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Authors are the souls of any journal, and deserve much respect. To publish a journal manuscripts are needed from authors. Authors have a great responsibility for producing facts of their work in terms of number and results truthfully and an individual honesty is expected from authors in this regards. Both ways its true "No authors-No manuscripts-No journals" and "No journals–No manuscripts–No authors". Reviewing a manuscript is also a very responsible and important task of any peer-reviewed journal and to be taken seriously. It needs knowledge on the subject, sincerity, honesty and determination. Although the process of reviewing a manuscript is a time consuming task butit is expected to give one's best remarks within the time frame of the journal.
Salient features of the JCDR: It is a biomedical, multidisciplinary (including all medical and dental specialities), e-journal, with wide scope and extensive author support. At the same time, a free text of manuscript is available in HTML and PDF format. There is fast growing authorship and readership with JCDR as this can be judged by the number of articles published in it i e; in Feb 2007 of its first issue, it contained 5 articles only, and now in its recent volume published in April 2011, it contained 67 manuscripts. This e-journal is fulfilling the commitments and objectives sincerely, (as stated by Editor-in-chief in his preface to first edition) i e; to encourage physicians through the internet, especially from the developing countries who witness a spectrum of disease and acquire a wealth of knowledge to publish their experiences to benefit the medical community in patients care. I also feel that many of us have work of substance, newer ideas, adequate clinical materials but poor in medical writing and hesitation to submit the work and need help. JCDR provides authors help in this regards.
Timely publication of journal: Publication of manuscripts and bringing out the issue in time is one of the positive aspects of JCDR and is possible with strong support team in terms of peer reviewers, proof reading, language check, computer operators, etc. This is one of the great reasons for authors to submit their work with JCDR. Another best part of JCDR is "Online first Publications" facilities available for the authors. This facility not only provides the prompt publications of the manuscripts but at the same time also early availability of the manuscripts for the readers.
Indexation and online availability: Indexation transforms the journal in some sense from its local ownership to the worldwide professional community and to the public.JCDR is indexed with Embase & EMbiology, Google Scholar, Index Copernicus, Chemical Abstracts Service, Journal seek Database, Indian Science Abstracts, to name few of them. Manuscriptspublished in JCDR are available on major search engines ie; google, yahoo, msn.
In the era of fast growing newer technologies, and in computer and internet friendly environment the manuscripts preparation, submission, review, revision, etc and all can be done and checked with a click from all corer of the world, at any time. Of course there is always a scope for improvement in every field and none is perfect. To progress, one needs to identify the areas of one's weakness and to strengthen them.
It is well said that "happy beginning is half done" and it fits perfectly with JCDR. It has grown considerably and I feel it has already grown up from its infancy to adolescence, achieving the status of standard online e-journal form Indian continent since its inception in Feb 2007. This had been made possible due to the efforts and the hard work put in it. The way the JCDR is improving with every new volume, with good quality original manuscripts, makes it a quality journal for readers. I must thank and congratulate Dr Hemant Jain, Editor-in-Chief JCDR and his team for their sincere efforts, dedication, and determination for making JCDR a fast growing journal.
Every one of us: authors, reviewers, editors, and publisher are responsible for enhancing the stature of the journal. I wish for a great success for JCDR."
Thanking you
With sincere regards
Dr. Rajendra Kumar Ghritlaharey, M.S., M. Ch., FAIS
Associate Professor,
Department of Paediatric Surgery, Gandhi Medical College & Associated
Kamla Nehru & Hamidia Hospitals Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462 001 (India)
E-mail: drrajendrak1@rediffmail.com
On May 11,2011
Dr. Shankar P.R.
"On looking back through my Gmail archives after being requested by the journal to write a short editorial about my experiences of publishing with the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research (JCDR), I came across an e-mail from Dr. Hemant Jain, Editor, in March 2007, which introduced the new electronic journal. The main features of the journal which were outlined in the e-mail were extensive author support, cash rewards, the peer review process, and other salient features of the journal.
Over a span of over four years, we (I and my colleagues) have published around 25 articles in the journal. In this editorial, I plan to briefly discuss my experiences of publishing with JCDR and the strengths of the journal and to finally address the areas for improvement.
My experiences of publishing with JCDR: Overall, my experiences of publishing withJCDR have been positive. The best point about the journal is that it responds to queries from the author. This may seem to be simple and not too much to ask for, but unfortunately, many journals in the subcontinent and from many developing countries do not respond or they respond with a long delay to the queries from the authors 1. The reasons could be many, including lack of optimal secretarial and other support. Another problem with many journals is the slowness of the review process. Editorial processing and peer review can take anywhere between a year to two years with some journals. Also, some journals do not keep the contributors informed about the progress of the review process. Due to the long review process, the articles can lose their relevance and topicality. A major benefit with JCDR is the timeliness and promptness of its response. In Dr Jain's e-mail which was sent to me in 2007, before the introduction of the Pre-publishing system, he had stated that he had received my submission and that he would get back to me within seven days and he did!
Most of the manuscripts are published within 3 to 4 months of their submission if they are found to be suitable after the review process. JCDR is published bimonthly and the accepted articles were usually published in the next issue. Recently, due to the increased volume of the submissions, the review process has become slower and it ?? Section can take from 4 to 6 months for the articles to be reviewed. The journal has an extensive author support system and it has recently introduced a paid expedited review process. The journal also mentions the average time for processing the manuscript under different submission systems - regular submission and expedited review.
