Τρίτη 2 Ιουνίου 2020


Embryonal carcinoma of an intraabdominal testicular tumor on an undescended testicle: a case report.
Related ArticlesEmbryonal carcinoma of an intraabdominal testicular tumor on an undescended testicle: a case report. Med Pharm Rep. 2020 Apr;93(2):213-218 Authors: Suciu MD, Marica NA, Oniu T, Tomuta AI, Badea R Abstract Cryptorchidism, as a singular pathology or associated with other dysgenesis syndromes, is one of the main factors of risk for the development of the testicular tumors. Although there are a great number of cases of undescended testicles...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
A rare case of adrenal collision tumor: Myelolipoma and schwannoma in the adrenal gland.
Related ArticlesA rare case of adrenal collision tumor: Myelolipoma and schwannoma in the adrenal gland. SAGE Open Med Case Rep. 2020;8:2050313X20921074 Authors: Gomez M, Mehta R Abstract Adrenal collision tumors refer to coexistence of two adjacent, but histologically distinct, neoplasms involving the adrenal gland without histologic admixture at the interface. Myelolipoma is a rare but benign neoplasm. As its name implies, displays both mature adipose...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Synchronous squamous cell carcinoma and papillary thyroid carcinoma arising from the thyroglossal duct remnant: Case report and a review of the literature.
Related ArticlesSynchronous squamous cell carcinoma and papillary thyroid carcinoma arising from the thyroglossal duct remnant: Case report and a review of the literature. SAGE Open Med Case Rep. 2020;8:2050313X20917846 Authors: Puccini M, Roffi N, Pucci V, Fiacchini G, Ugolini C, Buccianti P Abstract Squamous cell carcinoma and papillary thyroid carcinoma simultaneously spreading from the thyroglossal duct remnant (TGDR) is a very rare event. The recognition...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Rectal neuroendocrine carcinoma: case report of a rare entity and perspective review of promising agents.
Related ArticlesRectal neuroendocrine carcinoma: case report of a rare entity and perspective review of promising agents. Drugs Context. 2020;9: Authors: Antelo G, Hierro C, Fernández JP, Baena E, Bugés C, Layos L, Manzano JL, Caro M, Mesia R Abstract Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) comprise a heterogeneous group of tumours, which can be classified into neuroendocrine tumours (NETs), neuroendocrine carcinomas (NECs) and mixed neuroendocrine non-neuroendocrine...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
First proof of association between autoimmune polyglandular syndrome and multiple endocrine neoplasia in humans.
Related ArticlesFirst proof of association between autoimmune polyglandular syndrome and multiple endocrine neoplasia in humans. Endocr J. 2020 May 29;: Authors: Manso J, Censi S, Iacobone M, Galuppini F, Pennelli G, Betterle C, Mian C Abstract Autoimmune Addison's disease (AAD) is a rare condition occurring either in isolation or associated with other autoimmune diseases as part of an autoimmune polyglandular syndrome (APS) type 1, 2 or 4. Multiple...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Executive summary of the American Radium Society® Appropriate Use Criteria for management of uterine carcinosarcoma.
Related ArticlesExecutive summary of the American Radium Society® Appropriate Use Criteria for management of uterine carcinosarcoma. Gynecol Oncol. 2020 May 29;: Authors: Elshaikh MA, Modh A, Jhingran A, Biagioli MC, Coleman RL, Gaffney DK, Harkenrider MM, Heskett K, Jolly S, Kidd E, Lee LJ, Li L, Portelance L, Sherertz T, Venkatessan AM, Wahl AO, Yashar CM, Small W Abstract OBJECTIVE: Uterine carcinosarcomas (UCS) represent a rare but aggressive subset...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
A midline neurofibroma, clinically manifested as a mandibular gingival hyperplasia in a seven-year-old girl whose mother suffers from neurofibromatosis
Related ArticlesA midline neurofibroma, clinically manifested as a mandibular gingival hyperplasia in a seven-year-old girl whose mother suffers from neurofibromatosis Orv Hetil. 2020 05;161(22):924-930 Authors: Eper M, Nagy P, Gera I Abstract A seven-year-old girl was referred to the Department of Periodontology of the Semmelweis University with a symmetric bilateral, painless, non-inflammatory diffuse enlargement on the lingual aspects of her lower...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma and lymphomatoid granulomatosis in a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia: Case report for a new perspective on Richter syndrome.
Related ArticlesExtranodal NK/T cell lymphoma and lymphomatoid granulomatosis in a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia: Case report for a new perspective on Richter syndrome. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 May;99(19):e20106 Authors: Abi-Rafeh J, Beamish IV, Haegert DG, Cournoyer D, Michel RP Abstract RATIONALE: Richter syndrome (RS) defines the transformation of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) into a more aggressive lymphoma. Although the term...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
[The morphological characteristics and immunophenotype of renal cell carcinomas with eosinophilic cytoplasm].
