Publications by authors named "L Cima"

: Persistent Müllerian duct syndrome (PMDS) is a rare disorder of sex development (DSD) caused by mutations in the genes coding anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) or the AMH receptor, characterized by the persistence of Müllerian derivatives, the uterus and/or fallopian tubes, in otherwise normally virilized boys. Testicular regression syndrome is common in PMDS, yet the association with supernumerary testis has been reported in only two patients where genetic testing was not performed. : Thus, we report an individual with this particular association caused by a previously unreported homozygous variant in the gene to enable future genotype-phenotype correlations in this rare disorder.

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  • - This study investigated the link between Doppler indices of the ophthalmic artery and negative outcomes for newborns in pregnant women with preeclampsia (PE) using data collected from 110 patients in southeastern Brazil.
  • - Researchers measured various ophthalmic parameters and tracked multiple neonatal outcomes, such as neonatal death and low birth weight, but found no significant relationship between Doppler results and these outcomes.
  • - The findings suggest that while ophthalmic artery Doppler can help assess maternal health, it does not independently predict adverse outcomes for newborns in cases of severe preeclampsia.
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Synthetic data is becoming a valuable tool for computational pathologists, aiding in tasks like data augmentation and addressing data scarcity and privacy. However, its use necessitates careful planning and evaluation to prevent the creation of clinically irrelevant artifacts.This manuscript introduces a comprehensive pipeline for generating and evaluating synthetic pathology data using a diffusion model.

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  • Adrenal tumors are common and can be benign or malignant; thorough evaluations are essential to identify any hormonal or metabolic issues.
  • A study of 264 patients revealed that the majority were middle-aged women, with a low malignancy rate of 4.54% and most tumors (71.95%) being hormonally nonfunctioning.
  • Both functioning and nonfunctioning adrenal tumors are linked to cardiometabolic comorbidities, suggesting that all patients should undergo comprehensive hormonal and malignancy assessments, regardless of tumor type.
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  • * The survey received an 85% response rate from 98 uropathologists, revealing strong agreement on distinguishing between luminal and basal UC types, but varied opinions on the importance of certain genetic tests like FGFR3 and TERT promoter mutations.
  • * Most uropathologists acknowledged the aggressive nature of tumors with micropapillary features and favored further evaluation and specific molecular testing for aggressive subtypes, indicating a need for improved consensus in UC classification and treatment strategies.
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