Declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organisation in 1993, over one third of population of the world is infected with TB and 7% of all deaths in the developing world are attributed to TB. We present a series of cases that illustrate the varied presentations of TB. ————————————————————————————————- A small proportion of […]
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Clinical Anatomy: Incidental detection of late presenting co-arctation of the aorta on chest x-ray
How better to revisit the applied anatomy of the thorax than in this case of a 31 year old man with shortness of breath on minimal exertion. Seema Biswas Editor-in-Chief Incidental detection of late presenting co-arctation of the aorta on chest x-ray: the importance of rib notching […]
Clinical Anatomy: Recurrent intramedullary epidermoid cyst of conus medullaris
Learning neuroanatomy may present a challenge at medical school. In clinical context, however, and with the aid of some remarkable images, perhaps this report of a case a spinal lesion resulting in bladder dysfunction may help. Seema Biswas Editor-in-Chief Recurrent intramedullary epidermoid cyst of conus medullaris […]
Clinical Anatomy: Isolated posterior cruciate ligament calcification
Here the authors present the case of a 61 year old man with knee pain at night. The cause becomes clear as investigations are performed. These investigations produce some excellent images to learn or revise the anatomy of the knee and understand the basis of anatomical pathology. Seema Biswas Editor-in-Chief Isolated posterior cruciate ligament calcification […]
Clinical Anatomy: Thoracic inlet syndrome – a diagnosis made on CT pulmonary angiogram
In this case report striking CT pulmonary angiogram images reveal an unusual cause of breathlessness and chest pain in a patient with hypothyroidism and Addison’s disease… Seema Biswas Editor-in-Chief Thoracic inlet syndrome – a diagnosis made on CT pulmonary angiogram […]
Clinical Anatomy: Repair of rectus femoris rupture with LARS ligament
The rectus femoris muscle is the most frequently involved quadriceps muscle involved in strain pathologies. Here the authors tell us why and describe treatment options. Seema Biswas Editor-in-Chief Repair of rectus femoris rupture with LARS ligament […]
Biliary disease: Utilisation of cholecystostomy and cystic duct as a route for percutaneous cutting balloon papillotomy and expulsion of common bile duct stones
Here the authors discuss the treatment of obstructing bile duct stones in a novel approach where the patient presents with an empyema of the gallbladder. Seema Biswas Editor-in-Chief Utilisation of cholecystostomy and cystic duct as a route for percutaneous cutting balloon papillotomy and expulsion of common bile duct stones […]
Clinical Anatomy: Irreversible airway obstruction due to innominate artery compression of the trachea
When is reversible obstructive airways disease not reversible? Here the authors describe how their investigations lead to an anatomical explanation. Seema Biswas Editor-in-Chief Irreversible airway obstruction due to innominate artery compression of the trachea […]
Clinical Anatomy: Pancreatico-psoas fistula – a rare complication of acute pancreatitis
Clinical Anatomy The purpose of an integrated modular medical curriculum is to place basic science in a clinical context where the relevance of a multitude of medical facts is made clear to students. The facts then become memorable. How often does this really happen, though, in individual student learning? In this series of case reports […]
Unusual causes of bowel obstruction: Large bowel obstruction due to impaction of a gallstone
Gallstone ileus as a cause of small bowel obstruction … is not that rare but large bowel obstruction….? Seema Biswas Editor-in-Chief Large bowel obstruction due to impaction of a gallstone […]