Related Articles[The morphological characteristics and immunophenotype of renal cell carcinomas with eosinophilic cytoplasm]. Arkh Patol. 2020;82(2):20-29 Authors: Osmanov YI, Kogan EA, Radenska-Lopovok SG Abstract Eosinophilic cellular renal cell carcinomas embrace a wide range of histological types described in the 2016 WHO International Classification of Kidney Tumors. A variety of histological manifestations associated with the features of tumor...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
[A rare case of cystadenoma in the small intestine].
Related Articles[A rare case of cystadenoma in the small intestine]. Beijing Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban. 2020 Apr 18;52(2):382-384 Authors: Wang X, Li ZX, Fan HF, Wei LY, Guo XJ, Guo N, Wang T Abstract In recent years, there have been more and more reports about cystadenoma. Cystadenoma can occur in many parts of the body, and cystadenoma in different parts may show different clinical symptoms, however, some patients with cystadenoma have no symptoms....
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
[Kaposi sarcoma combined with severe ulcerative colitis: A case report and literature review].
Related Articles[Kaposi sarcoma combined with severe ulcerative colitis: A case report and literature review]. Beijing Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban. 2020 Apr 18;52(2):373-377 Authors: Li J, Niu ZY, Xue Y, Shi XY, Zhang B, Wang Y Abstract Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is an unusual vascular tumor associated with human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8) infection, which is common in immunosuppressors. Although extremely rare, iatrogenic (drug-related) KS can occur in human immunodeficiency...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Cholestatic syndrome as initial manifestation of pancreatic metastasis of papillary thyroid carcinoma: case report and review.
Related ArticlesCholestatic syndrome as initial manifestation of pancreatic metastasis of papillary thyroid carcinoma: case report and review. Arch Endocrinol Metab. 2020 Apr;64(2):179-184 Authors: Tramontin MY, Faria PAS, Nascimento CMD, Barbosa CA, Barros MFRP, Barros ARG, Carvalho RC, Castro Neto AKP, Andrade FA, Corbo R, Vaisman F, Bulzico D Abstract Most papillary thyroid carcinomas (PTC) harbor excellent prognosis. Although rare, distant metastases...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Gene rearrangements of MLL and RUNX1 sporadically occur in normal CD34+ cells under cytokine stimulation.
Related ArticlesGene rearrangements of MLL and RUNX1 sporadically occur in normal CD34+ cells under cytokine stimulation. Cancer Sci. 2020 May;111(5):1851-1855 Authors: Harada Y, Shingai N, Ding Y, Sadato D, Hayashi Y, Yamaguchi M, Okuyama Y, Shimoyama T, Ohashi K, Harada H Abstract Gene rearrangements of MLL/KMT2A or RUNX1 are the major cause of therapy-related leukemia. Moreover, MLL rearrangements are the major cause of infant leukemia, and RUNX1...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Modern treatment of perineuriomas: a case-series and systematic review.
Related ArticlesModern treatment of perineuriomas: a case-series and systematic review. BMC Neurol. 2020 Feb 13;20(1):55 Authors: Uerschels AK, Krogias C, Junker A, Sure U, Wrede KH, Gembruch O Abstract BACKGROUND: Perineuriomas are rare benign peripheral nerve sheath tumours of perineurial cell origin and can be classified into intraneural and extraneural perineuriomas. They most commonly present a mononeuropathy of gradual onset and slow progression,...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
TrkB hyperactivity contributes to brain dysconnectivity, epileptogenesis, and anxiety in zebrafish model of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.
Related ArticlesTrkB hyperactivity contributes to brain dysconnectivity, epileptogenesis, and anxiety in zebrafish model of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2020 01 28;117(4):2170-2179 Authors: Kedra M, Banasiak K, Kisielewska K, Wolinska-Niziol L, Jaworski J, Zmorzynska J Abstract Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) is a rare genetic disease that manifests with early symptoms, including cortical malformations, childhood epilepsy,...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Pulmonary tumor thrombotic microangiopathy of hepatocellular carcinoma: A case report and review of literature.
Related ArticlesPulmonary tumor thrombotic microangiopathy of hepatocellular carcinoma: A case report and review of literature. World J Gastroenterol. 2019 Dec 28;25(48):6949-6958 Authors: Morita S, Kamimura K, Abe H, Watanabe-Mori Y, Oda C, Kobayashi T, Arao Y, Tani Y, Ohashi R, Ajioka Y, Terai S Abstract BACKGROUND: Pulmonary tumor thrombotic microangiopathy (PTTM) is a rare condition in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC); to date, few...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Trends in treatment and overall survival among patients with proximal esophageal cancer.
Related ArticlesTrends in treatment and overall survival among patients with proximal esophageal cancer. World J Gastroenterol. 2019 Dec 21;25(47):6835-6846 Authors: de Vos-Geelen J, Geurts SM, van Putten M, Valkenburg-van Iersel LB, Grabsch HI, Haj Mohammad N, Hoebers FJ, Hoge CV, Jeene PM, de Jong EJ, van Laarhoven HW, Rozema T, Slingerland M, Tjan-Heijnen VC, Nieuwenhuijzen GA, Lemmens VE Abstract BACKGROUND: The management of proximal esophageal...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Diagnosis and management of a giant ovarian cyst in the gravid-puerperium period: a case report.
