Abstract Porphyria is a rare disorder that results from mutations in the genes important haem biosynthesis. Several types are described. Acute attacks lead to central, autonomic and peripheral nervous system manifestations. These acute typically occur intermittent porphyria, less so variegate porphyria. The neuropathy this condition can mimic Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), often misdiagnosed in...

The respiratory virus SARS-CoV-2, responsible for the multi-system illness known as COVID-19 and resulting global pandemic of 2020, is increasingly recognized  for its ability to cause cerebrovascular complications. This series four cases from a single institution during height presented illustrate virus’s uniquely diverse pathophysiology corresponding clinical radiologic manifestations. A...

Sir, We read the article by Samanta et al. [1] on atypical manifestations of acute viral hepatitis A in children. This is not the first time that these atypical manifestations have been reported from India. Large studies [2, 3] of 172 and 149 cases each of sporadic acute viral hepatitis from two different institutions from north India have been published earlier. The study from Chandigarh has s...

Systemic lupus erythematous (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology. It can affect nearly any organ. Gastrointestinal (GI) involvement in SLE is frequent but is mostly related to medication side effects and concomitant infections. Chylous ascites is a rare form of ascites that is milky appearing due to the high concentration of triglycerides. Chylous ascites as a complicatio...

Fanconi anemia is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by various congenital malformations, progressive bone marrow failure at a very young age and of solid tumors development. The authors present a rare case of a squamous cell carcinoma of the hard palate in a Fanconi Anaemia patient. The atypical clinical manifestation rendered the diagnosis more difficult. This case, for age of ...