The Great Pretender: Rectal Syphilis Mimic a Cancer by Andrea Pisani Ceretti, Matteo Virdis, Nirvana Maroni, Monica Arena, Enzo Masci, Alberto Magenta, Enrico Opocher

“…Rectal syphilis is a rare expression of the widely recognised sexual transmitted disease, also known as the great imitator for its peculiarity of being confused with mild anorectal diseases because of its vague symptoms or believed rectal malignancy, with the concrete risk of overtreatment. …”
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Management of Metachronous Bilateral Testis Cancer in a Patient with Pre-B Cell ALL by Kelly T. Harris, Shakil A. Shaikh, Mark W. Ball, Mohamad E. Allaf, Phillip M. Pierorazio

“…We discuss the management of bilateral testis masses in a young patient with a hematologic malignancy as well as the role of immunosuppressive chemotherapy in developing a second cancer. …”
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Kimura disease: A rare cause of cervical lymphadenopathy and a diagnostic challenge by Virendra Kumar Goyal, Jagdish Vishnoi, Ruhi Dak, Shokat Ali Bohra, Gunjan Sharma

“…All three patients underwent lymph node fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) showing no evidence of malignancy. This case series highlights the very rare yet important cause of cervical lymphadenopathy in young patients. …”
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A Feasibility Study for Microwave Breast Cancer Detection Using Contrast-Agent-Loaded Bacterial Microbots by Yifan Chen, Panagiotis Kosmas, Sylvain Martel

“…We also present innovative strategies to detect and localize a breast tissue malignancy and estimate its size via this DMI-trackable bacterial microrobotic system. …”
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A Rare but Fascinating Disorder: Case Collection of Patients with Schnitzler Syndrome by Maaman Bashir, Brittany Bettendorf, Richard Hariman

“…The diagnosis is important to recognize as Schnitzler syndrome is associated with malignancy. A lymphoproliferative disorder develops in about 20% of patients at an average of 7.6 years after onset of symptoms. …”
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Euglycemic Ketoacidosis in a Patient with Metastatic Non-Small-Cell Lung Adenocarcinoma and Concomitant Pulmonary Embolism by Robert Sean O’Neill, Lauren Tyack, Mary Freeman, Hussein Soudy Hussein

“…This article highlights the importance or awareness of oral hypoglycaemic medications and their side effects, along with providing further evidence for the potential contribution of malignancy to the development of euglycemic ketoacidosis in a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus.…”
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Deep Neck Infection: A Typical Presentation of Papillary Thyroid Cancer by Apichana Mahattanapreut, Rangsima Aroonroch, Chalermchai Chintrakarn, Chutintorn Sriphrapradang

“…However, deep neck infection could be an uncommon presentation of papillary thyroid cancer which may obscure the diagnosis of underlying malignancy. This case report aims to present a rare presentation of papillary thyroid cancer which needs meticulous evaluation. …”
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Routine Histopathological Evaluation of Benign Anorectal Interventions: Essentiality or Excess? by Ramazan Kozan, Enes Aksu, Kürşat Dikmen

“…Results: Among 830 patients, 482 underwent histopathological examination. No malignancy was detected. However, human papilloma virus (HPV)-related lesions were diagnosed in 2.1% of patients. …”
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Networks of pre-diagnostic circulating RNA in testicular germ cell tumour by Joshua Burton, Trine B. Rounge, Trine B. Haugen, Marcin W. Wojewodzic

“…Abstract Testicular germ cell tumour (TGCT) is a malignancy with known inherited risk factors, affecting young men. …”
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Small Bowel Obstruction due to Intestinal Xanthomatosis by L. E. Barrera-Herrera, F. Arias, P. A. Rodríguez-Urrego, M. A. Palau-Lázaro

