Publications by authors named "Abdulaziz S Alshamikh"

Spindle cell lipoma (SCL), an uncommon variant of benign lipomatous tumor, occurs predominantly in the posterior neck or the shoulders. Patients usually present a well-circumscribed and non-aggressive subcutaneous mass. Histopathologically, the mass comprises fat, CD34-positive spindle cells, and ropey collagen on a myxoid matrix.

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Background: Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most prevalent types of cancer among women worldwide including those in Saudi Arabia. The risk of developing BC can be lowered by reducing risk factors through early screening and by women having full knowledge of this condition. The aim of this study is thus to evaluate knowledge of the importance of early screening and detection of BC among post-menopausal women in Saudi Arabia's Qassim region and to compare it with pre-menopausal women.

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Objective The study aims to evaluate the primary healthcare practitioner's (PHCP) knowledge, attitude, and practice toward systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and to explore the difficulties of early referral to specialized clinics. Method This is a cross-sectional study conducted between February and March 2022 targeting the PHCP among the primary healthcare centers in Qassim, Saudi Arabia. The study was conducted among 203 participants who enrolled via a cluster random sampling technique depending on the survey.

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