LIBERIA MEDICAL &
DENTAL ASSOCIATION
JOURNAL
The Liberia Medical & Dental Association Journal (LMDAJ) is owned and published by the Liberia Medical & Dental Association. All rights reserved.
Welcome to The Liberia Medical
& Dental Association Journal
The Liberia Medical & Dental Association Journal (LMDAJ) publishes contributions from medical researchers of scientific and educational interest to medical and dental practitioners and researchers as well as those in related disciplines, with special focus on medical practice and research in Africa and its peoples. The aim of this Journal is to provide a medium for international dissemination of research findings originating in Liberia, and the greater West African subregion, to promote cooperation amongst and between medical researchers in Africa and elsewhere. The Journal is published in English and French. Printed supplements are published upon arrangement with the Editor-In-Chief.
2026 Announcement!
A Call For Manuscripts!
The Editorial Board of the Liberia Medical and Dental Association Journal (LMDAJ) welcomes doctors, clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals from around the world to submit their manuscripts for consideration in our upcoming March '26 issue.
Latest Publications
Pentalogy of Fallot Presenting as Acyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
Pentalogy of Fallot (POF) is a rare variant of the more common tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), characterized by the classic features of TOF along with an additional congenital cardiac lesion
Splenic Peliosis in a Patient with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Peliosis is defined as the presence of cystic blood-filled spaces in the liver, spleen, lymph nodes, as well as other organs. Splenic peliosis is a rare entity. Association of splenic
Left Tortuous 3600 Rotated Incomplete Duplicated Renal System – Rare Cause of Ureteric Colic
Duplex renal system is described as the kidney having two pyelocaliceal systems with single, bifid (incomplete ureteral duplication) or double ureter. The case report describes a 34-year-old female who presented
Commentary..
From The Editor
The resurgence of the Liberia Medical and Dental Association Journal in 2024 marks a significant milestone in our collective effort to address the pressing health challenges in Liberia and the broader West African region. This publication aims to serve as a beacon of knowledge, providing healthcare professionals with the latest research, insights, and discussions pertinent to our region’s unique health landscape. As we celebrate this return, it is imperative to draw attention to two interconnected and increasingly prevalent health issues: diabetes and kidney disease. – Professor Philip Zochonis Ireland, Editor-in-Chief, Liberia Medical and Dental Association Journal