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Jahan S, Rahman MM, Biswas SK, Hossain ATM, Saha B, Haque SMA. Breast Cancer in Younger and Older Women: A Comparison of Clinicopathological Traits. Mymensingh Med J 2024; 33:433-439. [PMID: 38557522] [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: 04/04/2024]
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Breast cancer stands as the prevailing invasive cancer globally, bearing high mortality rates among women. Existing evidence indicates diminished survival rates in younger patients. Consequently, this study endeavors to assess and contrast the pathological features of breast cancer in women under 40 years of age with their older counterparts. Conducted as a cross-sectional analysis, this study encompasses 560 patients diagnosed with breast cancer, seeking treatment at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH), Community Based Medical College Bangladesh (CBMCB) and several private hospitals in Mymensingh. The gathered data incorporates information such as age, residential area, occupation, tumor histopathology, TNM classification, staging and status of hormone receptor. The patients' mean age (standard deviation) was 49.7±11.9 years, with 20.5% below 40, most were from rural areas and were housewives. Ductal carcinoma prevailed as the most common histopathologic type (87.67%). However, younger patients exhibited a higher prevalence of lobular and other rare carcinomas compared to their older counterparts (p=0.04). Additionally, the younger group demonstrated larger tumor sizes (p=0.01), lymphatic node involvement (p=0.04) and advanced staging (p=0.004). Notably, younger age showed more negativity for estrogen and/or progesterone receptors. The results suggested that women under 40 years old exhibit more aggressive tumor characteristics and a more severe form of breast cancer compared to their older counterparts.
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- S Jahan
- Dr Shahanaz Jahan, Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Community Based Medical College Bangladesh (CBMCB), Mymensingh, Bangladesh; E-mail:
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Kumar A, Jain H, Paul A, Thakur S, Biswas SK. Regularized cost function in wavefront shaping for advancing the contrast of structured light. Appl Opt 2024; 63:595-603. [PMID: 38294369 DOI: 10.1364/ao.506920] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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The cost function in the iterative optimization algorithms is one of the sensitive optimization controllers that plays a crucial role in feedback based wavefront shaping for constructing well-resolved complex structured light through scattering media. There has been a trade-off between resolution and the contrast enhancement of the structured light in wavefront shaping. We have developed an ℓ 2-norm based quadratic cost function (L2QN) and proposed a regularized cost function (RCF) for advancing the contrast and maintaining the high resolution of structured light. Both the simulations and experiments have been performed, and it has been found that the proposed RCF significantly advances the contrast and structural uniformity for focusing light through scattering media as well as for diffused reflection mode. The potential applications of the method demonstrated in this study can be extended into holographic displays, structured light illumination microscopy, photo-lithography, photothermal treatments, dosimetry, laser materials processing, and energy control inside and outside an incubation system.
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Kumar A, Thakur S, Biswas SK. Formation of multiple complex light structures simultaneously in 3D volume using a single binary phase mask. Sci Rep 2023; 13:16951. [PMID: 37805630 PMCID: PMC10560216 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-42087-0] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/09/2023] Open
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Complex structure formation inside or through turbid media is a challenging task due to refractive index inhomogeneity, random light scattering, and speckle noise formation. In this article, we have coupled the data regression model in the R-squared metric and used its advantages as a fitness function in the genetic algorithm to advance the resolution and structural uniformity. As a compatible system with the binary genetic algorithm, we have presented a cost-effective iterative wavefront shaping system-design with binary phase modulation using an affordable ferroelectric liquid crystal (FLC) based binary-phase spatial light modulator (SLM). R-squared metric in the genetic algorithm is analyzed to optimize the binary phase mask, and the prototype system based on iterative binary phase modulation has been validated with a 120-grit ground glass diffuser and fresh chicken tissues of thickness 307 [Formula: see text] and 812 [Formula: see text]. The detailed results show that the proposed cost-effective wavefront shaping system with data regression model assisted R-squared fitness function can construct high-resolution multiple complex hetero-structures simultaneously in 3D volume using an optimized single phase-mask.
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- Amit Kumar
- Bio-NanoPhotonics Laboratory, Department of Physical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research-Mohali, Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Manauli, PO, 140306, India
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- Bio-NanoPhotonics Laboratory, Department of Physical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research-Mohali, Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Manauli, PO, 140306, India
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- Bio-NanoPhotonics Laboratory, Department of Physical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research-Mohali, Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Manauli, PO, 140306, India.
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Hasan MN, Biswas SK, Islam S, Rahman MA. Haematohidrosis: A Case Series of Five Patients. Mymensingh Med J 2023; 32:875-879. [PMID: 37391988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
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Haematohidrosisis manifested by sweating mixed with blood. It is a rare disease and there are scarce literature regarding case report. We are describing five cases of haematohidrosis in different age group here in this case series. In case 1- a 20 year old woman was admitted with history of recurrent haemorrhage from various sites without any trauma or anticoagulant or antipletlet medication. There was no evidence of local trauma. Physical examination was unremarkable. Her blood workup came out insignificant. In case 2- a 10 year old boy was admitted with epistaxis, conjunctival bleeding, haematuria and per rectal bleeding without any history of injury. He had no history of medicine which would cause bleeding. Physical examination and laboratory profile were insignificant. In case 3- a 15 year old boy presented with recurrent haematuria and conjunctival haemorrhage without any trauma. No history of medication that would cause the bleeding. His systemic examination and laboratory profile was unremarkable. In case 4- a 25 year old woman presented with bleeding from ear, nose and eyes without any local trauma. She was not on any medication that would cause bleeding. Her systemic inquiry and laboratory profile was unremarkable. In case 5- a 20 year old woman presented with bleeding from eyes, ears and umbilicus. There was no evidence of self-inflicted injury. She had features of anxiety disorder. Other systemic examination and laboratory profile was unremarkable. All the cases were labelled as haematohidrosis and treated with propranolol with successful outcome. We report this case series to build up awareness and disseminate clinical knowledge.
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- M N Hasan
- Dr Md Nazmul Hasan, Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh; E-mail:
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Hasan MN, Rahman BI, Rahaman MF, Biswas SK, Ahmed I, Rahman MA. Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Rare Manifestation. Mymensingh Med J 2023; 32:265-267. [PMID: 36594332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare disorder of hematopoietic stem cells. The occurrence of PNH in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is even rarer. One such presentation was seen in a 19 years old woman who presented with fever, multiple joint pain, photosensitivity, oral ulcer, hair loss and was diagnosed as a case of SLE and was admitted in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh on 7th February 2019. Subsequently she developed progressive anaemia and passing of dark colored urine. Flow cytometry analysis showed PNH clone within red cells. We report this case so that clinicians are aware about this association between PNH and SLE. Informed written consent was obtained from the patient for the publication of this case report, the copy of which is available with the authors.
