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Related Articles68Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT of Ectopic Cushing Syndrome Due to Appendicular Carcinoid. Clin Nucl Med. 2019 Nov;44(11):881-882 Authors: Diwaker C, Shah RK, Patil V, Jadhav S, Lila A, Bandgar T, Shah N Abstract Approximately 5% to 15% cases of endogenous Cushing syndrome are due to ectopic adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)-producing neuroendocrine tumors, which are commonly located in bronchopulmonary system, thymus, and gastrointestinal tract...
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Related ArticlesSmall-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the ileum: case report and literature review. BMC Surg. 2019 Sep 12;19(1):135 Authors: Lee JE, Hong SH, Jung HI, Son MW, Ahn TS, Han SW, Cho JH Abstract BACKGROUND: Poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinomas (NECs) originating from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are rare and very highly malignant disease with a poor prognosis. Poorly differentiated NECs most commonly arise in the esophagus...
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Related ArticlesAnti-NMDAR encephalitis with simultaneous hypertrophic pachymeningitis in a 68-year-old male: a rare case report. BMC Neurol. 2019 Aug 31;19(1):215 Authors: Jia H, Xie X, Qi F, Wang L, Wang L, Che F Abstract BACKGROUND: Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis is one of the most frequent types of autoimmune encephalitis. However, the instigating mechanisms are as yet not fully ascertained. Cardinal clinical manifestations...
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Related ArticlesEwing's sarcoma of the lung: A rare case. Tuberk Toraks. 2019 Jun;67(2):146-148 Authors: Ekin S, ÃobanoÄlu U, Göya C, Erten R, Yıldız H Abstract The Ewing's sarcoma family of tumors (ESFT) incorporates both the wellrecognized primary bone and the extraskeletal soft tissue sarcomas. Primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNET) and ESFT have a similar neural phenotype and can be considered in the same entity. Here, we will present 28 years...
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Related ArticlesAn autopsied NSCLC patient with huge adrenal gland metastasis with rapid growth and local invasion. Tuberk Toraks. 2019 Jun;67(2):142-145 Authors: Hagimoto S, Miyazaki K, Sato S, Kodama T, Satoh H Abstract The adrenal gland is a common site for metastasis from non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Adrenal metastases are usually solitary, asymptomatic and diagnosed incidentally during staging of patients with lung adenocarcinoma. Huge but...
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Related ArticlesPituitary abscess following endoscopic endonasal drainage of a suprasellar arachnoid cyst: Case report and review of the literature. J Clin Neurosci. 2019 Oct;68:322-328 Authors: Ovenden CD, Almeida JP, Oswari S, Gentili F Abstract BACKGROUND: Arachnoid cysts are uncommon lesions of the sellar region, and only rarely require decompressive surgery to treat symptoms. Pituitary abscesses are another rare lesion, and are an uncommon complication...
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Related ArticlesCervical intraepithelial neoplasia in women who had vaccination against HPV. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2019 Nov;147(2):233-237 Authors: Bogani G, Serati M, Maggiore ULR, Ditto A, Gardella B, Ferrero S, Spinillo A, Ghezzi F, Raspagliesi F Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the characteristics of women developing cervical intraepithelial neoplasia who had had a vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV). METHODS: A retrospective...
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Related ArticlesA rare case of primary cutaneous diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, leg type in a patient with chronic lymphedema of the leg. Indian J Pathol Microbiol. 2019 Jul-Sep;62(3):470-472 Authors: Vijaya B, Narahari SR, Shruthi MK, Aggithaaya G Abstract A rare complication of chronic lymphedema is development of cutaneous malignant tumors particularly cutaneous lymphomas. We report a case of primary cutaneous diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, leg type,...
