Ileocecal intussusception in a patient with ileal melanoma metastasis: clinical case and review of the literature by M. A. Danilov, A. O. Atroschenko, S. V. Pozdnyakov, G. G. Saakyan

“…Intestinal intussusception is a rare condition, especially in adults, which can develop due to both benign and malignant neoplasms. Commonly intestinal intussusception is an accidental diagnostic finding, however cases of clinically severe intussusception resulting in impaired passage of intestinal content are described in the literature. …”
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Carcinosarcoma of the Bladder: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Doğan Atılgan, Yusuf Gençten

“…Carcinosarcoma of the urinary bladder is a rare neoplasm that is composed of malignant epithelial and mesenchymal components. In these tumors, histogenesis and biological behaviour remain controversial. …”
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Pulmonary Mucormycosis: A Case Report of a Rare Infection with Potential Diagnostic Problems by Salwa O. Mekki, Amal A. Hassan, Afnan Falemban, Nashwa Alkotani, Salem M. Alsharif, Ahmed Haron, Basim Felemban, Mohammad S. Iqbal, Aisha Tabassum

“…It is seen in patients with hematological malignancies, diabetes mellitus, and immunocompromised states. …”
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A Case Report of Dramatically Increased Thyroglobulin after Lymph Node Biopsy in Thyroid Carcinoma after Total Thyroidectomy and Radioiodine by Mandana Moosavi, Stuart Kreisman

“…It is also used as a marker for burden of thyroid tissue whether malignant or benign. Although there have been several reports of rising serum Tg transiently after thyroid biopsy in intact glands and following palpation or trauma, there are no reports in the literature of elevation in Tg after biopsy of suspicious lesions in thyroidectomized patients. …”
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Sarcoidosis and Its Splenic Wonder: A Rare Case of Isolated Splenic Sarcoidosis by Khushali Jhaveri, Abhay Vakil, Salim R. Surani

“…Among the many considerations are hematologic malignancies, primary splenic or metastatic tumors, infiltrative disorders, inflammatory disorders, and infections. …”
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Primary Cholangiocarcinoma of the Liver Presenting as a Complicated Hepatic Cyst: A Diagnostic Challenge by Chang Won Ha, Sang Deok Shin, Myung Ji Goh, Byeong Geun Song, Wonseok Kang, Dong Hyun Sinn, Geum-Youn Gwak, Yong-Han Paik, Moon Seok Choi, Joon Hyeok Lee

“…This case highlights the diagnostic challenge of distinguishing between benign complicated hepatic cysts and malignancies, particularly when typical markers of infection are absent. …”
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IgG4-Related Hepatic Pseudotumor Masquerading as a Klatskin Tumor by Jennifer Yoon, Steve Hu, Daniel Phillips, Amir Fathi, Adnan Ameer

“…These benign tumors are often misdiagnosed as malignant tumors and undergo unnecessary hepatic resections. …”
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Sebaceous Lymphadenoma of Parotid: Imaging, Cytological, and Histological Findings in Detail by Golsa Shekarkhar, Hossein Soleimanpour, Seyed Hamed Jafari, Fatemeh Zamani

“…Few case reports have been published in literature about their pathogenesis and accompanying malignant lesions. The cytological and imaging findings have been dealt with in some articles. …”
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Advances in the Critical Care Management of Ischemic Stroke by Vineeta Singh, Nancy J. Edwards

“…In those cases where revascularization cannot occur and/or the extent of infarction is large, there are multiple strategies to prevent secondary decompensation as the stroke evolves, for instance, if malignant cerebral edema should develop. In this paper, we will review the indications for specialized ICU care for an ischemic stroke patient, the treatment principles, and strategies employed by neurointensivists to minimize secondary neuronal injury, the literature in support of such strategies (and the questions to be addressed by future studies), all with the ultimate goal of increasing the likelihood of favorable neurologic outcomes in our ischemic stroke population.…”
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1H MR Spectroscopy in Gliomatosis: Is there a Sensitivity Issue? by M. Szewczyk-Bieda, A. K. Kanodia, G. Main, M. S. Eljamel

“…Objective. 1H MR spectroscopy (MRS) is widely performed for assessment of brain tumours and is considered a highly sensitive technique capable of differentiating benign from malignant conditions and tumour grading. Method. We present a case of a 69 year old woman who was suspected to have gliomatosis on MRI. …”
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HDR Brachytherapy in the Management of High-Risk Prostate Cancer by Susan Masson, Raj Persad, Amit Bahl

