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Epistaxis in Visceral Leishmaniasis with Hematological Correlation
Joint Authors
Rijal, Suman
Sigdel, B.
Bhandary, S.
Source
International Journal of Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-01-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
To study the prevalence of epistaxis in visceral leismaniasis and its correlation with hematological profile.
Methods.
Out of 80 diagnosed cases of visceral leishmaniasis, 19 patients with epistaxis were included in the study.
Diagnosis was made by Rk-39 from peripheral smear and LD bodies from bone marrow.
Before starting anti-kala-azar treatment, nasal examination findings and hematological profile were noted.
Study Design.
Prospective cross-sectional hospital-based study.
Results.
Epistaxis was found in the age group of 7–66 years.
Epistaxis was observed in 19 (23.8%) cases.
One patient died because of epistaxis and neck hematoma.
Conclusion.
Epistaxis is a common ENT finding in endemic area of visceral leishmaniasis like our case.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sigdel, B.& Bhandary, S.& Rijal, Suman. 2012. Epistaxis in Visceral Leishmaniasis with Hematological Correlation. International Journal of Otolaryngology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sigdel, B.…[et al.]. Epistaxis in Visceral Leishmaniasis with Hematological Correlation. International Journal of Otolaryngology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Sigdel, B.& Bhandary, S.& Rijal, Suman. Epistaxis in Visceral Leishmaniasis with Hematological Correlation. International Journal of Otolaryngology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-499780