontal tissue. In plaque-induced periodontal diseases, non-surgical periodontal therapy is still a gold standard among all the therapies available.
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- N Agrawal
- Department of Periodontics, People's Dental Academy, Bhopal, India.
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Subramanian B, Agrawal K, Panda K. Congenital fusion of the jaws: a management protocol. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2010; 39:925-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2010.03.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2009] [Revised: 03/03/2010] [Accepted: 03/26/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND The pathogenesis of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease includes increased acid reflux, reduced salivation and impaired peristalsis. This may depend upon the height of acid wave and magnitude of oesophageal mucosal exposure. Interestingly, the effect of site of acid infusion upon salivary secretion and heartburn has not been examined in any detail. AIM To examine whether acid infusion in the upper oesophagus may cause increased salivation and heartburn as compared with acid infusion in the lower oesophagus. METHODS Twelve healthy male subjects (mean age 30) received infusions of HCl, citric acid and acetic acid at 10 and 20 cm above the lower oesophageal sphincter (LES) for fixed time periods. Parotid saliva collected periodically and heartburn severity scored using standardized scale. Standard statistical methods (paired t-tests, analysis of variance) were used to determine the significance of results. RESULTS Acid infusion in the upper oesophagus increased parotid flow rate as compared with that in the lower oesophagus (P < 0.05). Likewise, there was a significantly increased heartburn score at 20 cm as well as 10 cm above LES (P < 0.05) as compared with that in the stomach. CONCLUSION These data suggest a significant increase in salivation and heartburn in response to acid infusion in the upper vs. lower part of the oesophagus.
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- S K Dutta
- Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA
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Chouhan V, Agrawal K, Vinothkumar TK, Mathesul A. Bilateral insufficiency fracture of the femoral head and neck in a case of oncogenic osteomalacia. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010; 92:1028-31. [DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.92b7.24526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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We describe a case of oncogenic osteomalacia in an adult male who presented with low back pain and bilateral hip pain. Extensive investigations had failed to find a cause. A plain pelvic radiograph showed Looser’s zones in both femoral necks. MRI confirmed the presence of insufficiency fractures bilaterally in the femoral head and neck. Biochemical investigations confirmed osteomalacia which was unresponsive to treatment with vitamin D and calcium. A persistently low serum phosphate level suggested a diagnosis of hypophosphataemic osteomalacia. The level of fibroblast growth factor-23 was highly raised, indicating the cause as oncogenic osteomalacia. This was confirmed on positron-emission tomography, MRI and excision of a benign fibrous histiocytoma following a rapid recovery. The diagnosis of oncogenic osteomalacia may be delayed due to the non-specific presenting symptoms. Subchondral insufficiency fractures of the femoral head may be missed unless specifically looked for.
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- King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai-12, Maharastra, 400012, India
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Kundra P, Supraja N, Agrawal K, Ravishankar M. Flexible laryngeal mask airway for cleft palate surgery in children: a randomized clinical trial on efficacy and safety. Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2008; 46:368-73. [PMID: 19642771 DOI: 10.1597/08-009.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of a flexible laryngeal mask airway in children undergoing palatoplasty. DESIGN Prospective, randomized, single-center study. SETTING Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research. PATIENTS Sixty-six children (American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status 1 and 2) scheduled to undergo palatoplasty were assigned randomly to an endotracheal intubation group (RAE group, n = 33) and a flexible laryngeal mask airway group (FLMA group, n = 33). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Peak airway pressure, inspired and expired tidal volume, end-tidal carbon dioxide, lung compliance, and airway resistance were continuously measured after placement of the assigned airway. The percentage leak around the airway was quantified as the leak fraction. Parametric data between groups were analyzed using an unpaired Student's t test and within groups using a one-way analysis of variance. Nonparametric variables were analyzed using the Fisher exact test. RESULTS In two children, the flexible laryngeal mask airway was displaced from its original position; whereas, one endotrachial tube advanced endobronchially. The leak fraction was significantly higher in the RAE group when compared with that in FLMA group (13.34% +/- 13.74% versus 5.96% +/- 3.78%, p < .05) until the throat pack was applied. Peak airway pressure and resistance were significantly higher in the RAE group compared with the FLMA group at all time intervals, p < .05. During emergence, frequency of coughing, desaturation, and laryngospasm were increased in the RAE group. CONCLUSION A flexible laryngeal airway mask is suitable for maintaining the airway and helps in smooth emergence in children undergoing palatoplasty.
