Efficacy of positron emission tomography and computed tomography in clinical staging of cutaneous malignant melanoma.

Accurate staging is very important for determining the prognosis and appropriate treatment for malignant melanoma (MM). The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of positron emission tomography and computed tomography (PET/CT) imaging in staging MM. Patients diagnosed with MM who then underwent PET/CT metastasis before treatment were assessed retrospectively.

A new technique for the surgical repair of double cleft earlobe: modified Millard's rotation-advancement flap.

The double cleft earlobe is a rare earlobe deformation. The most common causes of cleft earlobe are earring or piercing tear injuries and trauma. In this study, the cases of five patients (all women) attending the clinic between 2010 and 2013 suffering from a unilateral traumatic complete double earlobe cleft as a result of an earring injury were evaluated.

Protective effect of quercetin, a polyphenolic compound, on mouse corpus cavernosum.

Flavonoids are plant-based phenolic compounds, and quercetin is the most abundant dietary member of this family. One of the most important characteristics of quercetin is its antioxidant property. The aim of this study was to investigate antioxidant effects of quercetin on corpora cavernosa of mice.