Ectopic Pancreas in the Stomach Successfully Resected by Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection by Masaya Iwamuro, Takao Tsuzuki, Shogen Ohya, Hiroyuki Okada, Takehiro Tanaka, Keisuke Hori, Masahide Kita, Seiji Kawano, Yoshiro Kawahara, Kazuhide Yamamoto

“…Biopsy examinations were performed twice but were not diagnostic since only the intact mucosal layer was obtained. …”
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Radiographically Occult and Subtle Fractures: A Pictorial Review by Mohamed Jarraya, Daichi Hayashi, Frank W. Roemer, Michel D. Crema, Luis Diaz, Jane Conlin, Monica D. Marra, Nabil Jomaah, Ali Guermazi

“…Radiographically occult and subtle fractures are a diagnostic challenge. They may be divided into (1) “high energy trauma fracture,” (2) “fatigue fracture” from cyclical and sustained mechanical stress, and (3) “insufficiency fracture” occurring in weakened bone (e.g., in osteoporosis and postradiotherapy). …”
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Acute Hepatitis Induced by Intravesical BCG Therapy: A Rare but Serious Complication by Hakima Abid, Mouna Figuigui, Sidi Adil Ibrahimi, Mohamed El Abkari, Mohamed Mzyiene, Soufiane Ennaciri, Ouima Justin Ziba, Mohamed Jamal El Fassi, Layla Tahiri Elousrouti, Laila Chbani

“…We have reported the observation of a 47-year-old patient followed up for a bladder tumor operated for transurethral resection of the bladder, then having benefited from an instillation of BCG therapy complicated by occurrence a week later of an acute hepatitis. The diagnostic time was 2 days, and the outcome was favorable with corticosteroid therapy.…”
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Current Strategies for Cancer Management: an Analysis of Therapeutic and Prevention Options by Carlos David Castañeda Guillot, Ronelsys Martínez Martínez, Fernando de Jesús Castro Sánchez

“…Cancer as the first cause of mortality represents a challenge for the scientific community, therefore, it is important to know and implement preventive measures and diagnostic means to reduce its prevalence.…”
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A Rare Form of Chronic Granulomatous Disease (Type Iva) Presenting as Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Francisco A Sylvester

“…After an extensive diagnostic evaluation, he was found to have a rare variant (type IVA) of chronic granulomatous disease. …”
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Ameloblastoma of the Nasal Septum Origin: A Case Report by Hanna Temporale, Tomasz Zatoński, Anna Roszkowska, Tomasz Kręcicki

“…Nonspecific clinical features of sinonasal ameloblastoma make it extremely important to perform accurate diagnostic imaging and histopathological examination.…”
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Advanced Methods in Fluorescence Microscopy by Luke Fritzky, David Lagunoff

“…Our effort has been to survey the modalities of microscopic fluorescence imaging available to cell biologists and perhaps useful for diagnostic pathologists. The gamut extends from established confocal laser scanning through multiphoton and TIRF to the emerging technologies of super-resolution microscopy that breech the Abbé limit of resolution. …”
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More than meets the eye: Nocardia farcinica, Candida dubliniensis and Aspergillus spp. co-infection in a patient with multiple myeloma treated with multiple treatment regimens by Lotte Vrijders, Erwin Ho, Danielle Van der Beek, Inge Vrelust, Heleen Nailis

“…N. farcinica treatment was continued indefinitely with co-trimoxazole and moxifloxacin after regression at discharge of brain abscesses and the pulmonary aspergilloma. Conclusion The diagnostic challenges and management in this particularly vulnerable patient are highlighted.…”
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Intramural Intestinal Metastasis of Malignant Melanoma as a Rare Cause of Ileoileal Intussusception: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Gary Amseian, Alexandre Soler, Alba Torroella, Lia Sisuashvili, Paula Escarcena, Gerard Rafart

“…Intussusception in adults is rare and poses a diagnostic challenge, often due to neoplastic causes. …”
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Multifunctionality of digestive system periodic activity (an age after discovery) by G. F. Korotko

