Active rheumatic fever with myocarditis
An inflammatory disorder that follows infection with group A streptococcus. It affects the heart, joints, and subcutaneous tissues. It manifests with pericarditis, heart murmur, congestive heart failure, polyarthritis, subcutaneous nodules, and erythema marginatum. It is characterized by the formation of granulomatous lesions called Aschoff bodies usually in the heart tissue.
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Epididymal cysts are fluid filled sacs that develop in the Epididymis. They occur for a number of reasons but are always benign and generally cause mild discomfort only. Dr. Vivek Jha is sharing a clinical case of "Epididymal cyst" managed with surgical expertise by him. Share your views on the case & learn new things.
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F.60yrs. LBA with swelling of legs. 3months.
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X-rays are commonly used in clinical practice to diagnose fractures. Characteristics of the fracture such as the type, deformity & soft tissue / joint involvement are used to guide management. Learn & update your basic radiological approach for “Bone Fractures” & interpretation knowledge & patient care approach with this post.
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