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Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration In The Evaluation Of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Neoplasms, Emad M. Raddaoui
Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration In The Evaluation Of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Neoplasms, Emad M. Raddaoui
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Gastroprotective Effects Of Aqueous Extract Of Chamomilla Recutita Against Ethanol-Induced Gastric Ulcers, Fahaid H. Al-Hashem
Gastroprotective Effects Of Aqueous Extract Of Chamomilla Recutita Against Ethanol-Induced Gastric Ulcers, Fahaid H. Al-Hashem
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the gastroprotective effects of an orally administered aqueous extract of Chamomilla recutita (ACE) against ethanol-induced gastric ulcers in male Wistar rats. METHODS: This study was performed during January and February 2009, in the Research Labs in the Department of Physiology at the Medical School, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Sixty white albino rats were divided into 5 groups. Group 1 (control group) was treated with deionized water for 28 days; animals in group 2 to group 5 received zero, 0.5, 1, or 2 gm/kg ACE for 27 days. Stomach ulcerations were induced by orally …
Kawasaki Disease In Western Saudi Arabia, Khalid M. Al-Harbi
Kawasaki Disease In Western Saudi Arabia, Khalid M. Al-Harbi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To describe our experience on Kawasaki disease in the Madinah region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). METHODS: This is a retrospective hospital based study. The study was conducted in Maternity and Children Hospital, Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during January 2007 to January 2010. The study included 51 patients9 records as suspected cases of Kawasaki disease. The study was approved by the Ethical Committee. RESULTS: Twenty-four patients were proven to have Kawasaki disease in this study. The mean age of the patients at diagnosis was 3.1±2.4 years. Most patients were younger than 5 years (83.3%). The male to female …
Immunization Coverage And Its Determinants Among Children 12-23 Months Of Age In Aden, Yemen, Huda O. Basaleem, Khaled A. Al-Sakkaf, Khadijah Shamsuddin
Immunization Coverage And Its Determinants Among Children 12-23 Months Of Age In Aden, Yemen, Huda O. Basaleem, Khaled A. Al-Sakkaf, Khadijah Shamsuddin
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To assess the immunization status of children aged 12-23 months and its determinants in Aden, Yemen. METHODS: This cross-sectional survey was conducted between March and July 2007 during which time mothers of 680 children from 37 randomly selected clusters in Aden, were interviewed. Information on socio-demographic profiles and children’s immunization status was obtained. Immunization coverage of all officially provided vaccines was assessed. Analysis of association between immunization coverage and the socio-demographic characteristics were tested using logistic regression analysis with the immunization status as the dependent variable. RESULTS: We found that 83.1% had complete, 10.4% had partial, and 6.5% were …
Patterns Of Thyroid Cancer In Southwestern Saudi Arabia, Abdullah A. Refeidi, Gharamah Y. Al-Shehri, Ali M. Al-Ahmary, Mohammed I. Tahtouh, Saeed A. Alsareii, Ali G. Al-Ghamdi, Ahmed A. Mahfouz, Saeed A. Abu-Eshy
Patterns Of Thyroid Cancer In Southwestern Saudi Arabia, Abdullah A. Refeidi, Gharamah Y. Al-Shehri, Ali M. Al-Ahmary, Mohammed I. Tahtouh, Saeed A. Alsareii, Ali G. Al-Ghamdi, Ahmed A. Mahfouz, Saeed A. Abu-Eshy
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To examine the pattern of thyroid cancer, assess the magnitude of the problem, and evolve a management plan for such malignancies. METHODS: This is a retrospective cohort study of all thyroid cases operated at Aseer Central Hospital, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, between January 1998 and December 2007. Clinical presentations, management regimens, and recurrence were reviewed. RESULTS: Five hundred and sixteen patients were operated for different thyroid lesions. Ninety-two (17.8%) were malignant (20 males and 72 females). Mean age for males was 41.35 ± 15.52 years compared to 36.59 ± 13.28 years for females. Papillary carcinoma constituted 50%, while …
The Knowledge Of Breast Cancer Among Young Saudi Females, Wafa A. Sait, Samia M. Al-Amoudi, Dalal A. Tawtai, Hassan S. Abduljabbar
The Knowledge Of Breast Cancer Among Young Saudi Females, Wafa A. Sait, Samia M. Al-Amoudi, Dalal A. Tawtai, Hassan S. Abduljabbar