Related ArticlesDiagnosis and management of a giant ovarian cyst in the gravid-puerperium period: a case report. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2019 Dec 26;19(1):523 Authors: Kiemtoré S, Zamané H, Sawadogo YA, Sib RS, Komboigo E, Ouédraogo A, Bonané B Abstract BACKGROUND: Giant ovarian cyst is very rare in gravid-puerperium period. It is a cause of a maternal-fetal morbidity. We report a case of a giant benign ovarian cyst in gravid-puerperium period which...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Chest wall reconstruction with a novel titanium mesh after partial sternectomy for chondrosarcoma.
Related ArticlesChest wall reconstruction with a novel titanium mesh after partial sternectomy for chondrosarcoma. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2020 01 01;30(1):149-150 Authors: Aprile V, Korasidis S, Crisci R, Ambrogi MC Abstract Primitive malignant sternal tumours are extremely rare and represent less than 1% of all chest wall tumours. A combination of radical surgery and accurate reconstruction is mandatory to ensure adequate stability and to...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Lymphomas arising in immune-privileged sites: insights into biology, diagnosis, and pathogenesis.
Related ArticlesLymphomas arising in immune-privileged sites: insights into biology, diagnosis, and pathogenesis. Virchows Arch. 2020 May;476(5):647-665 Authors: King RL, Goodlad JR, Calaminici M, Dotlic S, Montes-Moreno S, Oschlies I, Ponzoni M, Traverse-Glehen A, Ott G, Ferry JA Abstract Session 2 of the 2018 European Association of Hematopathology/Society for Hematopathology Workshop focused on lymphomas arising in immune-privileged sites: both lymphomas...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
The clinicopathologic features and prognosis of esophageal neuroendocrine carcinomas: a single-center study of 53 resection cases.
Related ArticlesThe clinicopathologic features and prognosis of esophageal neuroendocrine carcinomas: a single-center study of 53 resection cases. BMC Cancer. 2019 Dec 18;19(1):1234 Authors: Ye L, Lu H, Wu L, Zhang L, Shi H, Wu HM, Tu P, Li M, Wang FY Abstract BACKGROUND: Esophageal neuroendocrine carcinomas (NECs) are exceedingly rare and poorly understood. The aims of the retrospective study were to delineate the clinicopathologic features and prognosis...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Nivolumab-induced large-duct cholangiopathy treated with ursodeoxycholic acid and tocilizumab.
Related ArticlesNivolumab-induced large-duct cholangiopathy treated with ursodeoxycholic acid and tocilizumab. Immunotherapy. 2019 12;11(18):1527-1531 Authors: Reddy CA, Schneider BJ, Brackett LM, Tai AW Abstract Immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy has become a cornerstone in the management of many oncologic diseases. Although it is well tolerated in most patients, a wide spectrum of adverse events has been described as a result of immune system alteration....
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Medullary carcinoma of thyroid metastasis to breast: A cytological experience.
Related ArticlesMedullary carcinoma of thyroid metastasis to breast: A cytological experience. Diagn Cytopathol. 2020 Feb;48(2):169-173 Authors: Devi CA, Stephen SN, Gochhait D, Shanmugam D, Dharanipragada K, Siddaraju N, Singh D Abstract Medullary carcinoma of thyroid is a relatively uncommon malignancy, which can be sporadic and syndromic in nature. It commonly spreads to regional lymph nodes followed by spreading to distant sites. Breast is an uncommon...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Parkinsonism in autoimmune diseases.
Related ArticlesParkinsonism in autoimmune diseases. Int Rev Neurobiol. 2019;149:419-452 Authors: Barba C, Alexopoulos H Abstract Parkinsonism can be manifested and complicate either systemic or organ-specific autoimmune diseases. Even though it is a rare co-morbidity, it merits attention from clinicians as it affects the quality of life of patients. In systemic autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, antiphospholipid syndrome and...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Secondary parkinsonism due to drugs, vascular lesions, tumors, trauma, and other insults.
Related ArticlesSecondary parkinsonism due to drugs, vascular lesions, tumors, trauma, and other insults. Int Rev Neurobiol. 2019;149:377-418 Authors: Höllerhage M Abstract In addition to neurodegenerative disorders, there are many secondary forms of parkinsonism. The most common cause for secondary parkinsonism is the intake of distinct drugs. Neuroleptics and calcium channel blockers have been mainly described to induce parkinsonism, but also other...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
A Mature Cystic Teratoma of the Urinary Bladder.
Related ArticlesA Mature Cystic Teratoma of the Urinary Bladder. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2019 Dec;29(12):S160-S162 Authors: Shah S, Ali W, Ansari I, -Islam SU Abstract We report a case of a mature cystic teratoma of urinary bladder in a 17-year female, which is extremely rare. The patient presented with pain in suprapubic region for one year. On computerized tomography (CT) of abdomen and pelvis, a welldefined, enhancing heterogeneous soft tissue...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Unilateral Synchronous Multiple Kidney Tumors Managed by Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy: Five-year Follow-up.
