Synchronous Tumour: A Rare Case Report

The occurrence of synchronous tumors is rare and there have been only a few reported cases. In this particular report, a 30-year-old female presented with abnormal heaviness and anorexia for one month. The case involved the presence of two simultaneous tumors: an immature teratoma in the ovary and a carcinoid tumor in the appendix. This case was complex and presented challenges for diagnosis and treatment. Although synchronous tumors are uncommon, they should be considered as a possibility in the differential diagnosis. Physicians may encounter difficulties in both clinical and histopathological diagnosis when dealing with such cases.

Serum C-reactive Protein (CRP) Level in Tuberculous Patients

The present prospective case control study was carried out to assess the role of C-reactive protein (CRP) level as a diagnostic and prognostic tool of tuberculous patients. The study was conducted in the Department of Paediatrics over a period of one year. Total 60 persons were included. Case was 30 and control was 30. Out of 30 tuberculosis patients 18(60%) had pulmonary tuberculosis, 6(20%) had abdominal TB, 3(10%) had pleural effusion and 3(10%) had tubercular lymphadenopathy. CRP was positive>6 mg/L in 25(83.3%) cases. CRP level was negative after 4 weeks of treatment. There is significant difference at p<0.001 in serum CRP level in between tuberculosis and healthy children. The study concluded that CRP level is a useful indication for diagnosis and prognosis of tuberculous patients.