“…Vast majority of bowel obstruction is due to postoperative adhesions, malignancy, intestinal inflammatory disease, and hernias; however, knowledge of other uncommon causes is critical to establish a prompt treatment and decrease mortality. …”
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Prognostic impact of aetiology in adult hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: insights from an intensive care unit experience by Rita Noversa de Sousa, Andreia Sá Lima, Susana Viana, Filipa Guimarães, Marta Pereira, Luís Miguel Afonso

“…It can be triggered by various factors, including infections, malignancies, and autoimmune diseases, making the diagnosis challenging due to its overlap with other severe conditions. …”
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Clinicopathological characteristics of placental chorioangioma: A clinicopathological study of 30 cases by Yuanyin Zheng, Xiaobin Liu, Yingyu Mao, Maohua Lin

“…PCA is a rare tumor which may be misdiagnosed as a malignancy. It may be related to pregnancy comorbidity and high risk of Down’s screening. …”
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Advanced Imaging and Preoperative MR-Based Cinematic Rendering Reconstructions for Neoplasms in the Oral and Maxillofacial Region by Adib Al-Haj Husain, Milica Stojicevic, Nicolin Hainc, Bernd Stadlinger

“…The surgical excision was performed without complications, and histological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of a benign epidermoid cyst with no evidence of dysplasia or malignancy. This case demonstrates the potential of CR to refine preoperative planning, especially in complex anatomical regions such as the face and jaw, by offering superior visualization of superficial and deep structures. …”
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Preclinical research models for endometrial cancer: development and selection of animal models by Yang Xue, Wei Shi, Bing Lun, Meilin Kan, Mengling Jia, Yuelin Wu, Li Yang, Li Yang

“…Endometrial cancer (EC) is the most common gynecological malignancy in developed countries, with rising incidence in recent years. …”
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Unveiling the mystery of hepatic epithelioid angiomyolipoma: A unique case report with literature review by Da Teng, Yue Xu, Qingtao Meng, Qingsong Yang

“…Hepatic epithelioid angiomyolipoma is a rare mesenchymal liver tumor within the perivascular epithelioid cell tumor family, known for its uncertain malignancy and potential for aggressive behavior. Clinical presentation, laboratory findings, and imaging results lack specificity, making pathological examination critical for definitive diagnosis. …”
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Serous cystadenoma of the ovary. A case report by José Carlos Aíras Cañizares, José Alberto Puerto Lorenzo, Lidia Torres Aja

“…The diagnosis of this entity is complex; it is made during laparotomy, due to the absence of specific symptoms and signs that allow malignancy to be ruled out.…”
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Radiation-induced meningiomas following childhood cranial radiotherapy—report of four cases by Larisa Andrada Ay, Erkin Ozgiray, Nevhis Akintürk, Emine Serra Kamer, Yeşim Ertan

“…Prolonged follow-up should definitely not be ignored in patients with antecedents of radiotherapy for a primary cerebral tumor or cranial irradiation for an early age malignancy.…”
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Pulmonary Kaposi Sarcoma: An Uncommon Cause of Respiratory Failure in the Era of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy—Case Report and Review of the Literature by Stanley M. Nwabudike, Stefan Hemmings, Yonette Paul, Yordanis Habtegebriel, Octavius Polk, Alem Mehari

“…Kaposi Sarcoma (KS) is the most common malignancy associated with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and is caused by Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV 8) or Kaposi Sarcoma Herpesvirus (KSHV). …”
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Neuroendocrine Cell Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Arising in Long Standing History of Multiple Sclerosis by Stergios Boussios, Vasiliki Kostadima, Anna Batistatou, Ioannis Tourkantonis, George Fotopoulos, Maria I. Argyropoulou, Nicholas Pavlidis

“…An increased risk of malignancy in patients with MS has been suggested, but recently serious questions have been raised regarding this association. …”
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Application of Metabolomics in Thyroid Cancer Research by Anna Wojakowska, Mykola Chekan, Piotr Widlak, Monika Pietrowska

“…Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine malignancy with four major types distinguished on the basis of histopathological features: papillary, follicular, medullary, and anaplastic. …”
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