Pub Date : 2023-09-30DOI: 10.54905/disssi.v27i139.e358ms3228
Alaa H Falemban, Radhi M Alanazi, Safaa M Alsanosi, Halah T Albar, Asim M Alshanberi, Yosra Z Alhindi
Background: The 2018 American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) updated data on blood cholesterol treatment guidelines showed a significant shift in treating atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). In 2018, recommendations were adopted to increase the number of persons using statin therapy. Still, real-world observations of how treatment use has changed, especially in Saudi Arabia, have yet to be limited in the literature. Doctors' implementation of ACC/AHA 2018 recommendations regarding prescribing medications has yet to be studied in Saudi Arabia. Aim: To examine doctors' implementation of ACC/AHA 2018 cholesterol recommendations in managing acute atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease patients. Results: Almost 47% of the patients were managed according to the 2018 ACC/AHA recommendations. However, 53% of patients did not take statins. Doctors adhered to the recommendations when working with patients with myocardial issues, in contrast to other events. Of the non-adherent patients, 40% refused the treatment because of their beliefs or fear of the side effects. Conclusion: Our primary analysis concluded that statin recommendations were not given to more than half of the patients with acute atherosclerotic diseases; moreover, some did not receive any statin therapy.
{"title":"Investigating doctors implementation of ACC/AHA blood cholesterol treatment recommendations at a tertiary hospital in Northern Saudi Arabia","authors":"Alaa H Falemban, Radhi M Alanazi, Safaa M Alsanosi, Halah T Albar, Asim M Alshanberi, Yosra Z Alhindi","doi":"10.54905/disssi.v27i139.e358ms3228","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi.v27i139.e358ms3228","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The 2018 American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) updated data on blood cholesterol treatment guidelines showed a significant shift in treating atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). In 2018, recommendations were adopted to increase the number of persons using statin therapy. Still, real-world observations of how treatment use has changed, especially in Saudi Arabia, have yet to be limited in the literature. Doctors' implementation of ACC/AHA 2018 recommendations regarding prescribing medications has yet to be studied in Saudi Arabia. Aim: To examine doctors' implementation of ACC/AHA 2018 cholesterol recommendations in managing acute atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease patients. Results: Almost 47% of the patients were managed according to the 2018 ACC/AHA recommendations. However, 53% of patients did not take statins. Doctors adhered to the recommendations when working with patients with myocardial issues, in contrast to other events. Of the non-adherent patients, 40% refused the treatment because of their beliefs or fear of the side effects. Conclusion: Our primary analysis concluded that statin recommendations were not given to more than half of the patients with acute atherosclerotic diseases; moreover, some did not receive any statin therapy.","PeriodicalId":18393,"journal":{"name":"Medical Science","volume":"38 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135082518","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-09-30DOI: 10.54905/disssi.v27i139.e352ms3221
Abdullah Alutaibi, Salah Bakry, Saad Albagami, Moayad Hadi, Abdulrahman Aboalreesh, Ahmed Fudah, Majed Alqahtani, Sufana Alattas, Alawi Alaidarous, Alaa Aljohani, Saad Aljabri, Fasial Alotaibi, Mohamed A Elhefny
Background: Oral health encompasses a global health burden. Recently, a connection between oral health and depression was detected in many studies. Our study aimed to determine the association level between oral health and depression among university students in Makkah City. Methodology: A survey-based study was conducted via online social media channels utilizing two validated standardized tools: Oral Health Impact Profile-14 questionnaire and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-9. Results: 534 students were included in this survey; the Mean age was 21.3 with (SD=2.03) — most students aged 20 years old, 21.91%. Most participants had good levels of oral health, 94.19%, while most of the participants, on the other hand, had mild levels of depression, 38.58%. A statistically significant association was found between those with mild levels of depression and those with good levels of oral health (P-value, ˃ 0.001). Conclusion: This study demonstrated an association between oral health and depression among university students in Makkah City. More research is advised to support the results.