“…To demonstrate progress of the concept of functional designation of periodic activity of digestive system, multifunctionality of this biological rhythm and its possible clinical and diagnostic value.Key points. Periodic activity of digestive system is one of 90-minute biorhythms of body of humans and animals in which motor and secretory functions of digestive organs and many parameters of other physiological systems change in natural pattern. …”
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Isolated Interrupted Aortic Arch: Unexpected Diagnosis in a 63-Year-Old Male by Hassan Javadzadegan, Jahan Porhomayon, Alireza Sadighi, Mehrdad Yavarikia, Nader Nader

“…The aim of this paper, is to review the diagnostic and therapeutic options for treatment of the interrupted aortic arch.…”
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Thymic Epidermoid Cyst: Clinical and Imaging Manifestations of This Rare Anterior Mediastinal Mass by Jawad M. Qureshi, Brian Pagano, Jeffrey Mueller, Lana Schumacher, Claudia Velosa, Matthew S. Hartman

“…The imaging findings were, however, not characteristic for any single diagnostic entity. Since the imaging was inconclusive, surgical resection was performed for definitive diagnosis. …”
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The clinical method in primary health care: some reflections by Rubén Darío García Núñez

“…The paper also analyzes the different diagnostic hypotheses, the importance of technology for the medical diagnosis, and the link between clinic and technology. …”
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ANCA-Negative Pauci-Immune Glomerulonephritis Associated with Bartonella Endocarditis by Camille Ng, Angela Penney, Rojin Sharaflari, Akash Pathak, John H. Howard III, Kuang-Yu Jen

“…This type of endocarditis can present diagnostic difficulties given that these patients are often culture negative. …”
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Imaging Features of the Mesenchymal Tumors of the Breast according to WHO Classification: A Pictorial Essay by Yoon Jung Lee, Yun-Woo Chang, Eun Ji Lee

“…Such tumors may present with nonspecific findings on breast imaging, including mammography, ultrasound, and MRI, which can lead to diagnostic challenges. In the 2019 revised 5th edition of the World Health Organization classification, breast mesenchymal tumors are categorized into six groups. …”
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Incidental Diagnosis of Oligosymptomatic Bilateral Perirenal Erdheim–Chester Disease during Emergency Investigation for COVID-19 Infection by Juliano Cordova Vargas, Caio Cardozo, Renata Stanzione, Lucas Fiore, Felipe D'Almeida Costa, Rodrigo Fonseca Abreu, Nelson Hamerschlak, Guilherme Perini

“…The case reported here refers to a 49-year-old man presenting at the emergency room with respiratory symptoms. While undergoing diagnostic tests for COVID-19 infection, tomography revealed asymptomatic bilateral perirenal tumors, while renal function remained unaltered. …”
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Pulmonary Hydatidosis in Children. A Case Presentation by Gladys Esther Escalante, Ivonne Espinosa Gómez, Yaquelin González Ricardo

“…With clinical, epidemiological, radiological and therapeutic diagnostic methods, hydatid disease was found. After anti-parasite treatment with albendazole for six months, favorable clinical evolution was confirmed the and radiological resolution of the images improved.…”
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Diverse Roles of Macrophages in Atherosclerosis: From Inflammatory Biology to Biomarker Discovery by Ting Gui, Aiko Shimokado, Yujing Sun, Takashi Akasaka, Yasuteru Muragaki

“…Based on the central functions of macrophages in atherogenesis, cytokines, chemokines, enzymes, or microRNAs related to or produced by macrophages have become important clinical prognostic or diagnostic biomarkers. This paper discusses the impact of monocyte-derived macrophages in early atherogenesis and advanced disease. …”
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The role of neurofilament light chain in the context of neurological disorders by V. Taluntienė, R. Motiekaitytė, R. Kizlaitienė, N. Giedraitienė, G. Kaubrys

“…Therefore, it could be a potential diagnostic biomarker for various neurological disorders, especially caused by neurodegeneration and inflammation. …”
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Imaging in Periprosthetic Joint Infection Diagnosis: A Comprehensive Review by Armin Hoveidaei, Yasaman Tavakoli, Mohammad Reza Ramezanpour, Mahyaar Omouri-kharashtomi, Seyed Pouya Taghavi, Amir Human Hoveidaei, Janet D. Conway

“…Each imaging technique and radiopharmaceutical has been extensively studied, with unique diagnostic accuracy, limitations, and benefits for PJI diagnosis. …”
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