Journal of Clinical Case Reports Medical Images and Health Sciences

Evaluating the Nephro-protective and Hepatoprotective Effects of Hypoestes rosea in Acetaminophen Induced Toxicity in Albino Rats by Ogregade in Journal of Clinical Case Reports Medical Images and Health Scienc ence   Abstract Hypoestes rosea leaves are in use as traditional medicine in most of the South – South states in  Nigeria and Western part of Cameroun for the treatment of various diseased conditions such as fever in children, anaemia, malaria in children etc. Despite its uses, there are scanty studies evaluating its organ protective effects. Therefore, this study evaluates the nephro-protective and hepatoprotective effects of Hypoestes rosea in acetaminophen-induced toxicity in Albino rats . The study objectives are to evaluate the protective effect of Hypoestes rosea on the kidney and the liver of albino rats. Acetaminophen being a commonly and popularly used analgesic and antipyretic drug, at high doses may be injurious and deleterious to vital organs of...

Left supraclavicular Lymphadenopathy as initial presentation of prostate Adenocarcinoma: An unusual presentation of a common cancer by Rita Rego in Journal of Clinical Case Reports Medical Images and Health Sciences   Abstract Left supraclavicular lymphadenopathy is an ominous finding of physical examination. An underlying malignancy is found in about 50% of cases. This case report describes a male patient admitted for acute heart failure and respiratory infection. During physical examination a large left supraclavicular mass was identified. There were no symptoms or other findings suggesting malignancy. A full body Computed Tomography (CT) scan imaging revealed generalized lymphadenopathy. The histopathological examination of a cervical lymphadenopathy suggested metastasis of a poorly differentiated carcinoma. Prostate specific antigen level was very high (325 µg/L). The digital rectal examination and prostate biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of prostate adenocarcinoma...