{"title":"The association between Oral Health and Depression among university students in Makkah city: A web-based survey study","authors":"Abdullah Alutaibi, Salah Bakry, Saad Albagami, Moayad Hadi, Abdulrahman Aboalreesh, Ahmed Fudah, Majed Alqahtani, Sufana Alattas, Alawi Alaidarous, Alaa Aljohani, Saad Aljabri, Fasial Alotaibi, Mohamed A Elhefny","doi":"10.54905/disssi.v27i139.e352ms3221","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi.v27i139.e352ms3221","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Oral health encompasses a global health burden. Recently, a connection between oral health and depression was detected in many studies. Our study aimed to determine the association level between oral health and depression among university students in Makkah City. Methodology: A survey-based study was conducted via online social media channels utilizing two validated standardized tools: Oral Health Impact Profile-14 questionnaire and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-9. Results: 534 students were included in this survey; the Mean age was 21.3 with (SD=2.03) — most students aged 20 years old, 21.91%. Most participants had good levels of oral health, 94.19%, while most of the participants, on the other hand, had mild levels of depression, 38.58%. A statistically significant association was found between those with mild levels of depression and those with good levels of oral health (P-value, ˃ 0.001). Conclusion: This study demonstrated an association between oral health and depression among university students in Makkah City. More research is advised to support the results.","PeriodicalId":18393,"journal":{"name":"Medical Science","volume":"62 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135082525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-08-25DOI: 10.54905/disssi/v27i138/e340ms3177
Mohammed S Alqhtany, Raneen N Abu Shanab, Sara O Aljohani, Waad A Alghamdi, Aseel S Mutawkkil, Mamdouh K Zaki, Ranya A Zahid
Background/purpose: Working in a forensic medicine setting imposes a significant psychological burden on the employees due to work duties of devastating and unpredictable nature. The work nature puts forensic practitioners at substantial risk of developing burnout. This study investigated the extent of occupational burnout among forensic medicine physicians in Saudi Arabia and the different coping methods implemented. Methods: An observational cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire was conducted on Saudi forensic medicine physicians across different centers. The questionnaire was divided into four sections: demographics, work characteristics, Oldenburg Burnout Inventory, and the brief-COPE Inventory. Results: 56.1% of participants experienced high burnout levels, whereas 26.3% and 17.5% scored medium and low levels of burnout, respectively. The increased number of cases acquired weekly and working hours per day were strong predictors of high burnout levels. The first choice to be considered by many forensic experts regarding coping with the number of stressful stimuli was taking a vacation. Conclusion: The study found a high prevalence of burnout among Saudi forensic practitioners, of which the majority exhibited high levels of burnout. The number of cases reflected a considerable impact on psychological well-being, making them more prone to score higher on burnout measures while having more work experience revealed better-coping abilities with time. Therefore, special efforts should be considered and applied to minimize burnout.
{"title":"Burnout syndrome among forensic physicians in Saudi Arabia","authors":"Mohammed S Alqhtany, Raneen N Abu Shanab, Sara O Aljohani, Waad A Alghamdi, Aseel S Mutawkkil, Mamdouh K Zaki, Ranya A Zahid","doi":"10.54905/disssi/v27i138/e340ms3177","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi/v27i138/e340ms3177","url":null,"abstract":"Background/purpose: Working in a forensic medicine setting imposes a significant psychological burden on the employees due to work duties of devastating and unpredictable nature. The work nature puts forensic practitioners at substantial risk of developing burnout. This study investigated the extent of occupational burnout among forensic medicine physicians in Saudi Arabia and the different coping methods implemented. Methods: An observational cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire was conducted on Saudi forensic medicine physicians across different centers. The questionnaire was divided into four sections: demographics, work characteristics, Oldenburg Burnout Inventory, and the brief-COPE Inventory. Results: 56.1% of participants experienced high burnout levels, whereas 26.3% and 17.5% scored medium and low levels of burnout, respectively. The increased number of cases acquired weekly and working hours per day were strong predictors of high burnout levels. The first choice to be considered by many forensic experts regarding coping with the number of stressful stimuli was taking a vacation. Conclusion: The study found a high prevalence of burnout among Saudi forensic practitioners, of which the majority exhibited high levels of burnout. The number of cases reflected a considerable impact on psychological well-being, making them more prone to score higher on burnout measures while having more work experience revealed better-coping abilities with time. Therefore, special efforts should be considered and applied to minimize burnout.","PeriodicalId":18393,"journal":{"name":"Medical Science","volume":"47 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134930742","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-08-25DOI: 10.54905/disssi/v27i138/e339ms3170
Tayf Bukhari, Lama Babaqi, Anmar Jamal Alhariry, Lamiaa Alqahtani, Salma Alkhayrallah, Waad Alalwani, Khames Alzahrani, Sabah Allarkia
Background: The genetic endocrine disorder known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) promotes ovarian dysfunction, there are several different morphological manifestations of this condition. Females' awareness of health issues is seen to be a key component in encouraging their attitude to seek medical help. The main objective of this study is to determine (PCOS) among Saudi females in the western region of Saudi Arabia. Methodology: In our study, the knowledge was assessed using 18 questions, where 8 were for symptoms, 5 for complications, and 5 for risk factors. A score of one for each correct answer, while a score of zero for wrong or uncertain responses. The total knowledge scores for each answered question range from 1 to 18, where a score ≥ 9 is excellent and below 9 is poor. Prior to logistic regression analysis, "sufficient knowledge" was described for scores ≥ 9, whereas scores < 9 are categorized as "insufficient knowledge". Results: This paper included 418 contributors, 53.6 percent of them were 20-30 years old. 31.8 percent of study participants were previously diagnosed with PCOV. Only 2.9% had a good awareness score, 60% had moderate awareness and 37.1% had poor awareness. Awareness of PCOS was significantly associated with age, educational level and previous diagnosis of polycystic ovary (P< 0.05). Conclusion: In summary, (PCOS) the prevalence of polycystic-ovary syndrome was relatively high among study participants compared to worldwide figures. However, participants have poor awareness of PCOS. By putting programs in place to educate women in Madinah about the importance of early detection and intervention.
