Idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease in children: a single-center retrospective analysis by Junye Du, Jiafeng Yao, Honghao Ma, Li Li, Ang Wei, Liping Zhang, Dong Wang, Zhigang Li, Rui Zhang, Tianyou Wang

“…Abstract Objective To investigate the clinical features, pathological phenotype, treatment and prognosis of idiopathic multicenter Castleman disease (iMCD)in children. …”
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The Potential Role of Regulatory B Cells in Idiopathic Membranous Nephropathy by Zhaocheng Dong, Zhiyuan Liu, Haoran Dai, Wenbin Liu, Zhendong Feng, Qihan Zhao, Yu Gao, Fei Liu, Na Zhang, Xuan Dong, Xiaoshan Zhou, Jieli Du, Guangrui Huang, Xuefei Tian, Baoli Liu

“…Regulatory B cells (Breg) are widely regarded as immunomodulatory cells which play an immunosuppressive role. Breg inhibits pathological autoimmune response by secreting interleukin-10 (IL-10), transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), and adenosine and through other ways to prevent T cells and other immune cells from expanding. …”
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Cognitive and Emotional Dysfunction after Central Pontine Myelinolysis by Tatia M. C. Lee, Crystal C. Y. Cheung, Esther Y. Y. Lau, Amanda Mak, Leonard S. W. Li

“…Possible underlying neural-pathological mechanisms are discussed. This case further substantiates the speculation that the brainstem plays a role in higher cognitive processes and emotional regulation.…”
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Myoclonus by R. Rimšienė, S. Andruškevičius, R. Mameniškienė

“…They can be physiological and pathological, inherited or acquired due to various structural brain damage or systemic diseases. …”
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The Cardioprotective Actions of Hydrogen Sulfide in Acute Myocardial Infarction and Heart Failure by David J. Polhemus, John W. Calvert, Javed Butler, David J. Lefer

“…The diverse signaling profile of H2S impacts multiple pathways to exert cytoprotective actions in a number of pathological states. This paper will review the recently described cardioprotective actions of hydrogen sulfide in both myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury and congestive heart failure.…”
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Papillary Renal Cell Carcinoma Seeding along a Percutaneous Biopsy Tract by Deanne Soares, Nariman Ahmadi, Oana Crainic, John Boulas

“…We report a case of tumour seeding caused by percutaneous biopsy of a papillary renal cell carcinoma detected on pathological assessment of the partial nephrectomy specimen in a 50-year-old male. …”
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A Case of Multiple Myeloma Coexisting with Primary Hyperparathyroidism and Review of the Literature by Nasir Hussain, Moona Khan, Aparna Natarajan, Mubeenkhan Mohammedabdul, Usman Mustafa, Kalpana Yedulla, Aibek E. Mirrakhimov

“…Multiple myeloma (MM) and primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) are among the most common causes of hypercalcemia but coexistence of both pathologic processes in a patient is an extremely rare phenomenon. …”
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Myofibroblastoma of the Breast: Literature Review and Case Report by Mario Metry, Mohamad Shaaban, Magdi Youssef, Michael Carr

“…We present a case of a mammary myofibroblastoma occurring in an 82-year-old man, emphasizing the clinical, radiological, and pathological features. The tumor was successfully identified and managed in our hospital. …”
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Interactions between Host and Oral Commensal Microorganisms are Key Events in Health and Disease Status by Mahmoud Rouabhia

“…A variety of external factors cause changes in the oral mucosa, thus altering mucosal structure and function, and promoting oral pathologies (most frequently bacterial, fungal and viral infections). …”
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Synovial sarcoma: A radiologic case report by Neenu Kuruvilla, MD, Brandon Thinh Duc Dang, MD, Joseph Dobtsis, MD

“…On further radiological and pathological investigation, he was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma in the medial soft tissues of his thigh. …”
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Posttraumatic Cortical Defect of Femur by Jeyaseelan Nadarajah, Deep N. Srivastava, Rajesh Malhotra, Aravindh Palaniswamy

“…However, the appearance of these lesions can mimic various pathological conditions affecting bone. Knowledge about this entity is important as it avoids unnecessary investigations. …”
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Magnetic Somnambulism in Context. Hegel’s Criticism of Kluge on Hypnosis by Andrés Ortigosa Peña

“… This paper aims to explore Hegel’s conception of hypnosis, which he considers a pathological state. Much of the literature on Hegel’s views on hypnosis suggests that his conception is influenced by the Marquis de Puységur, the discoverer of this phenomenon. …”
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Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells Participate in Preventing Graft Rejection by Yan Wang, Xiaodong Gu, Jianbin Xiang, Zongyou Chen

“…MDSCs accumulate during tumor progression, autoimmunity, chronic infection, transplantation, and other pathological conditions and can potently suppress T-cell function. …”
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Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma in a Minor Salivary Gland in a Child by Fatih Sengul, Sera Simsek, Binali Cakur

“…Clinical, histological, and radiological findings of palatal MEC in a 12-year-old girl are presented with three-year follow-up. Pathologic lesions must be considered in differential diagnoses of intraoral asymptomatic lesions, and their detailed inspection should be taken into consideration.…”
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Increments in cytokines and matrix metalloproteinases in skeletal muscle after injection of tissue-damaging toxins from the venom of the snake Bothrops asper by Alexandra Rucavado, Teresa Escalante, Catarina F. P. Teixeira, Cristina María Fernándes, Cecilia Díaz, José María Gutiérrez

“…Various phospholipases A2 and metalloproteinases that induce local pathological alterations have been purified from this venom. …”
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Rupture of Rudimentary Horn Pregnancy at 16 Weeks of Gestation by Hanane Houmaid, Abderraouf Hilali

“…Early diagnosis and fast management are necessary to decrease the mortality and the morbidity of this pathological entity. This report confirms the diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties of the pregnant rudimentary horn. …”
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First Molecular Identification and Whole Genome Sequencing of Listeria monocytogenes Isolated From an African Lion by Ping Xu, Xinyong Qi, Xiaoxu Wang, Feng Xu, Hongjin Zhao, Liping Shen, Yujie Zhang, Shixin Huang, Jian Wang

“…LM infection was suspected on the basis of the clinical symptoms and pathological changes and confirmed by polymerase chain reaction, whole genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis. …”
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Retroperitoneal Endometriotic Cyst Infiltrated in the Iliopsoas Incidentally Found in a Patient with Acute Back Pain by Nanami Tsukasaki, Takuro Yamamoto, Akihisa Katayama, Nozomi Ogiso, Tomoharu Okubo

“…Today there are various theories regarding how endometriosis occurs. By pathological findings and lesion sites of the present case, we concluded that the endometrial tissues in the menstrual blood might metastasize lymphatically and implant and form the retroperitoneal cyst.…”
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Cross-talk of renal cells through WNT signal transduction in the development of fibrotic kidneys by Yuhong Chen, Chao Xue

“…Renal fibrosis is a key pathological hallmark of CKD progression and is linked to poor prognosis. …”
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Epigenetic Modulation on Tau Phosphorylation in Alzheimer’s Disease by Chao-Chao Yu, Tao Jiang, Ao-Fei Yang, Yan-Jun Du, Miao Wu, Li-Hong Kong

“…Tau hyperphosphorylation is a typical pathological change in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and is involved in the early onset and progression of AD. …”
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