“…This approach is particularly favourable in prostate cancer where tumours are highly sensitive to dose escalation and to increases in radiotherapy fraction size, due to the unique radiobiological behaviour of prostate cancers in contrast with other malignancies. In this paper we discuss the rationale and the increasing body of clinical evidence for the use of this technique in patients with high-risk prostate cancer, where it is combined with external beam radiotherapy. …”
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Simultaneous Penile and Signet Ring Cell Bladder Carcinoma in Renal Transplant Recipient: A First Case by Francesca Manassero, Gianluca Giannarini, Davide Paperini, Andrea Mogorovich, Greta Alí, Ugo Boggi, Cesare Selli

“…Therefore, a risk-adapted screening process is very important in order to identify low-grade malignancies early in their development. This provides the opportunity to initiate appropriate immunosuppressive regimens depending on the tumor type and stage of development. …”
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Multiple Myeloma in a Patient with ANKRD26-Related Thrombocytopenia Successfully Treated with Combination Therapy and Autologous Stem Cell Transplant by Muhammad Husnain, Trent Wang, Maikel Valdes, James Hoffman, Lazaros Lekakis

“…ANKRD26 mutation has been previously associated with myeloid malignancies, including acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, and chronic myeloid leukemia. …”
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Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) in drug delivery: Nano-innovations enhancing treatment outcomes by Ahmed N. Al-Jamal, Ali Fawzi Al-Hussainy, Bahira Abdulrazzaq Mohammed, Hadi Hussein Abbas, Issa Mohammed Kadhim, Zahraa Hassan Ward, Debarshi Kar Mahapatra, Tomy Muringayil Joseph, Ehsan kianfar, Sabu Thomas

“…Photosensitizers (Ps) are NPs used in PDT, selectively targeting malignant tissues for therapeutic effects, while sparing healthy cells. …”
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Reconstruction of Back Defect from Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus Using Dermal Substitute Matrix by Kareem W. Makkawi, MD, Paul T. Beaineh, MD, Saif E. Emsieh, MD, Edwin E. Chrabieh, BS, Amir E. Ibrahim, MD

“…Giant congenital melanocytic nevi are large pigmented premalignant lesions present at birth that have an associated risk of malignant transformation. Full-thickness excision of these lesions would be required to eliminate this risk. …”
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Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor: A Rarely Seen Submucosal Lesion of the Stomach by Deniz Arslan, Şeyda Gündüz, Deniz Tural, Mükremin Uysal, Ali Murat Tatlı, Cumhur İbrahim Başsorgun, Gülsüm Özlem Elpek, Hasan Şenol Coşkun, Hakan Şat Bozcuk, Burhan Savaş

“…In most of the cases, it may not be possible to make a distinction whether it is malign or benign. Complete surgical resection is the most important treatment method. …”
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A Direct Investment Method of Closed Two-Piece Hollow Bulb Obturator by Suryakant C. Deogade, Sneha S. Mantri, Dinesh Naitam, Gunjan Dube, Pushkar Gupta, Ashish Dewangan

“…Maxillary defects occur due to surgical treatment of benign and malignant tumors, congenital malformation, and trauma. …”
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Stauffer’s Syndrome in Patient with Metastatic Prostate Cancer by Andris Romašovs, Aldis Puķītis, Viktorija Mokricka, Elina Frolova

“…Cholestasis is a symptom that can be present in many conditions, such as bile duct obstruction by malignant mases, obstruction by gallstone, acute and chronic viral hepatitis, and autoimmune disorders, such as primary biliary and sclerosing cholangitis. …”
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A Rare Presentation of Extraosseous Ewing Sarcoma Manifesting as a Dumbbell Tumor on the Nape of the Neck by Abrar A. AlAtwan, Mousa Behbehani, Ali Sayed Ali

“…Ewing sarcoma is a rare poorly differentiated and highly malignant tumor primarily affecting the skeletal system. …”
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Endometriosis Mimicking a Cecum Mass with Complete Bowel Obstruction: An Infrequent Cause of Acute Abdomen by Gabriel A. Molina, Darwin R. Ramos, Alberto Yu, Patricio A. Paute, Paul S. Llerena, S. Alexandra Valencia, Jose V. Fonseca, Jhonatan F. Morillo, Sandra C. López, Bernardo M. Gutierrez

“…Intestinal involvement in endometriosis is quite common and can simulate several diseases such as Crohn’s disease, appendicitis, tubo-ovarian abscess, or malignant tumors. Intestinal obstruction due to endometriosis is rare, and preoperative diagnosis is difficult because the signs and symptoms are nonspecific and can be easily confused. …”
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