Journal of Enam Medical College

The Journal of Enam Medical College is a peer-reviewed biannual journal and publishes original papers, reviews concerned with recent practices, case reports of exceptional merits and images in clinical medicine. Authors are invited to submit articles in all the fields of medicine, with a wide spectrum of coverage including clinical medicine, basic sciences, epidemiology, diagnostics, therapeutics, public health and standards of health care in relation to the concerned specialty.

List of Papers (Total 387)

From the Desk of Editor-in-Chief Vol 9(3)

Abstract not available J Enam Med Col 2019; 9(3): 147

Reviewers in this Issue Vol.9(2)

Abstract not available J Enam Med Col 2019; 9(2): 144

College News Vol. 9(2)

Abstract not available J Enam Med Col 2019; 9(2): 143

Recovery from Leptospira-Related Acute Liver Failure and Acute Kidney Injury ― A Case Report from Bangladesh

Leptospirosis is a zoonosis with protean manifestation caused by the spirochete, Leptospira interrogans. Here we report a 60-year-old male who presented with sudden onset of fever, rigors, myalgia and headache occasionally accompanied by nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Later during the course of treatment he developed encephalopathy with fulminant hepatic failure and acute kidney...

Leukemia Cutis in a 32-Year-Old Male with Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Leukemia cutis (LC) is a rare cutaneous manifestation of leukemia. Clinical presentation of the disease differs among patients depending on types. LC can precede, follow, occur simultaneously with, or present in the absence of the systemic leukemia. Leukemic involvement of the skin may appear as initial manifestation of recurrence or dissemination of systemic disease. Here we...

Superior Ophthalmic Vein Thrombosis with Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis: A Rare Entity in a Child

Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a rare stroke-like syndrome. Sometimes it may be rarely associated with ophthalmic vein occlusion. We present a 10-year-old girl who had severe headache, diplopia, severe congestion of eye, proptosis and orbital pain. She had no signs of meninigeal irritation, no focal deficit except left sided lateral rectus palsy and altered visual...

Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection: Evaluation and Management

Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is the most common congenital infection worldwide and most individuals are eventually exposed to this agent. In developing countries the seroprevalence in women of reproductive age approximates 100%. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection has great importance to obstetriciangynecologists and pediatricians. Despite the heavy disease burden, CMV...

Management of Hollow Viscus Injury following Gunshot at Casualty Department of Dhaka Medical College & Hospital

Background: Gunshot injuries result from the effect of a bullet or projectiles emanating from the use of firearms. Firearm injuries are associated with substantial emotional, physical and financial burden causing an enormous human toll and imposing huge costs on the society. Abdominal injuries are associated with a high incidence of internal injury. These injuries are...

Drug Management Pattern and Their Adverse Effects in Patients of Cervical Carcinoma Attending Two Tertiary Care Hospitals in Dhaka City

Background: Cervical cancer remains a significant health burden worldwide. It is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and third leading cause of cancer death among females in least developed countries. There were an estimated 527,600 new cervical cancer cases and 265,700 deaths worldwide in 2012. Bangladesh stands 11th in the world in cervical cancer fatalities with 17.9...

Role of Resistance Index in Differentiation of Benign and Malignant Breast Masses Compared with Histopathological Diagnosis

Background: Breast tumor remains a worldwide public health problem for women. Linear array sonography is currently one of the main diagnostic methods for detecting breast lumps. Duplex color Doppler sonography has been helpful to distinguish malignant from benign breast disease and also to predict the disease prognosis. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the...

Study on Risk Factors and Microorganisms for Surgical Site Infection following Caesarean Section among 100 Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in Bangladesh

Background: Lower uterine caesarean section is a common mode of delivery now and surgical site infection is one of the most common and dreaded complication of surgery. It is associated with significant morbidity and delayed recovery and it lengthens hospital stay and costs. Identifying risk factors for surgical site infection in caesarean wound and modifying them can be...

Comparative Study between Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery and Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy for the Treatment of Renal Stones

Background: The prevalence of urolithiasis has increased during the last decades and now affects approximately 9% of the adult population specially in developed countries. European Urology Guidelines recommend PCNL in stones larger than 2 cm in size and ESWL in stones smaller than 2 cm in size as the first treatment option. With advances in technology, new generation flexible...

Clinical and Endoscopic Profile of Patients with Upper Gastro-Intestinal Bleeding (UGIB)

Background: Upper gastro-intestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a cause of significant morbidity and mortality. Prevalence as well as mortality is higher in elderly persons above sixty years because of increasing use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and associated comorbidity. Conventionally upper GI bleeding is divided as variceal and nonvariceal sources and the treatment protocol...

From the Desk of Editor-in-Chief Vol 9(2)

Abstract not available J Enam Med Col 2019; 9(2): 71

Reviewers in this Issue Vol.9(1)

Abstract not available J Enam Med Col 2019; 9(1): 68

College News Vol. 9(1)

Abstract not available J Enam Med Col 2019; 9(1): 67

Locally Aggressive Glioma in a 55-Year-Old Female

Abstract not available J Enam Med Col 2019; 9(1): 64-66

A Young Boy with Multiple Bony Overgrowths

Hereditary multiple exostoses is a rare autosomal dominant pediatric disorder with an incidence of about 1:50000 characterized by multiple cartilage-capped bony protuberances, called osteochondromas or exostoses, projecting from the metaphyses of long bones. It is caused by loss of function mutations in exostosin-1 and exostosin-2 genes that encode glycosyltransferase enzymes...

A 25-Year-Old Female with Unusually Large Complex Odontoma in Mandibular Molar Area Associated with Unerupted Tooth

Odontomas are benign tumours of odontogenic origin consisting of different dental tissues. Usually they are tooth size or smaller, but occasionally complex variety can exhibit considerable growth. They are usually asymptomatic and often are discovered during routine radiograph. Morphologically odontoma can be classified as complex when present as irregular masses containing...

Current Management Strategy of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of chronic liver disease worldwide and is becoming the most common indication for liver transplant in the Western world. The disease spectrum varies from steatosis to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), advanced fibrosis, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. The global prevalence of NAFLD and NASH varies from...

USG-Guided Percutaneous Aspiration: an Effective Way for Managing Appendicular Abscess

Background: During last 2−3 decades image-guided drainage procedures have been developed complementing modern surgical drainage techniques. The development of interventional radiological procedure has made percutaneous puncture and drainage of abdominal fluid collection possible. Image-guided percutaneous drainage of appendicular abscess has become well-established because of its...

Awareness Level of Cervical Cancer among Rural Women Attending Manikgonj 250-Bedded District Hospital, Manikgonj

Background: Cervical cancer is a typically slow-growing cancer that may not have symptoms, but can be early diagnosed by Pap smear and Visual Inspection of Cervix with Acetic Acid (VIA). The burden of the disease is increasing in developing countries day by day due to the ascending trend of transmissible diseases such as HIV and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Objective: The main...