1.Rare Presentation of a Rare Disease (Erdheim-Chester disease): A Case Report
Koh TW ; M Fadli ; SL Vijaya Kumar ; Ashutosh S Rao
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2012;6(2):69-71
Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD) was first reported by J.
Erdheim and W. Chester, in 1930. There are less than 250
reported cases till date. We report a case of ECD in a 16-
year-old Malay male, who initially presented with elusive
anemic symptoms with more specific symptoms of bony
pain, cardiorespiratory and hepatic involvement evolving as
the disease progressed.
2.High Origin of Ulnar Artery with Unusual Superficial Course and Abnormal Additional Branches from the Superficial Palmar Arch
Mohandas Rao KG ; Somayaji SN ; Jyothsna P ; Sapna M ; Ashwini LS ; Ashutosh Rao
Journal of Surgical Academia 2012;2(1):42-45
Though ulnar arterial variations are rare, superficial ulnar artery (SUA) is one of its commonest variations. During routine dissection in our department, we observed a unilateral case of SUA in a 70-year-old male human cadaver. It originated from the left brachial artery in the middle of the arm, 13cm above the medial epicondyle of humerus (15cm below the outer margin of first rib). From its origin, it passed downwards in the medial part of arm and forearm in a superficial plane compared to normal ulnar artery. In the hand, the SUA anastomosed with the superficial palmar branch of the radial artery, creating the superficial palmar arch. The superficial palmar arch gave additional branches to the thumb and index finger. Brachial artery divided into the radial and common interosseous arteries in the cubital fossa. The normal ulnar artery was absent. The existence of a SUA is undeniably of interest to the clinicians as well as to the anatomists. We hereby present a case of unilateral SUA along with a brief review of the literature and analysis of its clinical significance.
3.Cheiloscopy as an additional forensic parameter : a review
Dhanya S. Rao ; I. M Ali ; Rajeshwari G. Anniger ; Ujwala Shetty ; Prasanna Kumar Rao ; Raghavendra Kin
Pacific Journal of Medical Sciences 2017;17(1):46-51
Criminal activities involving human life always puts lives at stake. Newer advances in other fields especially medicine and dentistry is essential in solving the mysteries of death. Different disciplines insert a part of the puzzle until it is complete. Fingerprints, DNA profiling, Forensic anthropology are commonly employed in personnel identification, mass disasters and others. Investigators may also rely on lip prints to identify possible suspects or to support evidence gained in specific investigations. A lip print at scene of crime can be the basis for inference as to the number of people involved, gender, habits, occupational traits, and others, based on the pathological changes present. This review deals with lip prints and their possible acquisition and usage.
4.An Unusual Venous Plexus on Psoas Major Muscle Connecting the Inferior Mesenteric and Testicular Veins
Satheesha Nayak B ; Bincy MG ; Snigdha M ; Srinivasa Rao S ; Surekha DS
Journal of Surgical Academia 2015;5(1):58-60
Knowledge of communication between parietal abdominal veins, testicular vein and mesenteric veins is important
for Surgeons, Urologists and Radiologists. These communications can result in varicocele or hemorrhoids and may
lead to low success rate in hemorrhoid and varicocele surgeries. During routine dissection classes, we observed an
unusual large venous plexus on the left psoas major muscle. The venous plexus was unilateral and was formed by
many anastomotic venous channels on the psoas fascia and communicated with the left testicular and inferior
mesenteric veins. The testicular and inferior mesenteric veins were significantly enlarged below the level of
communication with the venous plexus.
Mesenteric Veins
5.Chronic arthritis in Juvenile Behcet’s Syndrome: a rare case
Bagh T ; Chatra L ; Shenoy M ; Shenai P ; Veena KM ; Rao PK ; Prabhu RV.
Pacific Journal of Medical Sciences 2014;13(1):60-66
Behçet’s syndrome is a chronic multisystem vasculitis characterized by mucocutaneous, articular, neurological, gastrointestinal and ophthalmological lesions. Behcet’s syndrome is a disease of uncertain etiology. It may be due to immune dysregulation including circulating immune complex, autoimmune cytokines and heat shock proteins are major factor in the pathogenesis of Behcet’s syndrome. Patient’s positive pathergy test suggests a diagnosis of Behcet’s disease. Corticosteroids and immunosupressive drugs are the first line of treatment. This is a case report of juvenile Behcet’s syndrome in a thirteen year old girl associated with arthritis.
