An immunohistochemical study of the diagnostic value of TREM-1 as marker for fatal sepsis cases [PDF]
Triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells-1 (TREM-1) is produced and up-regulated by exposure of myeloid cells to lipopolysaccharides or other components of either bacterial or fungal origin, which causes it to be strongly expressed on phagocytes ...
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Minimally invasive papillary carcinoma of the extrahepatic bile ducts [PDF]
Invasive papillary carcinomas of the Extrahepatic Bile Ducts (EBD) are uncommon (4-5%). The course is less aggressive than conventional adenocarcinomas of the extrahepatic bile ducts.
Ahmad, Zubair+4 more
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Radiation therapy for primary carcinoma of the extrahepatic biliary system. An analysis of 63 cases. [PDF]
From 1976 to 1988, 63 patients received radiation therapy for primary cancers of the extrahepatic biliary system (eight gallbladder and 55 extrahepatic biliary duct). Twelve patients underwent orthotopic liver transplantation.
Carr, BI+4 more
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Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography and biliary drainage after liver transplantation: A five-year experience [PDF]
Evaluation of the biliary tract by percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC) is often required in liver transplant patients with an abnormal postoperative course.
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Contribution of resident stem cells to liver and biliary tree regeneration in human diseases [PDF]
Two distinct stem/progenitor cell populations of biliary origin have been identified in the adult liver and biliary tree. Hepatic Stem/progenitor Cells (HpSCs) are bipotent progenitor cells located within the canals of Hering and can be differentiated ...
Alvaro, Domenico+7 more
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Updated management of malignant biliary tract tumors: an illustrative review [PDF]
The management of malignant biliary tumors (MBTs) is complex and requires a multidisciplinary approach. Guidelines and methods of staging for biliary tumors have recently been released by main international societies, altering the clinical and radiologic
Cannavale, Alessandro+6 more
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Adenocarcinoma of the Bile Ducts [PDF]
On Oct. 23, 1952, a five-year-old Holstein cow was admitted to the Stange Memorial Clinic, Ames, Iowa. According to the history she had freshened six weeks previously and for the past three weeks had been eating hay but no grain. The general condition of
Spear, Dale
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Cell proliferation and oncogene expression after bile duct ligation in the rat: Evidence of a specific growth effect on bile duct cells [PDF]
The proliferative response of the rat liver was measured after temporary or permanent total biliary obstruction (BDO) and in different regions after selective ligation of the lobar ducts draining the right 60% of the hepatic mass.
Azzarone, A+8 more
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Transcription factor GATA6 in ductal metaplasia of hepatocytes [PDF]
. GATA6 is evolutionary highly conserved transcription factor and a newish indicator and possible causer of ductal metaplasia in biliary atresia (BA). BA is a rare neonatal cholestatic liver disease caused by fibroinflammatory obstruction of bile ducts ...
Liljeström, E. (Emmi)
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Downregulation of intestinal Farnesoid X Receptor in Erythropoietic protoporphyria [PDF]
Erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) is characterized by accumulation of protoporphyrin IX (PPIX) in the body. The liver is the major organ responsible for PPIX excretion through the biliary system. Because PPIX is highly hydrophobic, an excess amount of
Pradhan, Komal
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