Publications by authors named "Dimitar Hadzi-Nikolov"

Aims: The objective of this study was to investigate the association and combined prognostic significance of the PD-L1, Smoothened protein and β-catenin expressions in patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC).

Methods: The PD-L1, Smoothened protein and β-catenin expression were evaluated in 104 ccRCC patients. All studied tumor samples were acquired from nephrectomy specimens of primary tumors and not from biopsies or metastases.

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The aim of this study was to investigate the prognostic significance of membranous β-catenin and cytoplasmic β-catenin expression in pancreatic cancer patients (pts). One hundred pts with histologically verified exocrine pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma were retrospectively studied. The membranous β-catenin, cytoplasmic β-catenin, and cell nucleus β-catenin expression were immunohistochemically evaluated.

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Branchioma is an uncommon benign neoplasm with an adult male predominance, typically occurring in the lower neck region. Different names have been used for this entity in the past (ectopic hamartomatous thymoma, branchial anlage mixed tumor, thymic anlage tumor, biphenotypic branchioma), but currently, the term branchioma has been widely accepted. Branchioma is composed of endodermal and mesodermal lineage derivatives, in particular epithelial islands, spindle cells, and mature adipose tissue without preexistent thymic tissue or evidence of thymic differentiation.

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Branchioma (previously called ectopic hamartomatous thymoma, branchial anlage mixed tumor, or thymic anlage tumor) is a rare lower neck lesion with an adult male predominance and an uncertain histogenesis. Except for 4 cases, all branchiomas described in the literature were benign. Recently, HRAS mutation was detected in one case, but still little is known about the molecular genetic background of this rare entity.

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Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the potential association and combined prognostic significance of the frequency of primary cilia (PC), programmed cell death protein-1 receptor (PD1) and CD8+ tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) in patients with clear cell renal cancer (ccRCC).

Methods: The frequency of PC, PD1 expression and the frequency of intratumoral CD8+ TIL were evaluated in 104 ccRCC patients.

Results: The median frequency of PC was 0.

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Purpose: Primary cilium (PC) is considered to be a functional homologue of the immune synapse. Microtubule structures, PC of cancer associated fibroblasts and immune synapses between cytotoxic CD8+ tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) and cancer cells, are regularly found in varying amounts in the microenvironment of solid tumors. The purpose of this study was to find out the potential association and combined prognostic significance of the frequency of PC, PD-1 and CD8+ TILs in patients with intestinal cancer.

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Dermatofibroma-like granular cell tumour (GCT) is a rare entity, with only two cases having been described so far. We report another case in a 62-year-old woman, discuss histopathological features, and review other tumours in which granular changes have been observed. Our tumour was composed predominantly of oval-to-spindle granular cells with prominent nucleoli, arranged in short fascicles and storiform pattern, infiltrating around collagen bundles.

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Purpose: The primary cilium is a solitary, sensory, immotile microtubule-based structure that arises from the centrosome and is projected from the surface of most human cell types. It has been hypothesized that primary cilia could serve as a tumor suppressor organelle. The objective of this pilot study was to investigate the presence and frequency of primary cilia in cells of small bowel and colorectal adenocarcinoma and to evaluate the prognostic significance of their frequency.

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Background: The link between the blood count and a systemic inflammatory response (SIR) is indisputable and well described. Pretreatment hematological parameters may predict the overall clinical outcomes in many types of cancer. Thus, this study aims to systematically evaluate the relationship between baseline blood count levels and treatment response in rectal cancer patients treated with neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy.

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Low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma (LGMS) is a very rare, atypical myofibroblastic tumor with fibromatosis-like features with predilection mostly in head and neck region. LGMS occurs primarily in adult patients with a slight male predominance. Only few cases of LGMS affecting the larynx have been reported in literature to this date.

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  • The study compares laparoscopic and open surgical techniques for rectal cancer, focusing on circumferential resection margins and the quality of total mesorectal excision.
  • Data from 125 patients over three years revealed that complete mesorectal excision was more successful with laparoscopic methods (54.7%) compared to conventional methods (44.4%).
  • Ultimately, the findings suggest that laparoscopic surgery is equally effective as open surgery in terms of surgical outcomes, particularly regarding the completeness of the excision and minimizing positive circumferential margins.
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Background: We explored the potential of two cyanoacrylate tissue adhesives for constructing colonic anastomoses.

Method: The study involved 12 female domestic pigs. The animals were divided into two equal groups.

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  • The primary focus of the study was to assess a new technique for preventing pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy, which is a common complication.
  • Ten female pigs were used in the trial, with one group using a standard EndoGIA stapler for pancreatic transection and the other using a Ligasure device combined with a hydrogel sealant.
  • Results showed that both methods had similar healing outcomes, indicating that the new technique with hydrogel sealant is as effective as the traditional stapler method for pancreatic stump reinforcement.
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Purpose: The aim of the study was to show the diagnostic potential of laparoscopy using fluorescein dye and ultraviolet light in acute bowel ischemia.

Materials And Methods: The study involved 12 domestic pigs. Under general anesthesia, the peripheral branch of the superior mesenteric artery was embolized using polyvinyl-alcohol microparticles.

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In this study was evaluated the rate of cytodiagnostic accuracy of Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) in smears prepared from thyroid fine-needle aspirates in 72 cases and of focal lymphocytic thyroiditis (FLT) in 101 cases. The cytodiagnostic accuracy of Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) was 75% and 20% in case of focal lymphocytic thyroiditis (FLT). In case of focal lymphocytic thyroiditis (FLT) the cytodiagnostics of autoimmune lymphocytic diseases of thyroid gland apears to have very low ability.

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We constructed an ileostomy set that creates a diverting ileostomy not requiring surgery for closure. The set has two primary components: a double-balloon drainage catheter and a plastic holder. The plastic holder has a rotary component that is used to tighten a percutaneosly placed lasso-loop stitch and purse the enterotomy after the drainage catheter is removed.

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Objective: The detection of sentinel nodes is performed in various types of malignant disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of the radiodetection of sentinel nodes, based on the use of Tc-colloid, during the surgical treatment of rectal cancer.

Methods: In 2003-2004, 42 patients (24 males and 18 females; average ages of 62.

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