Related ArticlesUnilateral Synchronous Multiple Kidney Tumors Managed by Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy: Five-year Follow-up. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2019 Dec;29(12):S157-S159 Authors: Mercimek MN, Ozbek LM, Ozden E Abstract Unilateral synchronous multifocal renal tumors are rare. Due to the limited data in the literature and challenges in the technique, there is still doubt on the application of laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) for the management...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Bladder-sparing Approach in a Woman with Muscle-invasive Primary Bladder Melanoma.
Related ArticlesBladder-sparing Approach in a Woman with Muscle-invasive Primary Bladder Melanoma. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2019 Dec;29(12):S154-S156 Authors: Mercimek MN, Ozden E Abstract Primary bladder melanoma (PBM) is an extremely rare tumor. Herein, we present a 39-year female evaluated for a history of dysuria and hematuria for one month and a solid mass of 23x15 mm detected on the left lateral wall of the bladder. The transurethral resection...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Nephroureterectomy for a Nephrogenic Adenoma of Ureter.
Related ArticlesRobot-assisted Laparoscopic Nephroureterectomy for a Nephrogenic Adenoma of Ureter. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2019 Dec;29(12):S151-S153 Authors: Clement KD, Thompson C, Aboumarzouk OM Abstract Nephrogenic adenoma is a rare and benign tumour of the urinary tract thought to be caused by metaplastic change of native urothelial tissue. The majority of cases arise in the bladder, with very few cases affecting the ureter reported in the literature....
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
A Case of Immunoglobulin (Ig) G4-related Sclerosing Periaortitis Mimicking Mediastinal Malignant Tumor.
Related ArticlesA Case of Immunoglobulin (Ig) G4-related Sclerosing Periaortitis Mimicking Mediastinal Malignant Tumor. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2019 Dec;29(12):S144-S147 Authors: Erel F, Kuzucuoglu M, Sarioglu N, Altun E Abstract Sclerosing mediastinitis was first described by Oulmont in 1855. The aggressive fibro-inflammatory process that occurs in the mediastinum is the end result of a number of inflammatory processes. It is thought that hypersensitivity...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Laparoscopic Resection of Isolated Retroperitoneal Gastric Duplication Cyst in an Infant.
Related ArticlesLaparoscopic Resection of Isolated Retroperitoneal Gastric Duplication Cyst in an Infant. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2019 Dec;29(12):S141-S143 Authors: Gupta V, Javaid U, Jaber G, Mohd D, AlMarzouqi M Abstract We, herein report a rare case of retroperitoneal gastric duplication cyst in a 5-month female infant presenting with antenatal diagnosis of right renal cyst. Post-natal evaluation showed presence of retroperitoneal cyst in the...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
The First Described Case of Bizarre Leiomyoma of the Portal Vein.
Related ArticlesThe First Described Case of Bizarre Leiomyoma of the Portal Vein. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2019 Dec;29(12):S123-S125 Authors: Ferhatoglu MF Abstract Vascular leiomyomas with bizarre nuclei are rare. Differentiation of these tumors from malignant lesions is essential to avoid unnecessary dissection and organ loss in surgery. Herein, we present a 39-year Kosovo woman with a bizarre leiomyoma arising from the portal vein. The patient...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Solitary Endobronchial Papilloma: A Rare Entity.
Related ArticlesSolitary Endobronchial Papilloma: A Rare Entity. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2019 Dec;29(12):S120-S122 Authors: Maan MSA, Waleed M, Sohail AH, Sulaiman A, Khan JA Abstract Solitary papillomas of the lower airways are uncommon clinical entities that present a diagnostic challenge because they are not usually considered among the differential diagnoses. Reliable clinical data about their presentation and treatment remain scarce. We describe...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Deep-seated Hibernoma of Thigh: A Rare Benign Adipocytic Tumor.
Related ArticlesDeep-seated Hibernoma of Thigh: A Rare Benign Adipocytic Tumor. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2019 Dec;29(12):S117-S119 Authors: Afzal MO, Ata-Ul-Haq, Mazhar S, Tarar MN Abstract Hibernoma is a rare benign soft tissue adipocytic tumor. Mostly found in adults, it is usually located in the limbs, and is deepseated or intramuscular. Usually asymptomatic, it causes symptoms when it becomes large enough to compress adjacent structures, mimicking...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Primary pulmonary myxoid sarcoma with an unusual gene fusion between exon 7 of EWSR1 and exon 5 of CREB1.
Related ArticlesPrimary pulmonary myxoid sarcoma with an unusual gene fusion between exon 7 of EWSR1 and exon 5 of CREB1. Virchows Arch. 2020 May;476(5):787-791 Authors: Koelsche C, Tavernar L, Neumann O, Heußel CP, Eberhardt R, Winter H, Stenzinger A, Mechtersheimer G Abstract Primary pulmonary mesenchymal tumors are rare, yet they compromise a variety of entities. A novel low-grade malignant neoplasm coined primary pulmonary myxoid sarcoma (PPMS)...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
The broad and challenging landscape of extranodal lymphoproliferations.
