Gallstones and colorectal cancer (CRC) are two common disorders that may develop simultaneously. In such situations, there is a significant chance of missing one of the conditions due to the primary clinical presentation. Late detection, diagnosis and treatment can be especially problematic in the case of unrecognized CRC.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Primary appendiceal tumors are histologically diverse and have an insidious onset and few specific clinical manifestations. In the majority of cases, these tumors are discovered after appendectomy during pathological exam of the resected tissue. Treatment may include appendectomy (simple or radical) and right hemicolectomy depending on factors such as histological type, tumor size and lymph node/organ involvement.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) is an umbrella term that covers a wide spectrum of diseases, comprising mild and severe, acute and chronic conditions. A wide spectrum of pathogens can be implicated, from viruses to pyogenic and atypical bacteria. A special place should be reserved for slow growing bacteria (Mycobacteria spp.
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September 2018
The carcinoids are the most frequent type of tumors arising from the appendix. In the majority of cases, these tumors are asymptomatic and usually are discovered after appendectomy. Definitive diagnosis relies on pathological examination of the resected appendix, size of the tumor being critical for the further management.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHydatid disease is caused by an infestation with the tapeworm Echinococcus. Each parasite can produce thousands of eggs with oncospheres that can migrate to the liver or lungs and rarely to other sites, including muscles. The aim of this case study is to describe a rare case of a patient with an atipical hydatid cyst location and to raise awareness of this condition.
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