Diagnostic Cytopathology, Volume 54, Issue 6, Page 429-435, June 2026.ABSTRACT Introduction Esophageal perforation (EP) is a rare but life‐threatening condition, and most cases are due to iatrogenic causes. The rest occur spontaneously, due to malignancies, or trauma. The mortality rates can approach 50%, and delayed diagnosis of EP exacerbates patient outcomes.
Mason Marshall +3 more
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Borderline tuberculoid leprosy, lupus vulgaris and pulmonary tuberculosis: A rare association
Journal of Pathology of Nepal, 2019 Tuberculosis and leprosy are chronic mycobacterial infections that elicit granulomatous inflammation. The incidence of co-existence of pulmonary tuberculosis and leprosy has ranged from 2.5%-13.4%.1 Cutaneous tuberculosis is a variant of extrapulmonary ...
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Leprosy and tuberculosis concomitant infection: a poorly understood, age-old relationship [PDF]
, 2014 Historically, archaeological evidence, post-mortem findings and retro- spective analysis of leprosy institutions’ data demonstrates a high observed incidence of concomitant infection with leprosy and tuberculosis (TB).
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Bilateral Ulcers in Protothecosis: A Diagnostic Challenge
International Journal of Dermatology, EarlyView.
Waratchaya Panjapakkul +4 more
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Large Symptomatic Splenic Pseudocyst: Case Report of a Rare Entity
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.ABSTRACT Large symptomatic splenic pseudocysts, though rare, should be considered in patients with persistent left upper abdominal pain as we report in our case. Imaging enables diagnosis, and laparoscopic spleen‐preserving cyst decompression and deroofing provide a safe, effective treatment, relieving symptoms while maintaining splenic function and ...
Tasnuva Habib Neha +3 more
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Tuberculosis verrucosa cutis presenting as diffuse plantar keratoderma: An unusual sight
Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2014 Tuberculosis verrucosa cutis (TVC) is a common cutaneous form of paucibacillary tuberculosis in an individual with moderate to high degree of immunity to Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.
Sangita Ghosh +5 more
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Traumatic Myiasis Caused by an Association of <i>Sarcophaga tibialis</i> (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) and <i>Lucilia sericata</i> (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in a Domestic Cat in Italy [PDF]
, 2016 received: 2015-05-07 accepted: 2015-06-30 published: 2015-08-25© 2015, Korean Society for Parasitology and Tropical Medicine This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (http ...
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Skin Hyperpigmentation: An Under‐Recognized Dermatological Clue to Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.Hyperpigmentation over the dorsal aspect of both hands, prominently involving the knuckles. ABSTRACT Cutaneous hyperpigmentation, an overlooked manifestation, can be an early sign of vitamin B12 deficiency. This case highlights symmetric pigmentation on the dorsum of hands and palms in a long‐term vegetarian.
Mahesh Mathur +5 more
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What Immunological Defects Predispose to Non-tuberculosis Mycobacterial Infections? [PDF]
, 2017 Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are categorized as one of the large and diverse groups of environmental organisms which are abundant in water and soil. NTM cause a variety of diseases in humans that mainly affect the lung.
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Nonclassical MHC‐I Molecules: Emerging Therapeutic Targets in Next‐Generation Immunotherapy
MedComm, Volume 7, Issue 5, May 2026.Immunotherapies dependent on classical MHC‐I molecules face significant challenges, including extreme polymorphism and frequent downregulation in pathological conditions. This review discusses how nonclassical MHC‐I molecules (HLA‐E, HLA‐F, HLA‐G, CD1, MR1) may potentially circumvent these limitations through restricted genetic diversity, stable ...
Wanlin He, Andrew J. McMichael
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