Apolipoprotein C-II Deposition Amyloidosis: A Potential Misdiagnosis as Light Chain Amyloidosis by Sadichhya Lohani, Emily Schuiteman, Lohit Garg, Dhiraj Yadav, Sami Zarouk

“…She was referred to the Mayo clinic where laser microdissection and liquid chromatography mass spectrometry detected high levels of apolipoprotein C-II, making a definitive diagnosis. Apolipoprotein C-II is a component of very low-density lipoprotein and aggregates in lipid-free conditions to form amyloid fibrils. …”
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Bilateral Choroidal Metastases as Presentation of Dissemination of Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma by S. Fernandez-Perez, O. Ruiz-Moreno, V. Pueyo, G. de la Mata, L. Pablo

“…Pathological examination of the lesions confirmed the diagnosis of choroidal metastases from a malignant cutaneous melanoma. …”
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Lung Ultrasound Diagnostic Accuracy in Neonatal Pneumothorax by Luigi Cattarossi, Roberto Copetti, Giacomo Brusa, Stefano Pintaldi

“…Our results confirm that also in newborns LUS is at least as accurate as CXR in the diagnosis of PTX while CTR has a lower accuracy.…”
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Identification and Development of Synovial B-Cell-Related Genes Diagnostic Signature for Rheumatoid Arthritis by Jifeng Tang, Jinfang Xia, Huiming Sheng, Jinpiao Lin

“…The three genes FAS, GPR183, and TFRC may be potential targets for clinical diagnosis and immunoregulatory therapy of RA.…”
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Thoracic Complications in Behçet’s Disease: Imaging Findings by Kemal Ödev, Recep Tunç, Salih Varol, Harun Aydemir, Pınar Didem Yılmaz, Celalettin Korkmaz

“…With the advancement of helical or multislice computed tomography (CT) technologies, such noninvasive imaging techniques have been employed for the diagnosis of vascular lesions, vascular complications, and pulmonary parenchymal manifestations of BD. …”
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Coexistence of Factor VII Deficiency and Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia in Two Siblings by Hortensia De la Corte-Rodriguez, E. Carlos Rodriguez-Merchan, M. Teresa Alvarez-Roman, Ana L. Hernandez-Moreno

“…Findings from the tests confirmed the diagnosis of HSP (axonal degeneration of the central motor pathway and pyramidal tracts), further complicated by mixed neuropathy. …”
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Obstructive Jaundice as an Initial Manifestation of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Treatment Dilemma and High Mortality by Dhara Chaudhari, Sarah Khan, Atif Saleem, Tamarro Taylor, Chakradhar Reddy, Thomas Borthwick, Mark Young

“…Because of rarity of combination, it is seldom considered in differential diagnosis of patients presenting with obstructive jaundice. …”
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Literature review of spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage: risk factors, diagnostic features, and complications (Part I) by J. Grigaitė, G. Rutkauskaitė, L. Piliponis, J. Ščerbak, D. Jatužis, J. Valaikienė

“…Computed tomography (CT) and/or lumbar puncture are the main instrumental studies supporting the diagnosis of SAH, while digital subtraction angiography is considered the gold standard in the diagnosis of intracranial aneurysms. …”
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Canadian Helicobacter Study Group Consensus Conference on the Approach to Helicobacter Pylori Infection in Children and Adolescents by P Sherman, E Hassall, RH Hunt, CA Fallone, S Veldhuyzen van Zanten, ABR Thomson, Canadian Helicobacter Study Group

“…It is appropriate to limit diagnosis and treatment to children and adolescents in whom H pylori has been identified during endoscopic investigation.…”
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Increased mortality risk in people with schizophrenia in Lithuania 2001–2020 by Mingaile Drevinskaite, Auguste Kaceniene, Arunas Germanavicius, Giedre Smailyte

