This is the case of a female patient aged 42, admitted for abdominal distension and abdominal pain, in whom clinical examination revealed a dysmorphic liver with signs of portal hypertension. Abdominal ultrasound coupled with Doppler showed SBC, which was confirmed by abdominal angioscan. A complete etiological workup was performed, which revealed the presence of an HPN clone on flow cytometry. The patient was put on anticoagulation in addition to treatment of the complication of PH, with a good clinical evolution. At present, the patient is still under regular consultation.

Odontogenic keratocyst is a common and aggressive cystic lesion derived from tooth remnants in the jaw. It is frequently found in the posterior mandible and less common in the maxilla. This report presents a rare case of an odontogenic keratocyst in maxillary sinus which associated with ectopic third molar. Due to its symptomatic resemblance to other maxillary sinus lesions such as sinusitis or antral polyp, pathologists often face challenges in accurately and promptly diagnosing odontogenic keratocyst.

Background: The Hepatitis B virus causes dangerous liver illness. Infected pregnant women can infect their newborns and develop fulminant HBV. The study aimed to determine the prevalence of Hepatitis B virus among pregnant women and their newborns. Methodology: The study involved 226 randomly selected women from January to March 2023. Results: The results showed that 4.9% of pregnant women had HBV infection, with Caesarean Section being a significant risk factor. Around 27.3% of infected mothers transmitted HBV to their newborns. The age group 26-30 years had the highest prevalence rate of HBsAg, with urban residents having the highest prevalence. Conclusion: Caesarean section and urban resident were the most risk factors for infection with HBV. The study recommends laboratory-based screening and prophylactic vaccines to eliminate HBV from the general population.

Appendiceal mucocele (AM) or Appendiceal mucinous neoplasms is a rare but potentially dangerous condition. In the latter, a spontaneous or iatrogenic rupture of the mucocele can lead to mucinous intraperitoneal ascites, a syndrome known as pseudomyxoma peritonei. We present the case of a 76-year-old female patient who reported right iliac fossa pain with RIF tenderness on clinical examination, and underwent an abdominal CT scan showing an appendiceal mucocele associated with a small peritoneal effusion suspecting a ruptured mucocele, related to peritoneal pseudomyxoma. The patient underwent appendectomy with peritoneal lavage and aspiration of all mucin found. Anatomopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of appendiceal mucocele (a low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm).

Objectives: Pre-analytical errors decisively influence the total laboratory errors and consequently the diagnostic accuracy. The following were the objectives of the study. 1) To detect the percentage of pre-analytical errors in venous specimens in Laboratory. 2) To categorize these pre-analytical errors. 3) To formulate steps of corrective measures to avoid such type of errors. Study Design and Result: Type of Study - Retrospective study. Study period - 12 months (June 2015 to May 2016), documenting the frequency and type of pre-analytical errors. Results: Total number of pre-analytical errors detected in the period of 12 months’ study were 180. Improper timing of specimens, hemolyzed & clotted specimens and improper requests were the major concerns followed by delay in specimen transport. Conclusion: Pre-analytical phase is an important component of Total Laboratory Quality. Pre-analytical errors are not inevitable and can be avoided or minimized with diligent application of quality control, continuing education, effective protocols, and standardized procedures for effective blood collection systems to ensure total Quality patient care.