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To assess the breast cancer knowledge level of Saudi female school students. METHODS: A detailed questionnaire on cancer breast was designed with all the needed information. Using a map of the Jeddah area of Saudi Arabia, schools were identified in each area and permission was sought from the Ministry of Education to distribute the questionnaire to the students. A team of volunteers was instructed on how to distribute and collect the questionnaires. The collected questionnaires were then statistically analyzed. This Pilot study of 500 students was performed in King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital using high schools from the city of …
Effects Of Ramadan Fasting On Glucose Levels And Serum Lipid Profile Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients, Nazeer B. Khan, Masood H. Khan, Muhammad Z. Shaikh, Muhammad R. Khanani
Effects Of Ramadan Fasting On Glucose Levels And Serum Lipid Profile Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients, Nazeer B. Khan, Masood H. Khan, Muhammad Z. Shaikh, Muhammad R. Khanani
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Physical Inactivity In Saudi Arabia. An Under Served Public Health Issue, Hazzaa M. Al-Hazzaa, Hani A. Abozaid, Fayssal M. Farahat
Physical Inactivity In Saudi Arabia. An Under Served Public Health Issue, Hazzaa M. Al-Hazzaa, Hani A. Abozaid, Fayssal M. Farahat
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Rotavirus Gastroenteritis And Strain Diversity In Saudi Arabia. Current Status And Future Prospects., Subhash C. Arya, Nirmala Agarwal, Ali M. Kheyami
Rotavirus Gastroenteritis And Strain Diversity In Saudi Arabia. Current Status And Future Prospects., Subhash C. Arya, Nirmala Agarwal, Ali M. Kheyami
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Antioxidant And Hepatoprotective Effects Of Extract Of Ginkgo Biloba In Rats Of Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis, Zhong-Yin Zhou, Shi-Qi Tang, Yong-Ming Zhou, He-Sheng Luo, Xing Liu
Antioxidant And Hepatoprotective Effects Of Extract Of Ginkgo Biloba In Rats Of Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis, Zhong-Yin Zhou, Shi-Qi Tang, Yong-Ming Zhou, He-Sheng Luo, Xing Liu
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the therapeutic effect and mechanism of extract of ginkgo biloba (EGB) in treatment of diet-induced non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in rats. METHODS: The experiment was conducted in the Laboratory, Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China from June 2009 to December 2009. In this study, the rat model of NASH was produced by feeding high-fat diet. Sixty rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: Normal group: normal diet, drinking water; Model group: high-fat diet, single-distilled water 10 ml/kg gavage once a day for 12 weeks; and Treated group: high-fat diet, EGB 6 mg/kg gavage once …
Hyperbilirubinemia In Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase-Deficient Male Newborns In Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Hyperbilirubinemia In Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase-Deficient Male Newborns In Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Regional Disparity In Prevalence Of Malnutrition In Saudi Children, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi, Mohammad El-Mouzan
Regional Disparity In Prevalence Of Malnutrition In Saudi Children, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi, Mohammad El-Mouzan
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Phacoemulsification In High Myopia, Serpil Akar, Kemran Gok, Sukru Bayraktar, Vedat Kaya, Yasar Kucuksumer, Cigdem Altan, Omer F. Yilmaz
Phacoemulsification In High Myopia, Serpil Akar, Kemran Gok, Sukru Bayraktar, Vedat Kaya, Yasar Kucuksumer, Cigdem Altan, Omer F. Yilmaz
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the visual results of phacoemulsification in highly myopic eyes, to investigate the risk factors for poor postoperative visual acuity and to assess postoperative complications. METHODS: This retrospective study reviewed the records of 209 eyes of 150 patients with high myopia who underwent phacoemulsification and foldable intraocular lens (IOL) implantation between January 1998 and July 2008 at Beyoglu Education and Research Eye Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. RESULTS: Postoperative best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 0.5 or better in 63.2% of eyes. One hundred forty-seven (70.3%) eyes were within ±1.0 diopter (D) of the intended target refraction. In multiple regressions, only …
West Is West, East Is East. The Divide In Science, Samir H. Al-Adawi, Badreldin H. Ali
West Is West, East Is East. The Divide In Science, Samir H. Al-Adawi, Badreldin H. Ali
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
An Investigation On Lung Tissue Damage And Morphological Changes In Newborns Of Pregnant Rats Exposed To Methidathion. Protective Effects Of Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester, Osman Sulak, Gulnur Ozguner, Onder Sahin, Orhan Bas
