University of Toronto Medical Journal

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The University of Toronto Medical Journal (UTMJ) was established in 1923 and is Canada's oldest student run medical journal. We publish original research articles submitted by researchers and medical professionals from around the world.

Articles in this Journal

Silent lungs, aching knee: Isolated knee pain as the initial presentation of lung adenocarcinoma

Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality globally, with most patients being diagnosed at advanced stages. While bone metastasis is common, the presentation of a solid long bone tumour as the first sign of lung adenocarcinoma is unus...

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A novel minimally invasive approach in managing high grade subglottic stenosis

Laryngotracheal stenosis is a potentially life-threatening condition. High-grade (Cotton-Myer grade IV) subglottic stenosis (SGS), particularly when adherent to the vocal folds, presents significant technical challenges traditionally managed with ope...

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From circuits to medicine: How diverse non-traditional backgrounds are shaping medical practice

This narrative review examines recent scholarship addressing medical trainees from non-traditional science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) backgrounds and considers how interdisciplinary expertise may influence contemporary medical practice...

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Radiological assessment of body composition changes and complications in an era of incretin-based therapies: A narrative review

Introduction Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus management have been transformed by the emergence of incretin-based therapies, such as dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists. While these agents facilitate si...

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Introduction to the 102nd Volume of the UTMJ Issue on The Anatomy of Uncertainty

Volume 102 of the University of Toronto Medical Journal invites readers on a journey through one of medicine's fundamental yet challenging dimensions—uncertainty. Although scientific and technological advances continually expand our knowledge, medici...

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Incidence of Dyslipidemia and Hyperglycemia Among Healthy Female Teachers in Nablus, Palestine

Cardiovascular diseases are associated with several risk factors such as hyperlipidemia and diabetes mellitus. This study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of undiagnosed dyslipidemia and hyperglycemia among healthy female teachers. A cross-se...

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Bacteriology of Secondary Peritonitis and Relationship to Surgical Site Infection in a Tertiary Health Establishment in Southern Nigeria

Background: Peritonitis secondary to gastrointestinal perforation is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. The outcome is dependent on multiple factors, but significantly on early diagnosis and prompt intervention. The principles of man...

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When Algorithms Meet Anesthesia: A New Era of Patient Safety

Despite advancements in anesthesia techniques and equipment, anesthesia-related complications continue to occur, often due to human errors and the limitations of current tools. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into anesthesia presents...

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Looks Like Cancer But Not? Maxillary Sinus Hemangioma: A Diagnostic Dilemma

Introduction Hemangiomas are benign vascular tumors frequently occurring in the head and neck region; however, involvement of the paranasal sinuses is rare. Among these, cavernous hemangiomas of the maxillary sinus are particularly uncommon and may m...

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Deep Dissection Of The Gluteal Region With Multiple Muscle And Nerve Variations And A Brief Literature Review

The anatomy of the gluteal region is prone to numerous variations that can significantly impact the biomechanics of the hip joint and influence clinical presentation and therapeutic solutions. This case report documents a routine dissection of the ri...

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Anesthetic Protocol For Patients With Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Undergoing Enteroscopy For Angiodysplastic Lesions: A Case Report

Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), also known as Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder that poses significant perioperative challenges due to the risk of bleeding. We report the case of a 47-year-old male with HHT undergoin...

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Darier-Ferrand Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans: A Rare Soft Tissue Tumor Of The Breast And A Review Of The Literature

In cases where a mass in the breast is diagnosed and a tru-cut or excisional biopsy is performed, mesenchymal lesions are rarely encountered. Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is a rare mesenchymal tumour originating from the dermis in clinical practic...