Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (NBCCS), or Gorlin Syndrome, is an autosomal dominant multisystem disorder, characterized by multiple developmental abnormalities and inactivation germline mutations in the human homolog of the patched (PTCH) gene. We are presenting a case of NBCCS in a skin type 4 Saudi male with a novel PTCH1 gene mutation. To the best of our knowledge, this is the third case reported in Saudi Arabia but the first in adult population. Moreover, our patient harbors a novel heterozygosity mutation in patch1 gene.
Background: Knowledge plays a vital role in influencing the behavior and practices of individuals. Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health problem. Our objective is to identify the extent of awareness about TB among King Saud University students, and to compare knowledge about tuberculosis amongst different University tracks. Methods: This study was conducted using a cross-sectional approach including 530 students in three different academic tracks: Health, Scientific, and Humanitarian tracks.
Med Course 441 is a part of clinical rotation. It is a full time clinical clerkship for 12 weeks (preparing for internship in Medicine). Students attend bedside clinical sessions, clinical tutorials, work as sub-interns in the Department of Medicine, attend the emergency room and assist in various procedures.
Med Course 341 is the first clinical course for the medical students. It is a 10 credit hours course of theoretical part (lectures) and clinical part (bedside teaching). The main objective of the course is mastering history taking: learning the technique of how do physical exam and know the physical sings of patients.