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- M N Hasan
- Dr Md Nazmul Hasan, Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh; E-mail:
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Billah MM, Rahim MA, Biswas SK, Ahmed S, Rahman MA, Uddin MJ, Mazumder MK, Hasan MN. Health Related Quality of Life in Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Mymensingh Med J 2023; 32:103-110. [PMID: 36594309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the major public health issues in many developing nations especially in Bangladesh. Though most focus is being directed towards mortality and incidence rate, the changes in morbidity and other health status parameters are not been well considered. The aim of the study was a comprehensive assessment of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis by measuring patient's quality of life which may lead to better outcome in patients' health, infection surveillance and prevention programs. This prospective study was conducted in the department of Respiratory and Internal Medicine, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh from September 2015 to March 2017. The quality of life scores of 61 smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis cases were measured by validated Bangla version of SF-36 questionnaire before or at the starting of treatment, after the initial phase and at the end of treatment. Then the score was compared with those of 75 healthy matched controls. The changes of the quality of life with the stage of treatment and with socio-demographic variables were assessed. Before treatment, all domains of HRQoL of the pulmonary TB patients were significantly lower than those of the control group (p<0.001). At the end of six-month treatment period, HRQoL of the pulmonary TB patient had significantly increased compared to before treatment (p<0.001). There was no significant difference of scores after six months of treatment with that of control (p>0.05). The lowest score in tuberculosis patients was related to general health perception and vitality. Patients with low socio economic status, low educational level, prolonged disease duration and increased number of symptoms had lower HRQoL scores.
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- M M Billah
- Dr Mohammed Mostanshir Billah, Upazilla Health and Family Planning Officer, Dharmapasha, Sunamganj, Bangladesh; E-mail:
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Mondal S, Ghosh SK, Biswas SK, Das Pramanik J, Das S. Profile of Nonvenereal Female Genital Dermatoses: A Cross-Sectional Study From Eastern India. J Low Genit Tract Dis 2022; 26:276-282. [PMID: 35763612 DOI: 10.1097/lgt.0000000000000680] [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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OBJECTIVE Nonvenereal genital dermatoses may be a reason for considerable concern to the patient and often pose diagnostic dilemma to the treating physicians. The objective of the present study was to find out the demographical and clinical profile of nonvenereal genital dermatoses including systemic comorbidities in a tertiary care hospital. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was an observational study, carried out at the outpatient department of dermatology of a tertiary care hospital of Eastern India over a period of 12 months. Female patients with genital lesions were included in the study after excluding venereal disease. Results were tabulated and analyzed. RESULTS A total of 189 female patients were evaluated having 39 different dermatoses. The age ranged from 2 months to 72 years with most patients belonged to the fourth decade and 70.4% patients were from reproductive age group. Most of the patients were literate (81%) and hailing from rural areas. Most of them were homemakers and belonged to lower socioeconomic status (42.3%). Itching (77.3%) was the most common presenting complaint followed by burning sensation (9.5%). Common dermatoses encountered were vulval candidiasis (40.7%), lichen sclerosus (15.3%), tinea cruris (13.8%), lichen planus (4.2%), vitiligo (3.2%), irritant contact dermatitis (2.6%), psoriasis (2.6%), lichen simplex chronicus (2.1%), among others. Most common associated comorbidity was diabetes mellitus. CONCLUSIONS This study provides important data on the spectrum of vulvar diseases in Eastern Indian patients and emphasizes the importance of proper and timely diagnosing nonvenereal vulvar dermatoses.
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- Satarupa Mondal
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, R. G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata, India
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Sil A, Chakraborty U, Chandra A, Biswas SK. COVID-19 associated symmetrical peripheral gangrene: A case series. Diabetes Metab Syndr 2022; 16:102356. [PMID: 34920197 PMCID: PMC8626894 DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2021.102356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2 has turned the world topsy-turvy since its onset in 2019. The thromboinflammatory complications of this disease are common in critically ill patients and associated with poor prognosis. Symmetrical peripheral gangrene (SPG) is characterized by symmetrical distal gangrene in absence of any large vessel occlusion or vasculitis and it is usually associated with critical illness. Our aim was to report the clinical profile and outcome of patients diagnosed with SPG associated with COVID-19. To the best of our knowledge, no such similar cases have been reported till date. METHODS In this case series, we have discussed the clinical presentation, laboratory parameters and outcome in a series of two patients of SPG associated with COVID-19 and also compared those findings. Due to paucity of data, we also reviewed the literature on this under-diagnosed and rarely reported condition and association. RESULTS Two consecutive patients (both males, age range: 37-42 years, mean: 39.5 years) were admitted with the diagnosis of COVID-19 associated SPG. Both patients had clinical and laboratory evidence of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Leucopenia was noted in both patients. Despite vigorous therapy, both patients succumbed to their illness within a fortnight of admission. CONCLUSION SPG in the background of COVID-19 portends a fatal outcome. Physicians should be aware of its grim prognosis.
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- Abheek Sil
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, 1, Khudiram Bose Sarani, Kolkata, 700004, India
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- Department of Neurology, Bangur Institute of Neurosciences, IPGMER and SSKM Hospital, Annex 1, 52/1 Shambhunath Pandit Street, Kolkata, 700020, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, 1, Khudiram Bose Sarani, Kolkata, 700004, India.
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, 1, Khudiram Bose Sarani, Kolkata, 700004, India
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Al-Manzo MIS, Biswas S, Das Gupta S, Rahman M, Basak B, Talukder QI, Chanda PK, Biswas SK, Ahmed F. 158 Effect of Preoperative Continuation of Aspirin on Postoperative Bleeding After Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (OPCABG). Br J Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab259.233] [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: 11/13/2022]
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Background
Despite ample evidence of continued preoperative aspirin to improve outcomes in coronary artery bypass surgery, practice for routine continued preoperative aspirin use is still inconsistent due to concern for increased postoperative bleeding. The purpose of this study was to investigate preoperative aspirin use and its effect on postoperative bleeding after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCABG).
Method
This cohort study involved patients (n = 74) who underwent OPCABG at a single center between August 2017 to January 2018. After considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria, they were divided into two groups: one (n = 37) received tablet Aspirin 75mg till the day of surgery and for the other group (n = 37) aspirin was stopped 5 days before surgery. Postoperative bleeding was recorded in both groups. After considering preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative variables statistical analysis was done.
Results
There was no significant difference between the two groups concerning preoperative and peroperative variables. No significant difference was also observed between the two groups in chest tube drainage at 1sthour, 2ndhour, 3rdhour, 24thhour, next 24 hours (at 48th hour), and next 24 hours (at 72nd hour) (p = 0.845, 0.126, 0.568, 0.478, 0.342 and 0.717 respectively). No significant difference was seen in the transfusion requirement of blood and fresh frozen plasma (FFP).
