Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma Presenting With Malignant Gastric Outlet Obstruction and Acute Pancreatitis: A Case Report.

Dedifferentiated liposarcomas (DDLPS) are rare, high-grade malignancies that usually originate in the retroperitoneum. Frequently, they present as asymptomatic masses, abdominal distention, abdominal pain, and weight loss. They tend to grow significantly and are usually large in size at the time of diagnosis.

Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Cecum Presenting as Spontaneous Perforation.

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the colon is an extremely rare condition, and its pathogenesis is not fully understood. Bowel perforation is a very infrequent manifestation of colonic SCC, and only a few cases have been reported in the literature involving sigmoid and splenic flexure perforation. To the best of our knowledge, no cases of ileocecal perforation have been documented in the literature.

Geriatric Assessment and Frailty Scores Predict Mortality in Myeloma: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

The incidence of multiple myeloma is increasing as the proportion of older adults is growing rapidly. A critical evaluation of the evidence available is needed to guide the management of older patients with myeloma. A systematic review was conducted to report the prognostic value of geriatric assessment and frailty scores in older patients with multiple myeloma.