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Related ArticlesExtranodal histiocytic sarcoma mimicking colorectal lymphoma: Case report and review of literature. Indian J Pathol Microbiol. 2019 Jul-Sep;62(3):467-469 Authors: Mitra S, Jhunjhunwala A, Mukherjee P Abstract Histiocytic sarcoma is a rare malignant neoplasm that demonstrates mature histiocytic traits as characterized by immunohistochemistry. We report a case of extranodal histiocytic sarcoma (ENHS) of colon in a 56-year-old man presenting...
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Related ArticlesHPV related cloacogenic carcinoma of the anal canal with divergent histomorphology. Indian J Pathol Microbiol. 2019 Jul-Sep;62(3):464-466 Authors: Gurumurthy RY, Shankar NS, Mohan Raj CS, Sriram N Abstract Cloacogenic carcinoma also known as basaloid squamous cell carcinoma is a rare anorectal tumor presenting with varied histomorphology. In this case report, we describe a case of 58-year-old man presenting with bleeding per rectum and...
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Related ArticlesHibernoma: A missed diagnosis!! Indian J Pathol Microbiol. 2019 Jul-Sep;62(3):461-463 Authors: Patil SD, Sheik AR, Tewari V, Mutreja D Abstract Hibernoma is a rare, benign soft tissue tumor described in <200 case reports/case series. It is slow-growing, painless, and commonly mistaken for lipoma or liposarcoma. Histopathological diagnosis is must for confirmation. Total excision is the treatment of choice. We present a rare case of...
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Related ArticlesXanthomatous hypophysitis: A rare case report with review of literature. Indian J Pathol Microbiol. 2019 Jul-Sep;62(3):448-450 Authors: Kini H, Rao R, Pai M Abstract Hypophysitis is classified into primary and secondary. Xanthomatous hypophysitis is one of the rare types of primary hypophysitis. A 55-year-old female presented with headache, vomiting, and blurring of vision. She also had endocrine dysfunction in the form of low serum T3,...
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Related ArticlesPigmented variant of pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma - A rare long-term epilepsy associated neoplasm. Indian J Pathol Microbiol. 2019 Jul-Sep;62(3):445-447 Authors: Poyuran R, Moudgil N, Arimappamagan A, Bharath RD, Mahadevan A Abstract Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma (PXA) is an uncommon, long-term epilepsy associated tumor of young adults. Its pigmented variant is exceedingly rare, with only five previously reported cases on record. We...
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Related ArticlesExcellent Outcome Following Liver Transplantation for Hepatoblastoma Using an Extensive En Bloc Hepatectomy Technique. Transplant Proc. 2019 Jul - Aug;51(6):1887-1891 Authors: Herden U, Grabhorn E, Lenhartz H, Kütemeier R, Fischer L Abstract BACKGROUND: Hepatoblastoma is a rare malignancy but the most common primary hepatic malignancy in childhood. Pediatric liver transplantation (LT) offers the possibility to achieve a complete resection...
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Related Articles[Atypical localization of a glomus tumor]. J Med Vasc. 2019 Jun;44(4):285-290 Authors: Doutrelon C, Duhamel P, Mlynski A, Borrini L, Madec S, Cournac JM, Billhot M, Jacquier C, Aletti M, Lecoules S Abstract Glomous tumors are rare and benign, generally affecting the fingers. Other localizations have nevertheless been described. We report the case of a patient who presented a supra-patellar glomous tumor provoking a pain-induced limp....
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Recurrent renal cell carcinoma leading to a misdiagnosis of polycystic liver disease: A case report.
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Related ArticlesCurrent concepts in parathyroid carcinoma: a single Centre experience. BMC Endocr Disord. 2019 May 29;19(Suppl 1):46 Authors: Ferraro V, Sgaramella LI, Di Meo G, Prete FP, Logoluso F, Minerva F, Noviello M, Renzulli G, Gurrado A, Testini M Abstract BACKGROUND: Parathyroid carcinoma is a rare neoplasm that may present sporadically or in the context of a genetic syndrome. Diagnosis and management are challenging due to the lack of clinical...