{"title":"Prevalence and awareness assessment towards Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) among Saudi females in the western region of Saudi Arabia","authors":"Tayf Bukhari, Lama Babaqi, Anmar Jamal Alhariry, Lamiaa Alqahtani, Salma Alkhayrallah, Waad Alalwani, Khames Alzahrani, Sabah Allarkia","doi":"10.54905/disssi/v27i138/e339ms3170","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi/v27i138/e339ms3170","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The genetic endocrine disorder known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) promotes ovarian dysfunction, there are several different morphological manifestations of this condition. Females' awareness of health issues is seen to be a key component in encouraging their attitude to seek medical help. The main objective of this study is to determine (PCOS) among Saudi females in the western region of Saudi Arabia. Methodology: In our study, the knowledge was assessed using 18 questions, where 8 were for symptoms, 5 for complications, and 5 for risk factors. A score of one for each correct answer, while a score of zero for wrong or uncertain responses. The total knowledge scores for each answered question range from 1 to 18, where a score ≥ 9 is excellent and below 9 is poor. Prior to logistic regression analysis, \"sufficient knowledge\" was described for scores ≥ 9, whereas scores < 9 are categorized as \"insufficient knowledge\". Results: This paper included 418 contributors, 53.6 percent of them were 20-30 years old. 31.8 percent of study participants were previously diagnosed with PCOV. Only 2.9% had a good awareness score, 60% had moderate awareness and 37.1% had poor awareness. Awareness of PCOS was significantly associated with age, educational level and previous diagnosis of polycystic ovary (P< 0.05). Conclusion: In summary, (PCOS) the prevalence of polycystic-ovary syndrome was relatively high among study participants compared to worldwide figures. However, participants have poor awareness of PCOS. By putting programs in place to educate women in Madinah about the importance of early detection and intervention.","PeriodicalId":18393,"journal":{"name":"Medical Science","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134930741","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-08-21DOI: 10.54905/disssi/v27i138/e336ms3193
Abdullah Fahad Alhalafi, Abdulmajeed Alkhathami, Ahmed Y Al-Ameer, Mohammed Abdullah Algamdi, Wael Jaber Alsulami, Mada Abdullah Alghamdi, Lama Abdulaziz Almalhan, Ahmed M Senbel
Background: Colorectal Carcinoma is a cancer of the colon or rectum that is a growth of cells in the lower end of the digestive tract. Healthcare professionals advise screening for high-risk persons or over the age of 45 since removing polyps prevents cancer. The aim is to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of colorectal carcinoma among the population in Bisha City. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study involving data collection using self-administered online questionnaires on a sample of 909 individuals aged 18 years and above from a population of 414,127 living in Bisha City. Results: The survey found that while a sizable portion of participants were aware of colorectal cancer, the majority of them were unaware of the condition. The population had little knowledge about the risk factors, symptoms, cancer screening, and diagnosis. The majority of people were aware of risk factors like smoking, being overweight, and family history, but they were unaware of others, like eating red meat and hemorrhoids. People would only seek medical attention if they experienced cancer-related symptoms. Our study established a statistically significant association between the participant's age, education level, knowledge, practice, and attitude about colorectal cancer. Conclusion: The general knowledge of colorectal cancer among the population of Bisha City was low. Finding established that people would only seek medical attention if they experienced cancer-related symptoms. Our study points toward an increased need for spreading public awareness regarding the dangers of colorectal cancers, the importance of regular physical examination and screening, and medical interventions.
