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Sarcoidosis Presenting as Massive Splenic Infarction

Case Reports in Rheumatology, 2012
Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disease of unknown aetiology. Granulomatous inflammation involving the spleen is common and associated with splenomegaly. However, massive splenomegaly is a rare occurrence. Infrequently massive splenomegaly can
Ishita Patel, Mediola Ismajli, Alan Steuer   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Splenic infarction due to complex infection in an HIV-infected patient with immune reconstitution failure: a case report

Journal of International Medical Research, 2022
Splenic infarction is extremely rare in human immunodeficiency virus-infected populations. We report a rare case of splenic infarction involving Mycobacterium avium complex infection in a patient with acquired immune deficiency syndrome with immune ...
Yu Wang, Tao Deng, Yong Wang, XiaoLi Xin, Ying Wen   +4 more
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Total-liver-volume perfusion CT using 3-D image fusion to improve detection and characterization of liver metastases [PDF]

, 2008
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a totalliver- volume perfusion CT (CTP) technique for the detection and characterization of livermetastases.
Kuijk, Cornelis van, Meijer, Sybren, Meijerink, Martijn, Tol, Petrousjka van den, Waesberghe, Jan van, Weide, Lineke van der   +5 more
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A case report of wandering spleen with pedicle torsion and splenic infarction being misdiagnosed as organ inversion complicated with acute appendicitis

Frontiers in Surgery, 2022
Wandering spleen is a rare disease that is easily misdiagnosed. When combined with splenic pedicle torsion and even splenic infarction, wandering spleen is a rare and critical cause of surgical acute abdomen.
Shengjie Zhao, Yindi Wang, Zhiheng Wan, Hancheng Chen, Xinyu Zhao, Ruibin Li   +5 more
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Prospective randomized comparison of open versus laparoscopic management of splenic artery aneurysms: a 10-year study [PDF]

, 2012
BACKGROUND: The literature does not support the choice between open and laparoscopic management of splenic artery aneurysms (SAA). METHODS: We designed a prospective, randomized comparison between open and laparoscopic surgery for SAA.
A Pietrabissa, AK Meinke, D Dindo, D Spelman, DB Moon, Edoardo Cervi, ER Eichner, Federico Gheza, G Heestand, Guido A. M. Tiberio, H Suzuki, J Csepel De, JF Ha, JF Ha, KF Schulz, Luca Arru, M Adham, M Arca, MA Abbas, P Jones, PC Giulianotti, PR Reardon, R Holdsworth, R Pulli, RM Sandford, SG Mattar, SI Jung, Stefano Bonardelli, Stefano M. Giulini, SY Lee, T Mastracci, T Obuchi, U Kokkalera, Y Al-Habbal   +33 more
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Splenic Infarction in Malaria [PDF]

Medical Journal Armed Forces India, 2007
Splenic infarction is a rare clinical entity that has received increasing clinical attention in recent years. The aetiology is multifactorial including myelofibrosis, haematologic malignant neoplasms, thromboembolic disease due to atrial fibrillation, rheumatologic disorders, falciparum malaria, adult respiratory distress syndrome, rupture of splenic ...
A N, Prasad, A, Singh
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Splenic infarction: an update on William Osler\u27s observations. [PDF]

, 2010
BACKGROUND: Osler taught that splenic infarction presents with left upper abdominal quadrant pain, tenderness and swelling accompanied by a peritoneal friction rub.
Aharoni, MD, Dvora, Berlowitz, MB BCh, Daniel, Breuer, MD, Gabriel S, Hain, MD, Daniel, Lawrence, MA MBBS MRCP, Yaacov R, Pokroy, MB BCh, Russell   +5 more
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Liquid biopsy epigenetics: establishing a molecular profile based on cell‐free DNA

Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.
Cell‐free DNA (cfDNA) fragments in plasma from cancer patients carry epigenetic signatures reflecting their cells of origin. These epigenetic features include DNA methylation, nucleosome modifications, and variations in fragmentation. This review describes the biological properties of each feature and explores optimal strategies for harnessing cfDNA ...
Christoffer Trier Maansson, Anders Lade Nielsen, Boe Sandahl Sorensen   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Portal vein thrombosis after laparoscopic splenectomy: an ongoing clinical challenge. [PDF]

, 2005
ObjectivesPortal vein thrombosis (PVT) following open splenectomy is a potentially lethal complication with an incidence of up to 6%. The objective of this report is to describe our management of a recent laparoscopic case, discuss current therapies, and
Kee, Stephen T, Krummel, Thomas M, Mallory, Baird, Miniati, Douglas N, Padidar, Arash M   +4 more
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Drug‐Free Thrombolysis Mediated by Physically Activated Micro/Nanoparticles

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Overview of particle‐mediated thrombolytic effects (thermal, mechanical, and chemical) and their activating physical stimuli (light, ultrasound, and magnetic field) in drug‐free thrombolysis. ABSTRACT Thrombus‐associated disorders rank among the world's leading causes of death, with ischemic heart disease and stroke as the main contributors.
Pierre Sarfati, Yoann Lalatonne, Cédric Chauvierre   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source