Conclusions
Continuation of preoperative aspirin till the day of surgery is not associated with an increase in chest tube drainage, re-operation for bleeding complications, or transfusion of blood and FFP.
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- M I S Al-Manzo
- National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- United Hospital Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Sil A, Bhanja DB, Biswas SK. Intertriginous Xanthomas-Pathognomonic Cutaneous Markers of Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia. JAMA Dermatol 2021; 157:1228. [PMID: 34468693 DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2021.3060] [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: 11/14/2022]
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- Abheek Sil
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, Midnapore Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Sil A, Chandra A, Bhattacharjee MS, Biswas SK. Cefixime-induced linear IgA bullous dermatosis: a rare cause of mucocutaneous bullous eruption in a patient on hemodialysis. Int J Dermatol 2021; 61:763-765. [PMID: 34587289 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.15919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Revised: 08/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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- Abheek Sil
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Sil A, Bhanja DB, Panigrahi A, Kumar Biswas S. Nail-like presentation of pseudoepitheliomatous keratotic and micaceous balanitis successfully treated with topical 5% 5-fluorouracil: a case report and review of the literature. Int J Dermatol 2021; 61:e211-e213. [PMID: 34468020 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.15877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Abheek Sil
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Midnapore Medical College & Hospital, Midnapore, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Panigrahi A, Biswas SK, Sil A. Dermoscopy of Circinate Balanitis. Indian Dermatol Online J 2021; 12:488-489. [PMID: 34211931 PMCID: PMC8202490 DOI: 10.4103/idoj.idoj_738_20] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2020] [Revised: 10/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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- Avik Panigrahi
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, R.G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, R.G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, R.G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Sil A, Chandra A, Banik B, Biswas SK, Chakraborty U. Yellow nail syndrome. J R Coll Physicians Edinb 2021; 51:166-167. [PMID: 34131678 DOI: 10.4997/jrcpe.2021.217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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- Abheek Sil
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata, India
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- Doctor's Quarters (RG Kar Medical College Campus), 1 Khudiram Bose Sarani, Kolkata-700004, West Bengal, India,
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- Department of Gastroenterology, IPGMER and SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata
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- Department of Neurology, Bangur Institute of Neurosciences, IPGMER and SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, India
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Bhanja DB, Sil A, Chandra A, Biswas SK. Addisonian-like acrofacial hyperpigmentation following long-term hydroxychloroquine therapy in oral lichen planus. BMJ Case Rep 2021; 14:e240727. [PMID: 33509894 PMCID: PMC7845696 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-240727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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- Dibyendu Bikash Bhanja
- Dermatology, Venereology, Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Dermatology, Venereology, Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Internal Medicine, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Dermatology, Venereology, Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Ghosh SK, Bandyopadhyay D, Dutta A, Jane EP, Biswas SK. A Profile of 23 Indian Patients with Purpura Fulminans: A Retrospective, Descriptive Study. Indian J Dermatol 2020; 65:381-387. [PMID: 33165344 PMCID: PMC7640787 DOI: 10.4103/ijd.ijd_8_19] [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] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background: Purpura fulminans (PF) is a potentially fatal uncommon disorder of intravascular thrombosis and is clinically characterized by rapidly progressive hemorrhagic infarction of the skin. Objective: To describe the clinical feature and outcome of a series of patients with PF. Materials and Methods: A descriptive study based on review of case records was carried out at a tertiary care hospital in Kolkata. Results: Twenty three consecutive cases seen over a period of 8 years were studied. The age range was 4 days to 78 years (mean 35.6 years) with a male to female ratio of 1:2.8. Hemorrhagic rash was the universal presenting symptom. Other major presenting features included pneumonia (26.1%), sudden-onset shock syndrome (21.7%), and urinary tract infection (17.4%). All patients presented with retiform purpura and lesional necrosis and 8 (34.8%) patients had associated peripheral gangrene. Nineteen (82.6%) patients had sepsis and 60.9% patients had vesiculo-bullous lesion. Pneumococcus was the most common (26.1%) pathogenic organism detected. The precise cause of PF could not be detected in two (8.7%) patients. One patient (4.3%) with neonatal PF had protein C deficiency. All patients had evidence of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). One patient had to undergo a below knee surgical amputation and one patient had autoamputation of the digits. Ten (43.5%) patients succumbed to their illness. Seven of the 8 patients who had peripheral gangrene had a fatal outcome. Limitations: Relatively small sample size and a referral bias were a few limitations of the present study. Conclusion: The present study emphasizes that PF is a cutaneous marker of DIC. Association of peripheral gangrene, leukopenia and neutropenia may be the reason for the high mortality rate.
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- Sudip Kumar Ghosh
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, R.G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Pediatric Medicine, North Bengal Medical College, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, R.G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, R.G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata, India
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Papulonecrotic tuberculid represents a hypersensitivity reaction to Mycobacterium tuberculosis or its products that disseminate through hematogenous route to the skin from an internal tuberculous focus. It is characterized by recurrent eruptions of asymptomatic, dusky red papules, which undergo ulceration and crusting, and eventually heal after a few weeks with varioliform scarring. Although it most commonly involves extragenital sites, isolated glans penis involvement has been reported very rarely.