“…The cohort identified all patients with schizophrenia diagnosis (ICD-10 code F20) who were admitted to the Vilnius Republican Psychiatric Hospital from 1 January, 2001 to December 31, 2020. …”
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Verrucous Carcinoma of the Foot with Bone Invasion: A Case Report by C. Pempinello, A. Bova, R. Pempinello, R. Luise, G. Iannaci

“…The slow growth and confusing early-stage appearances can lead to delays in diagnosis of 8 to 15 years causing the extracutaneous involvement that requires a leg amputation. …”
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Clinical Usefulness of Haptoglobin Levels to Evaluate Hemolysis in Recently Transfused Patients by Shilpi Gupta, Kathleen Ahern, Fadi Nakhl, Frank Forte

“…Serum haptoglobin measurement is used as a laboratory marker for the diagnosis of hemolytic anemia. Since stored blood contains free hemoglobin, transfusion may affect haptoglobin levels. …”
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Acknowledging and addressing real-world challenges to treating immune-related adverse events by Bonnie L Bermas, Mitchell S von Itzstein, David E Gerber, Alexa Meara

“…This coupled with delays in diagnosis and difficulties for patients accessing effective irAE treatment results in barriers to effective irAE care. …”
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Serum Endothelin-1 and Transforming Growth Factor-β Levels in the Newborns With Respiratory Distress by Derya Benzer, A. Denizmen Aygun, Ahmet Godekmerdan, A. Nese (Citak) Kurt, Saadet Akarsu, Erdal Yilmaz

“…In the differentiating diagnosis of the respiratory distress of newborns, the investigation of ET-1 and TGF-β levels is meaningful. …”
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Dysfunctional Attitudes in Alcohol Dependents: A Comparative Study by Görkem Karakas Ugurlu, Mustafa Uğurlu, Levent Turhan, M. Hakan Türkçapar

“…Method: Two groups composed of seventy-nine inpatients with a diagnosis of alcohol dependence and thirty one healthy controls who were using alcohol, but not filling the requirements of alcohol dependence diagnosis were included in this study. …”
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Fifteen-Year Follow-Up of a Patient with Acinar Cystic Transformation of the Pancreas and Literature Review by Xiaoyun Wen, Jela Bandovic

“…Therefore, we recommend biopsy for histologic diagnosis followed by close ultrasound surveillance without surgical intervention in asymptomatic or young ACT patients.…”
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Incidental Detection of Adrenal Myelolipoma: A Case Report and Review of Literature by Junaid Nabi, Danish Rafiq, Fatema N. Authoy, Ghulam Nabi Sofi

“…The histopathological evaluation of the mass confirmed the initial diagnosis of adrenal myelolipoma. Conclusion. Although mostly discovered as an “incidentaloma”, the diagnosis of adrenal myelolipoma warrants thorough diagnostic study. …”
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Designing a Registration System for Kidney Transplant Patients with BK Virus Infection in the Transplant Centers of Isfahan Province: Objectives, Design, and Introducing Under Stud... by Mojgan Mortazavi, Firouzeh Moinzadeh, Shahrzad Shahidi, Shiva Seyrafian, Shahram Taheri, Mehdi Khajeh Azad

“…This information can be used for the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of the patient. …”
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Endometriosis-Associated Massive Ascites in an Asian Woman: A Case Report of a Rare Clinical Entity by Nuntasiri Eamudomkarn, Naratassapol Likitdee, Pilaiwan Kleebkaow, Chumnan Kietpeerakool

“…Endometriosis should therefore be considered in differential diagnosis in women of childbearing age who present with ascites.…”
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Extensive VZV Encephalomyelitis without Rash in an Elderly Man by Karen Lynch, Prakhar Agarwal, Anu Paranandi, Susan Hadley, Mithila Vullaganti

“…We highlight the importance of considering this diagnosis even in the absence of the characteristic rash, and the potential risk of premature discontinuation of antiviral therapy once HSV has been excluded. …”
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