Related ArticlesThe broad and challenging landscape of extranodal lymphoproliferations. Virchows Arch. 2020 May;476(5):633-646 Authors: Dotlic S, Ponzoni M, King RL, Oschlies I, Ferry J, Calaminici M, Montes-Moreno S, Goodlad JR, Ott G, Traverse-Glehen A Abstract Two sessions in the workshop of the 19th meeting of the European Association for Haematopathology termed "challenging extranodal lymphoproliferations" and "extranodal non-site-specific lymphoproliferations",...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Comparing endoscopic resection and open resection for management of sinonasal mucosal melanoma.
Related ArticlesComparing endoscopic resection and open resection for management of sinonasal mucosal melanoma. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2019 12;9(12):1492-1498 Authors: Farber NI, Bavier RD, Crippen MM, Vatsa N, Hsueh WD, Eloy JA Abstract BACKGROUND: Sinonasal mucosal melanoma (SMM) is a rare, aggressive cancer, optimally managed with complete surgical resection. This study aimed to assess the impact of surgical approach on outcomes by comparison...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Acrocallosal Syndrome First Presenting with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Rare Case Report.
Related ArticlesAcrocallosal Syndrome First Presenting with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Rare Case Report. Neurol India. 2019 Sep-Oct;67(5):1386-1387 Authors: Koker SA, Hazan F, Oymak Y, Soydan E, Karapınar TH, Ay Y, Demirağ B, Vergin RC PMID: 31744987 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Detection of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) by digital droplet polymerase chain reaction (dd-PCR) in liquid biopsies.
Related ArticlesDetection of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) by digital droplet polymerase chain reaction (dd-PCR) in liquid biopsies. Methods Enzymol. 2019;629:1-15 Authors: Valpione S, Campana L Abstract Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) analyses are minimally invasive and accessible for risk stratification or treatment response monitoring of cancer patients. Compared to tumor biopsy analysis, they are not only less invasive, but also provide a more representative...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37

Inhaled rapamycin solid lipid nano particles for the treatment of Lymphangioleiomyomatosis.
Related ArticlesInhaled rapamycin solid lipid nano particles for the treatment of Lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Eur J Pharm Sci. 2020 Jan 15;142:105098 Authors: Landh E, Moir LM, Gomes Dos Reis L, Traini D, Young PM, Ong HX Abstract Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare lung disease characterized by uncontrolled growth of smooth muscle -like cells in the lungs that can spread via the lymphatic system to other parts of the body. The current treatment...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Neuroendocrine carcinoma diagnosis from bile duct cytological specimens: A retrospective single-center study.
Related ArticlesNeuroendocrine carcinoma diagnosis from bile duct cytological specimens: A retrospective single-center study. Diagn Cytopathol. 2020 Feb;48(2):154-158 Authors: Ishida M, Okano K, Sandoh K, Ito H, Ikeura T, Mitsuyama T, Miyoshi H, Shimatani M, Takaoka M, Okazaki K, Tsuta K Abstract Neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) in the extrahepatic bile duct is extremely rare and clinically aggressive. Cytological examination of bile and/or bile duct...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
The role of chemotherapy in the treatment of central neurocytoma.
Related ArticlesThe role of chemotherapy in the treatment of central neurocytoma. CNS Oncol. 2019 11 01;8(3):CNS41 Authors: Johnson MO, Kirkpatrick JP, Patel MP, Desjardins A, Randazzo DM, Friedman HS, Ashley DM, Peters KB Abstract Aim: Central neurocytoma (CN) is a rare WHO grade II central nervous system (CNS) tumor. This is an update on chemotherapeutic agents used in its treatment. Patients & methods: An institutional review board-approved,...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Cytological features of carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the salivary glands: A diagnostic challenge.
Related ArticlesCytological features of carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the salivary glands: A diagnostic challenge. Diagn Cytopathol. 2020 Feb;48(2):149-153 Authors: Okano K, Ishida M, Sandoh K, Fujisawa T, Iwai H, Tsuta K Abstract Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma (CXPA) of the salivary glands is a relatively rare carcinoma. The detection rate of the carcinoma component in the cytological specimens is not high and may be challenging in cytological...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Benchmarking single-arm studies against historical controls from non-small cell lung cancer trials - an empirical analysis of bias.
Related ArticlesBenchmarking single-arm studies against historical controls from non-small cell lung cancer trials - an empirical analysis of bias. Acta Oncol. 2020 Jan;59(1):90-95 Authors: Snyders K, Cho D, Hong JH, Lord S, Asher R, Marschner I, Lee CK Abstract Background: Recent trials of novel agents in 'rare' molecular subtypes of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) have used single-arm trial designs and benchmarked outcomes against historical controls....
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
What is new in the treatment of Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia?
Related ArticlesWhat is new in the treatment of Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia? Leukemia. 2019 11;33(11):2555-2562 Authors: Castillo JJ, Treon SP Abstract Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (WM) is a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The diagnosis of WM is established by the presence of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma in the bone marrow or other organs, a monoclonal IgM paraproteinemia and the recurrent MYD88 L265P somatic mutation. Some patients with WM can...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Pulmonary mucormycosis with diaphragm and liver involvement in a patient with haematopoietic stem cell transplant.
