PKPriyanka Kandregula

Priyanka Kandregula

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Latest Publications

  • Beyond the Usual Suspects: Emerging Insights into Takayasu’s Arteritis and Its Role in Secondary Hypertension

    by Jessi Peruri, Harshitha Manasa Koppuravuri, Hemalatha Yarra, Lohitha Sri Sowmya Nomula, Minisha Nalli, Priyanka Kandregula, Pavan Kumar Yanamadala

    Background: Pulselessness is the main sign of Takayasu's Arteritis (TAK), a granulomatous large artery vasculitis that mostly affects the aorta, major aortic branches, and pulmonary arteries. Renal artery stenosis is the source of arterial hypertension, which is common in TA. It is estimated that there are 2.6 incidences of Takayasu's arteritis per million people worldwide each year. Case Details: We report on an 18-year-old girl whose significant arterial hypertension on her left arm, identified during a routine check-up, was the primary manifestation of Takayasu's arteritis (TA). The left arm's systolic blood pressure was noticeably greater than the right's. Additionally, there was a difference in blood pressure between the legs and left arm. Auscultation revealed the presence of vascular bruits over the left subclavian regions. A CT angiography was used to establish the diagnosis of TA. The results indicated a substantial constriction at the right renal artery's origin and characteristics compatible with aortic arteritis of the thoracic and abdominal aorta with active disease given wall enhancement. Due to the disorder's rarity and the varied ways in which it manifests clinically, a delayed diagnosis and treatment are likely. Conclusion: Our study emphasizes that this illness can and does affect young people, and as such, patients presenting with suggestive symptoms and signs—especially young patients with unexplained hypertension—should be taken into consideration. Appropriate imaging and clinical suspicion are essential for the accurate diagnosis and treatment of TA patients. Several findings were found during the clinical examination, including signs of claudication, fever symptoms, involvement of major vessels including the aorta and its branches. This illustrates the condition of Takayasu's arteritis and what medical professionals should anticipate when treating it.

  • A Rare Neurological Sequela: Pontine Infarct Conducing to Millard-gubler Syndrome

    by Hema Ratna Sai Lakshmi Vemana, Nisar Ahmed, Bhagya Aruna Chikkala, Rupa Lavanya Gogulamanda, Priyanka Kandregula, Minisha Nalli, Pavan Kumar Yanamadala

    Background: Ventral Pontine Syndrome, likewise called Millard Gubler Syndrome (MGS) or Facial abducens hemiplegia disorder is a neurodegenerative problem that is described by one-sided lesions influencing the basal piece of the caudal pons including fascicles of the abducens and the facial nerves and the pyramidal lot filaments. Clinical findings incorporate fringe Facial Nerve Paralysis and neuromuscular shortcoming or loss of motion of at least one appendage. This is an exceptionally uncommon condition assessed to influence 1 out of 10, 00, 000. Men (aged 40-60 years) are bound to foster the condition than ladies. Case Nuances: A 45-year-old male patient had intensely passed a-sided facial droop 4 days prior to presenting with weakness on the left half of his upper and lower appendages. He, along with his attender likewise referenced that he had recently had a 2-minute loss of cognizance, discombobulation, and vertical shifting of the right eye both when he lost his consciousness. He had low serum Vitamin D and was determined to have Millard Gubler Condition as an Infarct in the pontine locale was recognized in imaging, and was dealt with restoratively and with Non-intrusive treatment. Discussion: Millard-Gubler disorder might cause cerebellar ataxia if the paramedian pontine dead tissue region somewhat expands horizontally, influencing the centre cerebellar peduncles. Detached pontine localized necrosis might have decent progress whenever analyzed and overseen early. Conclusion: MGS is typically found in instances of brainstem cancers, drain, tuberculoma, parasitic contamination, Ischemic stroke secondary to impediment of the basilar supply route, and injury.