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Related ArticlesCalcitonin negative Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma: a challenging diagnosis or a medical dilemma? BMC Endocr Disord. 2019 May 29;19(Suppl 1):45 Authors: Gambardella C, Offi C, Patrone R, Clarizia G, Mauriello C, Tartaglia E, Di Capua F, Di Martino S, Romano RM, Fiore L, Conzo A, Conzo G, Docimo G Abstract BACKGROUND: Medullary thyroid carcinoma is a neuroendocrine tumor belonging form a malignant growth of the thyroid parafollicular C-cells,...
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Related ArticlesAicardi-Goutières syndrome gene Rnaseh2c is a metastasis susceptibility gene in breast cancer. PLoS Genet. 2019 05;15(5):e1008020 Authors: Deasy SK, Uehara R, Vodnala SK, Yang HH, Dass RA, Hu Y, Lee MP, Crouch RJ, Hunter KW Abstract Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, with the majority of these deaths due to metastatic lesions rather than the primary tumor. Thus, a better understanding...
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Related ArticlesMECHANISMS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY: Estradiol as a male hormone. Eur J Endocrinol. 2019 Jul;181(1):R23-R43 Authors: Russell N, Grossmann M Abstract Evidence has been accumulating that, in men, some of the biological actions traditionally attributed to testosterone acting via the androgen receptor may in fact be dependent on its aromatization to estradiol (E2). In men, E2 circulates at concentrations exceeding those of postmenopausal women, and...
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Related ArticlesThe incidence of consecutive manifestations in Von Hippel-Lindau disease. Fam Cancer. 2019 07;18(3):369-376 Authors: van der Horst-Schrivers ANA, Sluiter WJ, Kruizinga RC, van Leeuwaarde RS, Giles R, Olderode-Berends MJW, Links TP Abstract Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease is an autosomal dominant rare tumor syndrome characterized by high penetrance. VHL mutation carriers develop numerous manifestations in multiple organs during life....
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Related ArticlesEndobronchial, laryngeal and mediastinal melanoma: a rare constellation of metastatic disease. BMJ Case Rep. 2019 May 08;12(5): Authors: Martinez Pena GN, Jiang C Abstract A 45-year-old man presents with acute respiratory failure. Imaging revealed a left mainstem endobronchial mass with subcarinal lymphadenopathy, but no other evidence of a primary tumour. An incidental laryngeal nodule was found during bronchoscopy. Biopsies of this...
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Related ArticlesSolitary fibrous tumour of the sigmoid colon mesentery. BMJ Case Rep. 2019 May 08;12(5): Authors: Mekel G, Balshan E, Traupman F Abstract Solitary fibrous tumours (SFTs) are rare tumours arising from mesenchymal tissues. Despite of their more frequent occurrence in the pleura, SFT can present anywhere in the body. Only a few cases have been described arising from the mesentery. Most tumours have a benign nature; however, up to 20% of...
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Related ArticlesRare case of a giant duodenal ulcer penetrating the pancreas during antiangiogenic treatment. BMJ Case Rep. 2019 May 06;12(5): Authors: Palmela C, Gouveia C, Fidalgo C, Ferreira AO Abstract We report a case of a patient with renal cell carcinoma on pazopanib, who presented with severe upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Endoscopy showed a giant bulbar ulcer with a visible vessel of 4âmm. Due to unavailability of surgical rescue backup,...
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Related ArticlesTumor-induced osteomalacia - Current imaging modalities and a systematic approach for tumor localization. Clin Imaging. 2019 Jul - Aug;56:114-123 Authors: Rayamajhi SJ, Yeh R, Wong T, Dumeer S, Mittal BR, Remotti F, Chikeka I, Reddy AK Abstract Paraneoplastic syndromes are symptom complexes that cannot be readily explained by local or distant spread of the tumor. They can occur due to hormone production, autoimmunity or other biologically...
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