Related ArticlesPulmonary mucormycosis with diaphragm and liver involvement in a patient with haematopoietic stem cell transplant. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2020 01 01;30(1):144-145 Authors: Leung JH, Chew KY, Chung AY, Koh TPT Abstract Pulmonary mucormycosis is a rare but life-threatening fungal infection. We report a post-haematopoietic stem cell transplant patient with pulmonary mucormycosis that extended to the diaphragm and subphrenic space....
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma: a brief review.
Related ArticlesPleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma: a brief review. CNS Oncol. 2019 11 01;8(3):CNS39 Authors: Shaikh N, Brahmbhatt N, Kruser TJ, Kam KL, Appin CL, Wadhwani N, Chandler J, Kumthekar P, Lukas RV Abstract Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma (PXA) is a rare primary CNS tumor. Recent advances in the molecular characterization are helping to define subtypes of tumor. The discovery of BRAF mutations within a substantial percentage of PXA fosters a clearer...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
[Economic assessment of dexrazoxane in prophylaxis of cardiotoxicity in children undergoing chemotherapy with anthracyclines].
Related Articles[Economic assessment of dexrazoxane in prophylaxis of cardiotoxicity in children undergoing chemotherapy with anthracyclines]. Cad Saude Publica. 2019 09 16;35(9):e00191518 Authors: Fernandes RRA, Vianna CMM, Freitas PG, Guerra RL, Corrêa FM Abstract Cancer in individuals 0 to 19 years of age is considered rare when compared to incidence in older age brackets, and is estimated at 2% to 3% of all malignant tumors recorded in Brazil. The...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma of the parotid gland: A case report in an unusual location with a review of the literature.
Related ArticlesEpithelioid hemangioendothelioma of the parotid gland: A case report in an unusual location with a review of the literature. Rev Esp Patol. 2019 Oct - Dec;52(4):260-264 Authors: Suarez-Zamora DA, Rodriguez-Urrego PA, Hakim-Tawil JA, Palau-Lazaro MA Abstract Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE) is a malignant vascular tumor that usually affects the liver, lung, bone and deep soft tissues of the extremities or trunk. To our knowledge,...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
[Ectopic pituitary adenoma associated with empty sella turcica].
Related Articles[Ectopic pituitary adenoma associated with empty sella turcica]. Rev Esp Patol. 2019 Oct - Dec;52(4):256-259 Authors: Zelaya MV, Bacaicoa C, Zazpe I, Gomez Dorronsoro M Abstract Ectopic pituitary adenoma is a rare entity that is most commonly located in the sphenoid sinus. We report a case of a patient with ectopic pituitary adenoma with no functional expression associated with empty sella turcica, which gives rise to a broad differential...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Environmental risk factors of primary brain tumors: A review.
Related ArticlesEnvironmental risk factors of primary brain tumors: A review. Rev Neurol (Paris). 2019 Dec;175(10):664-678 Authors: Vienne-Jumeau A, Tafani C, Ricard D Abstract Adult primary tumors of the central nervous system are rare, but the incidence is increased in some European countries. Several environmental exposures have been investigated as potential risk factors, but for most, scientific evidence is still lacking. Here we review studies...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Rare case of Leydig cell tumor with type I diabetes mellitus causing female pattern hair loss.
Related ArticlesRare case of Leydig cell tumor with type I diabetes mellitus causing female pattern hair loss. J Dermatol. 2019 Dec;46(12):e484-e486 Authors: Fukuda M, Arase N, Otsuki M, Kuritani K, Hijiki S, Nojima S, Katayama I, Terao M, Inui S, Fujimoto M PMID: 31456247 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Target Deconvolution of a Multikinase Inhibitor with Antimetastatic Properties Identifies TAOK3 as a Key Contributor to a Cancer Stem Cell-Like Phenotype.
Related ArticlesTarget Deconvolution of a Multikinase Inhibitor with Antimetastatic Properties Identifies TAOK3 as a Key Contributor to a Cancer Stem Cell-Like Phenotype. Mol Cancer Ther. 2019 11;18(11):2097-2110 Authors: Bian Y, Teper Y, Mathews Griner LA, Aiken TJ, Shukla V, Guha R, Shinn P, Xin HW, Pflicke H, Powers AS, Li D, Jiang JK, Patel P, Rogers SA, Aubé J, Ferrer M, Thomas CJ, Rudloff U Abstract Pancreatic cancer remains an incurable condition....
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
ALG9 Mutation Carriers Develop Kidney and Liver Cysts.
Related ArticlesALG9 Mutation Carriers Develop Kidney and Liver Cysts. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2019 11;30(11):2091-2102 Authors: Besse W, Chang AR, Luo JZ, Triffo WJ, Moore BS, Gulati A, Hartzel DN, Mane S, Regeneron Genetics Center, Torres VE, Somlo S, Mirshahi T Abstract BACKGROUND: Mutations in PKD1 or PKD2 cause typical autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), the most common monogenic kidney disease. Dominantly inherited polycystic kidney...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Case Report: Partial nephrectomy in primary renal sarcoma presenting as Wunderlich syndrome; a rare tumour with rare presentation managed atypically.
