About IMSEAR

Index Medicus for South-East Asia Region (IMSEAR) is an archive of selected publications in health sciences in the WHO South-East Asia Region. Materials in IMSEAR include formally published health science journals, health reports and documents.

Items in IMSEAR are organized under categories, sub-categories and collections reflecting type of materials, countries and journal titles. In addition to metadata of each item, original full text documents or links to original documents are provided whenever available, under Open Archives Initiative (OAI) framework. Items in IMSEAR can also be harvested through OAI-PMH at the base URL: https://imsear.searo.who.int/server/oai/request.

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Steering through parotid calculi in a 35 year old female: A case report
(IP Innovative Publication Pvt. Ltd., 2024-04) Wadhawan, R; Shah, A; Bora, S; Bhat, JM; Marbaniang, N; Lanine, M; Deb, G.
Sialolithiasis, the predominant affliction affecting salivary glands, constitutes approximately half of all major salivary gland pathologies. The vast majority of salivary gland calculi, roughly 80-90%, are located in the submandibular gland, with 5-10% in the parotid gland, and an estimated 0-5% in the sublingual and other minor salivary glands. Typically, sialolithiasis manifests in adults between the ages of 30 and 60, with a greater occurrence in males. This malady is predominantly observed in adults and is infrequent in children. Herein, we present a case study of calculus retrieval in a 35-year-old woman, characterized by recurrent swelling and pain in the left parotid gland, exacerbated during meals due to ductal obstruction impeding saliva flow. This hindrance impedes gland drainage, resulting in inflamed ducts. Sialadenitis subsided following calculus removal.
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Prolonged intravascular hemolysisand vitamin B12 deficiencyafter parasiticclearance in a case of complicated falciparum malaria
(IP Innovative Publication Pvt. Ltd., 2024-07) Chandra, SK; Dastidar, AG; Bandyopadhyay, S; Dutta, A; Samanta, R; Ganguly, S.
Background: Malaria is still a very threatening disease to tackle in India. The potential array of complications which can arise due to this infection is appreciably wide and many of these complications pose a significant life risk. Case report: Our patient, a 35-year-old gentleman presented with a complicated falciparum malaria infection. He developed an acute kidney insult, thrombocytopenia, septic shock, acidosis and anemia with a parasitemia of 3%. He was managed with artemisinin based therapy as per the latest guidelines and gradually his complications got tackled and he achieved parasitic clearance. But his anemia kept on worsening after fever resolution and parasitic clearence and he developed a picture of persistent intravascular hemolysis after recovery from the infection. Also, interestingly, his vitamin B12 level was significantly low despite being on a non-vegetarian diet and receiving oral B12 supplementation. Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of monitoring hemoglobin levels even after complete parasitic clearance as the intravascular hemolysis can also arise due to the usage of artemisinin based therapy, an entity called as post artemisinin delayed hemolysis. Also, this case showed the coexistence of low B12 state and poor B12 absorption in a young gentleman who had previously normal B12 levels. The association between malaria and poor B12 absorption needs to be explored further by more studies. Any association found can help in recommendations of B12 supplementation in malaria cases.
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Spontaneous retroperitoneal hematoma – An unusual presentation in a child with dengue fever
(IP Innovative Publication Pvt. Ltd., 2024-07) Thapar, RK; Sahu, A; Nair, BT; Chhillar, P.
Background: Dengue fever is a syndrome caused by several arthropod-borne viruses, characterized by fever, myalgia or arthralgia, rash & thrombocytopenia. Various bleeding manifestations of dengue have been documented including petechiae, mucosal bleeding, pulmonary, GI, and cerebral hemorrhage. Abdominal hematoma presenting as acute abdominal pain is a rare complication of dengue fever and is frequently overlooked. There is a paucity of data in the current literature on such cases. Clinical Description: A 13-year-old male was admitted with a complaint of fever for 3 days and myalgia. The patient had hepatosplenomegaly and managed as dengue with warning signs with positive NS1 antigen and dengue IgM antibody Platelet count was 42×103/mm3. No history of any bleeding disorder, trauma, or exposure to anticoagulant drugs. On day 6 of admission, the patient developed acute pain in the right lumbar and inguinal region, along with a reduced ability to move the right leg. Hip joint movements on the right side were painful with no restriction. Management & Outcome: His coagulation profile was normal with a hemoglobin value of 10.5 g/dl and platelet count of 40×103/mm3. CECT abdomen- suggestive of retroperitoneal collection of fluid adjacent to right psoas muscle – consistent with retroperitoneal bleed.He was monitored, managed conservatively & showed gradual improvement. Platelet counts improved. Discharged at platelet count of 273×103/mm3 & when symptom-free.On follow-up after a month, he was asymptomatic. Conclusion: The possibility of a retroperitoneal hematoma should be considered in a case of unexplained lower abdominal pain & hip arthralgia with dengue fever. A high index of clinical suspicion and awareness can detect such cases with needful management.
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Unique case of drug induced liver injury
(IP Innovative Publication Pvt. Ltd., 2024-01) Vashisth, J; Gautam, S; Rodge, G.
Drug-induced liver injury are common in Asian Countries 1 because of less awareness about the drugs causing liver injury when consumed in excess quantity or when unindicated. India is the most populous country right now and its population is not aware about the side effects caused by commonly used Ayurvedic drugs. 2
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A case report on atorvastatin-induced myopathy
(IP Innovative Publication Pvt. Ltd., 2024-01) Oragala, S; Namilikonda, R; Sony, M; Chillara, T.
Statins are the most commonly used lipid-lowering drugs in cardiovascular patients. Atorvastatin is a majorly used statin. Atorvastatin will induce myopathy; it is a rare side effect. In my case report, the patient experiencing muscle cramps for 3 years on and off. He consulted a cardiologist. The doctor advised rosuvastatin. He has been on rosuvastatin for 6 months. From the last 6 months, he had not experienced any myopathy symptoms.