A Rare Case of an Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor in a Middle-Aged Female by Lamprini Kosma, Lubna Khaldi, Panagiota Galani, Dimitrios Mytas, Sofia Lafoyianni

“…They are regarded as “intermediate malignancy” tumors of unknown etiology. We report a case of a 64-years-old woman with a fever and abdominal discomfort for 3 months; a computer tomography was performed indicating gastrointestinal stromal tumor. …”
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Impact of cardiac magnetic resonance on the diagnosis and management of patients with cardiomyopathies by Popa Oana-Andreea, Onciul Sebastian, Badea Thedor, Marian Denisa, Rac-Albu Bogdan, Amzulescu Mihaela, Bugeac Claudia, Chiriac Oana, Tomescu Luminița, Gheorghita Valeriu, Roșu Andrei

“…In addition, its tissue characterization capabilities, including T1, T2 and T2* mapping and gadolinium enhancement images, allow differentiation between ischemic, inflammatory and infiltrative etiologies of heart disease.…”
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Accessory Renal Artery Stenosis and Secondary Hypertension by Ariel A. Chung, Patricia R. Millner

“…Discussion. Renovascular etiologies are responsible for 1% of cases of mild hypertension and up to 45% of severe hypertension. …”
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Two Sisters with Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis by Mehmet Gencer, Erkan Ceylan, Muharrem Bitiren, Ahmet Koc

“…All these findings suggested that familial or allergic factors, as well as immunological factors, might have contributed to the etiology of IPH.…”
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Racial Differences by Ischemic Stroke Subtype: A Comprehensive Diagnostic Approach by Sarah Song, Richard E. Burgess, Chelsea S. Kidwell

“…Further research is required to better understand the racial differences in frequency of “stroke of other etiology” and explore disparities in the extent of diagnostic evaluations.…”
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An unveiling case of Nocardia pansinusitis in a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia: a case report by Maedeh Najafizadeh, Fatemeh Kourkinejad Gharaei, Reza Manouchehri Ardekani, Mahdi Rafiyan

“…Therefore, a multisystem evaluation of patients with febrile neutropenia is necessary, particulary when no obvious source is identified in initial surveys, to uncover rare etiologies.…”
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Subacromial Impingement Syndrome Caused by a Voluminous Subdeltoid Lipoma by Jean-Christophe Murray, Stéphane Pelet

“…Subacromial impingement syndrome is a clinical diagnosis encompassing a spectrum of possible etiologies, including subacromial bursitis, rotator cuff tendinopathy, and partial- to full-thickness rotator cuff tears. …”
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Risk Factors for Drug Resistance in Epileptic Children with Age of Onset above Five Years: A Case-Control Study by Irawan Mangunatmadja, Raden Muhammad Indra, Dwi Putro Widodo, Achmad Rafli

“…Poor initial response to ASM and symptomatic etiology are independent risk factors for drug resistance in children with epilepsy with the age of onset above five years.…”
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Mortality due to traumatic brain injury, medical-legal aspects by Yunier Riverol González, Clarivel Rodríguez García, Yaima González Cabrera, Dayamí Llanes Pulido

“…The accidental medico-legal etiology related to traffic accidents is the most representative. …”
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Clinically relevant phenotypes in chronic rhinosinusitis by Jessica W. Grayson, Marina Cavada, Richard J. Harvey

“…Understanding these different phenotypes and their etiologies allows for further management beyond the ‘maximum medical therapy and then surgery’ approach that has often been used in the management of CRS.…”
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Characterization of Violent Deaths in Cienfuegos, 2012 by Manuel Rodríguez González, Illovis Arteaga Ramírez, Damaris Vega Hernández, Osmel Rodríguez González

“…The most frequent medicolegal etiology was accidental death. Violent acts occurred mainly in public places (49.3%). …”
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RHINITIS: A SHORT REVIEW by Felix Daniel Lucaci, Sorin Marian Mârza, Radu Lăcătuș, Robert Cristian Purdoiu

“…This review synthesizes current knowledge on the etiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of rhinitis in dogs and cats, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to improve animal health and welfare.…”
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Molecular genetic diagnosis and surgical management in a cohort of children with 46,XY disorders/differences of sex development by Yuenshan Sammi Wong, Yuenshan Sammi Wong, Ho Ming Luk, Ho Chung Yau, Lap Ming Wong, Sarah Wing Yiu Poon, Joanna Yuet Ling Tung, Yuk Him Tam, Yuk Him Tam

“…ObjectiveA firm diagnosis revealing the etiology of disorders/differences of sex development (DSD) is most helpful in guiding clinical management. …”
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Osseous Choristoma of the Tongue: A Review of Etiopathogenesis by Edoardo Gorini, Mauro Mullace, Luca Migliorini, Emilio Mevio

“…Definitive diagnosis is obtained only after histopathologic examination. The etiology remains already debatable. The treatment of choice is surgical excision. …”
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presenting with Massive Ascites: A Case of Pseudo-Pseudo Meigs Syndrome by S. McVorran, J. Song, V. Pochineni, A. Abrudescu-Opran

“…Although rare, and of uncertain etiology, PPMS is becoming increasingly recognized in the literature. …”
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Primary Anterior Abdominal Wall Leiomyoma - a Rare Case with a Common Approach by Muhammad Izzuddin Hamzan, Ariffuddin Ishak, Normala Basiron

“… Extra-peritoneal leiomyoma is a rare condition with the recognised etiologic factor being direct seeding of the site by a prior uterine surgery with a right metabolic environment. …”
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Internal Jugular Venous Pseudoaneurysm in a Patient with Heart Failure and Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation by Sujoy Phookan, Patrick T. Strickland, Bishoy Hanna, Gregory R. Hartlage, Ankit Parikh, Stephen D. Clements

“…The differential diagnosis of a lateral neck mass includes a number of possible etiologies. While jugular venous aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms are rare entities, they should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a pulsatile lateral neck mass. …”
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Acute Transverse Myelitis as an Uncommon Presentation of Neurobrucellosis: A Case Report by Saja Karaja, Waddah Kazkz

“…In endemic regions, neurobrocellosis should be considered as a potential etiology of acute TM. Timely initiation of treatment is essential for optimizing clinical outcomes.…”
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Microcystic Changes in the Retinal Internal Nuclear Layer Associated with Optic Atrophy: A Prospective Study by Benjamin Wolff, Georges Azar, Vivien Vasseur, José-Alain Sahel, Catherine Vignal, Martine Mauget-Faÿsse

“…Patients were classified according to the etiology of the RNFL defect. Two hundred and one eyes of 138 patients were enrolled in this analysis. …”
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Wernicke’s Encephalopathy: An Unusual Consequence of the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome—Case Report and Literature Review by Timothy R. Larsen, Dritan Dragu, Michael Williams

“…Considering his immunocompromised state, infectious and neoplastic etiologies topped the differential diagnosis. CT head was negative. …”
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