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Item Benign Solitary Schwannoma of Right Ulnar Nerve – A Case Report.(2015-01) Pant, Ajay; qar, Julfi; Huda, Najmul; Aslam, MIntroduction: Benign peripheral nerve schwannomas are uncommon tumours. Extra cranial schwannomas have also been reported from uncommon and unusual sites including breast, pancreas, and gastrointestinal system. Peripheral nerve schwannomas may pose a problem in clinical diagnosis, however an appropriate diagnostic work-up including thorough history and clinical examination, Ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging, fi ne needle aspiration cytology, nerve conduction velocity and electromyography study may all help reaching the correct preoperative diagnosis. Th e important clinical diff erential diagnoses include traumatic neuroma, neurfi bromas, lipoma, cold abscess and muscle hernia. Th e defi nitive treatment of benign peripheral nerve schwannoma is complete enucleation of the tumour mass without damaging the intact nerve fascicles followed by confi rmatory histopathological examination. When there is a doubt on histopathology, a positive Immunohistochemical staining with S100 is helpful in confi rming a diagnosis of schwannoma. Case presentation: We had 40 years female who had a slow growing swelling over the inner aspect of her right elbow for the last one year; this was followed by pain, tingling and numbness over inner one and half fi ngers of her right hand for six months. Tinnels sign was positive over the swelling. Her subsequent clinical examination and investigations including a magnetic resonance imaging was suggestive of a benign growth in her right ulnar nerve in the elbow region. Complete enucleation of the swelling was done from the right ulnar nerve in the elbow region and subsequent histopathological examination confi rmed it to be a benign cellular schwannoma. Patient recovered successfully after the surgery and paresthesia in the distribution of her right ulnar nerve also improved six weeks after surgery. At her last follow-up six months after surgery, the patient was completely asymptomatic and highly satisfi ed with the results of surgery. Conclusion: A correct preoperative diagnosis of peripheral nerve schwannomas is possible, and it can be successfully managed with complete enucleation of tumour mass with satisfactory patient outcomes.Item Effect of pesticide residues on health and blood parameters of farm workers from rural Gadap, Karachi, Pakistan.(2009-09) Azmi, M Ahmed; Naqvi, S N H; Akhtar, Kehkashan; Moinuddin; Parveen, Shahida; Parveen, Rehana; Aslam, MThe samples were collected from 83 persons on 1 day (reading-I), 7 days (reading-II) and 30 days (reading-III) engaged in pesticide spraying in fourteen different fruit and vegetable farm stations located in the orchards of Gadap (rural area), Karachi-Pakistan. In the present study, 26 workers out of 83 who were exposed to different pesticides (i.e., cypermethrin, deltamethrin, polytrin-C, diazninon, monocrotophos, DDT and DDE) were compared with 25 healthy control persons. Different blood parameters were determined in comparison to control subjects. The results indicate some alterations in blood indices in all the pesticide exposed persons, and only two persons from two different stations were affected severely and therefore their Hb, MCV, MCHC, TLC, monocyte and neutrophil counts increased significantly. High lymphocyte count was noted in almost all the exposed persons. Platelets count was also found high in few persons but Hb, MCV, MCH, TLC, RBC and neutrophil counts significantly decreased in such persons. Exposure of multiple pesticides for prolong period has also affected the health of exposed persons and produced dermatological, hepatic, nephritic, respiratory and other clinical disorders reflecting the toxic effects of pesticides. Our findings indicate that indiscriminate use of pesticides in farming environments must be regularly assessed and farm workers must be trained for safe use of pesticides.Item Elimination of eggplant mottled crinkle virus using virazole in explant cultures of Solanum melongena L.(1991-06-01) Raj, S K; Aminuddin,; Aslam, M; Singh, B PVirazole (1-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide; 100 and 150 mg/l) incorporated into brinjal explant culture medium induced in complete elimination of eggplant mottled crinkle virus - Indian isolate (EMCV-1) from infected explant cultures of S. melongena L. and production of virus free plant progeny. Acridine orange and ethidium bromide (150 ml/l) were also potent antiviral agents to some extent.Item Gentamicin induced alteration in ganglioside levels in various regions of central auditory pathway.(1988-01-01) Aslam, M; Hasan, M; Khan, N A; Hasan, S A; Faruqi, N AItem Kartagener's syndrome.(1983-05-01) Aslam, M; Roychoudhury, A K; Arora, H KItem L-carnitine administration in coronary artery disease and cardiomyopathy.