6.Abnormal Intraparotid Termination of Facial Vein and Its Clinical Importance
Satheesha Nayak B, Srinivasa Rao S ; Sapna M ; Ashwini LS ; Jyothsna P ; Ashwini Aithal P ; Swamy Ravindra S ; Abhinitha
Journal of Surgical Academia 2012;2(2):27-29
Facial vein is the main vein of the face. Though its origin is constant, it frequently shows variations in its termination. We report a rare type of variation of facial vein. The right facial vein coursed transversely across the masseter, superficial to the parotid duct and entered into the substance of the parotid gland, at its anterior border. Deep dissection of the gland revealed the abnormal termination of facial vein into the superficial temporal vein. The transverse facial vein drained into the facial vein. The superficial temporal vein after receiving the facial vein continued as retromandibular vein. Knowledge of this anomalous course and termination of facial vein may be important for the surgeons doing parotid, maxillofacial and plastic surgeries.
7.Bilateral Patellafemoral Instability
Balan M ; Rao M ; Karupiah M ; Murugan AK ; Saleh MZ
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2019;13(Supplement A):232-
8.Analysis of the morphometry and variations in the extensor digitorum brevis muscle: an anatomic guide for muscle flap and tendon transfer surgical dissection.
Srinivasa Rao SIRASANAGANDLA ; Ravindra S SWAMY ; Satheesha B NAYAK ; Nagabhooshana S SOMAYAJI ; Mohandas K G RAO ; Kumar M R BHAT
Anatomy & Cell Biology 2013;46(3):198-202
The extensor digitorum brevis muscle (EDB) is a practical option for use as an island flap or free flap when reconstructing soft tissue defects in the ankle as well as in the entire lower limb. It is frequently used to correct crossover toe deformity and other painful toe disorders. We evaluated the morphometry of the EDB in 44 formalin-fixed limbs. Length and width of the muscles were measured. Surface area was calculated as the product of length and width of the muscle. The length of each tendon was also measured from its origin to the point of distal attachment. Presence of any additional tendons was noted. Mean length, width, and surface area of the muscle were 7.39+/-0.71 cm, 4.1+/-0.37 cm, and 30.5+/-4.78 cm2 on the right side and 7.2+/-0.84 cm, 3.9+/-0.37 cm, and 28.4+/-5.35 cm2 on the left side, respectively. Morphometry of the tendons revealed that the tendon of the great toe had the highest mean length (9.5 cm) and the tendon of the fourth toe had the lowest mean length (6.3 cm). Four of the limbs studied (9.09%) had only three tendons. Three of the limbs studied (6.81%) had five tendons, and in one exceptional case (2.27%), six tendons were detected. These observations have significant value and are applicable to plastic and orthopedic surgery.
Animals
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Ankle
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Congenital Abnormalities
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Extremities
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Free Tissue Flaps
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Lower Extremity
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Muscles
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Orthopedics
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Plastics
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Tendon Transfer
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Tendons
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Toes
9.Development of fontanelle and paranasal sinuses in the skull of prenatal buffalo (Bubalus bubalis).
M Santhi LAKSHMI ; T S CHANDRASEKHARA RAO ; K RAJALAKSHMI
Korean Journal of Veterinary Research 2013;53(2):69-71
The maxillary sinus appeared first among the sinuses of the skull at 92 days of prenatal stage. The early formation of frontal sinus was observed at 157 days in the cranial most part of the frontal bone while the early formation of palatine sinus was observed at 170 days. A total of five fontanelles were observed in prenatal skulls of buffalo. The largest and unpaired fontanelle was anterior fontanelle. The mastoid and sphenoidal fontanelle were paired. The ossification of anterior fontanelle was first observed at 164 days. All the fontanelles were ossified completely prenatally.
Buffaloes
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Cranial Fontanelles
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Frontal Bone
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Frontal Sinus
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Mastoid
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Maxillary Sinus
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Paranasal Sinuses
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Skull
10.Bilateral inflammatory cysts of the jaw: report of an unusual case.
Vidya A HOLLA ; Laxmikanth CHATRA ; Prashanth SHENAI ; Prasanna Kumar RAO ; K M VEENA ; Rachana Vishnudas PRABHU
Imaging Science in Dentistry 2012;42(2):105-109
Radicular cyst is the most common odontogenic cyst occurring in the jaws. The cyst is commonly found in relation to the maxillary anterior teeth in the third and fifth decade of life. Although multiple radicular cysts are not uncommon in the jaws, bilaterally symmetrical representation of these cysts is rare. Radiographs prior to extraction help in diagnosis of these cysts and thereby prevent further morbidities. We report a case of 16-year-old male patient who presented bilateral radicular cysts symmetrically in the mandible.
Adolescent
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Humans
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Jaw
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Male
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Mandible
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Odontogenic Cysts
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Radicular Cyst
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Tooth