Publications by authors named "Evangelia Mitakidi"
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- Actinomycosis of the kidney is a very rare infection, making diagnosis difficult due to its common symptoms and unclear imaging results.
- Fever occurs in about 56% of cases, and risk factors include previous urogenital surgery, kidney stones, or cancer.
- Treatment typically involves antibiotics, surgery, or a combination of both, and accurate diagnosis is essential, often confirmed through biopsies or culture tests.
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- The study investigates the role of HSP90 as a potential diagnostic marker and therapeutic target in different types of testicular cancer, particularly focusing on embryonal carcinoma.
- Researchers analyzed HSP90 expression in 84 nonmetastatic testicular cancer patients who underwent surgery, revealing varying positivity rates across tumor types.
- The findings indicate a significant correlation between HSP90 expression in tumors and surrounding normal tissue, emphasizing its potential relevance in understanding and treating testicular cancer.
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- * These drugs can affect various tissues in the body, leading to lower glucocorticoid levels and altering androgen regulation, which may result in metabolic issues like liver disease and diabetes.
- * The study aims to review existing research on how these medications influence metabolic health and to explore the mechanisms behind these potential side effects, highlighting the need for further clinical trials.
Background: Paragangliomas of the urinary tract are exceptionally uncommon, and sporadic case reports of primary paraganglioma of the prostate have been reported in the literature.
Methods: Systematic research in PubMed/Medline and Scopus databases concerning primary prostatic paraganglioma was performed by two independent investigators.
Results: This analysis included 25 adult males, with a mean age of 49.