Publications by authors named "C Y Inwards"

An amplicon-based targeted next-generation sequencing (NGS) assay for the detection of gene fusions in sarcomas was developed, validated, and implemented. This assay can detect fusions in targeted regions of 138 genes and BCOR internal tandem duplications. This study reviews our experience with testing on the first 652 patients analyzed.

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Objective: Describe imaging features of intraosseous hemangiomas located outside of the mobile spine and calvarium.

Materials And Methods: Imaging and medical records were retrospectively reviewed for cases of intraosseous hemangiomas located outside of the calvarium and mobile spine. Evaluation included patient demographics, histologic confirmation, and imaging characteristics.

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Article Synopsis
  • Ecchordosis physaliphora (EP) is a benign remnant of notochord tissue that has limited research, and this review aimed to assess if existing follow-up data can distinguish it from chordomas, which are tumors.
  • A systematic literature review identified 18 articles involving 25 adults with surgically resected EP, showing symptoms like cerebrospinal fluid leaks; most had total removal of the EP using a common endoscopic surgical approach.
  • The follow-up period for EP patients was significantly shorter than the typical recurrence time for chordomas, suggesting that current studies may not provide enough evidence to confirm EP's benign nature and affect treatment guidelines.
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Benign notochordal cell tumor (BNCT) and chordoma are neoplasms of notochordal differentiation. BNCT represents notochordal rests, commonly an incidental lesion present in the spine in 19% of cadaveric specimens. BNCTs are often radiographically occult.

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Case: A 53-year-old man sustained an injury to his left index finger and underwent presumably traumatic neuroma excision from the radial digital nerve 2 years ago. He presented with a painful mass distal to the prior site of neuroma excision with distinctly different symptoms from those that led to his index surgery. Thus, he underwent excisional biopsy of the mass which was adherent to his radial digital nerve consistent with a benign glomus tumor on histologic examination.

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