Validity of cytology in the diagnosis of small cell lung carcinoma [PDF]
Background/Aim. Small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC) is the most aggressive form of lung cancer. Patients with SCLC generally appear in a locally advanced or disseminated stage, when small biopsies and/or cytological materials are the only possibility for ...
Krivokuća Živko+5 more
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HE4 in the differential diagnosis of ovarian masses [PDF]
Ovarian masses, a common finding among pre- and post-menopausal women, can be benign or malignant. Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynecologic malignancy among women living in industrialized countries.
ANASTASI, Emanuela+5 more
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Malignancy within a tail gut cyst:a case of retrorectal carcinoid tumour [PDF]
Purpose. Tailgut cysts with malignant transformation are rare entities. We discuss the diagnostic strategy and treatment of a malignancy within a tailgut cyst. Methods.
Abukar, A. A.+7 more
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Fatal cocaine intoxication in a body packer [PDF]
Introduction. ‘Body packer’ syndrome with severe intoxication or sudden death may happen in persons who smuggle drugs in their body cavities. In case of lethal outcome when carrying cocaine, it is important, but sometimes difficult to determine ...
Brajković Gordana+5 more
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Treatment dilemmas in a young man presenting with narcolepsy and psychotic symptoms. [PDF]
Psychotic features can be present in both narcolepsy and psychosis, which can result in challenges in diagnosis and management. The prevalence of both conditions is low and the reports in young people are scarce. Our report illustrates the relevance of a
Davies, S, Fernandez, V, Walters, N
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Kidney failure as an unusual initial presentation of biclonal gammopathy (IgD multiple myeloma associated with light chain disease): A case report [PDF]
Introduction. Immunoglobulin D (IgD) myeloma is a rare disease, about 2% of all myelomas, even rarer when accompanied with another multiple myeloma in biclonal gammopathy.
Rabrenović Violeta+8 more
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A lumpy back: extensive cutaneous collagenomas [PDF]
A widespread form of eruptive collagenomas in a 12-year-old man is presented for the impressive iconography, challenging differential diagnosis, and histopathological considerations associated with such rare connective tissue disorders.
Agosta, Daniele+4 more
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Clinical and ultrasonographic features in anterior ischemic optic neuropathy [PDF]
Background/Aim. Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) represent a segmental infarction of the optic nerve head which is supplied by the posterior ciliary arteries.
Jianu Dragos Cătălin+3 more
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An enigma of eosinophilic esophagitis [PDF]
Introduction. Eosinophilic esophagitis is a chronic immunogenic-antigen mediated disease of the esophagus, characterized by symptoms related to esophagus dysfunction, histologically defined by over 15 eosinophil counts seen in high-power microscopic ...
Vračarić Vladimir+5 more
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Forensic and clinical diagnosis in shaken baby syndrome , between child abuse and iatrogenic abuse [PDF]
“Shaken baby syndrome” in child abuse cases is a challenge for pediatrician and forensic experts, often a diagnosis of exclusion, with overwhelming moral and legal implications.
Apostol, Irina+3 more
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