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- Pankaj Kundra
- Department of Anesthesiolog, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
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AbstractWe present a case report of a single lesion of cysticercosis cellulosae, a parasitic infection caused by the larval stage of Taenia solium (pork tapeworm), presenting as a soft tissue swelling of the lower lip. We stress the importance of knowledge about oral manifestations of parasitic infections.
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- B Subramanian
- Department of Dentistry, Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry-605006, India.
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Gupta AK, Jain A, Jain A, Agrawal K, Saraswat V, Revathi S, Soni LK, Kaskhedikar SG. QSAR Analysis of Indazole Estrogens as Selective β-Estrogen Receptor Ligands: Rationalization of Physicochemical Properties. Med Chem 2007; 3:347-53. [PMID: 17627571 DOI: 10.2174/157340607781024384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Quantification of structure activity relationships was performed on a series of indazole estrogen analogs, for their relative beta estrogenic receptor agonist activity, in order to understand the essential structural requirements for selectivity of indazole estrogen analogs for beta-estrogenic receptor over alpha-estrogenic receptor. The de novo and Hansch approach suggested that the 3(rd) position of indazole nucleus (R(1)) is decisive for the selectivity of molecules towards beta-estrogenic receptor over alpha-estrogenic receptor. The study also depicted that the substitution of polar group at R(1) position might prove helpful in the beta-estrogenic receptor selectivity (ER(beta/alpha )).
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- A K Gupta
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, B.R.Nahata College of Pharmacy, Mandsaur, India
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OBJECTIVE To assess the prevalence and type of obesity in affluent schoolgirls aged 16 and 17 yr. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2002, in 4 randomly selected public schools of Delhi. All girls from randomly chosen classes were included. Weight, height and waist and hip circumferences were measured for all 414 schoolgirls and their socio-demographic profile was recorded. Body mass index [BMI] and waist hip ratio [WHR] were calculated for all the girls. BMI > 30 (i.e.--95th percentile) denotes obesity and BMI > 25 (i.e.--85th percentile) denotes overweight as according to International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) criteria. WC > 80 cm or WHR > 0.85 denote central obesity. RESULTS Prevalence of obesity and overweight amongst the study subjects was 5.3% and 15.2% respectively (IOTF). Out of the 22 obese girls central obesity was present in 21 girls (95.4%) [WC > 80 cm] and 12 girls (54.5%) [WHR > 0.85]. CONCLUSION There is significant prevalence of obesity in affluent schoolgirls in Delhi and more than half of them have central obesity.
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- M Mehta
- Department of Community Medicine, University College of Medical Sciences & Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, New Delhi, India.
