Publications by authors named "A Lede"

Article Synopsis
  • Since the first instance of silk sutures leading to bile duct stones was noted in 1897, research has shown that certain materials, like silk and chromic catgut, can act as niduses for gallstone formation.
  • Surgical clips, while generally safe, have been associated with unusual occurrences such as clip migration since their first case was reported in 1979, and several factors may contribute to this issue.
  • A recent case highlighted the discovery of a surgical clip within a gallstone in the common bile duct, underscoring the importance of ongoing monitoring for potential complications long after surgery.
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We describe a primary rhinopharyngeal tuberculosis case in a woman who presented with an asymptomatic mass found incidentally on a MRI scan. Histopathological examination of the biopsy specimen showed granulomatous inflammation and caseous necrosis. Anti-tuberculosis therapy was applied for a 6-month period, after which nasopharyngeal examination was normal.

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Liposarcoma tumors only represent 0.1% of all cancers, but they are the more common of retroperitoneal sarcomas. It has a great tendency for local recurrence, mainly the dedifferentiated variety, but its complete resection can provide a 5-year survival of 70%.

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