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- Dibyendu Bikash Bhanja
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, R.G.Kar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, R.G.Kar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, R.G.Kar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, R.G.Kar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Abheek Sil
- Dermatology, Venereology, Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Dermatology, Venereology, Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Internal Medicine, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Dermatology, Venereology, Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Bhanja DB, Sil A, Das A, Panigrahi A, Biswas SK. Rabies vaccination inducing eruptive lichen planus in a child. Clin Exp Dermatol 2020; 46:369-371. [PMID: 32697851 DOI: 10.1111/ced.14396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- D B Bhanja
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata, India
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- Uddalak Chakraborty
- Internal Medicine, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Internal Medicine, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Dermatology, Venereology, Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Dermatology, Venereology, Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Panigrahi A, Sil A, Biswas SK. Tinea Capitis: Bedside Diagnosis by Dermoscopy. J Pediatr 2020; 222:248. [PMID: 32386873 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2020.03.034] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Avik Panigrahi
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, R.G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, R.G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, R.G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Bhanja DB, Sil A, Punithakumar EJ, Panigrahi A, Das A, Biswas SK. PRIDE syndrome. Postgrad Med J 2020; 97:489-490. [PMID: 32601257 DOI: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2020-137939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2020] [Revised: 06/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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- Dibyendu Bikash Bhanja
- Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, India
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- Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata, India
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- Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, India
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- Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, India
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- Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, India
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Sil A, Biswas SK, Bhanja DB, Das S, Panigrahi A. Post-chikungunya hyperpigmentation. Postgrad Med J 2020; 97:60. [PMID: 32132163 DOI: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2020-137504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2020] [Accepted: 01/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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- Abheek Sil
- Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, India
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- Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, India
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- Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, India
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- Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, India
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- Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, India
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Introduction: Phakomatosis pigmentovascularis (PPV) is a rare congenital syndrome characterized by the simultaneous presence of capillary malformation and pigmentary nevi. The objective of our study was to describe the clinical characteristics of a series of Indian patients presenting with this rare entity. Materials and Methods: It was a record-based descriptive case series. Results: A total of 11 patients with PPV (9 females, 2 males, age range: 7 days to 45 years; mean 11.6 years) were studied. Port wine stain was present in 10 (91%) patients and one patient (9%) had cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita. Isolated nevi of Ota and Mongolian spots were seen in 4 (36%) patients each. Simultaneous presence of both Mongolian spots and nevus of Ota was present in 1 (9%) patient. The combination of Mongolian spots and bilateral palatal hyper-melanosis was noticed in 2 (18%) patients. Café au lait macule was present in one patient. Bilateral ocular melanosis was found in 3 (27%) patients. Unilateral ocular melanosis was noticed in 4 (36%) patients. Two patients (18%) had history of seizure disorder and intracranial vascular anomalies on MRI imaging. Two patients (18%) had features of Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome. According to the traditional classification, three patients had PPV type 2b, one patient had PPV type 5b, and seven patients had PPV type 2a. According to the Happle's classification, 10 patients had PPV of cesio flammea type, and one patient had PPV of cesio marmorata type. Limitations: We could not perform genetic study of the patients. Conclusion: Our findings emphasize the importance of detailed systemic evaluation including ocular examination and brain imaging in every patient of PPV.
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- Abhijit Dutta
- Department of Pediatric Medicine, North Bengal Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, R.G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, R.G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, R.G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Chopra R, Bhatt R, Biswas SK, Bhalla R. Efficacy of alternate day Directly Observed Treatment Short-course (DOTS) in skeletal tuberculosis - A retrospective study. Indian J Tuberc 2018; 65:70-75. [PMID: 29332653 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijtb.2017.08.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2016] [Revised: 06/23/2017] [Accepted: 08/14/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the efficacy of alternate day (thrice a week) Directly Observed Treatment Short-course (DOTS) regimen spanning six to nine months in providing sustained cure for skeletal tuberculosis (TB) under programmatic conditions. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING An urban district tuberculosis centre in India under the Revised National Tuberculosis Programme. PARTICIPANTS A cohort of 218 patients treated with alternate day DOTS regimen for skeletal TB between 2007 and 2012. METHODS All patients with the diagnosis of skeletal TB registered between 2007 and 2012 who successfully completed treatment were followed up for evidence of disease recurrence or relapse using structured interviews conducted between August 2013 and October 2015 after ensuring a minimum follow up of two years. RESULTS Of the 200 patients eligible for follow up in this study, 117 (58.5%) had a minimum follow up of two years. The remaining 83 cases could not be traced. 105 (89.7%) of these 117 patients were symptom free for two years or more after the completion of treatment. There were four cases who had a relapse of the disease within two years of completion of treatment. Eight cases were administered further ATT soon after the completion of treatment under DOTS. CONCLUSIONS This study confirms the efficacy of the alternate day DOTS regimen in successfully treating all forms of skeletal TB, including spinal TB, with a success rate of 89.7%.
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- Rajat Chopra
- Consultant Orthopaedics, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi 110060, India.
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- District Tuberculosis Officer, Ramakrishna Mission Free TB Clinic, New Delhi 110005, India
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- Senior Chest and TB Specialist, Ramakrishna Mission Free TB Clinic, New Delhi 110005, India
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- Senior Consultant Orthopaedics, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi 110060, India
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Ghosh SK, Dutta A, Sarkar S, Nag SS, Biswas SK, Mandal P. Focal Dermal Hypoplasia (Goltz Syndrome): A Cross-sectional Study from Eastern India. Indian J Dermatol 2017; 62:498-504. [PMID: 28979012 PMCID: PMC5618837 DOI: 10.4103/ijd.ijd_317_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Focal dermal hypoplasia (Goltz syndrome), is an extremely rare genetic disorder characterized by distinct skin manifestations and a wide range of abnormalities involving the ocular, dental, skeletal, urinary, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and central nervous systems. The objective of the present series is to emphasize the different typical as well as unusual features of this rare syndrome. METHOLOGY This cross-sectional observational study was performed over a period of 8 years in a tertiary care hospital of Eastern India. Consecutive patients with the clinical diagnosis of Goltz syndrome were studied. RESULTS A total of 8 patients with Goltz syndrome were evaluated. Out of them, one patient was a boy and the rest were girl. The age ranged from 3 days to 9 years. There was no family history. A characteristic Blaschkoid hypo- and hyper-pigmented skin lesions, congenital nodular fat herniation, and skin atrophy were present in all patients. Congenital cutaneous aplasia was present in 50% of the patients. Facial asymmetry and ear deformity (megalopinna and low-set ears) were seen in 37.5% and 12.5% of patients, respectively. Cutaneous telangiectasia was noticed in 37.5% of patients. Freckle- and lentigines-like pigmentation within the hypopigmented macules was found in 25% of patients. Raspberry-like papillomas around mouth were documented in 6 (75%) patients. Dysplastic nail changes with ridging were seen in 7 (87.5%) patients. Genital abnormality in the form of bilateral undescended testes and microphthalmia with aniridia were found in one patient each. Limb defects were present in all patients. Left-sided renal agenesis was found in one patient. The patient also had multiple cortical cysts of the right kidney. LIMITATIONS Genetic testing could not be performed in the present series. CONCLUSIONS Our case series showed a few unusual or extremely rare manifestations such as undescended testes, dermal sinus, kyphoscoliosis, aniridia, unilateral kidney agenesis, and renal cortical cysts among others.
