Esthesioneuroblastoma (ENB) is a slow growing malignant tumour of olfactory neuro-epithelium that is locally aggressive with a tendency to recur years later.Infrequently, it can be associated with paraneoplastic syndrome. Here, we a report a pediatric case of ENB in whom syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH) was detected during ongoing primary treatment which reflected disease progression after initial response to chemotherapy, that was substantiated radiologically. SIADH has been reported in only a few cases of ENB.

Esthesioneuroblastoma (ENB) is a slow growing malignant tumour of olfactory neuro-epithelium that is locally aggressive with a tendency to recur years later.Infrequently, it can be associated with paraneoplastic syndrome. Here, we a report a pediatric case of ENB in whom syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH) was detected during ongoing primary treatment which reflected disease progression after initial response to chemotherapy, that was substantiated radiologically. SIADH has been reported in only a few cases of ENB.

Esthesioneuroblastoma (ENB) is a slow growing malignant tumour of olfactory neuro-epithelium that is locally aggressive with a tendency to recur years later.Infrequently, it can be associated with paraneoplastic syndrome. Here, we a report a pediatric case of ENB in whom syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH) was detected during ongoing primary treatment which reflected disease progression after initial response to chemotherapy, that was substantiated radiologically. SIADH has been reported in only a few cases of ENB.

Esthesioneuroblastoma (ENB) is a slow growing malignant tumour of olfactory neuro-epithelium that is locally aggressive with a tendency to recur years later.Infrequently, it can be associated with paraneoplastic syndrome. Here, we a report a pediatric case of ENB in whom syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH) was detected during ongoing primary treatment which reflected disease progression after initial response to chemotherapy, that was substantiated radiologically. SIADH has been reported in only a few cases of ENB.

DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE, SUBSTANCE USE TRENDS AND ASSOCIATED PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS AMONG VETERANS WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY OF US VETERANS Background: Amphetamine and other substances induced psychotic disorder and associated suicidal risk among hospitalized US veterans is not clear. Aims: To understand the demographic profile, substance use trends, psychotic disorders and suicide attempts in veterans hospitalized with acute Mental Health Conditions (MHC). Methods: Veterans Affairs Informatics and Computing Infrastructure Database (ICD) and codes were used to identify veterans hospitalized with MHC diagnosis between 1999 and 2022. Laboratory records used to determine types of substances used hospitalization frequency, all-cause mortality, suicide attempts and suicide outcomes. SAS was used for statistical analysis. Results: Among veterans with MHC, psychosis, manic-bipolar and PTSD were common diagnosis. Psychosis was comparatively less among males above 50 years of age, but prevalent among Hispanics. In general, substances use was significantly higher, and amphetamines were most used, followed by cannabis codeine, morphine, cocaine, barbiturates, fentanyl, and PCP among veterans with MHC. Amphetamine induced psychotic disorder persisted in 22.28% and other substance induced psychotic disorder persisted in 77.72% of veterans hospitalized with MHC. Psychosis was associated with higher rates of hospitalization, suicide attempts, and suicide death. Conclusions: Among US Veterans with MHC, amphetamine was most used substance associated with higher rates of psychotic disorders, hospitalization, suicide attempts, and death. ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 25 (7) July, 2024; 1-11.

Background: One of the symptoms annoying patients after total knee replacement (TKR) is numbness around the operative scar. Some studies have shown that altering the incision in terms of placement or length may decrease the incidence of numbness. It still remains unknown whether numbness affects patient-reported outcomes. Methods: We conducted a randomized study to compare a short-length incision (n = 50) and a lateral exit incision (n = 50) with a standard midline TKR incision (n = 50) in terms of the incidence of numbness and its progress over 1 year of follow-up. Our secondary objective was to look at the involved zone, area of numbness, and secondary symptoms. We also looked at patient-reported outcome in terms of satisfaction in all groups using a visual analog scale and Forgotten Joint Score. Results: At 3 months postoperatively, the incidence of numbness was least in the lateral exit group: 46.2% as compared to midline (62%) and short (58.3%), but the difference was not significant (p = 0.07). At 6 months, the short incision group had a significantly lower incidence (8%) of residual numbness as compared to 30% in the other two groups (p = 0.003). At 1 year, most patients recovered sensation loss and had similar function. Conclusions Placement or length of an incision did not significantly affect the incidence of numbness; however, the short incision led to early recovery of numbness. At 1 year of follow-up, most patients did not complain of loss of sensation and had similar functional outcome.

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OBJECTIVES: To appraise the effectiveness of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in the management of established dry socket in terms of pain, inflammation, and wound healing. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two hundred patients with established alveolar osteitis were studied to determine the efficacy of PRF and zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE) for pain control, inflammation reduction, and wound healing. Patients were randomly allocated to Group A (PRF) or Group B (ZOE). Patients were examined on the 1st, 3rd, 7th, and 14th postoperative day and evaluated for pain using visual analogue scale scores, inflammation with a gingival index score, and wound healing through a determination of the number of bony walls exposed. RESULTS: Group A showed better results in terms of pain remission, control of inflammation, and wound healing compared to Group B. Results between groups were statistically significant (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: PRF is a better alternative than ZOE for the effective management of alveolar osteitis.
Dry Socket ; Eugenol ; Fibrin ; Humans ; Inflammation ; Periodontal Index ; Wound Healing ; Wounds and Injuries ; Zinc Oxide ; Zinc

OBJECTIVES: To appraise the effectiveness of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in the management of established dry socket in terms of pain, inflammation, and wound healing. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two hundred patients with established alveolar osteitis were studied to determine the efficacy of PRF and zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE) for pain control, inflammation reduction, and wound healing. Patients were randomly allocated to Group A (PRF) or Group B (ZOE). Patients were examined on the 1st, 3rd, 7th, and 14th postoperative day and evaluated for pain using visual analogue scale scores, inflammation with a gingival index score, and wound healing through a determination of the number of bony walls exposed. RESULTS: Group A showed better results in terms of pain remission, control of inflammation, and wound healing compared to Group B. Results between groups were statistically significant (P<0.05). CONCLUSION PRF is a better alternative than ZOE for the effective management of alveolar osteitis.