Publications by authors named "Dana E Amiraian"

The Morel-Lavallée lesion is an uncommon closed degloving injury that most often occurs in the setting of high-energy trauma and can be associated with other traumatic injuries, including fractures of the pelvis, acetabulum, or femur. The superficial soft tissues are forcibly separated from the underlying deep fascia, resulting in damage to penetrating blood vessels and lymphatics. A fluid collection consisting of lymph, blood, and/or necrotic tissue subsequently develops and is most common in the region of the greater trochanter.

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Mature cystic teratoma of the fallopian tube is extremely rare, with fewer than 100 cases reported in the English literature. Clinical symptoms are nonspecific, and the diagnosis is most often made after surgical resection. A preoperative diagnosis has the potential to aid with surgical planning and patient counseling.

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  • * Diagnosing silicone-induced hypercalcemia can be challenging for doctors, especially if the patient doesn’t disclose their history of cosmetic injections.
  • * The use of FDG-PET imaging is recommended to investigate unexplained hypercalcemia, as it may reveal silicone granulomas, serving as a crucial diagnostic tool for nuclear medicine specialists.
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Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a common hip disorder in older children and adolescents, classically with medial and posterior slippage of the proximal femoral epiphysis. However, valgus SCFE is a very rare entity, where the proximal femoral epiphysis slips laterally and posteriorly. To our knowledge, valgus SCFE with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of contralateral pre-slip has not yet been reported.

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  • Dating plays a significant role in the courtship process in the U.S., where food choices are a key element of the dating experience.
  • A study surveying 301 university students revealed that they associate certain foods with dating, highlighting the influence of gender in food selection, as women lean towards feminine foods while men don't show a preference for masculine foods.
  • The findings suggest that easy-to-eat, non-pungent foods are favored for dates, reinforcing the idea that food choices are carefully considered to create positive impressions and potentially impact future long-term relationships.
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