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- Sudip Kumar Ghosh
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy R.G.Kar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, North Bengal Medical College, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, North Bengal Medical College, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy R.G.Kar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy R.G.Kar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Ghosh SK, Bandyopadhyay D, Biswas SK, Darung I. Mucocutaneous Manifestations in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Cross-sectional Study from Eastern India. Indian J Dermatol 2017; 62:411-417. [PMID: 28794554 PMCID: PMC5527724 DOI: 10.4103/ijd.ijd_260_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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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BACKGROUND Cutaneous manifestations are fairly common in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and they can help in early diagnosis, prompt treatment, and hence reduced morbidity from the disease. AIMS The objective of the present study was to find out the different patterns of dermatoses in a group of patients with RA from Eastern India. METHODOLOGY Consecutive patients fulfilling the American Rheumatism Association 1987 revised criteria for the classification of RA and who had different dermatoses were included in this cross-sectional study done over a period of 8 years in a tertiary care hospital in Eastern India. Thorough clinical examination and appropriate laboratory investigations were performed as needed. Data were recorded in a predesigned schedule, and appropriate statistical analysis was done. RESULTS We studied 111 evaluable patients with an age range of 19-71 years and a female to male ratio of 7:1. The mean disease duration of RA was 6.5 years. Cutaneous infections as a group was the most common mucocutaneous manifestation (34.2%) followed by xerosis including ichthyotic skin changes (27%), pigmented purpuric dermatoses (14.4%), leg ulcer (9.9%), periungual telangiectasia (9.9%), rheumatoid nodules (RNs) (8.1%), purpura and ecchymoses (7.2%), small vessel vasculitis in (7.2%), corn and callosities (6.3%), palmar erythema (4.5%), and neutrophilic dermatosis (4.5%). Raynaud's phenomenon was found in 3.6% patients and panniculitis in (3.6%) patients. Rheumatoid factor (RF) and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptides antibody were positive in 74.8% and 88.3% patients, respectively. No statistically significant difference of incidence of leg ulcer, small vessel vasculitis, RN, or Raynaud's phenomenon could be noted between RF positive and negative groups. LIMITATIONS Being an institution-based study, the study findings may not reflect the true situation in the community which remained a limitation of this study. CONCLUSION While some of the features of this study were analogous to Western data, other features showed discordance which may be due to ethnic variations among the patients with RA.
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- Sudip Kumar Ghosh
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, R. G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, R. G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, R. G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Chand K, Biswas SK, Pandey AB, Saxena A, Tewari N, Mondal B. Isolation of bluetongue virus-1 from cattle in India and phylogenetic analysis of the complete coding sequence of the segment-2 gene. Trop Biomed 2016; 33:824-826. [PMID: 33579080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The isolation of BTV-1 serotype from cattle in India and its phylogenetic relationship based on VP2 gene has been reported. Virus (JBP42/12/Ind) is isolated in BHK-21 cell line from blood sample tested positive for BTV antigen in sandwich ELISA from asymptomatic cattle. Full length VP2 gene of cattle isolate was amplified, cloned and sequenced. On BLAST analysis virus isolate was identified as BTV-1 serotype. Phylogenetic tree based on complete VP2 coding region segregated Indian isolates, Australian isolates and African/European isolates in three distinct clusters. Segregation of Indian BTV-1 isolates at close proximity to the monophyletic cluster of Australian BTV-1 isolates indicates the present isolate as "eastern topotype' of BTV. Multiple alignments of VP2 gene nucleotide sequences suggest that, Indian BTV-1 isolate is more closely related to Australian BTV-1 isolates; where 14.1% to 14.4% and 6.8% to 7.4% divergence was observed at nucleotide and deduced amino acid sequence level respectively.
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- K Chand
- Division of Virology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Mukteswar Campus, Dist. Nainital 263 138, Uttarakhand, India
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- Division of Virology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Mukteswar Campus, Dist. Nainital 263 138, Uttarakhand, India
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- Division of Virology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Mukteswar Campus, Dist. Nainital 263 138, Uttarakhand, India
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- Division of Virology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Mukteswar Campus, Dist. Nainital 263 138, Uttarakhand, India
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- Division of Virology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Mukteswar Campus, Dist. Nainital 263 138, Uttarakhand, India
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- Eastern Regional Station, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, 37, Belgachia Road, Kolkata 700 037, West Bengal, India
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Mojid MA, Wyseure GCL, Biswas SK. Effects of Municipal Wastewater Irrigation on Yield and Fertilizer Requirement of Wheat ( Triticum aestivum L.) in Bangladesh. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.3329/agric.v14i1.29096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Due to increasing scarcity of fresh water, use of unconventional water source (e.g., wastewater) in irrigation has now become important. However, inclusive information on the effects of wastewater on crop production and soil health is necessary for such intervention. This study was designed to evaluate these effects by demonstrating the contribution of municipal wastewater (hereafter called wastewater) on yield and nutrient requirement of wheat (<i>Triticum aestivum</i> L.) cv Shatabdi. Five irrigation treatments - I1, I2, I3, I4 and I5 were tested in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications during November-March of 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010 at the experimental field of the Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. The treatments I2-I5 consisted of blended wastewater and I1 of fresh water (control). The ratio of wastewater to total irrigation water was 0.25, 0.50, 0.75 and 1.0 in I2, I3, I4 and I5, respectively. Wheat was cultivated with three irrigations and recommended doses of fertilizer in three consecutive years. Wastewater contained nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) @ 17.5, 3.7 and 10.3 mg/L, respectively, and irrigation by raw wastewater (I5) contributed 19.1, 15.1 and 21.7% of the recommended N, P and K, respectively. Biomass yield increased with increasing fraction of wastewater in irrigation. Grain yield increased for the wastewater fraction of 0.50 - 0.75 in irrigation but decreased when irrigation was applied by raw wastewater. Excess fertilizer (under I5) boosted up growth of wheat, but did not contribute to the grain yield. Number of grains per spike; and grain, straw and biological yields significantly (p = 0.05) increased due to the contribution of wastewater. Wastewater significantly improved grain and biomass production, with the largest value obtained in I4 (4.61 t/ha grain yield and 11.36 t/ha biomass yield). Raw wastewater in combination with recommended fertilizer doses caused over-fertilization that contributed only in biomass production but not in grain production of wheat and irrigation by wastewater substantially reduced fertilizer requirement of wheat.The Agriculturists 2016; 14(1) 01-14
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Biswas SK, van Es P, Steenbergen W, Manohar S. A Method for Delineation of Bone Surfaces in Photoacoustic Computed Tomography of the Finger. Ultrason Imaging 2016; 38:63-76. [PMID: 26048066 DOI: 10.1177/0161734615589288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Photoacoustic (PA) imaging of interphalangeal peripheral joints is of interest in the context of using the synovial membrane as a surrogate marker of rheumatoid arthritis. Previous work has shown that ultrasound (US) produced by absorption of light at the epidermis reflects on the bone surfaces within the finger. When the reflected signals are backprojected in the region of interest, artifacts are produced, confounding interpretation of the images. In this work, we present an approach where the PA signals known to originate from the epidermis are treated as virtual US transmitters, and a separate reconstruction is performed as in US reflection imaging. This allows us to identify the bone surfaces. Furthermore, the identification of the joint space is important as this provides a landmark to localize a region-of-interest in seeking the inflamed synovial membrane. The ability to delineate bone surfaces allows us to identify not only the artifacts but also the interphalangeal joint space without recourse to new US hardware or a new measurement. We test the approach on phantoms and on a healthy human finger.
