Acute Abdomen due to Mutual Tangle of Two Small Paratubal Cysts by Hiroharu Kobayashi, Shinichi Shibuya, Kentaro Iga, Keiichiro Kato, Airi Kato, Shuhei Terada, Hiroshi Adachi

“…Histopathological examination revealed that the right ovarian tumor was a mature cystic teratoma, and the two paratubal cysts had no malignancy. This case showed that only a 2-cm tumor with congestion caused the acute abdomen.…”
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The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Abnormal Uterine Bleeding According to the PALM-COEIN Classification by Onur Bektas, Kivilcim Bektas, Sirin Aydin, Gulsen Dogan Durdag, Husnu Celik

“…No significant changes were detected in categories including polyp, adenomyosis, leiomyoma, malignancy, and iatrogenic causes (p>0.05). CONCLUSIONS: In the relationship between COVID-19, ovulatory dysfunction, and endometrial issues, several factors should be considered. …”
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Secondary Budd–Chiari syndrome caused by renal cell carcinoma with hepatic vein invasion: case report by Adil Ibrahim, Tasabeeh Ahmed, Rayan Khalid, Imad Fadl-Elmula

“…In contrast, secondary BCS is caused by the compression or invasion of the hepatic veins and/or the inferior vena cava by a lesion originating outside the vein, such as a malignancy. Case presentation We present a unique case involving a large renal cell tumor that extended into the inferior vena cava and necessitated a referral for radical nephrectomy from a regional hospital. …”
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Autoantibody with Cross-Reactivity between Insulin and Ductal Cells May Cause Diabetic Mastopathy: A Case Study by Katsutoshi Miura, Chikako Teruya, Nasu Hatsuko, Hiroyuki Ogura

“…Findings from mammography, ultrasonography, and magnetic resonance imaging of the breasts revealed an abnormal appearance which suspiciously resembled malignancy. An aspiration cytology specimen showed atypical accumulation of lymphoid cells, leading us to suspect lymphoma. …”
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Seroprevalence to herpesviruses in patients with primary brain gliomas by T. A. Zykova, O. I. Kit, E. E. Rostorguev, E. A. Shevyakova, N. S. Kuznetsova

“…No statistically significant differences in seroprevalence and the presence of markers of acute infection (IgM) were found either in comparison with non-tumor diseases or depending on the malignancy grade. Antibodies to HSV-1,2, CMV and EBV in patients with gliomas were significantly more often found in the medium range, and in the comparison group — in the high values of coefficient of positivity (CP) for IgG. …”
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Inverted Papilloma Originating Primarily from the Nasolacrimal Duct: A Case Report and Review of the Pertinent Literature by Hussein Z. Walijee, Sandeep Berry, Stuart Quine, Carol Lane, Daniel S. Morris, Benedict Bowman

“…Inverted papilloma (IP) is an uncommon, benign yet aggressive neoplasm characterised by high recurrence rates and tendency towards malignant transformation. The majority of IP cases originate in the ethmoid region, lateral wall of the nasal fossa, and maxillary sinus. …”
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A Metastasizing Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising in a Solitary Epidermal Nevus by Masami Toya, Yuichiro Endo, Akihiro Fujisawa, Miki Tanioka, Yoshiaki Yoshikawa, Takao Tachibana, Yoshiki Miyachi

“…However, a biopsy should be done if a secondary malignancy is suspected in an epidermal nevus.…”
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GIANT CELL TUMOR OF THE RIBS: A CASE REPORT by I Putu Gede Pradnyadewa Pradana, Mouli Edward

“…Background: Giant Cell Tumor (GCT) is a benign tumor but can be malignant and spread to other organs. Common site of GCT develops in long bone, especially in the knee. …”
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Immunoglobulin G4-related disease, constitutional symptoms, human leukocyte antigen b27 positivity, and sacroiliitis by Shallu Verma, Lubna Khurshid, Prasad Rao Voleti, Anand Narayan Malaviya

“…Spondyloarthritis (SpA) was suspected but, because of the symptom-onset >45 years of age, infection and malignancy were also considered. Detailed investigations including a whole-body positron-emission tomography (PET) scan that showed hypermetabolic soft tissue thickening in the periaortic recess and at the base of the heart encasing root and ascending aorta. …”
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Clinical characteristics and outcomes of macrophage activation syndrome among patients attending a rheumatology tertiary care center in North India by Rasmi Ranjan Sahoo, Manesh Manoj, Prashant Bafna, Kasturi Hazarika, Anupam Wakhlu

“…Infection (three patients), malignancy (one patient), and uncontrolled or aggressive disease (five patients) were recognized as the possible precipitating factors. …”
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A case of sclerosing angiomatoid nodular transformation with central calcification by Eri Nakamura, MD, Yasutaka Ichikawa, MD, PhD, Kensuke Domae, MD, Yuzuna Aoki, MD, Yoichi Kozaki, MD, Miki Usui, MD, Akito Taniguchi, MD, Motonori Nagata, MD, PhD, Hajime Sakuma, MD, PhD

