Publications by authors named "F Carpagnano"
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- Cat scratch disease can cause various symptoms, including swollen lymph nodes, and requires careful diagnosis.
- A 45-year-old woman with lymphadenopathy was evaluated for cat scratch disease, but a routine mammogram revealed undiagnosed breast cancer (DCIS).
- This case emphasizes the need for thorough differential diagnosis and a team-based approach when encountering unusual symptoms that may indicate serious, unrelated conditions.
This case report aims to describe the clinical presentation, imaging findings, histopathological features and therapeutic approach of a patient diagnosed with coexisting breast sarcoma and thymoma. A 64-year-old woman presented with a palpable lump in her left breast, and subsequent imaging studies (ultrasound, mammography, and MRI) revealed breast sarcoma, a rare and aggressive subtype of breast cancer. At the same time, the MRI revealed the presence of a thymoma.
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- Prostatic utricle cysts are embryological remnants that usually don't cause symptoms but can lead to issues like urinary infections or blood in semen (haematospermia) in rare cases.
- A 42-year-old man experienced 20 years of recurrent haematospermia, and imaging tests ultimately revealed a cyst in his prostate.
- Cytological analysis confirmed the diagnosis, highlighting the need to identify these cysts as potential benign causes of haematospermia in young adults.
The early administration of anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies (mAb) could decrease the risk of severe disease and the need of inpatients care. Herein, our clinical experience with Bamlanivimab/Etesevimab for the treatment of early SARS-CoV-2 infection through an outpatient service was described. Patients with confirmed COVID-19 were selected by General Practitioners (GPs) if eligible to mAb administration, according to manufacturer and AIFA (Agenzia-Italiana-del-Farmaco) criteria.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe reported the case of a 42-years-old woman who suffered from a giant cell tumor of sacrum. Although the giant cell tumor primarily affects the long bones, especially those of the knee joint, it can rarely affect the axial skeleton and the sacrum. The onset of symptoms is generally insidious and may include locoregional pain and swelling as well as movement deficits if nerve roots are involved at this level.
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