p53 and p21 expression in bone marrow clots of megaloblastic anemia patients.

The pathogenesis of megaloblastic hemopathies (MH) is centered on the deficiency of vitamin B12 and folic acid with interruption of erythrocyte maturation. This study researched the participation of p53 and p21 in the pathophysiology of the disease. A retrospective study enrolled 95 patients with histopathologic diagnosis by biopsy or bone marrow clot (BMB/BMC), with clinical review and immunohistochemical study in tissue microarray (TMA) for p53 and p21, detailing their marking location.

Advanced Thyroid Follicular Carcinoma in a Pregnant Woman.

The diagnostic and therapeutic approach for pregnant women with thyroid nodules can present a challenge, especially concerning surgical procedures. In the context of malignant diagnosis, by fine needle aspiration (FNA), during pregnancy, the uncertainty lies in performing surgery. This article reports the case of a 41-year-old pregnant woman in her first gestation, who sought medical care complaining of right shoulder pain.