Hepatoid carcinoma of the ovary – A case report and literature review
We present the case of a 27-year old female with an ovarian tumor and alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) of 1210 ng/m, a right salpingo-oophorectomy was performed and had conservative complementary staging by gynecologic oncologists.
Ana Karla Uribe Rivera +4 more
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Clinical usefulness of ultrasound as an early diagnostic tool for neuroleukemiosis -a case report- [PDF]
Background Neuroleukemiosis is a rare complication of leukemia. The diagnosis may be delayed owing to non-specific symptoms and the need for special diagnostic modalities.
Soon Ju Baek +4 more
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The Emerging Role of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs) in Tumor Progression and Metastasis
Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs) are net-like structures composed of DNA-histone complexes and proteins released by activated neutrophils. In addition to their key role in the neutrophil innate immune response, NETs are also involved in autoimmune ...
Maria Teresa Masucci +3 more
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Profile of Lesions in Cystoscopic Bladder Biopsies: A Histopathological Study [PDF]
Aim and Introduction: Urinary bladder lesions, non-neoplastic and neoplastic, are collectively responsible for significant morbidity and mortality throughout the world.
Srikousthubha +3 more
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Transurethral resection and surveillance of bladder cancer supported by 5-aminolevulinic acid-induced fluorescence endoscopy [PDF]
Purpose: We determined whether neoplastic disease, which was missed under white light can be found during transurethral resection of bladder cancer by 5-aminolevulinic acid-induced porphyrin fluorescence.
Baumgartner, Reinhold +6 more
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Background Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) secrete a cocktail of growth factors and cytokines, which could promote tissue regeneration and wound healing.
Honorata Kraskiewicz +9 more
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A systematic approach to cancer: evolution beyond selection. [PDF]
Cancer is typically scrutinized as a pathological process characterized by chromosomal aberrations and clonal expansion subject to stochastic Darwinian selection within adaptive cellular ecosystems.
Miller, William B, Torday, John S
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The role of magnetic resonance spectroscopy in differentiation between neoplastic and non-neoplastic focal brain lesions [PDF]
The ability to differentiate between neoplastic and non-neoplastic focal brain lesions is critical for appropriate management of patient. Due to low specificity of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) adequate data for differentiating would not be provided ...
Sirous Nekooei, Bahareh Haratizadeh
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Whole tumor RNA-sequencing and deconvolution reveal a clinically-prognostic PTEN/PI3K-regulated glioma transcriptional signature [PDF]
The concept that solid tumors are maintained by a productive interplay between neoplastic and non-neoplastic elements has gained traction with the demonstration that stromal fibroblasts and immune system cells dictate cancer development and progression ...
Bush, Erin C +6 more
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Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) and mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) are associated with maintaining tissue homeostasis and tissue repair. Both types of cells contribute to tissue regeneration through the secretion of trophic factors (alone or ...
Agnieszka Krawczenko +6 more
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