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Fulltext Letter to the Editor: "Rosai Dorfman: Rare Cause of Cervical Lymphadenopathy"

Zainal Abidin MR, Tuang GJ, Mansor M

Ear Nose Throat J, 2023 Oct 16.
PMID: 37843046 DOI: 10.1177/01455613231205538

We read with great interest the article by Kobayashi KE et al. published in 2023 entitled: "Presentation of external ear Rosai-Dorfman disease with laryngeal involvement" and wish to reconnoiter Rosai-Dorfman Disease's (RDD) clinical entities and the possible implications from the perspective of otology.
Fulltext Vocal fold cryptococcal granuloma: A rare occurrence in immunocompetent patient

Zainal Abidin MR, Syed Hamzah Al-Yahya SN, Mansor M, Abdul Rahim N

Int J Surg Case Rep, 2024 Feb;115:109228.
PMID: 38199018 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.109228

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Cryptoccous infection or cryptococcosis is a severe opportunistic infection occurring mainly in immunocompromised patients. Laryngeal cryptococcus infection is rare. In an immunocompetent patient, inhaled corticosteroid was reported to be a possible risk factor.
CASE PRESENTATION: We discuss a case of right vocal fold cryptococcus infection in a healthy, immunocompetent 71-year-old man with no history of inhaled corticosteroid, presented with hoarseness and intermittent aspiration symptom for 1 year duration. Further examination showed right anterior vocal fold mass with presence of right vallecular cyst.
CLINICAL DISCUSSION: Patient underwent direct laryngoscopy, excision of right vocal fold mass and marsupialization of vallecular cyst. Histopathological examination revealed cryptococcal infection. Patient subsequently treated with oral fluconazole 400 mg daily for 6 months. To date, hoarseness and aspiration symptoms have resolved.
CONCLUSION: We are sharing our experience in managing laryngeal cryptococcus infection in an immunocompetent patient where the associated risk factors discussed in previous literatures are absent.
Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Bibliometric Analysis Using the Scopus Database

Nizam Siron K, Kow RY, Md Amin NAN, Low CL, Wahid AN, Jasni F, et al.

Cureus, 2024 Jun;16(6):e61613.
PMID: 38962641 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.61613

Primary joint replacements are performed increasingly often worldwide, driven by an aging population, improvement in surgical techniques, and advancements in implant designs. While more attention has traditionally been focused on weight-bearing joints such as the hip and knee, shoulder replacement surgeries have gained increasing attention in recent years due to the population's demand for a better quality of life. Thus far, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of shoulder arthroplasty-related publications using the Scopus database has not yet been conducted. This bibliometric analysis aims to fill this gap by reviewing the Scopus database from its inception until 2023 to examine the literature on shoulder arthroplasty. A total of 5300 publications meeting the selection criteria were included in this analysis. The turn of the century marked a significant turning point for the field of shoulder arthroplasty, with an increasing number of publications produced annually. This trend can be attributed to the improvement of implant designs, which have become more consistent and reliable over time. While the majority of articles were authored by researchers and clinicians from the United States of America (USA), publications by French authors had a higher scholarly impact in the field. There is a noticeable gap in research on shoulder arthroplasty in developing countries, possibly due to the prohibitively high cost of implants and the prioritization of other healthcare sectors. This bibliometric analysis, utilizing Scopus data, serves as a guiding light for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers, potentially fostering collaborative projects and guiding the development of future studies to further advance the field of shoulder arthroplasty, particularly in developing countries.
Thermography Research in Diabetic Foot: Insights From a Scopus-Based Bibliometric Study

Zakaria SA, Low CL, Kow RY, Zakaria Mohamad Z, Abidin MR, Che Ahmad A, et al.

Cureus, 2024 Jun;16(6):e62858.
PMID: 39040789 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.62858

Diabetic foot problems are among the most debilitating complications of diabetes mellitus. These problems incur significant economic costs and reduce quality of life. The integration of thermography technology in the screening and management of diabetic foot problems has been proven to be successful in recent years. By detecting changes in temperature, thermography helps identify early infections and assists in patient monitoring. These early successes have inspired more research and publications in this field. To date, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of thermography-related research on diabetic foot using the Scopus database has not been conducted. This bibliometric analysis aims to fill this gap by reviewing the Scopus database from its inception until 2023 to examine the literature on thermography-related research on diabetic foot. A total of 342 articles met the selection criteria and were included in this analysis. The number of articles in this field remained low until the 2010s, when there was a sudden surge of interest that prompted numerous publications. Authors from the USA contributed the highest number of articles and had the greatest scholarly impact in this field. Despite the major contribution from the USA, there were numerous collaborations between various countries, underscoring the importance of international collaboration in advancing research and exchanging knowledge.