(1998-09-07) Singh, R B; Aslam, MMyocardial ischaemia may be defined as a deficiency in cardiac energy supply relative to energy demand. In coronary artery disease (CAD), oxygen supply is limited due to coronary obstruction so energy production is not enough to meet the energy demands for work. Several reports involving about 2500 patients of CAD where carnitine was administered for upto 1 year indicate some beneficial effects. There is reduction in ischaemia showing reduced ST-segment depression and angina, greater effort tolerance and decreased need of cardiac drugs. Carnitine can cause overall improvement in cardiac performance in patients with CAD as well as in cardiomyopathy. More studies are necessary to demonstrate where carnitine can scavenge free radicals apart from its beneficial effect on fatty acid metabolism. Side effects of carnitine are mild nausea and vomiting and dose upto 2 g/day in 3 divided doses may not have any side effects. Intravenous L-carnitine acts rapidly and has no side effects.Item Lactic acid estimation in cerebrospinal fluid in meningitis.(1979-07-01) Aslam, M; Siddiqui, M A; Tajuddin, MItem Lipid profile in sports persons playing different sports.(2014-01) Farooque, Ibrahim; Singhal, Sangeeta; Aslam, M; Khan, Jawaid ABackground: The beneficial effects of exercise on plasma lipids have been widely explored. These changes depend upon the type of sports in which one is indulged. The aim of the present study was to analyze these changes in different sportspersons. Methods: 32 male sportspersons participating in 3 different games in the university were selected for this study. Lipid profile of the three groups was compared to each other. Results : Total Cholesterol (TC), Triglyceride (TG) and Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) levels were found to be significantly lower in distance runners as compared to football players and basketball players . Whereas High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) level was found to be significantly increased in runners as compared to other groups. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that the lipid profile is more favourable in sports involving more aerobic activity with less physical stress.Item Mania in a Six-year Old Child(2003-04) Aslam, M; Khan, A WThe case of first episode of mania in a six year old girl is presented. Stated as uncommon in prepubertal children in literature, the authors attempt to discuss the reasons for the reported uncommonness in the light of diagnostic criteria. The possible ramifications of the early age of onset is also discussed.Item Marfan syndrome with microcornea, aphakia and ventricular septal defect. Case report.(1981-03-01) Bilgrami, N L; Tewari, S G; Aslam, M; Khan, Z AItem Mid Clavicular swelling; An Unusual Presentation of Clavicle Tuberculosis: A Case Report.(2016-07) Khan, Azad; Tripathi, Sanjay Kumar; Kumar, Shalesh; Krishna, Vaibhav; Aslam, M; Khan, M JTuberculosis of clavicle is one of the rarely reported pathology of skeletal tuberculosis in the literature. It is difficult to diagnose because other conditions of clavicle also presents with same confusing picture, which can lead to delay in proper diagnosis and treatment. Our case is a young adolescent female presenting with complaints of mild pain and swelling in mid clavicular region for the last six month. She was diagnosed as case of mid clavicular tuberculosis and she was managed with anti-tubercular chemotherapy.Item Retroperitoneal metastases from carcinoma of the bladder.(1990-09-01) Mufti, G R; Aslam, M; Jennings, PWe report two patients of metastatic retroperitoneal tumours from carcinoma of the bladder, one presenting with a retroperitoneal mass and the other with retroperitoneal fibrosis. Both cases had been previously treated by radiotherapy for invasive transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder and had no evident of recurrent tumour in the bladder during follow up or at the time of presentation with secondary tumours. Literature reviews revealed that urothelial tumours from the bladder rarely metastasize to the retroperitoneal space.Item Seroprevalence of syphilis in apparently healthy Irula tribals of Tamil Nadu.(2004-11-14) Kanthesh, B M; Rajendran, P; Sai Kolappan, S; Vikram Reddy, E; Aslam, M; Latha, JItem A study of cardiac potential distribution on body surface in normal adults: QRS isopotential surface maps.(1978-09-01) Aslam, M; Abdullah, A K; Siddiqui, M A; Tajuddin, M; Qureshi, M M; Ali, M; Husain, EItem Use of surface potential mapping for diagnosis of biventricular hypertrophy.(1980-11-01) Aslam, M; Husain, E; Abdullah, A K; Siddiqui, M AItem Verapamil as a hypotensive agent under general anaesthesia.(1990-09-01) Khan, R M; Khan, T Z; Hakim, S; Khan, S A; Haq, G; Aslam, MThirty-six adult female patients undergoing abdominal hysterectomy under general anaesthesia were evaluated for the haemodynamic effects of IV verapamil in bolus dose of either 50 micrograms/kg (group A), 60 micrograms/kg (group B) or 75 micrograms/kg (group C). The result showed a dose dependent fall in the mean arterial pressure and increase in the P-R interval. The fall in heart rate was marginally more in group A and B as compared to group C.