Rare Case of Periampullary Duodenal Carcinoma

Periampullary carcinoma is a malignancy that appears around the vatteri ampulla. This malignancy can originate from the pancreas, duodenum, and distal choledochal duct. Duodenal cancer is a very rare case, only about 0.3% of the gastrointestinal malignancies. Reported cases are increasing with the increasing use of esophagogastroduodenoscopy. The most frequently found carcinomas of the duodenum include adenocarcinoma, carcinoid, lymphoma, and leiomyosarcoma. The symptoms of these carcinomas are often not specific so the diagnosis is often late, leading to a poor prognosis. Early diagnosis and proper therapy provide a good prognosis.  The case reported here representeda 52-year-old woman presented with hematemesis melena, anemia, jaundice, epigastric mass, right hypochondrial pain, and weight loss. From the esophagogastroduodenoscopy, the mass was found to obstruct half of the duodenum lumen and bleeding, which was easily triggered, was observed in the second part of the duodenum. CT scan revealed a mass in the head of the pancreas with gall bladder hydrops and obstruction of the intra and extra-hepatic billier system. After a Whipple operation Laparotomy, the histology showed papillary adenocarcinoma duodenum. Patients then underwen chemotherapy with 5 fluorouracil regimen. Patient's clinical condition is currently improving and no complaint is conveyed by the patient

AST to Platelet Ratio Index (APRI), Fib-4 Score, and Pregnancy Outcome of Pregnant Women with Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B virus infection in pregnancy has become a major concern in many developing countries,. The relationship between hepatitis B virus infection and pregnancy is complex and puzzling. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between hepatitis B virus infection and pregnancy outcomes with the insights into the AST to Platelet Ratio Index (APRI) and Fib-4 score. This was a cross-sectional study on pregnant women with hepatitis B virus infections who underwent labor at dr. Zainal Abidin Hospital General Hospital, Aceh, Indonesia. Data were collected from the obstetric ward patient medical records from 2017 to 2019 and 77 pregnant women was identified to be infected with hepatitis B virus, of which 44 had complete medical record data and were included in the analysis. The median APRI in this study was 0.30 (0.1-1.2) while the median FIB-4 score was 0.74 (0.3-1.9). Delivery with live births was identified in 42 (95.5%) women. Term pregnancy and vaginal delivery were observed in 39 (88.6%) and 10 (22.7%) women, respectively, Complicated pregnancy was seen in 14 (31.8%) of pregnancies that included complications such as oligohydramnios, HELLP, severe preeclampsia, placenta previa, and premature rupture of membranes. APRI was higher in the stillbirth group (0.5 [0.2-0.8] p = 0.682) and preterm birth group (0.4 [0.2-0.6], p = 0.502). FIB-4 scores were higher in the stillbirth group (1.2 [0.5-1.8], p = 0.517) and preterm birth group (0.9 [0.4-1.9], p = 0.529). Hence, pregnancy does not always worsen liver function and is not related to the natural course of hepatitis B infection. Pregnancy with hepatitis B without fibrosis is not associated with poor pregnancy outcomes. Routine liver function examination is needed in pregnant mothers with hepatitis B virus infections

Perubahan Status Fungsi Hati, Status Nutrisi, Kadar 3-β-Hidroksi Butiran Darah, dan Keseimbangan Nitrogen pada Pasien Sirosis Hari yang Menjalankan Puasa Ramadhan

