Introduction: Reasons for acquiring and the subsequent desire for removal of tattoos are quite variable. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether there are significant motivational differences for seeking tattoo removal between Asian and non-Asian women in particular. Me...
Marjolin's ulcer is a situation describing the malignant transformation of chronic unstable scars, especially in chronic burn scars. From all burn scar malignancies, carcinomas are the most common reported cases with an invasive majority of squamous cell carcinomas (SCC). As surg...
Aim: To report the usefulness of an under-utilized drug in surgical practice. Postoperative ileus is a troublesome complication of abdominal surgeries. Over the years surgeons have found it difficult to avoid the ileus and treat it when it occurs. Watchful waiting seems to be the...
Amyloidosis is a group of diseases in which abnormal proteins, known as amyloid fibrils, build up in tissue. Primary localized cutaneous amyloidosis is a form limited to the skin without involving any other localization. An amorphous material composed of amyloid is produced and d...
Background: The larynx is an intrinsic organ of the body which has to perform very composite function like protection, respiration, phonation. To carry out the function larynx should be adaptable and flexible. Any structural disorder like vocal cord polyp alter these specialized...
Tendinous xanthomas are physical manifestation of hyperlipidemia. These lesions can occur in multiple regions of the body. Their location in the hand is rare and usually well tolerated. Their excision can be necessary either for functional or cosmetic reasons. Their presence can...
Anterolateral or retrosternal Morgagni hernias are the rarest form of diaphragmatic hernias. They represent 2.5% of all diaphragmatic hernias. Their incidence is between 1% and 6%. They are congenital or traumatic origin. They are more frequent on the right side (70% to 90% of th...
Isolated pancreatic localization of hydatid cyst is very rare and unusual. The most probable mode of infestation is by hematological tract after passage of hepatic and pulmonary filters, but the peripancreatic lymphatic ducts and pancreatic-biliary ducts have also been reported....
Introduction: Nasopharyngeal tuberculosis is rare even in endemic tuberculosis areas. Presentation of Case: A 22 year old woman presented with right neck swelling for 3 weeks. She worked as a chest clinic nurse. Examination revealed a right level II and III cervical neck swelling...
Introduction: Road traffic accidents take away the right to life of 3,000 people every day worldwide. This is a global humanitarian disaster, it is man-made and preventable. Accidents are a drain on the national economy and may lead to disablement, death, damage to health and pro...