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Kumar, Prachi
- Current Clinical Profile of Ocular HIV Disease in India
Authors
1 Department of Pathology, Department of E.N.T., Santosh Medical College and Hospital, Ghaziabad, IN
2 Department of Ophthalmology, Department of E.N.T., Santosh Medical College and Hospital, Ghaziabad, IN
3 Department of E.N.T., Santosh Medical College and Hospital, Ghaziabad, IN
4 Department of Microbiology, Narayan Medical College and Hospital, Sasaram, IN
5 Rotary Eye Hospital Maranda, Palampur, HP, IN
Source
International Journal of Contemporary Medicine, Vol 1, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 52-58Abstract
Purpose: To describe current ophthalmic and systemic findings in 116 patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection examined at three referral eye centers in India and to establish safety guidelines for health care personnel's. Method: A complete ophthalmological examination was performed on each patient. Relevant investigations were carried out on selected patients. Results: The most common lesion was cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis. Other lesions in decreasing order of frequency are cotton-wool spots, chorioretinitis, endogenous endophthalmitis, anterior uveitis, and molluscum contagiousm. The most common systemic infection was pulmonary tuberculosis (50%). The others were oral candidiasis (41.4%), Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (11.4%), HIV enteropathy (12.8%) and toxoplasmosis (4.2%). Conclusion: The most common ocular lesion among HIV patients in India is CMV retinitis. With wider availability of cost-effective HAART, clinical and epidemiological profile of HIV in India has undergone transition. Guidelines for aseptic measures in HIV infected patients have been clearly defined now. Physicians and Ophthalmologists should work in tandem to manage ocular disease and opportunistic infections.Keywords
Human Iimmunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Highly Active aAntiretroviral Therapy (HAART), Cytomegalovirus (CMV).
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- Retrospective and Prospective Study of Germ Cell Tumors of the Ovary in Young and Adolescent Girls
Authors
1 Department of Pathology, Santosh Medical College, Ghaziabad.
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 4, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 169-172Abstract
Background and Objectives: Objective in this retrospective and prospective study was to find out the incidence of various germ cell tumors of the ovary up to 20 years of the age in the last 10 years, and to correlate clinical and pathological findings for better outcome.
Materials and Methods: Forty Two cases of ovarian germ cell tumors were studied from 2000 to 2010.Clinical data and histopathological findings were recorded.
Result: On analysis of these forty two cases, mature teratoma (57%) was the most common benign tumor and dysgerminoma (31%) was the commonest malignant tumor. Majority of the tumors were in the age group of 10-20 years.
Conclusion: Ovarian germ cell tumors are uncommon but in children and adolescent, more than 60% of ovarian neoplasms are of germ cell origin and one third are malignant. Clinical stage of the neoplasm is one of the important prognostic factors. So, early diagnosis is necessary for the better and timely management in terms of preservation of reproductive life and 5 years survival rate in cases of malignant tumors.
Keywords
Germ Cell Tumors, Ovary, Young and Adolescent GirlsReferences
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- A Retrospective Study of Cataract Surgery in Patients with Uveitis
Authors
1 Santosh Medical College and Hospital, Ghaziabad, U.P., IN
2 Rotary Eye Hospital, Palampur, H.P., IN
3 Santosh Medical College & Hospital, Ghaziabad, U.P., IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 4, No 3 (2013), Pagination: 231-237Abstract
Purpose: To study visual outcome of cataract surgery in patients with uveitic cataract.
Method: A retrospective study of 27 patients who underwent cataract surgery with posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation for uveitic cataract after a quiet postoperative period of minimum 3 months.
Results: The mean age was 50.88. The mean follow up period was 8.66 months. SICS with PCIOL implantation had a significantly lower postoperative inflammation when compared to ECCE group (Chi square test, P= 0.003). When uveitis was well controlled for a minimum of three months, preoperative medications did not have a significant effect on post-operative inflammation (Chi square test, P=0.796). Patients in SICS with PCIOL group had slightly better visual acuity at 6 months. PCO (36.36%), persistent uveitis and macular edema (22.72%) were the most common causes of reduced vision in postoperative period.
Conclusion: Cataract surgery with IOL is safe in cataracts due to uveitis. SICS being faster, less expensive, and less technology dependent than phacoemulsification, may be more appropriate technique in such patients in developing countries like India.
Keywords
Uveitis, Small Incision Cataract Surgery (SICS), Extra Capsular Cataract Extraction (ECCE), Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO)References
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- Role of Anti-cardiolipin Antibodies in Recurrent Spontaneous Abortions
Authors
1 Pathology, Medical College & Hospital Ghaziabad, IN
2 Ophthalmology, Medical College & Hospital Ghaziabad, IN
3 Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical College & Hospital Ghaziabad, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 5, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 131-136Abstract
Introduction: Anti-cardiolipin antibodies are autoantibodies which may be associated with unexplained recurrent abortions.
Aims&Objectives: To evaluate the role of anti-cardiolipin antibodies in unexplained, recurrent abortions.
Materials&Method: A cohort of 28 females with recurrent spontaneous abortions were studied for anti-cardiolipin antibodies by ELISA. 20 normal fertile age matched females served as controls.
Result: 25% cohorts were positive for anti-cardiolipin antibodies. They also had increased frequency of the antibody (35%) as compared to primary aborters (12.5%). All healthy controls were negative. All positive cases were either moderately or weakly positive for the antibody by ELISA.
Conclusion: Anti-cardiolipin antibodies may be associated with spontaneous recurrent abortion. It should be tested in all cases of recurrent miscarriages.