Intracranial yolk sac tumor in an adult patient: MRI, diffusion-weighted imaging and 1H MR spectroscopy features [PDF]
, 2012 Introduction. Yolk sac tumors represent only 5%-7% of intracranial germ cell tumors, which comprise about 1% of all primary brain tumors in adults. Literature data about nonspecific imaging characteristics of these tumors are scant.
Gavrilović Svetlana +7 more
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Management of germ cell tumors in children: Approaches to cure [PDF]
, 2002 The introduction of cisplatinum chemotherapy and current advances in the surgical treatment have resulted in a dramatic improvement of the prognosis of children with malignant germ cell tumors (GCT).
Calaminus, G. +4 more
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Evidence of a dual histogenetic pathway of sacrococcygeal teratomas [PDF]
, 2016 Aims Sacrococcygeal teratomas are rare tumours that occur most frequently in neonates, although adult cases also occur. The molecular pathogenesis of these tumours and their long-term prognosis is uncertain.
Cheng, Liang +10 more
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Cancer stem cells in prostate cancer: implications for targeted therapy [PDF]
, 2017 Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men and the second most common cause of cancer-related mortality among men in the developed world.
Castelo-Branco, Pedro +5 more
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Cystic tumor of the atrioventricular node of the heart appears to be the heart equivalent of the solid cell nests (ultimobranchial rests) of the thyroid [PDF]
, 2005 We studied a series of 10 solid cell nests (SCNs) of the thyroid and a case of cystic tumor of the atrioventricular node (CTAVN) of the heart and reviewed the literature.
Abdulkader, I +5 more
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Congenital remnants as a cause of neonatal respiratory impairment [PDF]
, 2017 Neonatal respiratory distress is a potentially life-threatening condition, representing a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for physicians, especially when it is caused by rare pathologies. Head and neck remnants are benign congenital neoplasms rarely
Clara Gerosa +6 more
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Age-related biological features of germ cell tumors. [PDF]
, 2013 Germ cell tumors (GCTs) are rare but clinically and pathologically diverse tumors that occur in an extensive range of age groups, from children to older adults and which include both seminomatous and nonseminomatous tumors.
Coleman, Nicholas +7 more
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Androgen receptors beyond prostate cancer: an old marker as a new target. [PDF]
, 2014 Androgen receptors (ARs) play a critical role in the development of prostate cancer. Targeting ARs results in important salutary effects in this malignancy.
Kurzrock, Razelle +2 more
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Endodermal sinus tumor of the maxillary sinus: A case report [PDF]
Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, 1999 Endodermal sinus tumor is an uncommon malignant germ cell tumor that occurs in both gonadal and extragonadal tissues. Endodermal sinus tumors of the head and neck, exclusive of the central nervous system, are rare. We report a case of endodermal sinus tumor arising from the maxillary sinus in a 4-year-old boy. Combined treatment with radiation therapy
K, Gangopadhyay +3 more
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Prostate cancer and Hedgehog signalling pathway [PDF]
, 2007 [Abstract] The Hedgehog (Hh) family of intercellular signalling proteins have come to be recognised as key mediators in many fundamental processes in embryonic development.
A. Wodarz +65 more
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