Publications by authors named "M Guibal"
Background: Ovarian mature teratoma (OMT) is a common ovarian tumor found in the pediatric population. In 10%-20% of cases, OMT occurs as multiple synchronous or metachronous lesions on ipsi- or contralateral ovaries. Ovarian-sparing surgery (OSS) is recommended to preserve fertility, but total oophorectomy (TO) is still performed.
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- - The study evaluated the prognosis of torsion of healthy ovaries (THO) compared to torsion with underlying ovarian masses (TUOM) in children, finding a significant difference in outcomes.
- - Out of 54 girls analyzed, THO was linked to a higher risk of ovarian hypotrophy or atrophy compared to TUOM, particularly with a notable difference in cases diagnosed after puberty.
- - The findings suggest that THO tends to lead to worse outcomes due to less clear initial diagnoses and hormonal factors, highlighting the importance of timely intervention.
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- * A new mutation, W752G, was discovered in a family with CAIS, and its effects, along with another mutation (W752R), were analyzed using in vitro studies and structural analysis.
- * The study suggests that understanding the specific amino acid changes can enhance the correlation between phenotype and genotype, potentially influencing patient management and follow-up care.
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- Mesoblastic nephroma is the most common type of fetal tumor in the kidneys, but this report is about a rare case of intrarenal neuroblastoma found before birth.
- A 30-week-old fetus had an unusual mass in its kidney seen during an ultrasound, and after birth, doctors found the baby had high blood pressure and heart issues.
- After surgery to remove the tumor, tests showed it was neuroblastoma, and doctors suggest that certain signs like high blood pressure and specific chemicals in urine could help detect such tumors in the future.