Dutasteride nanoemulsion preparation to inhibit 5‐alpha‐hair follicle reductase enzymes in the hair follicle; an ex vivo study by Mehri Memar Bashi Aval, Elham Hoveizi, Reza Mombeiny, Mostafa Kazemi, Saeedeh Saeedi, Shima Tavakol

“…To enhance the storage capacity of hair follicles and alleviate the inherent characteristics of dutasteride, 5‐alpha reductase inhibitor, a prolonged‐release nanocarrier was synthesised, and its influence on rat abdomen's skin was investigated. Results showed the lower ratio of S/Co (higher ethanol concentration) increased the hydrodynamic nanocarriers' particle size due to thermodynamic disturbance and Ostwald ripening. …”
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Glycogen Storage Disease Type IX due to a Novel Mutation in PHKA2 Gene by Hamza Hassan Khan, Lauren Parr, Allison Jay, Saleem Raza, Hernando Lyons, Sanjay Kumar

“…We report a case of a 17-month-old male with a history of developmental delay with poor muscle control, hepatomegaly, and transaminitis. Ultrasound of abdomen revealed hepatomegaly with a liver span of 13 cm, homogeneous parenchyma, and normal spleen size. …”
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Treatment of Extensive Plaque Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthropathy using Methotrexate in a Patient with High Serum Alkaline Phosphatase by Suad HH, Muna Mohammed El Amin, Gad Allah Modawe, Osman Elbasheer

“…Other liver enzymes, CBC, ultrasound abdomen were all unremarkable. Patient was admitted and a weekly dose of methotrexate was given in addition to topical preparation and supportive treatment; three months later, patient improved and was moved to topical therapy. …”
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Rapid Multiorgan Dissemination of Low-Grade Myxofibrosarcoma: A Case Report by Yasutaka Murahashi, Mitsunori Kaya, Tamotsu Soma, Mikito Sasaki, Satoshi Nagoya, Takuro Wada, Toshihiko Yamashita

“…The tumor developed diffuse infiltration in lung, spine, skeletal bone, abdomen, paravertebral muscles, and liver. The patient died 8 months after the diagnosis of remote metastases due to rapid tumor progression.…”
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A Rare Report of Infectious Emphysematous Aortitis Secondary to Clostridium septicum without Prior Vascular Intervention by Ciel Harris, Joseph Geffen, Keyrillos Rizg, Stuart Shah, Aaron Richardson, Cherisse Baldeo, Avinash Ramdass

“…Numerous diverticuli with inflammatory changes consistent with diverticulitis was observed on CT abdomen. Blood cultures returned positive for Clostridium septicum. …”
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Perivascular Epithelioid Cell Tumor of the Ileum Presenting as Diverticulitis by Saime Unluoglu, Umit Bayol, Nilay Korkmaz, Bekir Ozenen, Fuat Ipekci, Emel Ebru Pala

“…A 36-year-old male was admitted to the hospital with acut- abdomen. At laparatomy, a nodular mass protruding from the ileum which clinically simulated a diverticulitis was noticed. …”
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Acute Kidney Injury Caused by Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome by Nur Ezzaty Mohammad Kazmin, Lydia Kamaruzaman, Zhiqin Wong, Voon Ken Fong, Rozita Mohd, Ruslinda Mustafar

“…He was repeatedly not able to tolerate nasogastric (NG) tube feeding and computerised tomography of abdomen was performed, and the diagnosis of SMA syndrome was made. …”
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Benefits of Dance Therapy in Overweight and Obese Women by Katia Rodríguez Palacios, Isaac Rodríguez Palacios, Lázaro Dionisio Rojas Matsuda, Yarisel López Pérez, Ismaray Sacerio González, Ivis Triana Oquendo

“…<br /><strong>Results:</strong> the values of the body mass index, weight in Kg, skin folds and the measurements of the abdomen and waist diameter decreased, which reflects the weight loss and body fat. …”
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Cystic Lymphangioma of the Greater Omentum: A Case of Partial Spontaneous Regression and Review of the Literature by Haraesh Maranna, Lovenish Bains, Pawan Lal, Rahul Bhatia, Mohd Yasir Beg, Pritesh Kumar, Varuna Mallya

“…Computerized tomography (CT) of the abdomen showed a peripherally enhancing hypodense cystic lesion of size 19×14×12 cm perhaps arising from the mesentery. …”
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Fungal Bezoar: A Rare Cause of Ureteral Obstruction by Nabil Zeineddine, Wissam Mansour, Sandy El Bitar, Marco Campitelli, Neville Mobarakai