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- S K Biswas
- Biomedical Photonic Imaging, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands Department of Instrumentation and Applied Physics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
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- Biomedical Photonic Imaging, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Biomedical Photonic Imaging, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Biomedical Photonic Imaging, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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Chauhan HC, Biswas SK, Chand K, Rehman W, Das B, Dadawala AI, Chandel BS, Kher HN, Mondal B. Isolation of bluetongue virus serotype 1 from aborted goat fetuses. REV SCI TECH OIE 2015; 33:803-12. [PMID: 25812205 DOI: 10.20506/rst.33.3.2319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Abortions and stillbirths were noticed in pregnant goats on a farm in the state of Gujarat, India. About 50% of the pregnant goats aborted or gave birth to dead kids. Bluetongue virus (BTV) antibody in the sera of affected goats was detected using a competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Viral antigen in the blood of these goats and in the aborted fetal spleens was detected using a sandwich ELISA. Two viruses (SKN-9, SKN-10) were isolated in cell culture from aborted fetal spleens and were confirmed as Orbivirus by demonstration of ten bands in RNA polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and identified as BTV-1 by sequencing of the VP2 gene. Sequence analyses revealed thatthese isolates were very closely related to a BTV-1 (strain SKN-8) isolated from Culicoides vectors captured on the same farm one month after the occurrence of abortion. Isolation of BTV-1 from fetuses is probably evidence of transplacental transmission of the wild-type strain, because attenuated or laboratory-adapted BTV-1 strains have never been used in this region. This may have important implications in the epidemiology of bluetongue, considering the presence of many BTV serotypes in India.
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Shukla RM, Ray A, Sisodiya N, Patra M, Mandal KC, Basu KS, Biswas SK, Mukhopadhyay B. Look twice before you clamp the cord: iatrogenic ileal transection. J Obstet Gynaecol India 2014; 64:40-1. [PMID: 25404805 DOI: 10.1007/s13224-013-0442-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2011] [Accepted: 07/04/2011] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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- Ram Mohan Shukla
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, 700014 India
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, 700014 India
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, 700014 India
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, 700014 India
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, 700014 India
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, 700014 India
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, 700014 India
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, 700014 India ; 7E, Dinobandhu Mukherjee Lane, Sibpur, Howrah, 711102 West Bengal India
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Bhunia D, Ghosh S, Rudra O, Biswas SK. Porokeratotic eccrine ostial and dermal duct nevus - revisited. Dermatol Online J 2014; 20:13030/qt3xf148pv. [PMID: 25244169] [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] [Received: 09/16/2014] [Accepted: 09/16/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023] Open
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We hereby report a rare case of a 14-year-old girl presenting with asymptomatic pitted papules over the flexor aspect of her right 4th and 5th digits. This was histopathologically proven to be porokeratotic eccrine ostial and dermal duct nevus (PEODDN).
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Shamsuddin AK, Biswas SK, Rahman MZ, Biswas S, Hasan NA, Sharifuzzaman M. A young child with bilateral diaphragmatic palsy after bilateral bidirectional Glenn shunt. Mymensingh Med J 2014; 23:595-598. [PMID: 25178619] [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: 06/03/2023]
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A 13-months old boy was admitted in National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute on 3 August 2011 with the diagnosis of Dextrocardia, A-V discordance, DORV, large perimembranous VSD, severe infundibular and valvular PS, bilateral SVC. He was operated on 10 August 2011. Bilateral bidirectional Glenn shunt was done off pump along with interruption of PDA. Antegrade pulmonary blood flow was minimized by tight PA banding. Baby was extubated 3 hours after surgery but had to reintubate immediately due to intense respiratory distress. Subsequent three trials of extubation failed. Chest x-ray revealed elevation of both the hemidiaphragm. Ultrasonogram of abdomen and Bronchogram along with fluoroscopy done and bilateral diaphragmatic palsy was diagnosed. Tracheostomy was done on 25th August 2011. Plication of left hemidiaphragm was done on 27th August and right hemidiaphragm plication was done on 10th September 2011. Though it took long period of time we managed to take him out of ventilator on 57th postoperative day. He was oxygen dependent for a period of time and finally he managed to take his own breath without tracheostomy tube from 67th postoperative day. After a long eventful postoperative hospital stay he was discharged home on 78th postoperative day. Discharge Chest x-ray revealed well expanded lung with flattened diaphragm. Echo revealed well functioning bilateral Glenn shunt. Tracheostomy wound healed nicely and there was no evidence of tracheal stenosis.
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- A K Shamsuddin
- Dr AK Shamsuddin, Associate Professor & Senior Consultant, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute (NHFH & RI), Sher-E-Bangladesh, Bangladesh
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Bhunia D, Ghosh S, Rudra O, Biswas SK. Porokeratotic eccrine ostial and dermal duct nevus - revisited. Dermatol Online J 2014. [DOI: 10.5070/d3209023913] [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: 11/08/2022] Open
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Un-Nahar Z, Ali M, Biswas SK, Kamrun N, Bashar T, Arslan MI. Study of Seminal MDA Level as a Oxidative Stress Marker in Infertile Male. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.3329/jsf.v9i1-2.14651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Male infertility is an important medical and psychosocial problem worldwide. However, the underlying mechanism is far from clear in many cases of male infertility. Apart from known factors, it is therefore very important to identify new and non-conventional factors that may play significant role in male infertility. Oxidative stress has recently been identified as an underlying mechanism of numerous chronic diseases. Some studies have already claimed a relationship between oxidative stress and male infertility. The aim of the present study was therefore to evaluate whether there is an association between oxidative stress and male infertility in Bangladeshi subjects. MDA, the marker of lipid peroxidation was measured in the seminal fluid of fertile and age-matched otherwise healthy infertile male subjects. The sperm count, sperm morphology and motility, as well as semen volume were all found significantly lower in infertile subjects compared with fertile subjects. Interestingly, lipid peroxidation was found elevated seminal fluid of infertile subjects. The MDA was measured by thiobarbituric acid method. In seminal plasma, the median (range) MDA level was found significantly higher in infertile group (3.17 (1.20-6.21) versus 1.88 (0.50-5.37) nmol/ml, p<0.001). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jsf.v9i1-2.14651 J. Sci. Foundation, 9(1&2): 85-93, June-December 2011
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjmb.v3i2.13808 Bangladesh J Med Biochem 2010; 3(2): 35
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Naher ZU, Ali M, Biswas SK, Mollah FH, Fatima P, Hossain MM, Arslan MI. Effect of oxidative stress in male infertility. Mymensingh Med J 2013; 22:136-142. [PMID: 23416821] [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: 06/01/2023]
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Infertility is a medical and social problem all over the world. Infertility results from abnormality of the male partners in almost 50% of cases. Oxidative stress is involved with many chronic pathological conditions and the current study was designed to evaluate any association that may exist between male infertility and oxidative stress. Infertile male patients (having female partners with normal fertility parameters; n=31) and age- matched healthy male fertile control subjects (n=30) were randomly selected from the Infertility Unit of the Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University. As a marker of oxidative stress-induced lipid peroxidation, erythrocyte and seminal plasma malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were measured in fertile and otherwise healthy infertile male subjects. In addition, antioxidant capacity was evaluated by measuring erythrocyte and seminal plasma glutathione (reduced form, GSH) concentrations in fertile and infertile male subjects. The MDA and GSH levels were measured by thiobarbituric acid method and Elmans method respectively. The median (range) MDA level of erythrocyte was found significantly higher in infertile male subjects compared with healthy fertile male subjects 24.23(3.71-42.21) vs. 12.84(1.30-24.00)nmol/gm Hb p<0.001. However, the erythrocyte GSH level did not differ between the two groups 12.62(0.67-29.82) versus 13.93 (2.10-21.08)mg/gm Hb. In case of seminal plasma, the median (range) MDA level was found significantly higher in infertile group 3.17 (1.20-6.21) versus 1.88(0.50-5.37)nmol/ml, p<0.001. In addition, the seminal plasma GSH level was found markedly suppressed in infertile group compared with fertile group 1.64(0.23-7.50) versus 4.26(2.32-7.50)mg/dl, p<0.001. Taken together, infertile male patients show an elevation of oxidative stress markers both in the erythrocytes and in the seminal plasma. Indicating that male infertility might be associated with increased oxidative stress.