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Magu S, Ratan KN, Agrawal K. Images: CT whirl sign - midgut volvulus. Indian J Radiol Imaging 2006. [DOI: 10.4103/0971-3026.29055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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- S Magu
- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Pediatric Surgery, Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak - 124001 Haryana, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Pediatric Surgery, Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak - 124001 Haryana, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Pediatric Surgery, Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak - 124001 Haryana, India
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Agrawal K. An Easy and Summative Approach to Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI). Med J Shree Birendra Hosp 2005. [DOI: 10.3126/mjsbh.v7i0.21097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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An Easy and Summative Approach to Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI)
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Dwivedi S, Mehta M, Bhasin S, Agrawal K. M.502 Central obesity, pre-hypertension and parental history of cardiovascular allied disorders in affluent schoolgirls in Delhi. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2004. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(04)90500-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Ravishankar M, Kundra P, Agrawal K, Kutralam NS, Arun N, Vijaykumar OP. Rigid nasendoscope with video camera system for intubation in infants with Pierre-Robin sequence. Br J Anaesth 2002; 88:728-31. [PMID: 12067018 DOI: 10.1093/bja/88.5.728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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We describe an alternative intubation technique using a rigid nasendoscope and a video camera monitor system in two infants with Pierre-Robin sequence presenting for palatoplasty. After induction with an inhalational anaesthetic technique, the tracheas of the infants could not be intubated with direct laryngoscopy using a Wisconsin blade. In the absence of a flexible paediatric fibrescope, a rigid endoscope (2.7 mm, 70 degrees lateral illumination) was passed orally to provide a view of the glottis on the monitor screen. A tracheal tube, bent into a J-shape using a stylet, was inserted orally and manipulated into the trachea, under video guidance. This technique proved to be simple, permitting a favourable view of the glottis. It should be considered for passing a tracheal tube through the vocal cords in infants who present with a difficult airway.
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- M Ravishankar
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
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Agrawal K, Kaur M, Bajaj P, Agrawal C, Pathania OP. Metaplastic carcinomas of the breast (light microscopic and immunohistochemical features). Indian J Cancer 2001; 38:80-4. [PMID: 12593444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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Metaplastic carcinomas of the breast are uncommon tumors that contain other cellular components besides the glandular component. These carcinomas have a poor prognosis as compared to breast carcinomas without metaplasia. It is, therefore, important to recognise the metaplastic components. The study was conducted over a three year period. All breast carcinomas received during this period in the department of pathology were analysed for areas of metaplastic carcinomas. The light microscopic features, special stains as well as the immunohistochemical markers of metaplastic carcinomas are highlighted in this paper.
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- K Agrawal
- Department of Pathology and Surgery, Lady Hardinge Medical College & Associated Hospitals, New Delhi, India
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A new method for reconstruction of the upper lip and moustache is presented. An extended midline forehead flap is described, which is a modification of the classical midline forehead flap in which the flap is extended into the hair-bearing scalp. Simultaneously, a nasal alar defect was reconstructed using the non-hair-bearing forehead skin in a patient with cancrum oris. The flap is reliable, technically easy to raise, does not require any special expertise and causes minimal donor site deformity. However, it is a multistage procedure and hence causes prolonged morbidity.
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- K Agrawal
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
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Sundaram P, Agrawal K, Mandke JV, Joshi JM. Giant cell pneumonitis induced by cobalt. Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci 2001; 43:47-9. [PMID: 11370507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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Cobalt alone and in combination with tungsten carbide known as hard metal is capable of causing lung damage. This may vary from development of pulmonary oedema to asthma and fibrosing alveolitis. We report a case of giant cell interstitial pneumonitis caused by exposure to cobalt dust which was not identified as the etiological agent initially and hence led to progression of the disease. The patient subsequently improved following cessation of exposure and treatment with oral corticosteriods, thereby stressing the importance of occupational history in all cases of interstitial pulmonary fibrosis.