{"title":"Knowledge, attitude, and practice about Colorectal Carcinoma among the general population in Bisha City, Saudi Arabia","authors":"Abdullah Fahad Alhalafi, Abdulmajeed Alkhathami, Ahmed Y Al-Ameer, Mohammed Abdullah Algamdi, Wael Jaber Alsulami, Mada Abdullah Alghamdi, Lama Abdulaziz Almalhan, Ahmed M Senbel","doi":"10.54905/disssi/v27i138/e336ms3193","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi/v27i138/e336ms3193","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Colorectal Carcinoma is a cancer of the colon or rectum that is a growth of cells in the lower end of the digestive tract. Healthcare professionals advise screening for high-risk persons or over the age of 45 since removing polyps prevents cancer. The aim is to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of colorectal carcinoma among the population in Bisha City. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study involving data collection using self-administered online questionnaires on a sample of 909 individuals aged 18 years and above from a population of 414,127 living in Bisha City. Results: The survey found that while a sizable portion of participants were aware of colorectal cancer, the majority of them were unaware of the condition. The population had little knowledge about the risk factors, symptoms, cancer screening, and diagnosis. The majority of people were aware of risk factors like smoking, being overweight, and family history, but they were unaware of others, like eating red meat and hemorrhoids. People would only seek medical attention if they experienced cancer-related symptoms. Our study established a statistically significant association between the participant's age, education level, knowledge, practice, and attitude about colorectal cancer. Conclusion: The general knowledge of colorectal cancer among the population of Bisha City was low. Finding established that people would only seek medical attention if they experienced cancer-related symptoms. Our study points toward an increased need for spreading public awareness regarding the dangers of colorectal cancers, the importance of regular physical examination and screening, and medical interventions.","PeriodicalId":18393,"journal":{"name":"Medical Science","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135875494","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The most frequently observed disability in children is Cerebral Palsy (CP). Identifying the capacity and prognosis of ambulation in children with CP is very important for therapists and rehabilitation professionals to determine these children's therapy and rehabilitation needs. However, there is no definitive instrument for predicting ambulation in these children. Therefore, there is a definite need for a tailored measure to predict ambulation that will consider all the factors that may influence the ambulation prognosis in children with CP in the Indian scenario. This mixed-methods study employed individuals from different backgrounds, such as academic professionals, pediatric rehabilitation professionals, pediatric physiotherapists, pediatric neurologists, parents, and children with CP. Two rounds of focused discussions were conducted, domains were identified and experts were invited for the Delphi method. Then alpha scale version was designed and the Delphi questionnaire Round 1 was created and sent to the experts. Based on their suggestions, a corrected beta version was created and the Delphi questionnaire was evaluated in Round 2. Statistical analysis was performed using Cronbach's alpha and the scale was validated. In conclusion, the Scale for Prediction of Ambulation in Indian Children with CP (SPAIC) scale was validated and can be used for further data collection.