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- Z U Naher
- Department of Biochemistry, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbagh, Dhaka, Bangladesh. zebaunnaher@ yahoo.com
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Biswas SK, Paul S, Chowdhury A, Das J. Preparation and evaluation of gastroretentive floating pellets of metronidazole using Na-alginate and hydroxyl propyl methyl cellulose polymers. Pak J Biol Sci 2012; 15:290-295. [PMID: 24175426 DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2012.290.295] [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: 06/02/2023]
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Gastroretentive floating pellets of metronidazole were formulated to prolong the gastric residence time in order to obtain controlled release characteristics of the drug. Nine formulations of metronidazole floating pellets such as AX, BX, CX, AY, BY, CY, AZ, BZ and CZ were prepared by extrusion method using different quantities of hydroxyl propyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) polymers such as methocel K4M premium and methocel K100LV premium in the ratio of 2:1, 1:2 and 1.5:1.5 while the amount of Na-alginate used in the formulations was 3.50, 5.25 and 7.0 g, respectively. The in vitro dissolution studies were carried out in 900 mL of phosphate buffer (pH 1.2) at 37 +/- 0.5 degrees C and 50 rpm for 6 h using USP XXIV paddle method and the content of drug release was done by UV spectrophotometer at 277 nm. It was found that the percent release of metronidazole from different formulations was different with passing of time. The drug release profile of the formulation (AX) having Na-alginate 3.50 g methocel K4M premium and methocel K100LV premium in the ratio of 2:1 showed best fit to Higuchi release kinetics with R2 value of 0.994. Finally, it might be concluded that the polymers had significant effect on drug release kinetics of metronidazole from floating pellets. The selection and use of suitable polymers in appropriate ratio might be very important in designing floating pellets and using the capabilities of these polymers, suitable floating pellets of metronidazole with desirable release rate could be formulated. Thus, in vivo research studies by the future researchers will confirm the appropriateness of these formulated metronidazole floating pellets.
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- S K Biswas
- Department of Pharmacy, BGC Trust University Bangladesh, Chandanaish, Chittagong, Bangladesh
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Singh V, Gaur R, Mittal M, Biswas SK, Das R, Girdhar BK, Bajaj B, Katoch VM, Kumar A, Mohanty KK. Absence of nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-containing protein 2 variants in patients with leprosy and tuberculosis. Int J Immunogenet 2012; 39:353-6. [PMID: 22289211 DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-313x.2012.01085.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Crohn's disease-associated NOD 2 variants (Arg702Trp and 3020insC) were found to be monomorphic (wild), and 7 subjects were heterozygous for Gly908Arg SNP in 263 patients with tuberculosis, 260 patients with leprosy and 270 healthy controls residing in northern Indian states. This is the first report to suggest the minimal role of these variants in susceptibility/resistance to TB and leprosy in this population.
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- V Singh
- Immunology Division, National JALMA Institute for Leprosy and Other Mycobacterial Diseases (ICMR), Agra, India
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Biswas SK, Kelkar R, Tandon S. Surveillance of health care workers for multidrug-resistant organisms in faecal samples in a tertiary care cancer centre. BMC Proc 2011. [PMCID: PMC3239665 DOI: 10.1186/1753-6561-5-s6-p239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Tufted angioma (TA) is a rare benign vascular neoplasm, localized to the skin and subcutaneous tissues, occurring primarily on the trunk and extremities of children. The lesions are usually asymptomatic but, rarely, paroxysmal painful episodes may be associated. The occurrence of eruptive TA is still rarer and had been described almost exclusively in association with immunocompromised states. We report here a case of acquired painful multifocal tufted angiomas on the face and neck in an immunocompetent young adult.
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- Sudip Kumar Ghosh
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, R.G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata, India
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Ng FSP, Wong KY, Guan SP, Mustafa FB, Kajiji TS, Bist P, Biswas SK, Wong WSF, Lim LHK. Annexin-1-deficient mice exhibit spontaneous airway hyperresponsiveness and exacerbated allergen-specific antibody responses in a mouse model of asthma. Clin Exp Allergy 2011; 41:1793-803. [PMID: 22092555 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2222.2011.03855.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2010] [Revised: 07/14/2011] [Accepted: 07/28/2011] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Glucocorticoids are the mainstream drugs used in the treatment and control of inflammatory diseases such as asthma. Annexin-1 (ANXA1) is an anti-inflammatory protein which has been described as an endogenous protein responsible for some anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid effects. Previous studies have identified its importance in other immune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and cystic fibrosis. ANXA1-deficient ((-/-)) mice are Th2 biased, and ANXA1 N-terminus peptide exhibits anti-inflammatory activity in a rat model of pulmonary inflammation. OBJECTIVE ANXA1 protein is found in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid from asthmatics. However, the function of ANXA1 in the pathological development of allergy or asthma is unclear. Thus, in this study we intended to examine the effect of ANXA1 deficiency on allergen-specific antibody responses and airway responses to methacholine (Mch). METHODS ANXA1(-/-) mice were sensitized with ovalbumin (OVA) and challenged with aerosolized OVA. Airway resistance, lung compliance and enhanced pause (PenH) were measured in naïve, sensitized and saline or allergen-challenged wild-type (WT) and ANXA1(-/-) mice. Total and allergen-specific antibodies were measured in the serum. RESULTS We show that allergen-specific and total IgE, IgG2a and IgG2b levels were significantly higher in ANXA1(-/-) mice. Furthermore, naïve ANXA1(-/-) mice displayed higher airway hypersensitivity to inhaled Mch, and significant differences were also observed in allergen-sensitized and allergen-challenged ANXA1(-/-) mice compared with WT mice. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, ANXA1(-/-) mice possess multiple features characteristic to allergic asthma, such as airway hyperresponsiveness and enhanced antibody responses, suggesting that ANXA1 plays a critical regulatory role in the development of asthma. CLINICAL RELEVANCE We postulate that ANXA1 is an important regulatory factor in the development of allergic disease and dysregulation of its expression can lead to pathological changes which may affect disease progression.
