Meenakshi Shetty's research while affiliated with Manipal Academy of Higher Education and other places

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We present a rare case of multiple infections coexisting together. This is one of the rarest cases of four infections which coexisted together in our patient. It is an alarming for the physicians to be aware of such infections as early prompt diagnosis can be lifesaving.
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Enlargement of left atrium acts as a predictor of cardiovascular outcomes such as atrial fibrillation, stroke, congestive heart failure, cardiovascular death and also reflects diastolic burden [1]. Although echocardiogram acts as an accurate tool to precisely measure left atrial enlargement in most clinical setup, the treating physician in less equ...
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Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a potentially fatal hyper inflammatory condition, if not recognized and treated in time. A high index of suspicion can help identify the condition early. This condition can occur in the primary or secondary form. Secondary HLH or hemophagocytic syndrome (HPS) secondary to infections is an important clinic...
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Cutaneous angiosarcoma is a rare vascular tumour especially of elderly males. We present a rare case of elderly female who presented with scalp lesion, parotid swelling and posed a diagnostic challenge. Further work up including biopsy of the lesion revealed the diagnosis of cutaneous angiosarcoma. Rarity of the case due to presence of this rare tu...
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Background: Pneumothorax can be an important diagnosis in patient presenting with sudden onset shortness of breath. Timely diagnosis can be confirmed by a radiograph. Aim: This review is an attempt to make a systematic and highly informative algorithm to read and analyse a radiograph in patient with pneumothorax. Methods: Authors have combined thei...
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Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EGE) is an uncommon disease characterised by eosinophilic infiltration in the gastrointestinal tract. EGE may involve more than one layer of the gastrointestinal tract. Clinical features depend on the layer and location which is involved. We report an unusual case of eosinophilic ascites associated with antinuclear ant...

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... This may affect clinical outcomes and prognosis. Previous studies have also reported cases of co-infection (16). This finding highlights the importance of awareness of the possibility of concurrent infections. ...
... [1][2][3] Patients with fair skin tones are more commonly a ected than those with darker skin. 6 Contrary to secondary subtypes of CA, no etiological factor has been proven to take part in primary CA of the head and neck. 2 Clinically, idiopathic CA of the head and neck presents with erythematous, violaceous or dark blue macules, patches, papules, nodules, or plaques. 1,7 Lesions may be single or multifocal. 1 Apart from the scalp, involvement of the cheeks, eyelids, nose, and ears has been documented. ...
... By this review, it is evident that the outcome of leptospirosis-induced sHLH is poorer in adults in comparison to the paediatric age group. Associated comorbidities might play a role in accentuating or altering the immune response and accelerating the organ dysfunction; however, late diagnosis and nonadherence to the current guidelines during Rajagopala et al. [8] Krishnamurthy et al. [9] Kodan et al. [10] Barman et al. [11] Jevtic et al. [12] Our patient (2021) Age (years) Case Reports in Infectious Diseases 5 management are crucial factors contributing to these figures. It is likely that sHLH in association with leptospirosis may be misdiagnosed as severe leptospirosis due to the overlapping constellation of symptoms and signs, persistent fever, organomegaly, and cytopenia, making the diagnosis of sHLH underreported. ...
... A previously reported case has serosal involvement in the form of eosinophilic ascites along with positivity for antinuclear antibodies. 7 Endoscopic ultrasonography has been used in adults occasionally to confirm the diagnosis of EGE, 8 but has not been reported in children. It is an attractive modality in this population as it avoids both radiation and contrast. ...