Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Pancreas: Mystery and Facts.

Squamous cell carcinoma of the pancreas is very rare as pancreas does not have any squamous cells. Only a few cases have been reported in the literature so far. We describe such a case where in the patient presented with painless jaundice.

Hepatitis B reactivation in patient with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma receiving rituximab-based chemotherapy: need for education and attention.

Hepatitis B reactivation can occur in patients with inactive chronic hepatitis B receiving rituximab treatment. Therefore, hepatitis B virus (HBV) screening is recommended in patients planned for chemotherapy and antiviral prophylaxis needs to be started prior to initiating the treatment in patients with evidence of HBV infection. We describe a 58-year-old African American man with history of chronic hepatitis B who developed severe (HBV) reactivation while receiving rituximab treatment for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL).

Molecular adsorbent recirculating system as artificial support therapy for liver failure: a meta-analysis.

Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating System (MARS) is an artificial liver support system that has been developed for patients with liver failure until the liver regains function or as a bridge to transplantation. We conducted a meta-analysis to examine the efficacy of this promising therapy. We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Registry of Controlled Trials databases, and abstracts from the proceedings of several scientific meetings.