Non muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) has unpredictable outcomes with a variable risk of recurrence and progression. Many clinic-pathological prognostic factors have been identified but remain insufficient, raising the need to investigate new biomarkers. The aim of our study was to assess the prognostic value of the immunohistochemical (IHC) markers E-Cadherin and B-Catenin in NMIBC.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMyeloperoxidase (MPO) is a pro-oxidant enzyme mainly found in the azurophilic granules of neutrophils. It not only displays a key role in the intracellular microbial killing process but also contributes to the extracellular clearance of several pathogens. This study aimed to detect MPO in cutaneous leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) using immunohistochemistry.
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November 2023
Introduction And Importance: Granular cell tumor (GCT) originating from the sellar and suprasellar regions, specifically from the neurohypophysis, is a rare neoplasm. Distinguishing GCT from other pituitary tumors, including pituitary adenoma, pituicytoma, and spindle cell oncocytoma, poses significant challenges. Here, we present a rare case of GCT originating from the posterior pituitary in the supra-sellar region.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction And Importance: Calcifying pseudoneoplasms of the neuraxis (CAPNON) are infrequent benign brain tumors. They demonstrate slow growth and are characterized by calcium deposits within the tumor tissue. CAPNONs are observed in the supratentorial compartment of the brain.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSarcomas are uncommon and extremely aggressive malignancies. Sarcomas of the bladder are exceedingly rare. We report the case of 67-year-old female patient having had 20 years ago a total hysterectomy with bilateral adnexectomy followed by adjuvant external radiotherapy to an undifferentiated uterine sarcoma, was presented with hematuria.
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