{"title":"Development and validation of Scale for Prediction of Ambulation in Indian Children with Cerebral Palsy- The SPAIC scale","authors":"Pallavi Palaskar, Sanjeev Attry, Rinkle Malani, Anchit Gugnani, Anjali Kale, Namrata Sant","doi":"10.54905/disssi/v27i138/e332ms3073","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi/v27i138/e332ms3073","url":null,"abstract":"The most frequently observed disability in children is Cerebral Palsy (CP). Identifying the capacity and prognosis of ambulation in children with CP is very important for therapists and rehabilitation professionals to determine these children's therapy and rehabilitation needs. However, there is no definitive instrument for predicting ambulation in these children. Therefore, there is a definite need for a tailored measure to predict ambulation that will consider all the factors that may influence the ambulation prognosis in children with CP in the Indian scenario. This mixed-methods study employed individuals from different backgrounds, such as academic professionals, pediatric rehabilitation professionals, pediatric physiotherapists, pediatric neurologists, parents, and children with CP. Two rounds of focused discussions were conducted, domains were identified and experts were invited for the Delphi method. Then alpha scale version was designed and the Delphi questionnaire Round 1 was created and sent to the experts. Based on their suggestions, a corrected beta version was created and the Delphi questionnaire was evaluated in Round 2. Statistical analysis was performed using Cronbach's alpha and the scale was validated. In conclusion, the Scale for Prediction of Ambulation in Indian Children with CP (SPAIC) scale was validated and can be used for further data collection.","PeriodicalId":18393,"journal":{"name":"Medical Science","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135307215","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-08-09DOI: 10.54905/disssi/v27i138/e329ms3093
Shaimaa Salaam, Rinad Bakhsh, Haya Obaid, Mohammed H Abduljabbar, Jehad Hariri
Human papilloma virus (HPV) causes cutaneous warts, a common and benign skin condition. Despite the extensive research on HPV, few studies have explicitly examined cutaneous warts, especially in Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence, demographic and clinical characteristics of patients with cutaneous warts in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Data was collected from medical records of patients who attended dermatology clinics at King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH), from 2011 to 2022. It included sociodemographic variables, including age, nationality, and sex, comorbidities, and diagnosis date. Additionally, wart location and treatment methods were collected. 160 patients were diagnosed with various types of warts. Most of which were between 15-29 years of age. The majorities of participants were female, and most were Saudi nationals. In those participants, diabetes was the most common comorbidity and the highest percentage of cases diagnosed with warts was in 2018. The palmer region was the most common location for warts. Warts in the genital area were significantly associated with those between 33 and 44 years of age. The remaining age groups had a significant higher percent of palmar warts.
{"title":"Incidence of cutaneous warts: A retrospective study in King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Saudi Arabia","authors":"Shaimaa Salaam, Rinad Bakhsh, Haya Obaid, Mohammed H Abduljabbar, Jehad Hariri","doi":"10.54905/disssi/v27i138/e329ms3093","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi/v27i138/e329ms3093","url":null,"abstract":"Human papilloma virus (HPV) causes cutaneous warts, a common and benign skin condition. Despite the extensive research on HPV, few studies have explicitly examined cutaneous warts, especially in Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence, demographic and clinical characteristics of patients with cutaneous warts in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Data was collected from medical records of patients who attended dermatology clinics at King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH), from 2011 to 2022. It included sociodemographic variables, including age, nationality, and sex, comorbidities, and diagnosis date. Additionally, wart location and treatment methods were collected. 160 patients were diagnosed with various types of warts. Most of which were between 15-29 years of age. The majorities of participants were female, and most were Saudi nationals. In those participants, diabetes was the most common comorbidity and the highest percentage of cases diagnosed with warts was in 2018. The palmer region was the most common location for warts. Warts in the genital area were significantly associated with those between 33 and 44 years of age. The remaining age groups had a significant higher percent of palmar warts.","PeriodicalId":18393,"journal":{"name":"Medical Science","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135745933","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sebaceous gland carcinoma (SGC) of the eyelid is an extremely lethal tumor if left untreated due to its extensive capacity to infiltrate surrounding tissue and metastasize. We hereby report a case of a 60-year-old male who presented with an ulcerative lesion over the left eye involving both eyelids and complete loss of vision for 1 year. CECT head and neck are suggestive of heterogeneously enhancing soft tissue density lesion with areas of necrosis within it seen in the left periorbital region. The lesion is causing erosive destruction of the lateral wall of the left orbit and involving the extra and intraconal compartment with ipsilateral enlarged parotid and cervical lymph nodes. Eyelid biopsy confirmed diagnosis of sebaceous carcinoma. The case was discussed in the Tumor board, and was advised upfront surgery. The patient underwent left extended orbital exenteration with left total parotidectomy, ipsilateral modified radical neck dissection and free anterolateral thigh flap reconstruction. Post-operative histopathology suggests SGC with parotid nodes and level IB, IIA lymph nodes positive for metastasis. Postoperatively patient underwent adjuvant radiotherapy. The patient is currently under regular follow-up and is disease free.
