Endoscopic Transnasal Excision of Foramen Ovale Schwannoma: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Schwannomas are benign, slow-growing tumors that develop from Schwann cells in the nerve sheath and can occur in peripheral, cranial, or autonomic nerves. Foramen ovale schwannomas are a rare variant in the head and neck region representing 1%-2% of all intracranial schwannomas, with parapharyngeal space involvement complicating surgical resection. A 48-year-old male presented with headaches after an episode of light-headedness along with facial pain.

Assessing medical students' perception of cross-cultural competence at a private University in Karachi.

Background: Cross-cultural competence is widely regarded to play an important role in being able to deliver appropriate and effective health care to patients with different backgrounds, race, gender orientation and cultural beliefs. This study aims to assess how medical students feel about their comfort, knowledge, and skill level in handling a diverse patient population using a validated questionnaire.

Methods: This study was carried out over a period of three weeks from July 5th to July 26 of 2021, in the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.