Risk of postoperative pulmonary complications in adult surgical patients with metabolic syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol [PDF]
, 2019 Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is defined as an accumulation of risk factors that include chronic hypertension, dyslipidaemia, insulin resistance and obesity and leads to an increased risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Gow, Jeffrey +4 more
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The Frequency of Various Diseases in Patients Presenting with Pleural Effusion
Gomal Journal of Medical Sciences, 2013 Background: Pleural effusion is a common diagnostic problem. Successful treatment of these cases depends upon establishing the exact etiology. The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of clinical features and frequency of various ...
Muhammad Rehan +5 more
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Biomarkers of malignancy in pleural effusions
Barcelona Respiratory Network ReviewsThe measurement of biomarkers in pleural fluid plays a crucial role in the diagnosis of malignant pleural effusion. Four types of biomarkers are discussed in this review: (1) soluble protein biomarkers, such as combined carcinoembryonic antigen and ...
José M. Porcel, Laura Porcel
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Askin tumor: Case report and literature review [PDF]
, 2015 Askin tumor is an uncommon malignant neoplasm of a neuroectodermic origin that arises from the soft tissues of the thoracopulmonary wall. Defined histologically by Askin and Rosai in 1979 as a malignant small round cell tumor.
Cueto Ramos, Rubén Gerardo +5 more
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Pleura-Based Lipomatous Neoplasm with RUNX1T1::PLAG1 Rearrangement and RB1 Gene Deletion
Human Pathology ReportsBackground: Lipoblastoma is a benign tumor arising from embryonic white fat, commonly observed in infancy and early childhood. It manifests in two pathologically identical forms: circumscribed and diffuse. Typically, it is found in the extremities, trunk,
Rayan Sibira +5 more
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Significance of immunohistochemistry in accurate characterization of malignant tumors [PDF]
, 2006 Background: To determine in a large series of surgical biopsies the role and significance of immunohistochemistry in the adequate and accurate characterization of malignant tumors.
Ahmed, Rashida +6 more
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Solitary Fibrous Tumour of the Pleura: A Case Report
Canadian Respiratory Journal, 2010 Solitary fibrous tumours of the pleura are rare pleural neoplasms that are distinct from mesothelioma. Most of them are benign, although some behave aggressively; morphological and pathological features are important in distinguishing them from ...
George Rakovich +3 more
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Role of Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology in Salivary Gland Pathology and its Histopathological Correlation: A Two Year Prospective Study in Western India. [PDF]
, 2012 Background and objectives: Salivary gland lesions account for 2-6.5% of all the neoplasms of the head and neck. Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is being increasingly used in the diagnosis of salivary gland lesions.
Agravat, AH +3 more
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Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2016 The causes and situation of exudative pleural effusion vary from one area to another. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 327 patients with exudative pleural effusion in South Khorasan province (Iran).
Sayyed Gholam Reza Mortazavi-Moghaddam +2 more
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A case of pleural lipoma evaluated with multi-imaging methods
Radiology Case ReportsWe reported a rare case of patient affected by pleural lipoma, studied with ultrasound, X-rays, CT, and MRI examination, with both conventional and functional MR imaging modality (DWI), in order to highlight the diagnostic contribution of the DWI ...
Pier Paolo Arcuri, MD +5 more
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