Sana Shah

Dr. Sana Shah


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Academic Career Length

10Years (2017-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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26 May 2022 in Cureus
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ASAbdul Ahad E Sheikh
Abdul Ahad E Sheikh
ANAnthony P. Nguyen
Anthony P. Nguyen
KLKatarina Leyba
Katarina Leyba
NJNismat Javed
Nismat Javed
SSSana Shah
Sana Shah
Abu Baker SheikhAbu Baker Sheikh
Abu Baker Sheikh
Biliary duct hamartomas are benign intrahepatic bile duct lesions. Despite being primarily incidental findings on imaging, these lesions can provide a diagnostic conundrum due to their shared characteristics with malignant tumors. The goal of this systematic review is to offer a thorough clinical profile of biliary duct hamartomas. There were 139 cases of biliary duct hamartomas identified in a structured systematic review of the literature. Patient demographics, clinical presentation, significant laboratory and imaging data, diagnostic modalities, treatment choices, and outcomes were all studied and reported. Biliary duct hamartomas present with mild symptoms and laboratory abnormalities, and while being visible on imaging, the results are non-specific and may require biopsy in case of red flag signs such as weight loss and a progressive increase in the size of the lesion. Furthermore, there are currently no published guidelines for the treatment of biliary duct hamartomas, and many people have had surgery despite the clinically benign nature of these abnormalities. As per the findings of the study, individuals who exhibit signs of malignancy should be investigated further. Eyeballing for red flag symptoms, followed by a specialized imaging scan and invasive treatment, is the three-step approach to biliary duct hamartomas. Since our recommendations include a shift in strategy and do not contradict existing rules, there are likely to be few roadblocks to improvement; the key barriers being technological equipment and image quality. In this study, we intended to pave the way for future research in the field. In our opinion, the next decade will bring a better understanding of the characteristics of biliary hamartomas, disease symptoms, and better recognition of any suspicious features. These indications will aid in reducing the number of unneeded surgical or invasive operations. Finally, the findings of these future studies will allow the medical community to improve and provide the best care possible.

3 September 2022 in Geriatrics
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SSSana Shah
Sana Shah
NSNichole B. Shumway
Nichole B. Shumway
ESEmily W. Sarvis
Emily W. Sarvis
JSJoe A. Sena
Joe A. Sena
AVAlesia Voice
Alesia Voice
Abu Baker SheikhAbu Baker Sheikh
Abu Baker Sheikh
Gender equality, with an emphasis on female education, has been designated by the United Nations as one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be completed by 2030, since gender disparity is a major impediment to scientific and economic progress. This study was carried out in an effort to address the gender gaps that can be seen in academic and scientific publications. The purpose of this study is to describe the gender distribution of editorial board members and editors-in-chief across geriatrics journals with high impact factors. Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR) 2021 were used to guide the selection of geriatric and gerontology journals utilizing Scopus All Science Journal Classification Codes. The genders of the editors-in-chief and editorial board members were determined and analyzed using publicly accessible data. A total of 47 geriatric journals with an average impact factor of 4.27 were examined. Of the 65 editors-in-chief, 21 (32%) were women, whereas 876 female editorial members were found out of a total of 2414, which constitutes 36% in total. Despite making up 60% of the geriatric medical workforce, women are still underrepresented on editorial boards and as chief editors in well-known geriatric periodicals.

24 August 2017 in Cureus
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AAAisha Akhtar
Aisha Akhtar
SSSana Shah
Sana Shah
ASAbu Baker Sheikh
Abu Baker Sheikh
ANAdeel Nasrullah
Adeel Nasrullah
SHShujaul Haq
Shujaul Haq
MRMuneeba Rizwan
Muneeba Rizwan
Chest wall contains a wide array of tissues ranging from soft tissues like skin and muscle to bone. A variety of sarcomas can present with a painful or painless mass, which often requires histological testing for diagnosis. Chest wall sarcomas are very rare entities which are often growing slow . A multidisciplinary team is necessary for the management of chest wall sarcomas. We present a case of a 30-year-old male with spindle cell sarcoma of the chest wall and he underwent wide local excision along with surgical reconstruction.

31 May 2018 in Cureus
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ASAbu Baker Sheikh
Abu Baker Sheikh
UTUsman Tariq
Usman Tariq
MBMarvi M. Bukhari
Marvi M. Bukhari
SSSana Shah
Sana Shah
RARao M. Afzal
Rao M. Afzal
NNNimra Nadeem
Nimra Nadeem
Primary thyroid lymphoma (PTL) is an uncommon malignancy of the thyroid gland, with most lymphomas of the thyroid being almost exclusively of the non-Hodgkin's B cell variety. PTL requires a prompt diagnosis because of its ability to cause progressive compression symptoms, and its unusual presentation can make the diagnosis very challenging. Herein, we present a case of PTL in a young woman with an uncommon initial presentation and discuss the complications she faced during the surgery, as well as postoperatively, due to the compression of the trachea by the thyroid mass.