Publications by authors named "M Walid Sukkari"

Context: The natural history and malignant potential of cases classified as atypical adrenal masses (AAMs) are unknown.

Objective: To describe the radiological characteristics and clinical outcomes of AAMs.

Design And Participants: A multicenter retrospective study.

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  • Retroperitoneal liposarcomas (RPLPSs) are uncommon tumors arising from mesenchymal cells in the peritoneal cavity, with renal cases being especially rare; only 45 instances have been documented.* -
  • A case study of a 44-year-old woman revealed that she had RPLPS, identified due to symptoms like hirsutism and an abdominal mass, which was confirmed via imaging and needle biopsy; she successfully underwent surgery.* -
  • RPLPSs are primarily asymptomatic until they grow large, categorized into five subtypes, and while they seldom metastasize, they often recur; they can compress nearby structures like the adrenal gland.*
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Introduction: One of the most serious complications associated with antiplatelet agents is antiplatelet-associated intracranial hemorrhage (AA-ICH). Desmopressin is a synthetic antidiuretic hormone (ADH) analog. It has been linked to improving patient outcomes in antiplatelet-induced intracranial hemorrhage.

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Atrioventricular (AV) block is a common cardiac conduction disorder that is frequently encountered in clinical practice; however, the association with rare systemic conditions such as transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) is heavily underdiagnosed. ATTR amyloidosis is a systemic disorder characterized by the deposition of abnormal transthyretin protein fibrosis in various organs including the heart and vasculature, resulting in progressive organ dysfunction. We present a rare case of high-grade AV block unveiling ATTR cardiac amyloidosis with unusual hemodynamics, specifically severe supine hypertension with severe orthostatic hypotension.

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Aspirin has long been recognized as a beneficial treatment for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) due to its antiplatelet effects. However, there is a need to more precisely identify individuals who would benefit from aspirin therapy for primary prevention in order to reduce the risk of ASCVD. Those with elevated lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)] levels are at increased risk of ASCVD.

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