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- F S P Ng
- Department of Physiology, National University of Singapore
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Waardenburg syndrome (WS) is a rare autosomally inherited and genetically heterogeneous disorder of neural crest cell development with distinct cutaneous manifestations. Based on the clinical presentations, four subtypes of the disease are recognized. A careful clinical evaluation is required to differentiate various types of WS and other associated auditory-pigmentary syndromes. We describe a case series of WS to highlight the wide spectrum of manifestations of the syndrome including a rare association.
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- Sudip Kumar Ghosh
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, & Leprosy, R. G. Kar Medical College, Khudiram Bose Sarani, Kolkata, India.
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Ghosh SK, Bandyopadhyay D, Biswas SK, Mandal RK. Multiple translucent papules on the face of a middle-aged woman. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2010; 76:721-2. [PMID: 21079330 DOI: 10.4103/0378-6323.72465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [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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- Sudip Kumar Ghosh
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, & Leprosy, R.G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata, India.
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- Sudip Kumar Ghosh
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, RGKAR Medical College, Kolkata, India.
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Biswas TK, Pandit S, Mondal S, Biswas SK, Jana U, Ghosh T, Tripathi PC, Debnath PK, Auddy RG, Auddy B. Clinical evaluation of spermatogenic activity of processed Shilajit in oligospermia. Andrologia 2010; 42:48-56. [PMID: 20078516 DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0272.2009.00956.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The safety and spermatogenic activity of processed Shilajit (PS) were evaluated in oligospermic patients. Initially, 60 infertile male patients were assessed and those having total sperm counts below 20 million ml(-1) semen were considered oligospermic and enrolled in the study (n = 35). PS capsule (100 mg) was administered twice daily after major meals for 90 days. Total semenogram and serum testosterone, luteinising hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone were estimated before and at the end of the treatment. Malondialdehyde (MDA), a marker for oxidative stress, content of semen and biochemical parameters for safety were also evaluated. Twenty-eight patients who completed the treatment showed significant (P < 0.001) improvement in spermia (+37.6%), total sperm count (+61.4%), motility (12.4-17.4% after different time intervals), normal sperm count (+18.9%) with concomitant decrease in pus and epithelial cell count compared with baseline value. Significant decrease of semen MDA content (-18.7%) was observed. Moreover, serum testosterone (+23.5%; P < 0.001) and FSH (+9.4%; P < 0.05) levels significantly increased. HPLC chromatogram revealed inclusion of PS constituents in semen. Unaltered hepatic and renal profiles of patients indicated that PS was safe at the given dose. The present findings provide further evidence of the spermatogenic nature of Shilajit, as attributed in Ayurvedic medicine, particularly when administered as PS.
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- T K Biswas
- J. B. Roy State Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, India.
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Biswas SK, Sarai M, Hishida H, Ozaki Y. 123I-BMIPP fatty acid analogue imaging is a novel diagnostic and prognostic approach following acute myocardial infarction. Singapore Med J 2009; 50:943-948. [PMID: 19907882] [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: 05/28/2023]
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Fatty acid oxidation is the most efficient mode of myocardial energy production which requires a large amount of oxygen. Thus, alteration of fatty acid oxidation is considered to be a sensitive marker of ischaemia and myocardial damage. (123)I-BMIPP ([123]I-beta-methyl-p-iodophenylpentadecanoic acid) is a newly-investigated single-photon branching free fatty acid radiopharmaceutical with slow metabolism; thus, it is well-suited for single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). Assessment of fatty acid metabolism by radionuclide techniques has a potential role for the early detection of myocardial ischaemia and the assessment of the severity of ischaemic heart disease. Although stable patients with a healed myocardial infarction may have a relatively good prognosis, risk stratification in the predischarge period should be valuable for deciding upon appropriate management. In this respect, the presence of discordant BMIPP uptake relative to (201)Tl perfusion appears to be the best predictor of future cardiac events among all other cardiovascular imaging modalities. Since discordant BMIPP uptake correlates well with redistribution on stress (201)Tl imaging and perfusion-metabolism mismatch on positron emission tomography, it is considered that such BMIPP and (201)Tl discordance may identify a high-risk subgroup among patients with acute myocardial infarction. A BMIPP scan may reflect prior severe ischaemia after recovery of perfusion, the so-called "ischaemic memory". Gated BMIPP SPECT has been recently introduced for simultaneous assessment of myocardial metabolism and ventricular function. Such a new technique seems to be valuable for a better understanding of the pathophysiological state of heart failure and cardiomyopathy.
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- S K Biswas
- Cardiology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Fujita Health University Hospital, 1-98 Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake-cho, Toyoake, Aichi 470-1192, Japan.
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Biswas SK, Duttenhoefer F, Li H, Matte D, Igwe JC, Humpert PM, Kasperk C, Nawroth PP, Bierhaus A. RAGE deficiency induces a proinflammatory phenotype in bones and osteoblasts through PPAR-a suppression. DIABETOL STOFFWECHS 2008. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1076175] [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: 10/21/2022]
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A case of multicentric giant cell tumor with synchronous occurrence in all three bones around the knee is reported here in view of its rarity. A 33-year-old average built male reported with complaints of severe pain, gradually increasing swelling around the right knee. A 3 × 2 cm swelling was present on the lateral aspect of the distal end of the right femur and a 3 × 3 cm swelling on the proximal part of the right tibia. Plain X-ray of right knee showed subarticular eccentrically located expansile lytic lesion in the lateral tibia condyle, lateral condyle of femur and patella. Fine needle aspiration cytology and subsequent histology ascertained the diagnosis of giant cell tumor of the bone. The patient was treated successfully with curettage, bone grafting and methyl methacrylate cementing (Sandwich technique).
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- Anil Salgia
- Department of Orthopaedics, Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune - 411 018, Maharashatra, India,Correspondence: Dr. Anil Salgia, Accident Hospital, Highway Towers, First Floor, Old Mumbai-Pune Highway, Chinchwad, Pune, India. E-mail:
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune - 411 018, Maharashatra, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune - 411 018, Maharashatra, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune - 411 018, Maharashatra, India
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