Related ArticlesCase Report: Partial nephrectomy in primary renal sarcoma presenting as Wunderlich syndrome; a rare tumour with rare presentation managed atypically. F1000Res. 2019;8:423 Authors: Manikandan R, Mehra K, Dorairajan LN, Nachiappa Ganesh R, Sreenivasan SK, Kumar R Abstract Spontaneous retroperitoneal haemorrhage also called Wunderlich Syndrome (WS) may be caused by various aetiologies. One of the most common causes is renal tumour. Renal...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
"Bottom-up" preparation of MoS2 quantum dots for tumor imaging and their in vivo behavior study.
Related Articles"Bottom-up" preparation of MoS2 quantum dots for tumor imaging and their in vivo behavior study. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2019 09 03;516(4):1090-1096 Authors: Shi M, Dong L, Zheng S, Hou P, Cai L, Zhao M, Zhang X, Wang Q, Li J, Xu K Abstract "Bottom-up" method is a popular approach for the preparation of molybdenum disulfide quantum dots (MoS2 QDs) benefitting from less time consumption and no high-powered sonication required. But...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Primary adrenal schwannoma: a series of 31 cases emphasizing their clinicopathologic features and favorable prognosis.
Related ArticlesPrimary adrenal schwannoma: a series of 31 cases emphasizing their clinicopathologic features and favorable prognosis. Endocrine. 2019 09;65(3):662-674 Authors: Zhou J, Zhang D, Li W, Zhou L, Xu H, Zheng S, Wang C Abstract PURPOSE: Primary adrenal schwannoma (PAS) is a very rare benign tumor, and most of them have been described in case reports. This study aimed to analyze their distinct clinicopathologic features and follow-up data...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Reproductive factors associated with breast cancer risk in Li-Fraumeni syndrome.
Related ArticlesReproductive factors associated with breast cancer risk in Li-Fraumeni syndrome. Eur J Cancer. 2019 07;116:199-206 Authors: Khincha PP, Best AF, Fraumeni JF, Loud JT, Savage SA, Achatz MI Abstract Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) is a rare autosomal dominant cancer predisposition syndrome with exceptionally high lifetime cancer risks, caused primarily by germline TP53 variants. Early-onset breast cancer is the most common cancer in women with...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Breast cancer, placenta and pregnancy.
Related ArticlesBreast cancer, placenta and pregnancy. Eur J Cancer. 2019 07;115:68-78 Authors: Froehlich K, Schmidt A, Heger JI, Al-Kawlani B, Aberl CA, Jeschke U, Loibl S, Markert UR Abstract BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed malignancies during pregnancy. Tumours often present characteristics of high malignancy and are hormone receptor negative/HER2 positive or triple negative. In general, pregnancy, including the...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37

Intravenous but not intrathecal central nervous system-directed chemotherapy improves survival in patients with testicular diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
Related ArticlesIntravenous but not intrathecal central nervous system-directed chemotherapy improves survival in patients with testicular diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Eur J Cancer. 2019 07;115:27-36 Authors: Mannisto S, Vähämurto P, Pollari M, Clausen MR, Jyrkkiö S, Kellokumpu-Lehtinen PL, Kovanen P, Karjalainen-Lindsberg ML, d'Amore F, Leppä S Abstract BACKGROUND: Testicular lymphoma is a rare malignancy affecting mainly elderly men, the majority...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Favourable outcome of de novo advanced phases of childhood chronic myeloid leukaemia.
Related ArticlesFavourable outcome of de novo advanced phases of childhood chronic myeloid leukaemia. Eur J Cancer. 2019 07;115:17-23 Authors: Millot F, Maledon N, Guilhot J, Güneş AM, Kalwak K, Suttorp M Abstract BACKGROUND: Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) is very rare in children. The aim of the study is to report the experience within the I-CML-Ped study in children and adolescents presenting at diagnosis with advanced phase disease and to describe...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Long-term oncological outcomes of patients with paratesticular sarcoma.
Related ArticlesLong-term oncological outcomes of patients with paratesticular sarcoma. BJU Int. 2019 11;124(5):801-810 Authors: Goldberg H, Wong LM, Dickson B, Catton C, Yap SA, Alkasab T, Evans A, van der Kwast T, Jewett MAS, Hamilton RJ Abstract OBJECTIVES: To present long-term oncological outcomes of patients with paratesticular sarcoma treated by a multidisciplinary team. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Patients managed at the Princess Margaret...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Incidence and survival outcomes in patients with upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma diagnosed with variant histology and treated with nephroureterectomy.
Related ArticlesIncidence and survival outcomes in patients with upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma diagnosed with variant histology and treated with nephroureterectomy. BJU Int. 2019 11;124(5):738-745 Authors: Zamboni S, Foerster B, Abufaraj M, Seisen T, Roupret M, Colin P, De la Taille A, Di Bona C, Peyronnet B, Bensalah K, Herout R, Wirth MP, Novotny V, Soria F, Chlosta P, Antonelli A, Simeone C, Baumeister P, Mattei A, Montorsi F, Simone G, Gallucci M, Matsumoto...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Cervical cancer in pregnancy: Analysis of the literature and innovative approaches.