“…Physical examination revealed right flank tenderness with fever and hypotension; laboratory findings showed acute kidney injury and large blood and leucocytes in the urine. A CT abdomen and pelvis showed hydronephrosis of the right collecting system of a horseshoe kidney with air and hyperdense debris in the renal pelvis. …”
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Intraluminal Duplication of the Terminal Ileum with Ectopic Gastric Mucosa in an Infant: A Rare Cause of Intussusception by Filomena Valentina Paradiso, Laura Merli, Sara Silvaroli, Vincenzo Fiorentino, Riccardo Ricci, Lorenzo Nanni

“…Abdominal ultrasound revealed a target sign in the right upper part of the abdomen. At hydrostatic contrast enema, an incomplete reduction of the intussusception was obtained: only a trickle of contrast material entered the terminal ileum. …”
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Jurnal Kesehatan Andalas. 2013; 2(2) Malrotasi dan Volvulus pada Anak by Yusri Dianne Jurnalis, Yorva Sayoeti, Adria Russelly

“…Manifestasi klinis berupa muntah hijau dengan atau tanpa distensi abdomen yang berhubungan dengan obstruksi duodenum atau volvulus midgut. …”
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Unique laparoscopic emergency management of traumatic obstructed abdominal wall hernia: A case report and review of literature by Arwa M. Aljuhani, Ghaith A. Al Saied, Arjmand Reyaz, Mohammed A. Alkahlan, Ibrahim M. Aljohani, Muhammed M. Abukhater

“…First, a focused assessment with sonography for trauma (FAST) was performed, which revealed minimal free fluid in the abdomen. Subsequent contrast-enhanced IV computed tomography (CT) scan confirmed a 3.6-cm left lateral abdominal wall defect with herniation of short segments of the large and small bowel loops and adjacent subcutaneous fluid. …”
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Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Originating from Transverse Colon Mucinous Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report and Literature Review by Yingbo Gong, Xin Wang, Zhi Zhu

“…The patient’s diet was normal, and she had no abdominal pain or bloating. The abdomen mass increased in the month before treatment. …”
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Malignant Transformation of Temporal Bone Schneiderian Papilloma Associated with HPV-6 by O. Marzouk, F. Brasch, I. Todt, P. K. C. Goon, H. Sudhoff

“…Initially, we performed a lateral temporal bone resection and obliteration with abdomen fat. Early histology described TBSP associated with HPV-6. …”
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Choosing an Animal Model for the Study of Functional Dyspepsia by Yang Ye, Xue-Rui Wang, Yang Zheng, Jing-Wen Yang, Na-Na Yang, Guang-Xia Shi, Cun-Zhi Liu

“…Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder with pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen as the main characteristic. The prevalence of FD worldwide varies between 5% and 11%. …”
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A case report of infantile fibrosarcoma with BRAF gene mutation with incomplete intestinal obstruction by Fan Zhu, Liang Fan, Guanhua Cui, Hai Jian, Hongjie Zhou, Jianfeng Xu, Fengshun Chen

“…Preoperative abdominal ultrasonography revealed an abnormal hyper-echoic mass in the right upper abdomen. Exploratory laparotomy and complete tumor excision were performed. …”
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Aggressive Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Presenting with Metastasis to the Pancreas by Firas Warda, Sam Ho, Enoch Kuo, Dinesh Rao, Marilu Jurado-Flores

“…Aggressive forms tend to metastasize to the lungs and bones, but the abdomen is a rare site of metastasis. We present a 46-year-old male patient who presented with a neck mass associated with shortness of breath and hemoptysis. …”
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Angioedema hereditario. Informe de casos con manifestaciones gastrointestinales. by Lay Salazar Torres

“…El dolor abdominal asociado con esta enfermedad puede cursar con características clínicas idénticas a una obstrucción del tracto gastrointestinal y ser confundido con un abdomen agudo. Objetivo: Describir la variabilidad de las manifestaciones gastrointestinales en cinco mujeres con diagnósticos de Angioedema hereditario. …”
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Combination of functional dyspepsia syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome by V. T. Ivashkin, Ye. A. Poluektova

“…At admission during physical examination no significant deviations from normal values were revealed except for increased skin sensitivity at palpation of all regions of abdomen. On the basis of complaints, data of past history and physical examination the diagnosis: functional dyspepsia syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea was established. …”
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