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- P Sundaram
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, B.Y.L. Nair Ch Hospital, Mumbai
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- P Sundaram
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Topiwala National Medical College, BYL Nair Ch Hospital, Mumbai 400008, India
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Rajasekaran M, Mondal D, Agrawal K, Chen IL, Hellstrom W, Sikka S. Ex vivo expression of nitric oxide synthase isoforms (eNOS/iNOS) and calmodulin in human penile cavernosal cells. J Urol 1998; 160:2210-5. [PMID: 9817372 DOI: 10.1097/00005392-199812010-00088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE Nitric oxide (NO) synthesized by nitric oxide synthase (NOS) is recognized as the central mediator of penile erection. This process appears to be mediated mainly by neuronal NOS (nNOS), which is localized to the nonadrenergic, noncholinergic innervation of the penis. However, the role of non-neuronal penile constituents (specifically the cavernosal smooth muscle), as well as other NOS isoforms in NO production in the human penis is not well understood. The present study evaluates the expression of non-neuronal (inducible and endothelial) isoforms of NOS in human penile cavernosal smooth muscle cells in culture. MATERIALS AND METHODS Primary culture was initiated with explants of human corpora cavernosa. For gene expression studies, total RNA was extracted from cavernosal cells and subjected to reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). For NADPH-diaphorase histochemistry, the cells were incubated with 1 mM beta-NADPH and 0.5 mM nitrobluetetrazolium at 37C for 3 hours. For indirect immunofluorescence and electron microscopy, cells were incubated overnight at 4C with specific primary (eNOS; calmodulin) and secondary antibodies. A conventional avidin biotin complex technique was used for electron microscopy. RESULTS The mRNA expression studies revealed that these cells express both endothelial (eNOS) and inducible (iNOS) forms. Localization studies showed positive signals for NADPH-diaphorase, eNOS, and calmodulin. The electron microscopic evaluation confirmed the localization of eNOS to the cytoplasm and small vesicles in the cells. CONCLUSIONS These findings support the hypothesis that human cavernosal smooth muscle cells express both endothelial and inducible forms of NOS, which may significantly contribute to NO production in the penile architecture during the erectile process.
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- M Rajasekaran
- Department of Urology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112-2699, USA
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We report 3 patients with isolated cleft or coloboma of the nose--an extremely rare occurrence. This entity belongs to no. 1 of Tessier's classification of craniofacial clefts. Excessive separation of the medial and lateral nasal processes of the frontonasal process may be the genesis of this condition. Management should address two points: the cleft and the associated malformations of the cartilaginous nasal framework.
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- K Agrawal
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Post-graduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
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The reconstruction of large skeletal defects of the chest wall is considered complex and difficult. A simple technique for this repair, using polymethylmethacrylate ribs that are prefabricated in a prosthodontic laboratory using heat cure polymer, is presented. These ribs are used as bone substitutes while reconstructing the chest wall defect. The prefabricated polymethylmethacrylate ribs have been used to reconstruct the large chest wall defects after resection of chest wall tumors in three patients. There was risk of severe paradoxical movement of the chest wall without the skeletal defect reconstruction. In all of the cases, there was no need for postoperative mechanical ventilation and there was no paradoxical movement. Cosmetically, it was highly satisfactory. In one patient, the stainless steel wire caused a sinus after 1 year of reconstruction, requiring removal of the wire and the rib, but it did not compromise the stability of the chest wall. We conclude that reconstruction of large chest wall defects with prefabricated polymethylmethacrylate ribs is simple, cost-effective, and easy to plan and execute.
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- K Agrawal
- Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
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Agrawal K, Mekhala A, Chitra S, Narasimhan R, Ratnakar C. Wuchereria bancrofti microfilariae in the dentigerous cystic fluid: an unusual presentation. Ann Plast Surg 1998; 41:205-7. [PMID: 9718157 DOI: 10.1097/00000637-199808000-00016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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An unexpected and unusual presence of Wuchereria bancrofti microfilariae in the cystic fluid of a maxillary dentigerous cyst in an 8-year-old boy is being reported for the first time. This was an incidental finding during routine fine-needle aspiration cytological examination.