Related ArticlesCervical cancer in pregnancy: Analysis of the literature and innovative approaches. J Cell Physiol. 2019 09;234(9):14975-14990 Authors: Perrone AM, Bovicelli A, D'Andrilli G, Borghese G, Giordano A, De Iaco P Abstract Cervical cancer is one of the most common gynecological malignancies diagnosed during pregnancy although, fortunately, it is a rare event. In majority of cases, the management of cervical cancer in pregnant women is not...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Functional Genetic Variation in the Anti-Müllerian Hormone Pathway in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
Related ArticlesFunctional Genetic Variation in the Anti-Müllerian Hormone Pathway in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2019 07 01;104(7):2855-2874 Authors: Gorsic LK, Dapas M, Legro RS, Hayes MG, Urbanek M Abstract CONTEXT: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a highly heritable, common endocrine disorder characterized by hyperandrogenism, irregular menses, and polycystic ovaries. PCOS is often accompanied by elevated levels...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Dynamic Evolution of Clonal Composition and Neoantigen Landscape in Recurrent Metastatic Melanoma with a Rare Combination of Driver Mutations.
Related ArticlesDynamic Evolution of Clonal Composition and Neoantigen Landscape in Recurrent Metastatic Melanoma with a Rare Combination of Driver Mutations. J Invest Dermatol. 2019 08;139(8):1769-1778.e2 Authors: Davidson G, Coassolo S, Kieny A, Ennen M, Pencreach E, Malouf GG, Lipsker D, Davidson I Abstract In melanoma, initiating oncogenic mutations in BRAF or NRAS are detected in premalignant lesions that accumulate additional mutations and genomic...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Monomorphic Epitheliotropic Intestinal T cell Lymphoma: a Rare Cause of Chronic Diarrhea.
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Atrophy, oxidative switching and ultrastructural defects in skeletal muscle of the ataxia telangiectasia mouse model.
Related ArticlesAtrophy, oxidative switching and ultrastructural defects in skeletal muscle of the ataxia telangiectasia mouse model. J Cell Sci. 2019 03 04;132(5): Authors: Tassinari V, De Gennaro V, La Sala G, Marazziti D, Bolasco G, Aguanno S, De Angelis L, Naro F, Pellegrini M Abstract Ataxia telangiectasia is a rare, multi system disease caused by ATM kinase deficiency. Atm-knockout mice recapitulate premature aging, immunodeficiency, cancer predisposition,...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Prognostic value and impact of cerebral metastases in pancreatic cancer.
Related ArticlesPrognostic value and impact of cerebral metastases in pancreatic cancer. Acta Chir Belg. 2020 Feb;120(1):30-34 Authors: Luu AM, Künzli B, Hoehn P, Munding J, Lukas C, Uhl W, Braumann C Abstract Background: Pancreatic cancer is a fatal disease most often diagnosed at an advanced stage. Most patients already suffer from irresectable tumor or distant metastases being most commonly found in the liver or the lung. However, cerebral metastases...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Modified Technique of Total Hepatectomy in Polycystic Liver Disease With Caval Flow Preservation: The Exposure Left Lateral Sectionectomy.
Related ArticlesModified Technique of Total Hepatectomy in Polycystic Liver Disease With Caval Flow Preservation: The Exposure Left Lateral Sectionectomy. Transplantation. 2019 07;103(7):1414-1417 Authors: Le Roy B, Cauchy F, Sepulveda A, Yoh T, Dokmak S, Weiss E, Cesaretti M, Durand F, Francoz C, Dondéro F, Soubrane O Abstract BACKGROUND: Liver transplantation (LT) for polycystic liver disease (PLD) is rare, extremely challenging and hemorrhagic, without...
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Gallbladder Carcinosarcoma with Mirizzi Syndrome: a Rare Presentation.
Related ArticlesGallbladder Carcinosarcoma with Mirizzi Syndrome: a Rare Presentation. J Gastrointest Cancer. 2019 Dec;50(4):997-1000 Authors: Varshney VK, Bharti JN, Sureka B, Soni SC PMID: 30178399 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
Musculoskeletal Metastasis from Primary Rectal Cancer: Series of Two Cases of a Very Rare Occurrence with a Short Literature Review.
Related ArticlesMusculoskeletal Metastasis from Primary Rectal Cancer: Series of Two Cases of a Very Rare Occurrence with a Short Literature Review. J Gastrointest Cancer. 2019 Dec;50(4):991-996 Authors: Singh S, Bisht N, Joshi R, Mishra PS, Mulajker D, Gupta S PMID: 30175394 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Tue Jun 02, 2020 13:37
A Rare Case of a Metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST): a Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Related ArticlesA Rare Case of a Metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST): a Case Report and Review of the Literature. J Gastrointest Cancer. 2019 Dec;50(4):926-934 Authors: Saraireh H, Tayyem O, Al Asad O, Nawgiri R, Alawin I PMID: 29218655 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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