Phyllodes tumors of the breast are rare, accounting for less than 1% of the breast tumors. They are mostly seen in women between 45 and 49 years old. These are fast growing tumors with a large spectrum of behavior (from benign to metastatic) and can resemble fibroadenomas.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction A case report of a contained rupture of an abdominal aneurysm, treated by endovascular technique (EVAR), but complicated by perioperative endoprosthesis limb dislocation. Case report An 81-year old male presented at the emergency department with a contained rupture of an infrarenal aortic aneurysm and bilateral extensive iliac aneurysmatic disease. Open repair was no option, due to the pulmonary condition.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe report on a case of recurrent hemarthrosis of the knee caused by a false aneurysm of a composed femoropopliteal bypass graft. Treatment consisted of resection and interposition grafting. The pathogenesis and treatment options of anastomotic false aneurysms are also reviewed briefly.
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