An Investigation On Lung Tissue Damage And Morphological Changes In Newborns Of Pregnant Rats Exposed To Methidathion. Protective Effects Of Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester, Osman Sulak, Gulnur Ozguner, Onder Sahin, Orhan Bas
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To investigate histopathological changes in the lungs and morphological changes of newborn rats whose mothers are exposed to methidathion (MD) during their pregnancy, and also the effects of caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) on these changes. METHODS: The study was conducted in the Faculty of Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey between May and June 2007. Fifty female Wistar albino rats were randomly divided into 5 groups, as follows: Group I (n=10): control group, Group II (n=10): 5mg/kg/day MD treated group in the first 7 days of pregnancy, Group III (n=10): 5 mg/kg/day MD + 10 umol/kg/day CAPE treated …
Role Of Saffron (Crocus Sativus L.) And Honey Syrup On Aluminum-Induced Hepatotoxicity, Ali A. Shati, Saad A. Alamri
Role Of Saffron (Crocus Sativus L.) And Honey Syrup On Aluminum-Induced Hepatotoxicity, Ali A. Shati, Saad A. Alamri
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To study the biochemical and molecular hepatotoxicity induced by aluminium chloride (AlCl3) and the protective role of saffron and honey against such toxicity. METHODS: This study was performed in the Department of Biology, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between July and August 2009. Two mice strains, BALB/c and C57BL/6 (20 animals from each strain), were used and randomly divided into 4 groups: control group; AlCl3 group; AlCl3+saffron group; and AlCl3+honey group. Changes in liver biochemical markers such as gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and total bilirubin …
Assessment Of The Relationship Of Vitamin D With Serum Antioxidant Vitamins E And A And Their Deficiencies In Iranian Pregnant Women, Zatollah Asemi, Mohsen Taghizadeh, Shadi Sarahroodi, Shima Jazayeri, Zohreh Tabasi, Fariba Seyyedi
Assessment Of The Relationship Of Vitamin D With Serum Antioxidant Vitamins E And A And Their Deficiencies In Iranian Pregnant Women, Zatollah Asemi, Mohsen Taghizadeh, Shadi Sarahroodi, Shima Jazayeri, Zohreh Tabasi, Fariba Seyyedi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To assess the relationship between vitamin D and serum antioxidant vitamins E and A, and their deficiencies in pregnant women. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was carried out in the maternity clinic of Naghavi Specialists and Subspecialities Polyclinic, affiliated to Kashan University of Medical Sciences Kashan, Iran between April 2008 and August 2009. One hundred and forty-seven pregnant women were recruited. Vitamin D, A, and E status were assessed using serum at 5-9 months of pregnancy. The prevalence of vitamin deficiency was reported using defined cutoff values. Correlations between vitamin D and vitamins A and E were reported. Data were …
Flu Vaccine Among Health Workers In Qatar, Hessa E. Shahbic, Hana A. Said
Flu Vaccine Among Health Workers In Qatar, Hessa E. Shahbic, Hana A. Said
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To assessed the coverage rate of influenza vaccination among Health Care Workers at Hamad Medical Corporation in 2006 vaccination campaign and also assessed the reasons for non-vaccination in among physicians and nurses. METHODS: This is an observational study conducted in Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar between April 2007 and August 2007. The 2006 vaccination campaign records were analyzed to determine the influenza vaccination coverage rate among all staff in 6 independent facilities. We used a self-administrative questionnaire to assess the reasons for not getting the influenza vaccine among a random sample of non-vaccinated physicians and nurses. RESULTS: Approximately 19.4% …
Mood Problems Of Mothers With Disabled Children In Saudi Arabia. A Preliminary Prospective Study, Muwafak H. Al-Eithan, Asirvatham A. Robert, Aman H. Al-Saeed
Mood Problems Of Mothers With Disabled Children In Saudi Arabia. A Preliminary Prospective Study, Muwafak H. Al-Eithan, Asirvatham A. Robert, Aman H. Al-Saeed
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To explore the presence and the degree of mood problems in mothers with disabled children. METHODS: We conducted a prospective study during the period of November 2009 to February 2010, in 75 mothers (study group) with physical, mental or sensory disabled children admitted at Sultan Bin Abdul-Aziz Humanitarian City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and 35 mothers (control group) with healthy children. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale was used to measure the mood symptoms of mothers. The demographic data of mothers were also collected. RESULTS: The mean age of the children with disability was 4.8±3.3 and healthy children 5.3 ± …