“…Since SANT grows over time and it is often difficult to rule out malignancy on imaging, splenectomy is frequently the treatment of choice. …”
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MDM2 inhibition is associated with the emergence of TP53-altered clonal hematopoiesis by Vishesh Khanna, Gohar Eslami, Rochelle Reyes, Robert Diep, Sebastian Fernandez-Pol, Henning Stehr, Carlos Jose Suarez, Harlan Pinto, James M. Ford, Tian Yi Zhang, Christopher T. Chen

“…Abstract Murine double minute 2 (MDM2) inhibitors have shown promising activity in TP53-wild type tumors and are under active investigation across a spectrum of malignancies. Herein, we report a 51-year-old female with MDM2-amplified, TP53-wild type adenoid cystic carcinoma who was treated with a MDM2 inhibitor and developed persistent pancytopenia despite drug discontinuation. …”
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Clinicoradiological Manifestations of Melioidosis with Pulmonary Involvement in a Tertiary Hospital Setup by P Prem Ananth, R Anand, R Prathipa, S Raghul Raj, N Nagarajan

“…The delay in diagnosis in these chronic cases is attributed to their atypical presentation often mimicking tuberculosis or malignancy. Among the 30 patients, 22 patients improved with treatment, seven patients went against medical advice, and one patient succumbed to the disease. …”
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Atypical Lipomatous Tumor/Well-Differentiated Liposarcoma Developed in a Patient with Progressive Muscular Dystrophy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Ryo Miyagi, Toshihiko Nishisho, Shinjiro Takata, Yoshimitsu Shimatani, Shunichi Toki, Koichi Sairyo

“…We hypothesize that degenerative changes occurring in adipose tissue during muscle atrophy can cause lipomatous neoplasms and moreover that the mutation of MD-related genes may lead to the proliferation of tumor cells or to malignancy.…”
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Primary adenocarcinoma of duodenal bulb mimicking a pancreatic tumor: a case report by Eya Slama, S. Ben Hamida, S. Zaouga, H. Elloumi, I. Cheikh, A. G. Dahak, M. Missaoui, A. Chelibi, I. Ganzoui

“…Duodenal bulb adenocarcinoma is a rare malignancy of the gastrointestinal tract. This cancer often presents with an insidious onset, making it challenging to diagnose early. …”
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Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma with Micronodular Lung Metastases: A Case Report with an Emphasis on the Imaging Findings by Nina Ventura, Edson Marchiori, Gláucia Zanetti, Antonio Muccillo, Mariana Leite Pereira, Guilherme Abdalla, Pedro Martins, Carolina Lamas Constantino, Rodrigo Canellas, Viviane Brandão, Romulo Varella de Oliveira

“…Medullary thyroid carcinoma is a rare malignancy that arises from calcitonin-producing C-cells and frequently metastasizes to lymph nodes in the neck. …”
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EUS Morphology Is Reliable in Selecting Patients with Mucinous Pancreatic Cyst(s) Most Likely to Benefit from Surgical Resection by Siddharth Javia, Satish Munigala, Sushovan Guha, Banke Agarwal

“…Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) surveillance of patients with mucinous pancreatic cysts relies on the assessment of morphologic features suggestive of malignant transformation. These criteria were derived from the evaluation of surgical pathology in patients with pancreatic cysts who underwent surgery. …”
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Contrast-enhanced ultrasound of collecting duct carcinoma in the renal: a case report misdiagnosed as renal abscess on computed tomography scan by Yunhao Luo, Yunhao Luo, Jing Zhang, Minggang Wu, Qiuyun Huang, Qiuyun Huang, Fangqin Liu, Lang Qiao, Lang Qiao

“…Collecting duct carcinoma (CDC), also known as Bellini duct carcinoma, is a rare malignancy with significant challenges in early diagnosis. …”
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The expression of the lncRNAs USP30-AS1, ELFN1-AS1, GAS8-AS1, and SNHG11 in breast cancer samples from Iranian patients from 2014 to 2019: a cross-sectional study by Ghazal Orak, Zahra Orak Chahartangi, Zahra Nazeri, Fereshteh Ameli, Maryam Adelipour

“…Abstract Objective Breast cancer is a widely prevalent and life-threatening malignancy that affects women worldwide. The identification of novel molecular markers associated with tumor progression is highly important for enhancing early detection, tailoring treatment approaches, and monitoring therapeutic outcomes. …”
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Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus coinfection in a patient with multiple myeloma: Case report by Roberta Vaikutyte-Ramanauskiene, Danguole Vaznaisiene

“…Conclusion: In conclusion, this case emphasizes the intersection of hematological malignancy, chemotherapy-related immunosuppression, and subsequent severe disseminated bacterial infections and coinfections. …”
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