Pendahuluan. Prevalensi sirosis cukup tinggi di Indonesia yang mayoritas populasinya adalah muslim. Pada saat menjalani puasa Ramadhan yang merupakan kewajiban umat muslim terjadi berbagai proses metabolik seperti penurunan glikokogenesis, peningkatan glukoneogenesis dan ketogenesis, dapat mempengaruhi keadaan klinis, nutrisi dan bokimiawi pasien sirosis hati yang juga mengalami proses hiperkatabolik. Penelitian tentang pengaruh puasa Ramadhan pada pasien sirosis hati di Indonesia belum pernah dilakukan. Berdasarkan kenyataan diatas perlu diteliti bagaimana perubahan terhadap status nutrisi, status fungsi hati, pembentukan badan keton dan keseimbangan nitrogen pada pasien sirosis hati yang menjalankan puasa Ramadhan. Metode. Penelitian ini merupakan studi pre dan post, yang menilai perubahan pada pasien sirosis hati yang berpuasa Ramadhan: saat Ramadhan dan pasca Ramadhan. Pada subjek penelitian dilakukan pengambilan data-data dasar, anamnesis dasar. Pada minggu ke 4 saat puasa Ramadhan dilakukan pengukuran antropometrik, yaitu timbang berat badan, indeks massa tubuh (IMT), ketebalan triceps skinfold (TSF), dan mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC). Pada subjek juga dilakukan pengambilan darah vena untuk pemeriksaan laboratorium dan pengukuran ekskresi nitrogen urin yang ditampung dalam 24 jam. Pada minggu ke empat pasca Ramadhan subyek dievaluasi kembali dengan prosedur yang sama seperti saat Ramadhan. Hasil. Rerata (SD) indeks massa tubuh saat puasa Ramadhan adalah 25,112 (4,05) kg/m2 dan pasca Ramadhan 25,25 (4,01) kg/m2 (p = 0,438). Didapatkan rerata (SD) midarm muscle circumference (MAMC) saat Ramadhan 25,77 (3,077) cm dan rerata (SD) pasca Ramadhan 25,96 (3,42) cm (p=0,228). Tidak ada perbedaan bermakna secara statistik antara kadar 3-β-hidroksi butiran darah saat puasa Ramadhan dan 4 minggu pasca Ramadhan. Rerata (SD) saat puasa Ramadhan 2,44 (2,93) gram/24 jam, sedangkan rerata (SD) keseimbangan nitrogen pasca Ramadhan 0,51 (3,16) gram/24 jam (p=0,037). Simpulan. Tidak ada perubahan status fungsi hati yang dinilai dengan Skor Child Pugh saat puasa Ramadhan dan pasca Ramadhan. Indeks massa tubuh dan ketebalan TSF membaik pasca Ramadhan. Tidak ada perbedaan kadar 3-β-hidroksi butirat darah saat puasa Ramadhan dan pasca Ramadhan. Terdapat keseimbangan nitrogen yang lebih positif saat puasa Ramadhan dibandingkan pasca Ramadhan

AST to Platelet Ratio Index (APRI), Fib-4 Score, and Pregnancy Outcome of Pregnant Women with Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B virus infection in pregnancy has become a major concern in many developing countries,. The relationship between hepatitis B virus infection and pregnancy is complex and puzzling. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between hepatitis B virus infection and pregnancy outcomes with the insights into the AST to Platelet Ratio Index (APRI) and Fib-4 score. This was a cross-sectional study on pregnant women with hepatitis B virus infections who underwent labor at dr. Zainal Abidin Hospital General Hospital, Aceh, Indonesia. Data were collected from the obstetric ward patient medical records from 2017 to 2019 and 77 pregnant women was identified to be infected with hepatitis B virus, of which 44 had complete medical record data and were included in the analysis. The median APRI in this study was 0.30 (0.1-1.2) while the median FIB-4 score was 0.74 (0.3-1.9). Delivery with live births was identified in 42 (95.5%) women. Term pregnancy and vaginal delivery were observed in 39 (88.6%) and 10 (22.7%) women, respectively, Complicated pregnancy was seen in 14 (31.8%) of pregnancies that included complications such as oligohydramnios, HELLP, severe preeclampsia, placenta previa, and premature rupture of membranes. APRI was higher in the stillbirth group (0.5 [0.2-0.8] p = 0.682) and preterm birth group (0.4 [0.2-0.6], p = 0.502). FIB-4 scores were higher in the stillbirth group (1.2 [0.5-1.8], p = 0.517) and preterm birth group (0.9 [0.4-1.9], p = 0.529). Hence, pregnancy does not always worsen liver function and is not related to the natural course of hepatitis B infection. Pregnancy with hepatitis B without fibrosis is not associated with poor pregnancy outcomes. Routine liver function examination is needed in pregnant mothers with hepatitis B virus infections

Driving Stress Partial Model Considering Time Domain Applying for Two Wheelers Drivers: A Case of Primary Arterial Roads

The physiological response of motorcyclists, which is substantially correlated with driving stress, can be utilised to assess traffic safety. Heart rate and respiratory rate can be used to measure driver tension using the heart rate variability method. This investigation was conducted in Aceh province along the urban arterial roads Jl. T. Nyak Arief and Jl. T. Muhammad Daud Bereueh. This study seeks to provide the anticipated empirical findings for determining the stress threshold of motorcyclists on Banda Aceh's primary arterial roads. The Polar Vantage V2 Smartwatch Multisport measures the pulse rate and respiratory rate of voluntarily participating motorcycle riders. This research was conducted using direct observation and direct observation related to volunteer travel activities as a sample, with volunteers selected at random and questioned about their willingness to participate. Direct interview surveys with volunteers were used to collect socioeconomic information about volunteers. The Multiple Indicators Multiple Causes (MIMIC) model empirically examined which road conditions and land use variables influence driving tension among motorists. The results revealed that the highest heart rate (HR) was recorded in the commercial land use area, at 94.029 beats per minute, while the highest HR was recorded at road bends, at 94.244 beats per minute. The time domain stress model is influenced by land use variables, with the most significant types of land use being offices and education, with the forming variables consisting of SDNN, RMSSD, and TINN

Co-incidence of COVID-19 and hepatocellular carcinoma during pregnancy: Double punches to disease severity and mortality?