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- K Agrawal
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
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Pressure therapy is an integral part of keloid treatment. There are certain areas of the body which are prone to keloid formation but are not amenable to pressure therapy. The ear lobe is one such area. A simple, self fabricated and inexpensive pressure clip has been used for applying postoperative pressure to the ear lobe. This is fabricated with cold-cure poly methyl methacrylate and orthodontic wire. This has been used in 41 ear lobe keloids in 26 patients along with postexcisional triamcinolone acetonide therapy, 5 ear lobe reconstructions and 2 cases of ear lobe clefts over a period of 8 years. Although these clips are not very aesthetic, still the acceptability is very high as the patients were well motivated. A total of 27 ear lobes in 18 patients of ear lobe keloids have undergone ear boring after 6-18 months of pressure therapy. The only complication noticed is in the form of pressure ulcer due to continuous pressure in two patients at the beginning of our experience with these clips. These healed well after temporarily stopping the use of the clip.
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- K Agrawal
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
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Jackson I, Agrawal K, Bush K. Congenital bilateral maxillo-mandibulo zygomatic fusion with bilateral oblique facial clefts. Eur J Plast Surg 1996. [DOI: 10.1007/bf00171883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Human insulin-like growth factor 1, a known regulator of bone formation, was investigated for its possible effect on membranous bone formation in a rat model. Full-thickness bone defects (10 x 10 x 1 mm) were created in the rat calvarium, and insulin-like growth factor 1 was administered by an osmotic minipump directly into the defect enclosed by the periosteum and dura mater. The dose of insulin-like growth factor 1 was 100 micrograms every 2 weeks. The defects were studied radiographically, macroscopically, and microscopically at 3, 6, 9, and 12 weeks. The group treated with insulin-like growth factor 1 showed qualitative and quantitative differences when compared with the control group. The amount of new bone formation in the group treated with insulin-like growth factor 1 was significantly larger than that of the control group. In the insulin-like growth factor 1 group, the location of new bone formation occurred in the center and at the margin of the bone defect. In the control group, bone was formed only around the margin of the bone defect. This study suggests that insulin-like growth factor 1 improved membranous bone healing in vivo and that insulin-like growth factor 1 makes mesenchymal precursor cells of bone differentiate directly into bone-forming cells.
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- K Kobayashi
- Institute for Craniofacial and Reconstructive Surgery, Southfield, Mich., USA
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Ohigashi T, Nakashima J, Aggarwal S, Brookins J, Agrawal K, Fisher JW. Enhancement of erythropoietin production by selective adenosine A2 receptor agonists in response to hypoxia. J Lab Clin Med 1995; 126:299-306. [PMID: 7665979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to characterize the effects of two new adenosine A2 agonists, 2-(p-(2-carboxyethyl)phenethyl amino)-5'-N-ethylcarboxamidoadenosine (CGS-21680) and N6-(2(3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-(2-methylphenyl)ethyl)-adenosine (DPMA), on erythropoietin (EPO) production in vivo and in vitro. Intravenous injections of CGS-21680 (100 to 500 nmol/kg mouse/day) and DPMA (50 to 500 nmol/kg mouse/day) for 4 days produced significant increases in serum levels of EPO in exhypoxic polycythemic mice. CGS-21680 (10(-7) to 10(-6) mol/L) and DPMA (10(-8) to 10(-5) mol/L) also produced significant increases in medium levels of EPO in a cloned EPO-producing Hep3B hepatocellular carcinoma cell line after 18 hours of incubation in 1% O2. Both compounds also increased cellular cAMP levels significantly in a dose-dependent manner after 1 hour of incubation. A2 receptor binding assays with tritiated CGS-21680 revealed a single type of adenosine receptor binding site on Hep3B cell membranes with a dissociation constant of 132.9 nmol/L and a binding capacity of 270.6 fmol/mg protein. The Ki competition binding values versus tritiated CGS-21680 were 217 nmol/L for CGS-21680 and 86.8 nmol/L for DPMA. These results indicate that adenosine A2 receptor activation amplifies EPO production in response to hypoxia, both in vivo and in vitro.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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BACKGROUND Patients with vitiligo frequently have premature gray hair. Until recently the literature was silent about its management. While surgically treating vitiligo, we incidentally observed repigmentation of gray hair. OBJECTIVE Based on our observations we undertook this study to see the effect of surgical treatment of vitiligo on repigmentation of leukotrichia, as well as to evaluate the percentage of repigmentation, if any, in the different hair-bearing areas, and the time taken for it. METHODS A case series of eight patients with nine patches of localized, stable, and refractory vitiligo with leukotrichia of 3-12 years duration is presented. The patients were followed up for 2-6 years. One patient was lost from follow-up after 2 months. The vitiligo was treated by dermabrasion and thin split-thickness skin grafting under local anesthesia, as outpatients. RESULTS Repigmentation of the hair occurred in all the areas but it was seen earlier (3 months) and was more complete in the eyebrows (70-95%). In the scalp and the beard areas it started later (6-9 months) and was around 50-60% only. The degree of pigmentation increased until about 3 years after surgery. No complications in the form of graft loss or alopecia were observed. CONCLUSIONS Partial to near-total repigmentation of leukotrichia can be achieved surgically. Contrary to the present theory, we hypothesize that melanocytes also migrate from the repigmented epidermis to the hair follicle, resulting in repigmentation of the hair.
