Publications by authors named "L Improta"
Spermatic cord sarcomas (SCS) are a group of mesenchymal tumors whose rarity and anatomical location often lead to clinical misdiagnosis such as inguinal hernia, testicular tumor, or other conditions. Any inguinoscrotal mass with suspicious characteristics should prompt clinicians to perform imaging assessments (such as ultrasound or, in uncertain cases, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)) and refer the patient promptly to a specialized center. Histological characterization of all suspicious masses via percutaneous biopsy is recommended, with staging completed through computed tomography (CT) scan for confirmed cases.
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- The article discusses a recent study by Wang on acute non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (ANVUGIB), a serious gastroenterological emergency.
- The research analyzed over 530 patients at a high-volume center in Shaanxi, China, revealing a younger patient demographic and a greater prevalence of gastric and duodenal ulcers compared to European studies.
- It underscores the significance of endoscopic treatment as the preferred management approach and the need to follow current guidelines for effective treatment of ANVUGIB.
The Irpinia Fault, also known as the Monte Marzano Fault System, located in the Southern Apennines (Italy), is one of the most seismically active structures in the Mediterranean. It is the source of the 1980, Ms 6.9, multi-segment rupture earthquake that caused significant damage and nearly 3,000 casualties.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The extent of histological organ involvement (HOI) to organs and structures of a retroperitoneal liposarcoma may have prognostic implications. This study investigated incidence, characteristics, and risk association of HOI in these patients.
Patients And Methods: Data of patients who underwent multivisceral resection for primary liposarcoma (2009-2014) were retrospectively analyzed.