A Comparative Analysis Of Length Of Stay Of Traumatic And Non-Traumatic Brain Injured Patients In Saudi Arabia, Maher S. Al-Jadid, Asirvatham A. Robert
A Comparative Analysis Of Length Of Stay Of Traumatic And Non-Traumatic Brain Injured Patients In Saudi Arabia, Maher S. Al-Jadid, Asirvatham A. Robert
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Importance Of Hiv Antenatal Screening Programs For Pregnant Women, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
The Importance Of Hiv Antenatal Screening Programs For Pregnant Women, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors In Saudi Arabia, Rinaldo Pellicano, Rana Bokhary
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors In Saudi Arabia, Rinaldo Pellicano, Rana Bokhary
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Artificial Bowel Sphincters For Severe Fecal Incontinence. Are They A Solution?, Ahmad M. Zubaidi
Artificial Bowel Sphincters For Severe Fecal Incontinence. Are They A Solution?, Ahmad M. Zubaidi
Saudi Medical Journal
Fecal incontinence is a debilitating and common problem with a profound effect on a patient9s well being medically, socially, and economically. Non-operative management of this condition includes dietary modification, antidiarrheal medications, and biofeedback. Patients with severe incontinence can be divided into 2 categories. The first group includes patients with an identifiable and isolated anatomic sphincter defect who can expect 80% short-term surgical success using overlapping sphincteroplasty. The second group is patients who will not benefit from sphincteroplasty; fortunately, they are not obligated to permanent stomas. Artificial bowel sphincter (ABS) implantation is a well-established surgical technique, offers a chance for continence, …
Effect Of A 6-Week Rehabilitation Program On Gait Parameters After Total Knee Arthroplasty, Adel R. Ahmed, Samiha M. Abd-Elkader, Khalid S. Al-Obathani
Effect Of A 6-Week Rehabilitation Program On Gait Parameters After Total Knee Arthroplasty, Adel R. Ahmed, Samiha M. Abd-Elkader, Khalid S. Al-Obathani
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To investigate early changes in gait parameters following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS: Fifteen patients scheduled to undergo unilateral TKA at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between March 2009 and February 2010, were included in the study. This study was a prospective pretest-posttest experimental design; all patients underwent unilateral TKA, and were subjected to a 6-week standard postoperative rehabilitation program. Pain intensity and gait variables were evaluated before surgery and 6-weeks postoperatively using the Visual Analogue Scale and simple footprint method. RESULTS: Statistical analysis showed improvement in pain intensity and reduction in gait …
The Global Youth Tobacco Survey - 2007. Comparison With The Global Youth Tobacco Survey 2001-2002 In Saudi Arabia, Abdullah M. Al-Bedah, Naseem A. Qureshi, Hani I. Al-Guhaimani, Jamal A. Basahi
The Global Youth Tobacco Survey - 2007. Comparison With The Global Youth Tobacco Survey 2001-2002 In Saudi Arabia, Abdullah M. Al-Bedah, Naseem A. Qureshi, Hani I. Al-Guhaimani, Jamal A. Basahi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To primarily describe both smoking pattern in the youth population and a comparison with the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) in 2001-2002. METHODS: The standard 2-stage methodology and a cross-sectional design were used to select randomly a representative sample of intermediate schools, classes, and students from all regions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from January to June 2007. RESULTS: Comparing results with the 2001 GYTS, the prevalence of ever and current smoking, use of other tobacco products, and initiation of smoking by never smokers in the next year increased among males, but with improvement in the students9 knowledge …
Determinants Of Periodontopathogens In Microbiological Monitoring Of Diabetic Patients With Periodontitis, Asirvatham A. Robert, Marwan D. Rass, Khalid H. Al-Zoman, Abdulaziz M. Al-Sohail, Abdulaziz S. Alsuwyed, Sebastian G. Ciancio, Sultan A. Al-Mubarak
Determinants Of Periodontopathogens In Microbiological Monitoring Of Diabetic Patients With Periodontitis, Asirvatham A. Robert, Marwan D. Rass, Khalid H. Al-Zoman, Abdulaziz M. Al-Sohail, Abdulaziz S. Alsuwyed, Sebastian G. Ciancio, Sultan A. Al-Mubarak
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine and analyze the frequency of periodontopathogens in microbiological monitoring of diabetic patients with periodontitis. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 352 diabetic patients with periodontitis who were registered at Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, King Abdul Aziz Medical City, Naval Base Hospital, and Sultan Bin Adulaziz Humanitarian City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from July 2004 to August 2008. Microbiological analysis comprised the detection of Bacteroides forsythus (Bf), Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (Aa), Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg), and Prevotella intermedia (Pi) by polymerase chain reaction method. RESULTS: The mean age of patients was 54.4 ± …
