ABSTRACT Background Unknown primary cancer in the head and neck presents a difficult surgical treatment dilemma. Patients with squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary (SCCUP) typically present with an enlarging neck mass found on biopsy but with no indication of primary site on diagnostic exams such as flexible laryngoscopy, CT, MRI, and/or PET/CT ...
Nikhil Bellamkonda +5 more
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Bilateral hypoplasia of the intracranial internal carotid arteries: A case report and literature review. [PDF]
Fu W, Zhang C, Liang Y, Deng D.
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The FCGR2A Is Associated with the Presence of Atherosclerotic Plaques in the Carotid Arteries-A Case-Control Study. [PDF]
Szpakowicz A +9 more
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Use of Free Flaps in the Reconstruction of the Ventral Skull Base: A Systematic Literature Review
ABSTRACT Background Reconstruction of the ventral skull base represents a challenge in head and neck surgery. When local or regional flaps are insufficient, microvascular free flaps offer a reliable reconstructive option. Methods A systematic literature review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines to identify studies on ventral skull base ...
Francesco Mazzola +10 more
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Comparative analysis of plaque morphology in coronary and carotid arteries with multidetector computed tomography angiography. [PDF]
Tayyem M +4 more
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Variations in the spatial relationship between the hyoid bone and the carotid arteries and their clinical significance. [PDF]
Karangeli N +6 more
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This study demonstrates cordycepin's neuroprotective effects against Aβ1–42‐induced apoptosis in neuronal cells, mediated through the activation of the extracellular signal‐regulated kinase/cyclic AMP‐responsive element‐binding protein (ERK/CREB) signaling pathway.
Wenshu Zhou +6 more
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Single cell spatial transcriptomics integration deciphers the morphological heterogeneity of atherosclerotic carotid arteries. [PDF]
Pauli J +16 more
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Abstract Objective While cardiometabolic comorbidities have been well established in adults with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), it remains unclear whether the early signs of cardiovascular morbidity emerge during adolescence. This study aimed to investigate whether metabolic and cardiovascular alterations begin in adolescents with PCOS.
Demet Aygün Ari +8 more
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The Anatomical Relationship Between the Hyoid Bone and the Carotid Arteries. [PDF]
Karangeli N +7 more
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