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Diagnostic Evaluation Of Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology In The Management Of Palpable Breast Lesions, S. H. Shah, Naila Kayani, S. H. Hasan, I. N. Soomro, Shahid Pervez, A. S. Hussainy Jan 1998

Diagnostic Evaluation Of Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology In The Management Of Palpable Breast Lesions, S. H. Shah, Naila Kayani, S. H. Hasan, I. N. Soomro, Shahid Pervez, A. S. Hussainy

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

A total of 113 fine needle aspirates of the breast masses were evaluated in which the subsequent biopsy or mastectomy specimen were also available for histological examination. The age ranged from 16 to 80 years with a mean of 42 years. In benign conditions the mean age was 34.7 years while in malignant cases it was 48 years. The cytological diagnoses were compared with the histological results which revealed that the specificity and sensitivity of fine needle aspiration cytology in the palpable breast lesions was 86.1% and 89.2% respectively with a positive predictive value of 93% and efficiency of 88.2%. …

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Prevalence And Severity Of Viral Hepatitis In Pakistani Pregnant Women: A Five Year Hospital Based Study, A B. Aziz, S Hamid, S Iqbal, W Islam, S A. Karim Aug 1997

Prevalence And Severity Of Viral Hepatitis In Pakistani Pregnant Women: A Five Year Hospital Based Study, A B. Aziz, S Hamid, S Iqbal, W Islam, S A. Karim

Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

A hospital based observational study was carried out on pregnant women presenting with either acute hepatitis or fulminant hepatic failure (FHF), during the past years. Of 53 patients, 20 (38%) developed FHF.Non-A, Non-B was the commonest cause (62%) followed by hepatitis B in 17% and hepatitis A in 4% cases. Eight women expired (case fatality rate 15%) with a high maternal mortality (62%) caused by NANB hepatitis. Perinatal mortality was 30%. Poor prognostic factors identified were lack of antenatal care, severity of jaundice, history of somnolence, gastrointestinal bleeding and a high grade of encephalopathy.

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Hereditary Ovarian Cancer Syndromes In Three Pakistani Families, A B. Aziz, M Sabih, I A. Malik Sep 1996

Hereditary Ovarian Cancer Syndromes In Three Pakistani Families, A B. Aziz, M Sabih, I A. Malik

Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

No abstract provided.

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Risk Of Uterine Rupture After The Partographic 'Alert' Line Is Crossed--An Additional Dimension In The Quest Towards Safe Motherhood In Labour Following Caesarean Section, K S. Khan, A Rizvi, J H. Rizvi Jun 1996

Risk Of Uterine Rupture After The Partographic 'Alert' Line Is Crossed--An Additional Dimension In The Quest Towards Safe Motherhood In Labour Following Caesarean Section, K S. Khan, A Rizvi, J H. Rizvi

Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

To determine if prolonged active phase of labour is associated with increased risk of uterine scar rupture in labour following previous lower segment caesarean section, a retrospective cohort study (1988-91) was done to analyse active phase partographs of 236 patients undergoing trial of labour following caesarean section, 7 (3%) of whom had scar rupture. After onset of active phase (3 cm cervical dilatation), a 1 cm/h line was used to indicate "alert". A zonal partogram was developed by dividing the active phase partographs into 5 time zones: A (area to the left of "alert" line), B (0-1 h after "alert" …

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Audit Changes Clinical Practice! Impact On Rate Of Justification Of Hysterectomy Indication, Khalid S. Khan, J H. Rizvi Aug 1995

Audit Changes Clinical Practice! Impact On Rate Of Justification Of Hysterectomy Indication, Khalid S. Khan, J H. Rizvi

Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

After performing a baseline audit in 1986-89, an ongoing quality assurance process was initiated in January, 1990 and all hysterectomies performed over the next 2 year period were analyzed. Hysterectomy indications were divided into two groups: one in which the uterine specimen was expected to show pathology and another in which no pathology was expected. The hysterectomy was considered justified in the former if the pathology report verified the indication or showed a significant alternate pathology. In the latter, validation criteria showing documentation of certain prerequisite diagnostic procedures performed before reverting to hysterectomy, were used to ascertain justification. The overall …

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Are Non-Diabetic Women With Abnormal Glucose Screening Test At Increased Risk Of Pre-Eclampsia, Macrosomia And Caesarian Birth?, Khalid S. Khan, Firasat A. Hashmi, J H. Rizvi Jul 1995

Are Non-Diabetic Women With Abnormal Glucose Screening Test At Increased Risk Of Pre-Eclampsia, Macrosomia And Caesarian Birth?, Khalid S. Khan, Firasat A. Hashmi, J H. Rizvi

Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

To determine, in non-diabetic women, the relationship of abnormal glucose screening test, with the incidence of pre-eclampsia, macrosomia and caesarian delivery, from 1988-92, 5646 consecutive women attending antenatal clinic were screened with a glucose challenge test (GCT) on their first visit (usually at 16-20 weeks); those with risk factors i.e., history of unexplained perinatal loss, macrosomia or family member with diabetes and an initial abnormal screening test were rescreened at 28-32 weeks, In 482 cases the GCT was abnormal (plasma glucose value was >140 mg% 2 hours after 75g glucose challenge). Of these, 292 had one or more abnormal critical …

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Malakoplakia Of The Uterus, H Shaikh, P E. Khan, N Faridi Mar 1994

Malakoplakia Of The Uterus, H Shaikh, P E. Khan, N Faridi

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

No abstract provided.

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Laparoscopic Appraisal Of Infertility And Pelvic Pain In Pakistani Women: A 5 Years Audit, R Hamid, K S. Khan, T Mubeen, J A. Razzak Feb 1994

Laparoscopic Appraisal Of Infertility And Pelvic Pain In Pakistani Women: A 5 Years Audit, R Hamid, K S. Khan, T Mubeen, J A. Razzak

Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Five hundred and nine Laparoscopic examinations performed between 1987-91, (147 procedures for evaluation of gynaecologic pelvic pain and 313 for infertility) revealed ectopic pregnancy (27%), twisted ovarian cyst (18%) and acute pelvic inflammatory disease (14%) in cases of acute gynaecologic pain, and endometriosis (17%) and chronic pelvic inflammatory disease (16%) in chronic pelvic pain. Adhesions (20%), tubal block (15%), endometriosis (9%) and polycystic ovary (7%) were common findings in cases of infertility. These data support the usefulness of this minimally invasive procedure in accurate diagnosis of gynaecological disorders and provides insight into the spectra of diseases seen in Pakistani women …

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Bacteriuria And Pregnancy Outcome: A Prospective Hospital-Based Study In Pakistani Women, R N. Qureshi, Khalid S. Khan, Omar Darr, Nasir Khattak, Bader J. Farooqui, J H. Rizvi Jan 1994

Bacteriuria And Pregnancy Outcome: A Prospective Hospital-Based Study In Pakistani Women, R N. Qureshi, Khalid S. Khan, Omar Darr, Nasir Khattak, Bader J. Farooqui, J H. Rizvi

Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

The prevalence of bacteriuria in Pakistani women and its association with complications of pregnancy was studied. Out of 1579 women, 77 had bacteriuria (4.8%). There was no association of age, gravidity, parity, haemoglobin, pre-eclampsia, mode of delivery, gestational age at delivery, preterm delivery and low birth-weight with presence of bacteriuria. With detection and treatment the pregnancy outcome of women with bacteriuria in pregnancy was the same as that of those without.

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Aggressive Angiomyxoma Of Vulva, Farrukh Aijaz, Shahid Pervez, Shehnaz Wasti, Sheema H. Hassan Jun 1993

Aggressive Angiomyxoma Of Vulva, Farrukh Aijaz, Shahid Pervez, Shehnaz Wasti, Sheema H. Hassan

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

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Platelets And Leucocyte Counts In Pregnancy, Saadiya Aziz Karim, Javaid H. Rizvi, Iffat Rizwana, Mohammad Khurshid, Sadiqua N. Jafarey Jan 1992

Platelets And Leucocyte Counts In Pregnancy, Saadiya Aziz Karim, Javaid H. Rizvi, Iffat Rizwana, Mohammad Khurshid, Sadiqua N. Jafarey

Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

A study involving the obstetric clinic population of 3 major teaching hospitals of Karachi has been conducted to define changes in leucocyte and platelet counts as pregnancy progresses. 573 “normal” pregnant women - 183 in the first trimester, 195 in the second trimester and 194 in the third trimester were included in this analysis. We have found leucocytosis to be a feature of normal pregnancy; the change is subsequent to a progressive increase in granulocytes. Platelet counts were found to decrease slightly as pregnancy progresses

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A Clinicopathological Analysis Of Ovarian Tumours, M Saeed, K Khawaja, I Rizwana, Iffat Rizwana, J Rizvi, Imtiaz Malik, A Khan Jul 1991

A Clinicopathological Analysis Of Ovarian Tumours, M Saeed, K Khawaja, I Rizwana, Iffat Rizwana, J Rizvi, Imtiaz Malik, A Khan

Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

We performed a retrospective analysis of patients with ovarian tumors who were admitted to the Aga Khan University Hospital from January 1985 to December 1989. Sixty one cases were reviewed. Mean age of the whole group was 44 years. Majority of the patients presented with abdominal pain and distention. Most frequent physical finding was a palpable mass on pelvic or abdominal examination. Overall these patients had a higher incidence of breast cancer than expected in the general population. Two-thirds of the tumors were malignant. Comparison of the patients with malignancy against those with benign tumors failed to show any correlation …

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Gestational Diabetes In A Developing Country, Experience Of Screening At The Aga Khan University Medical Centre, Karachi, Khalid S. Khan, Javaid H. Rizvi,, Rahat Qureshi, Rauf Mazhar Feb 1991

Gestational Diabetes In A Developing Country, Experience Of Screening At The Aga Khan University Medical Centre, Karachi, Khalid S. Khan, Javaid H. Rizvi,, Rahat Qureshi, Rauf Mazhar

Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

In order to determine the prevalence of glucose intolerance in pregnancy, 1267 consecutive women attending the antenatal clinic of the Aga khan University Medical Centre were subjected to a 75g glucose challenge followed 2hr later by plasma glucose determination irrespective of gestation on the first antenatal visit. The test was repeated at 28-32 weeks of gestation if the patients had an abnormal initial screen at < 28 weeks gestation and a normal glucose tolerance test on diagnostic follow-up and for those who had a risk factor for gestational diabetes and a normal initial screen at < 28 weeks gestation. The glucose challenge test was abnormal (2hr plasma glucose> 1 40mg%) in 8.6% of the screened population. Follow-up oral glucose tolerance test on these patients revealed a prevalence of 3.2% of gestationat diabetes and 1.9% of impaired glucose tolerance test based on the modified …

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Gestational Diabetes In A Developing Country, Experience Of Screening At The Aga Khan University Medical Centre, Karachi, Khalid S. Khan, J H. Rizvi, R N. Qureshi, R Mazhar Feb 1991

Gestational Diabetes In A Developing Country, Experience Of Screening At The Aga Khan University Medical Centre, Karachi, Khalid S. Khan, J H. Rizvi, R N. Qureshi, R Mazhar

Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

In order to determine the prevalence of glucose intolerance in pregnancy, 1267 consecutive women attending the antenatal clinic of the Aga Khan University Medical Centre were subjected to a 75 g glucose challenge followed 2 hr later by plasma glucose determination irrespective of gestation on the first antenatal visit. The test was repeated at 28-32 weeks of gestation if the patients had an abnormal initial screen at less than 28 weeks gestation and a normal glucose tolerance test on diagnostic follow-up and for those who had a risk factor for gestational diabetes and a normal initial screen at less than …

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Serum Cholesterol In Neonates And Their Mothers. A Pilot Study, S.H. Badruddin, R. Lalani, Mohammad Khurshid, A. Molla, R. Qureshi, M.A. Khan Jan 1990

Serum Cholesterol In Neonates And Their Mothers. A Pilot Study, S.H. Badruddin, R. Lalani, Mohammad Khurshid, A. Molla, R. Qureshi, M.A. Khan

Department of Medicine

Reports from the Aga Khan University indicate that 58% of 400 school children studied had undesirably high serum cholesterol levels. The present study was undertaken to determine whether the high cholesterol levels are present at birth and to determine the relationship between cord blood, maternal blood cholesterol and maternal diet. Cord blood from 58 neonates and fasting venous blood form 45 mothers were analyzed for total serum cholesterol. Mothers were interviewed regarding their usual diet during pregnancy. Mean cord blood cholesterol was 56.90 mg/dl (range 26 to 123 mg/dI). Mean maternal blood cholesterol was 232.4mg/dl (range 141-382 mg/dl). Mean maternal …

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Anaemia In Pregnancy: Occurrence In Two Economically Different Clinic Populations Of Karachi, Saadiya Aziz Karim, Mohammad Khurshid, Javed H. Rizvi Jan 1988

Anaemia In Pregnancy: Occurrence In Two Economically Different Clinic Populations Of Karachi, Saadiya Aziz Karim, Mohammad Khurshid, Javed H. Rizvi

Section of Haematology/Oncology

According to previous WHO standards, anaemia in pregnancy denoted a haemoglobin level of 11.0 gms/dl or less, but this is now considered to be variable1 as it differs from country to country depending on local reference ranges and socio-economic conditions. Each country should “lay down minimal acceptable standards” below which an individual is considered to be anaemic, taking into account the available fmancial and manpower resources and other health needs of the country2. There is a wide divergence in the quoted prevalence of anaemia in Pakistan and neigh­bouring countries.3-6 This study was undertaken to determine a …

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