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract Suppresses Hypoxia-Induced Proliferation Of Rat Pulmonary Artery Smooth Muscle Cells, Bao-An Gao, Jun Yang, Ji Huang, Xiang-Jun Cui, Shi-Xiong Chen, Hong-Yan Den, Guang-Ming Xiang
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract Suppresses Hypoxia-Induced Proliferation Of Rat Pulmonary Artery Smooth Muscle Cells, Bao-An Gao, Jun Yang, Ji Huang, Xiang-Jun Cui, Shi-Xiong Chen, Hong-Yan Den, Guang-Ming Xiang
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of a Chinese herb Cordyceps sinensis (C. sinensis) extract on hypoxia-induced proliferation and the underlying mechanisms involved. METHODS: This prospective study was carried out at the Central Laboratory of Yichang Central People9s Hospital, Yichang, China from March 2008 to April 2010. The C. sinensis was extracted from the Chinese herb C. sinensis using aqueous alcohol extraction techniques. Forty healthy adult male Sprague Dawley rats were used in the study. The proliferation of pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (PASMCs) was measured using 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-Yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay, and cell viability was determined by trypan blue exclusion. Cell …
Genotype And Antiretroviral Drug Resistance Of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 In Saudi Arabia, Ghazi A. Jamjoom, Esam I. Azhar, Tariq A. Madani, Salwa I. Hindawi, Hanaa A. Bakhsh, Ghazi A. Damanhouri
Genotype And Antiretroviral Drug Resistance Of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 In Saudi Arabia, Ghazi A. Jamjoom, Esam I. Azhar, Tariq A. Madani, Salwa I. Hindawi, Hanaa A. Bakhsh, Ghazi A. Damanhouri
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To analyze antiretroviral drug resistance and determine the genotype of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1 in Saudi patients by sequencing an amplified region of the viral pol gene. METHODS: This retrospective study analyzed data from plasma samples submitted for genotypic drug sensitivity monitoring. Samples were analyzed at the Special Infectious Agent Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center of King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from August 2004 to June 2009. The Viroseq2.5 kit (Celera/Abbott) was used with ABI Prism 3100 sequencer. All patients were Saudi nationals and were on antiretroviral therapy, some experiencing treatment failure. RESULTS: Based on …
Clinical Characteristics Of 74 Pandemic H1n1 Influenza Patients From Turkey. Risk Factors For Fatality, Emin E. Tutuncu, Baris Ozturk, Yunus Gurbuz, Asli Haykir, Irfan Sencan, Ferit Kuscu, Gulay Dede, Aysegul U. Kilic, Gonul C. Senturk
Clinical Characteristics Of 74 Pandemic H1n1 Influenza Patients From Turkey. Risk Factors For Fatality, Emin E. Tutuncu, Baris Ozturk, Yunus Gurbuz, Asli Haykir, Irfan Sencan, Ferit Kuscu, Gulay Dede, Aysegul U. Kilic, Gonul C. Senturk
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the clinical characteristics and certain risk factors that may be associated with fatal outcome in patients with H1N1 influenza. METHODS: This retrospective study was conducted between October and December 2009 in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, SB Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. Data regarding the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of 74 hospitalized cases of confirmed pandemic H1N1 influenza were reviewed. RESULTS: The median age was 49 (18-83) years, and 34 (46%) were males. The most common symptom and signs on admission were cough (91.9%) and fever more than 38 degrees …
Breast Diseases In Southern Yemen, Salim S. Bafakeer, Nawal S. Banafa, Fahmi O. Aram
Breast Diseases In Southern Yemen, Salim S. Bafakeer, Nawal S. Banafa, Fahmi O. Aram
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the magnitude of breast diseases, and its frequency distribution in different age groups in Hadramout, Yemen. METHODS: This is a prospective study conducted at the Central Laboratory of Ibn-Sinna Hospital, Hadramout, Yemen from January 2006 to December 2009. Patients attending surgical units for breast problems were eligible. Patients were assessed clinically and referred to the laboratory center to confirm the diagnosis by histopathology. The data were collected from the patients and referral sheets. RESULTS: A total of 635 cases of breast disease were diagnosed. This includes 604 female and 31 male patients. Benign breast diseases (BBD) was …