Epithelioid inflammatory myofibroblastic sarcoma with exceptionally long response to lorlatinib-a case report.

Epithelioid inflammatory myofibroblastic sarcoma (EIMS) is a rare and aggressive subtype of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor. The disease is associated with rearrangements of the anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK). In this paper, we present the clinicopathological features and treatment of a female patient diagnosed with EIMS.

Oral Mucosa Status in Patients with End-Stage Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis.

There are reports in the literature of interrelationships between chronic kidney disease and periodontitis pathophysiology; similar risk factors play a role in these conditions. Due to chronic kidney disease (CKD), patients on hemodialysis (HD) are more susceptible to developing pathological processes in the gingiva, periodontium, and oral mucosa. This study aimed to evaluate the condition of the oral cavity, with particular attention to lesions of the oral mucosa of patients with end-stage renal disease in Poland, West Pomeranian Voivodship.

Evaluation of Common Factors of Periodontitis and Cardiovascular Disease in Patients with the Acute Coronary Syndrome.

Periodontitis is a multifactorial disease causing inflammatory destruction of supporting structures of the dentition and eventually leading to its loss. This study was designed to evaluate common risk factors for periodontitis and acute coronary syndrome in the study population and demonstrate the systemic impact of periodontitis on the occurrence of acute coronary syndrome. A total of 160 patients (35 female and 125 male) were enrolled in the study.

Quality of Life in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis.

End-stage renal disease and hemodialysis therapy cause a number of changes, not only somatic but also psychosocial, including the patient's perception and assessment of their quality of life. The literature describes predispositions to pathologies in the oral mucosa, craniofacial bones, teeth, and surrounding tissues in hemodialysis patients. This study aimed to determine the quality of life of hemodialysis patients in comparison with healthy subjects.

The Evaluation of the Periodontal Status of Hemodialysis Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an increasingly common condition observed in developing countries. Similarly, a high prevalence of gingivitis and periodontitis is observed. There are reports in the literature about the interrelationship between chronic kidney disease and periodontitis pathophysiology.

Comparison of the Treatment Efficacy of Endo-Perio Lesions Using a Standard Treatment Protocol and Extended by Using a Diode Laser (940 nm).

Marginal and periapical periodontal diseases cause massive destruction of tooth tissues and surrounding tissues, such as alveolar bone and maxillary sinus floor, visible on radiographs. Lesions involving the apical and marginal periodontium are endo-perio (EPL) lesions. This study aimed to compare the treatment efficacy of endo-perio lesions using a standard treatment protocol and a standard diode laser-assisted treatment protocol.

Correlation of Panoramic Radiography, Cone-Beam Computed Tomography, and Three-Dimensional Printing in the Assessment of the Spatial Location of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars.

The development of radiology, rapid prototyping techniques, and the increasingly common use of 3D printing in dentistry inspires the use of these techniques to improve diagnostic and therapeutic processes. This study aimed to conduct a retrospective comparative analysis of dental panoramic radiographs, cone-beam computed tomography, and 3D printing in preoperative assessment of the procedure's difficulty. Thirty clinical cases with a high degree of difficulty were selected, and based on evaluation with CBCT, a virtual 3D model of the region of surgical procedure was created, which was then printed using a 3D printer.

Association between Odontogenic and Maxillary Sinus Conditions: A Retrospective Cone-Beam Computed Tomographic Study.

Odontogenic infections can directly trigger maxillary sinusitis. CBCT is an excellent choice for precise examination of maxillary sinuses and hard tissues within the oral cavity. The objective of this retrospective and the cross-sectional study was to analyze the influence of odontogenic conditions on the presence and intensity of maxillary sinus mucous membrane thickening using CBCT imaging.

Persisting bleeding from the duodenal ulcer in patients with occlusion of the celiac trunk: a case report.

Endoscopic measures have continued to be the primary procedures in the management of ulcer bleeding. Nevertheless, in cases of failed endoscopic hemostasis and re-bleedings, endovascular techniques have gradually gained increased acceptance as an alternative to surgery, allowing to avoid surgical intervention in some cases. <br/> Case report: A case of a 42-year-old patient presenting to the authors' institution with massive bleeding from the duodenal ulcer, sprang from a pathologically enlarged gastroduodenal artery is reported.

Cerebral amyloid angiopathy-related inflammation (CAARI): case report.

Cerebral amyloid angiopathy-related inflammation is a new disease entity whose proper diagnosis may be difficult due to the fact that the early phase and radiological image resemble other conditions such as intracerebral haemorrhage or proliferative disorder. Also, the brain biopsy, which is an important part of the evaluation to confirm the diagnosis and rule out mimics, cannot be performed in each patient. In this paper we present the case of a 58yearold man who was correctly diagnosed with cerebral amyloid angiopathy-related inflammation (CAARI) based on the results of the histopathological examination of the brain tissue, which was possible mainly owing to the inclusion of the expansive process as the underlying cause in the initial differentiation.

[64-slice computer tomography for diagnostics of the small bowel: computer tomography enteroclysis].

Introduction: Radiologic imaging of the small bowel is the method of choice because other methods are of limited availability. Computer tomography (CT) enteroclysis is the leading modern method for diagnostic imaging of the small intestine. It combines the advantages of conventional small bowel infusion with those of abdominal CT and can serve to disclose a wide range of small bowel pathologies.