Strengths of the journal: The journal has an online first facility in which the accepted manuscripts may be published on the website before being included in a regular issue of the journal. This cuts down the time between their acceptance and the publication. The journal is indexed in many databases, though not in PubMed. The editorial board should now take steps to index the journal in PubMed. The journal has a system of notifying readers through e-mail when a new issue is released. Also, the articles are available in both the HTML and the PDF formats. I especially like the new and colorful page format of the journal. Also, the access statistics of the articles are available. The prepublication and the manuscript tracking system are also helpful for the authors.
Areas for improvement: In certain cases, I felt that the peer review process of the manuscripts was not up to international standards and that it should be strengthened. Also, the number of manuscripts in an issue is high and it may be difficult for readers to go through all of them. The journal can consider tightening of the peer review process and increasing the quality standards for the acceptance of the manuscripts. I faced occasional problems with the online manuscript submission (Pre-publishing) system, which have to be addressed.
Overall, the publishing process with JCDR has been smooth, quick and relatively hassle free and I can recommend other authors to consider the journal as an outlet for their work."
Dr. P. Ravi Shankar
KIST Medical College, P.O. Box 14142, Kathmandu, Nepal.
E-mail: ravi.dr.shankar@gmail.com
On April 2011 Anuradha
Dear team JCDR, I would like to thank you for the very professional and polite service provided by everyone at JCDR. While i have been in the field of writing and editing for sometime, this has been my first attempt in publishing a scientific paper.Thank you for hand-holding me through the process.
Dr. Anuradha
E-mail: anuradha2nittur@gmail.com
On Jan 2020
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Insights from Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Diagnosis of Marjolins Ulcer
Correspondence Address :
Dr. Saraswathula Bharadwaj,
Room T5, Ragobaji PG Hostel, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha-442001, Maharashtra, India.
E-mail: slgvrbharadwaj@gmail.com
A 62-year-old female presented to the Surgery Outpatient Department with a four-month history of a wound on the lateral aspect of her right thigh, with an underlying history of trauma a few days prior. She had suffered a flame burn injury 50 years ago. There was a progressive increase in the size of the wound over the past four months, with an associated pricking type of pain. The patient denied other symptoms such as fever or discharge. Local examination revealed a 14×12 cm solitary ulcer on the posterolateral aspect of the right thigh with irregular margins and rolled-out edges (Table/Fig 1). The base was formed by muscle induration, associated with slough and an absence of any discharge or bleeding. Multiple wedge biopsies from the wound margins and base were performed, revealing moderately differentiated Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC).
The patient was advised to undergo an Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the thigh for further management planning. The MRI revealed heterogeneously enhancing soft-tissue thickening at the ulcer margins, approximately 13.3×4.1×1.5 cm in size, involving the skin and subcutaneous tissue in the posterolateral aspect of the thigh (Table/Fig 2).
The lesion appeared heterogeneously hyperintense (Table/Fig 3), showing diffusion restriction and no blooming on Susceptibility Weighted Imaging (SWI). Hyperintensity was seen deep in the lesion in the subcutaneous plane and showed mild postcontrast enhancement (Table/Fig 4). The underlying bones and muscles appeared normal. Mild inguinal lymph nodes on the right-side appeared rounded and showed postcontrast enhancement.
The differentials that were considered for this case were actinic keratosis, allergic contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, atypical fibroxanthoma, limbal dermoid, osteomyelitis, ulcer osteoma, and basal cell carcinoma. The MRI findings, along with histopathological examination, confirmed the diagnosis.
The patient was initially treated with vinegar dressing, followed by wide local excision of the Marjolin ulcer (Table/Fig 5) and Vacuum- Assisted Closure (VAC). After two weeks, the VAC dressing was removed, and the patient was managed with a sterile dressing with gentamicin for a few weeks. The patient was referred to a plastic surgeon, and a thick skin graft was placed over the excised ulcer (Table/Fig 6). A frozen section was sent when the ulcer was excised, which suggested no infiltration of malignant cells, and Histopathological Examination (HPE) revealed SCC (PT3Mx) (Stage IB).
A Marjolin ulcer is the unusual occurrence of cutaneous SCC in the presence of a scar or ulcer. It typically arises at an old thermal burn scar (1). Marjolin ulcers generally appear 30 years after a skin injury. They can afflict persons of all ages, with males diagnosed 2-3 times more frequently than women (2). They can affect the legs, feet, head, and neck, lasting from six weeks to a year after the incident. Marjolin ulcers are most commonly found on the legs and feet but can also develop on the head and neck. The incidence is around 1-2% of all burn scars (3),(4).
Radiologically, MRI is vital for the assessment of the involvement of underlying soft tissue structures and bony involvement. Marjolin ulcer presents as a soft tissue mass in MRI. On contrast enhancement, the ulcer shows avid enhancement due to increased vascularity. As the ulcer progresses, MRI helps determine the extent of invasion of the ulcer and underlying structures such as muscle, bone, and deeper layers. In chronic cases, regional lymphadenopathy suggests the possibility of metastasis (5). Due to the destructive and progressive nature of the ulcer, MRI is essential in identifying bony destruction, marrow involvement, and periosteal reaction.
Marjolin ulcer is a rare malignant tumour that requires prompt discovery, proper diagnosis, and treatment. Histopathology supports the diagnosis, and MRI is essential for determining the size and extension of the lesion, underlying muscle and bone involvement, and metastasis.
Avid enhancement, Squamous cell carcinoma, Thermal burn
DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2024/72686.19717
Date of Submission: May 07, 2024
Date of Peer Review: May 21, 2024
Date of Acceptance: Jun 06, 2024
Date of Publishing: Aug 01, 2024
AUTHOR DECLARATION:
• Financial or Other Competing Interests: None
• Was informed consent obtained from the subjects involved in the study? Yes
• For any images presented appropriate consent has been obtained from the subjects. Yes
PLAGIARISM CHECKING METHODS:
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