GENETIC PREDISPOSITION TO HEMATOLOGIC MALIGNANCIES IN CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE by Francesco Fabozzi, Angela Mastronuzzi

“… Advances in molecular biology and genetic testing have greatly improved our understanding of the genetic basis of hematologic malignancies and have enabled the identification of new cancer predisposition syndromes. …”
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Characterization of Malignant Melanoma Using Vibrational Spectroscopy by Ziad Hammody, Ranjit Kumar Sahu, Shaul Mordechai, Emanuela Cagnano, Shmuel Argov

“…Malignant melanoma, a malignant neoplasm of epidermal melanocytes is the third most common skin cancer. …”
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Recurrent Giant Malignant Phyllodes Tumor of the Breast by Erik Kudela, Karol Kajo, Erik Kozubik, Tomas Rokos, Terezia Pribulova, Jan Danko, Eva Kudelova, Igor Homola, Pavol Slavik, Barbora Macurova, Kamil Biringer

“…They have a proliferating stromal component that can be graded as benign, borderline, and malignant. In addition, they are associated with an increased risk of local recurrence and distant metastasis. …”
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Delayed Onset Malignant Hyperthermia after Sevoflurane by K. Sanem Cakar Turhan, Volkan Baytaş, Yeşim Batislam, Oya Özatamer

“…Malignant hyperthermia is a hypermetabolic response to inhalation agents (such as halothane, sevoflurane, and desflurane), succinylcholine, vigorous exercise, and heat. …”
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Sistrunk Procedure on Malignant Thyroglossal Duct Cyst by Diani Kartini, Sonar S. Panigoro, Agnes S. Harahap

“…A thyroglossal duct cyst is a lesion that occurs as a result from failure of the thyroglossal duct to obliterate during fetal development. Malignant progression is a rare event that might occur in less than 1% of all cases. …”
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A Hormonally Active Malignant Struma Ovarii by Carolina Lara, Dalia Cuenca, Latife Salame, Rafael Padilla-Longoria, Moisés Mercado

“…Less than 8% of struma ovarii cases present with clinical and biochemical evidence of thyrotoxicosis due to ectopic production of thyroid hormone and only 5% undergo malignant transformation into a papillary thyroid carcinoma. …”
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Role of Fractalkine/CX3CL1 and Its Receptor in the Pathogenesis of Inflammatory and Malignant Diseases with Emphasis on B Cell Malignancies by Elisa Ferretti, Vito Pistoia, Anna Corcione

“…The CX3CL1/CX3CR1 axis is involved in the pathogenesis of several inflammatory cancer including various B cell malignancies. In tumors the interaction between cancer cells and cellular microenvironment creates a context that may promote tumor growth, increase tumor survival, and facilitate metastasis. …”
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Lone Hepatocellular Carcinoma: An Isolated Chest Wall Malignancy by Joseph Allencherril, Sebastian Bruera, Ronan Allencherril, Richard J. Hamill

“…HCC should be considered in cases of isolated tumors with unclear primaries as ectopic carcinogenesis and occult primary malignancy are possibilities.…”
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Pulmonary Blastoma: A Rare Primary Lung Malignancy by Mahmoud S. Alahwal, Iqbal H. Maniyar, Faiza Saleem, Mariam Alshiekh

“…Pulmonary blastoma, a rare primary lung malignancy, is considered to be distinct from other lung tumors based on pathological features, clinical course, and prognosis. …”
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Principles of Periocular Reconstruction following Excision of Cutaneous Malignancy by Scott M. Hayano, Katherine M. Whipple, Bobby S. Korn, Don O. Kikkawa

“…Reconstruction of periocular defects following excision of cutaneous malignancy can present difficulties for oculofacial and reconstructive surgeons. …”
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Pancreatic tuberculosis mimicking as pancreatic malignancy: Surgeon's dilemma by Rohik Anjum T. Siddeek, Amit Gupta, Tanuj Singla, Deepak Rajput, Shaik Sameer Ahmed, Reshma Jeladharan

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Dual Primary Malignancy: A Rare Organ Combination by Preetam Acharya, Anand Ramakrishna, Tanuj Kanchan, Rahul Magazine

“…The existence of two malignancies having different histopathologies at anatomically distinct sites suggests the diagnosis of dual primary malignancy involving the breast and the lung which, being a rare combination, prompted us to report the case.…”
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A Rare Localization of Actinomycosis Mimicking Ulcerative Malignancy by Luca Volpi, Fabio Ferreli, Maurizio Bignami, Andrea Pistochini, Francesco Meloni, Apostolos Karligkiotis, Paolo Castelnuovo

“…A rare case of pharyngeal actinomycosis mimicking an ulcerative malignancy in a 63-year-old man is reported. The patient was treated successfully with long-term antibiotic therapy. …”
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Influence of Febrile Neutropenia Period on Plasma Viscosity at Malignancy by Ibrahim Tek, Selami Kocak Toprak, Efe Hasdemir, Samed Rahatli, Aysegül Yesilkaya

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New Primary Malignancy Masquerading as Metastatic Prostate Adenocarcinoma by Ellen A. Szwed, Sarunas Sliesoraitis, Thu-Cuc Nguyen, Minh-Nguyet Nguyen, Jan S. Moreb, Robert A. Zlotecki, Paul L. Crispen, Nam H. Dang, Long H. Dang

“…In the absence of additional findings, for example, elevated PSA, the possibility of an additional malignancy should be considered and evaluated. We present three cases of patients undergoing treatment for prostate adenocarcinoma and discovered on imaging to have findings suggestive of disease progression, but ultimately found to be a new primary malignancy. …”
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The Potential Malignancy of a Solitary Fibrous Tumour of the Lung by Rajeev Shukla, Davide Patrini, Elaine Borg, David Lawrence, Martin Hayward, Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos

“…The purpose of this case report is to highlight the potential malignancy of a solitary fibrous tumour of the lung along with the key features in diagnosis and management.…”
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The Rare Malignancy of the Hepatobiliary System: Ampullary Carcinoid Tumor by Mustafa Ozsoy, Yucel Ozsoy, Aras Emre Canda, Olcay Ak Nalbant, Fatih Haskaraca

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Exercise-Induced Rhabdomyolysis and Stress-Induced Malignant Hyperthermia Events, Association with Malignant Hyperthermia Susceptibility, and RYR1 Gene Sequence Variations by Antonella Carsana

“…Exertional rhabdomyolysis (ER) and stress-induced malignant hyperthermia (MH) events are syndromes that primarily afflict military recruits in basic training and athletes. …”
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Assessment of Lipid Profile among Women with Malignant and Non-malignant Breast Lesions in a Tertiary Hospital, Nigeria: A Pilot Study by Ajeigbe AK, Omisore AD, Akinde AO, Makinde RA, Ajose OA

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A rare case of Pleuropulmonary blastoma type III with Immunohistochemical Study by Siddhi Gaurish Sinai Khandeparkar, Maithili Mandar Kulkarni, Bageshri P. Gogate, Chinmayee Sanjeev Dhavan

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