Publications by authors named "E Pietroluongo"

Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) represent a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge, due to their heterogeneity and limited treatment options. Conventional imaging techniques and therapeutic strategies may become unreliable during follow-up, due to the tendency of these neoplasms to dedifferentiate over time. Therefore, novel diagnostic and therapeutic options are required for the management of NEN patients.

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Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is an angio-proliferative disease with a viral etiology and a multifactorial pathogenesis that results from immune dysfunction. In patients affected by latent viral infections such as herpesviruses, SARS-CoV-2 infection may result in lytic cycle reactivation in host cells. A robust immune system response is crucial for eliminating pathogens and resolving both latent and non-latent viral infections.

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Thymic epithelial tumors are rare malignancies with an incidence of 1.7 cases per million people per year. They pose significant management challenges due to their association with autoimmune disorders.

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Article Synopsis
  • Thymic epithelial tumors (TETs) are rare tumors often linked to immune issues, like Good's syndrome (GS), which increases mortality risk from infections.
  • The study reviewed COVID-19 incidence and severity among TET patients from March 2020 to April 2023, noting that about 66% of participants contracted COVID-19, regardless of GS presence.
  • Results showed a significant correlation between GS and increased COVID-19 severity, with 45% of GS patients experiencing higher severity scores compared to just 7.7% in patients without GS.
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Background: Thymic carcinoma (TC) is a rare tumor with aggressive behavior. Chemotherapy with carboplatin plus paclitaxel represents the treatment of choice for advanced disease. Antiangiogenic drugs, including ramucirumab, have shown activity in previously treated patients.

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