Laparoscopic Approach to Primary Splenic Cyst: Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Splenic cysts are rare benign lesions of the spleen, often asymptomatic and incidentally discovered during imaging studies. While many splenic cysts remain asymptomatic and do not require intervention, surgical management becomes essential in cases of symptomatic cysts, large cysts, or when malignancy cannot be ruled out. Laparoscopic surgery has emerged as a minimally invasive and effective approach for treating splenic cysts, offering advantages such as shorter hospital stays, reduced postoperative pain, and faster recovery.

Clinical and morphofunctional identity of the nasal SMAS.

The fascial system of the face (superficial musculo-aponeurotic system, SMAS) in the nasal part is a sustained layer that connects the nearby regions. In this paper, we aimed to emphasize the presence of SMAS in different areas of the nasal region: ala nasi, nasolabial fold, nasal dorsum and radix. We performed three studies (anatomical, histological, and radiological) to demonstrate the existence of nasal SMAS.

Knee Osteoarthritis in Relation to the Risk Factors of the Metabolic Syndrome Components and Environment of Origin.

Background: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a chronic degenerative pathology that is associated with multiple risk factors such as age, sex, obesity, or metabolic syndrome (MetS). The present clinical trial aimed to investigate the influence of the environment of origin, body mass index (BMI), and MetS parameters on the KOA differentiated degrees. Methods: 85 patients were admitted for the clinical study.

Morphological aspects of the rectal neovascularization in colorectal cancer - anatomical-surgical and imaging implications.

Colorectal neoplasia has an increasing incidence among the population, and this fact compels in achieving an early diagnosis and treatment protocols. The extramural vascular invasion (EMVI) score is a method used for staging cancer. It defines the presence of malignant cells in the blood vessels, outside its own vascular tunic.