In-depth Discussions on Dermatology and Pediatric Case Studies
Chittoor, February 11: A Clinical Meeting was conducted at the Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (AIMSR), Chittoor, located at Murakambattu. The session was held at the Seminar Hall, Dr. Prathap C. Reddy Knowledge Centre, with active participation from the Departments of Dermatology and Paediatrics. As part of the academic deliberations, Dr. Jaswanthi, Postgraduate, Department of Dermatology, delivered a presentation titled “Erythroderma Unmasked: A Psoriatic Flare with Far-Reaching Consequences.” The presentation highlighted the systemic implications of severe psoriatic flares, clinical manifestations, diagnostic challenges, and evidence-based management strategies. The session was moderated by Dr. E.V. Ravikanth, Assistant Professor, and chaired by Dr. B.S. Sindhu, Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology. In the Paediatrics session, Dr. Vijaya Durga, Postgraduate, presented on “Palpable Purpura in Children – A Case-Based Discussion.” The discussion focused on clinical evaluation, differential diagnosis, and management approaches in pediatric patients presenting with palpable purpura. The session was moderated by Dr. V. Rajesh Kumar, Professor & Head of the Department of Paediatrics, and chaired by Dr. C. Murali, Professor, Department of Paediatrics. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Ramya Ramakrishnan, Associate Dean, AIMSR, emphasized the importance of analytical thinking in clinical case evaluation. She underscored the need for adherence to evidence-based medical practices to ensure high standards of patient care. She noted that such interdisciplinary clinical meetings significantly enhance diagnostic acumen and clinical decision-making skills among postgraduate students and interns. The meeting was conducted under the coordination of Dr. V. Rajesh Kumar, Coordinator, Clinical Meetings, AIMSR. Faculty members, postgraduate students, and interns actively participated in the session.