Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in G6PD deficient male due to fansidar therapy

Hemolytic uremic syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia and acute renal failure following viral and bacterial infections or other causes. We present a case history of young male with glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency and hemolytic uremic syndrome

Immunoproliferative disease of small intestine [ipsid] from Pakistan

Immunoproliferative disease of the small intestine [IPSID] is an uncommon cause of chronic diarrhoea in the developed world but is a prevalent, debilitating illness that affects the younger population in the developing world. It affects adolescents and young adults of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries. Here we describe two cases which are the first to be reported from Pakistan