Publications by authors named "Abdullah M Alkhalifa"

Introduction: Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) is the second most common type of breast cancer accounting for 5-15% of all breast cancer cases. It usually presents with nonspecific signs and symptoms. Occult breast cancer presenting as an axillary mass is rare, with prevalence of 0.

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Background: Isolated pulmonary metastasis (IPM) is a rare entity that accounts for 10% of pulmonary metastases seen in colorectal cancer (CRC). This study aims to evaluate the overall 5-year survival of IPM originating from CRC and identify potential prognostic factors affecting the overall survival (OS).

Methods: A retrospective cohort study conducted in a tertiary care center.

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Background: Approximately 50% of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) develop metastases most commonly in the liver. Liver transplantation (LT) can be used in certain cases of primary liver malignancy or in metastatic diseases, such as Neuroendocrine tumors. However, there are controversies regarding LT as a treatment option for liver metastasis from CRC due to poor outcomes in previously reported cases.

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Introduction And Importance: Carcinosarcoma is an extremely rare subtype of gallbladder cancer with a worldwide prevalence of less than 1%. Carcinosarcomas are composed of a mixture of epithelial and mesenchymal components. Preoperative diagnosis of carcinosarcoma is challenging considering the non-specific clinical presentation and radiological findings.

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Introduction Gallstone disease is an emerging health issue worldwide with its incidence on the rise. The development of gallstone disease is multifactorial, with risk factors including increased age, female sex, obesity, and the use of oral contraceptive pills. It has been established that more than 50% of patients with gallstone disease have a coexisting lipid disorder.

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Introduction: Lipomatous tumors of the adrenal glands are a diverse group of tumors characterized by the composition of adipose tissue. This group of tumors include myelolipomas, angiomyolipomas (AML), lipomas, and teratomas. They are usually benign, non-functioning tumors, and they account for 5% of all primary adrenal tumors.

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