Lichenoid reaction is a mucosal lesion characterized by linear whitish striae appearing on the mucosa and is triggered by external factors like restorative materials, betel nut, tobacco, graft versus host reaction and drugs. A detailed history will help in delineating the two lesions. The review provides an insight into the clinical, histological features and the malignant potential of Lichenoi...

BACKGROUND Stretch marks (Striae gravidarum) are a cutaneous change occurring commonly during pregnancy. A variety of products are available and promoted as ways to prevent or reduce their development, but it is not clear what products are used most commonly. The objective of this study was to identify topical products used during pregnancy to prevent or reduce the development of striae gravida...

BACKGROUND Late gadolinium enhancement-cardiac magnetic resonance is increasingly performed in patients with systolic dysfunction. Numerous patterns of fibrosis are commonly reported among this population. However, the relative prevalence and prognostic significance of these findings remains uncertain. METHODS AND RESULTS Three hundred eighteen consecutive patients referred for late gadoliniu...

Dental tissues provide important insights into aspects of hominid palaeobiology that are otherwise difficult to obtain from studies of the bony skeleton. Tooth enamel is formed by ameloblasts, which demonstrate daily secretory rhythms developing tissue-specific structures known as cross striations, and longer period markings called striae of Retzius. These enamel features were studied in the mo...

..................................................................................................... 1 1.0 Introduction .................................................................................................... 2 2.0 Collection of otoliths ........................................................................................ 3 3.0 Otolith preparation and sectioning ...................

: The Cushing syndrome typically presents with abdominal obesity, wide purple striae, glucose intolerance, hypertension, easy bruising, and muscle weakness, a rare disorder interfering ovulation, making the combination of pregnancy less common. Nevertheless, has been reported in pregnancy. Here we report another case syndrome, which merely using literature review at end.