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- K Agrawal
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Post-graduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
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BACKGROUND Vitiligo is a common benign condition of great concern. Though a large number of medical and surgical treatment methods are available, none of them is fully dependable in all the areas. OBJECTIVE Split-thickness skin grafting (STSG) has been used for the treatment of vitiligo for over three decades, but it did not gain popularity. This presentation evaluates the degree of repigmentation achieved with this technique, its complications, and drawbacks. METHODS A case series of 21 patients with 32 localized, stable, and refractory vitiligo patches treated institutionally by dermabrasion and thin STSG has been presented. The patients have been followed up for 1-6 years. Three patients lost to follow-up before 1 year have not been included. RESULTS The graft take was 100% in 27 patches and 90-95% in the remaining five. One hundred percent repigmentation was achieved in 22 patches and 90-95% in 10. Time taken for satisfactory color match was 4-9 months (average, 6.3 months). The complications encountered were all minor and did not affect the results. CONCLUSION This is a simple, outpatient procedure performed under local anesthesia resulting in an excellent color match on a long-term follow-up. This technique can be used over any part of the body, including the hair-bearing areas, without compromising the end results.
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- K Agrawal
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
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A case of generalized tetanus after human bite of the finger is reported. The patient recovered with institutional care. We propose that secondary invasion by Clostridium tetani is the cause for infection. It could be prevented by immediate tetanus prophylaxis, thorough debridement, and primary repair of the wound.
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- K Agrawal
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
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A case of multiple trichoepitheliomas associated with epidermal cysts is reported. The trichoepithelioma lesions were florid and extensive with large nodulo-cystic lesions on the face and a new variant simulating hidradenitis suppurativa near the gluteal cleft.
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- M D'Souza
- Department of Dermatology & STD, Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
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Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a rare genetic disease characterised by defective DNA repair leading to clinical and cellular hypersensitivity to ultraviolet radiation. The oculocutaneous features of 10 patients with XP were studied retrospectively. General features included parental consanguinity (40%), familiarity (60%), onset of symptoms in first 2 years (50%), malignant skin neoplasms (60%), and carcinoma of the tongue (20%). Among the ocular features, 50% of patients presented with photophobia. Lid freckles or atrophic skin lesions were seen in all patients. Lower lid tumours were seen in 30%, chronic conjunctival congestion in 40%, corneal opacification in 40%, squamous cell carcinoma of limbus in 20%, bilateral pterygium in 40%, and visual impairment in 50%. The clinical features (ocular and cutaneous) of the cases are discussed.
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- J L Goyal
- Department of Ophthalmology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, (JIPMER), Pondicherry, India
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Agrawal K, Mishra S, Ratnakar C. A chondroma of the nasal alar cartilage. Eur J Plast Surg 1994. [DOI: 10.1007/bf00176501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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