Amyloid goiter (AG) is a condition in which amyloid protein builds up in the thyroid gland. Patients with such a condition tend to have thyroid tissue that is extensively involved by amyloid; however, patients are usually euthyroid. Systemic amyloidosis is one of the conditions that may cause damage to the kidneys or worsen the condition of kidney failure in patients with ongoing chronic kidney disease as amyloid proteins can deposit in a variety of tissues including kidneys.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrimary Ewing sarcoma of the kidney (ESK) is a rare and aggressive entity, with a poor prognosis. It often presents as metastatic disease with the lungs being the most common site. In adults, the occurrence of these tumors is uncommon, with patients exhibiting non-specific symptoms such as weight loss, flank pain, hematuria, and an abdominal mass.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGlioblastoma (GBM) with Primitive Neuroectodermal tumor (PNET) like features is an extremely rare tumor showing dual features of malignant glioma and primitive neuroectodermal tumour occurring mostly in adults. It poses diagnostics dilemma to the neuropathologist and treating oncologist team because of its rarity, tendency to spread to cerebrospinal fluid and dismal prognosis. We have described this tumor in a 11 years old male child in this case report.
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