{"title":"An advanced Sebaceous Gland Carcinoma of the eyelid: A rare case report","authors":"Rahul Rajendran, Bhushan Jajoo, Raju Shinde, Firoz Borle, Tejashree Telkhade, Hard Tilva","doi":"10.54905/disssi/v27i138/e337ms2855","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi/v27i138/e337ms2855","url":null,"abstract":"Sebaceous gland carcinoma (SGC) of the eyelid is an extremely lethal tumor if left untreated due to its extensive capacity to infiltrate surrounding tissue and metastasize. We hereby report a case of a 60-year-old male who presented with an ulcerative lesion over the left eye involving both eyelids and complete loss of vision for 1 year. CECT head and neck are suggestive of heterogeneously enhancing soft tissue density lesion with areas of necrosis within it seen in the left periorbital region. The lesion is causing erosive destruction of the lateral wall of the left orbit and involving the extra and intraconal compartment with ipsilateral enlarged parotid and cervical lymph nodes. Eyelid biopsy confirmed diagnosis of sebaceous carcinoma. The case was discussed in the Tumor board, and was advised upfront surgery. The patient underwent left extended orbital exenteration with left total parotidectomy, ipsilateral modified radical neck dissection and free anterolateral thigh flap reconstruction. Post-operative histopathology suggests SGC with parotid nodes and level IB, IIA lymph nodes positive for metastasis. Postoperatively patient underwent adjuvant radiotherapy. The patient is currently under regular follow-up and is disease free.","PeriodicalId":18393,"journal":{"name":"Medical Science","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135745928","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-08-09DOI: 10.54905/disssi/v27i138/e333ms3129
Hayfa Abdulkhaleq AlHefdhi, Mohammed Abdullah Aoun Alshahrani, Reem Thalib Hadhir Alalyani, Nawaf Saleh Mana Alshamrani, Muath Abdullah A Alqathanin, Nouf Ali Abdullah Asiri, Njoud Moghram Jaber Alkedaisi, Tahani Khalaf Abdullah Alomari
Background: Osteoporosis is a significant global health issue characterized by reduced bone mass and deterioration of bone microarchitecture, resulting in a high incidence of fractures. Limited knowledge about osteoporosis contributes to adverse outcomes such as increased institutionalization, higher healthcare costs, and reduced quality of life. This research aimed to evaluate the awareness and knowledge of osteoporosis among the general population in the Aseer region of Saudi Arabia. Methods: The research employed a cross-sectional descriptive survey using a random sampling method. Data were collected through a web-based survey using "google forms" from participants in the Aseer province. Results: Most participants (67.3%) were females between the ages of 20 and 29. The majority (97.4%) were Saudi nationals (59.5%) with a bachelor's degree (63.4%). While many (35.3%) had a family history of osteoporosis, the majority (84.7%) had not been personally diagnosed with the condition. Participants demonstrated a relatively high level of knowledge about osteoporosis, identifying the disease, its effects on bones, and several risk factors. Knowledge levels varied according to occupation, family history, and personal osteoporosis diagnosis. To raise awareness among at-risk populations, targeted educational interventions are suggested. Conclusion: The study underscores the need for prioritizing osteoporosis education and awareness campaigns in the southern region of Saudi Arabia. Significant progress can be made in reducing the societal and individual burdens associated with this prevalent and debilitating disease by addressing the lack of knowledge surrounding osteoporosis. Efforts should be directed toward raising awareness among specific risk groups and undiagnosed individuals
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Pub Date : 2023-08-09DOI: 10.54905/disssi/v27i138/e338ms3104
Rajab Alzahrani, Mohammed A Alghamdi, Mujtaba A Ali, Abdullah Alghamdi, Safa Saleh S Alzahrani, Yakain Hussain A Alhaddad, Shams Mohammed Y Alsalman, Amal Mohammed Saad Alghamdi
Background: Head and neck cancers contribute substantially to global morbidity and mortality as the seventh most common form of cancer. Our research aims to analyze the community awareness of head and neck cancers in Al Baha, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was done in the Al Baha region of Saudi Arabia. Data were collected using an online questionnaire and interpreted with the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). Results: A total of 388 respondents were included in our study. About 241 (62.1%) were females. The most reported sources of information by the participants about the disease were printed and electronic media (42.8%) and social media (42.8%), followed by the educational department (33%) and friends or family members (21.6%). 218 (56.2%) have previously heard about head and neck cancers. 103 (26.5%) of the participants have used tobacco products. Approximately one-third 131 (33.8%) of the participants were aware of human papillomavirus infection (HPV), and 128 (33%) were aware that HPV infection may lead to head and neck cancers. The most reported symptom of neck cancer was neck swelling (47.9%), followed by pain or difficulty swallowing (36.6%). Head and neck cancers were detected by biopsy, as stated by 138 (35.6%) of the participants, and 127 (32.7%) reported magnetic resonance imaging followed by other detection methods. The mean awareness score of head and neck malignancy was reported to be 6.6 ± 2.12 Range (0 – 20). Conclusion: knowledge and Awareness of head and neck cancers among most of the respondents were reported to be less than the
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