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a considerable leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, is the most common primary liver cancer with poor prognosis and outcome. Many advances in prevention, screening, and new technologies in diagnostics and therapy have been achieved, but its incidence and mortality remain increasing. Co-infection of another viral disease in HCC patients with pregnancy might exacerbate the condition and double the mortality rate. The aim of this case report was to describe the co-infection of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in an HCC patient during pregnancy. A 26-year-old woman with 16–17weeks of gestation was admitted to Dr. Zainoel Abidin Hospital, Banda Aceh, Indonesia with shortness of breath. The patient also reported that the abdomen expanded rapidly in the last three weeks, followed by severe pain and collateral vein appearance. Laboratory findings revealed anemia, leukocytosis, HBsAg reactive, hypoalbuminemia, hyperbilirubinemia, elevated liver enzymes, increased alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), and cancer antigen 125 (CA-125). Ultrasonography indicated gestation with a single fetus, an enlarged liver with a 9.9 x 9.4 cm nodule, and massive ascites. The patient was also RT-PCR-confirmed COVID-19. On day 8 of hospitalization, the patient suddenly reported severe abdominal pain. Ultrasonography revealed fetal distress immediately followed by fetal death. Adequate management of cancer pain, continuous evacuation of ascites, and other supportive care could not save the patient who died on the day 17 of hospitalization. In this case, we found no proof that the patient experienced cirrhosis prior to HCC. Pregnancy through hormonal alteration is thought to be the aggravating factor that accelerates the progression of pre-existing liver disease into carcinoma and infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) worsened the outcome in this patient

Aceh gastro entero hepatology update(Agehu)2014" Liver and gastrointestinal disorders in clinicals practice"

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Global prevalence of prolonged gastrointestinal symptoms in COVID-19 survivors and potential pathogenesis: A systematic review and meta-analysis [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

Background: This study aimed to determine the cumulative prevalence of prolonged gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, lack of appetite, abdominal pain, and dysgeusia, in survivors of both mild and severe COVID-19 worldwide and to discuss the potential pathogenesis.   Methods: Three databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science) were searched for relevant articles up to January 30, 2021. Data on study characteristics, clinical characteristics during follow-up, the number of patients with prolonged GI symptoms, and total number of COVID-19 survivors were retrieved according to PRISMA guidelines. The quality of eligible studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. The pooled prevalence of specific prolonged GI symptoms was calculated and the association between COVID-19 severity and the occurrence of prolonged GI symptoms was assessed if appropriate.   Results: The global prevalence of prolonged nausea was 3.23% (95% CI: 0.54%–16.53%) among 527 COVID-19 survivors. Vomiting persisted in 93 of 2,238 COVID-19 survivors (3.19%, 95% CI: 1.62%–6.17%) and prolonged diarrhea was found in 34 of 1,073 survivors (4.12%, 95% CI: 1.07%–14.64%). A total of 156 patients among 2,238 COVID-19 survivors (4.41%, 95% CI: 1.91%–9.94%) complained of persistent decreased or loss of appetite. The cumulative prevalence of prolonged abdominal pain was 1.68% (95% CI: 0.84%–3.32%), whereas persistent dysgeusia was identified in 130 cases among 1,887 COVID-19 survivors (7.04%, 95% CI: 5.96%–8.30%). Data was insufficient to assess the relationship between COVID-19 severity and the occurrence of all prolonged GI symptoms.   Conclusion: Persistent GI symptoms among COVID-19 survivors after discharge or recovery raises a concern regarding the long-term impact of the COVID-19 infection on the quality of life of the survivors. Despite several potential explanations proposed, studies that aim to follow patients after recovery from COVID-19 and determine the pathogenesis of the prolonged symptoms of COVID-19 survivors are warranted.     PROSPERO registration: CRD42021239187

Macronutrient and micronutrient intake in dietary habits contributed to dyspeptic symptoms in Indonesia

Background: Dyspepsia is a highly prevalent gastrointestinal disorder and assessing the nutrient correlation is important to improve the patient’s dyspepsia. We analyzed the association of the macronutrients and micronutrients with dyspepsia also its correlation to the severity of dyspepsia