Publications by authors named "Manuel Mariano Diez-Alonso"
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- Uterine carcinosarcoma (UCS) is a rare and aggressive form of endometrial cancer consisting of both carcinomatous and sarcomatous elements, primarily affecting older women.
- A clinical case presented involves a 72-year-old woman experiencing severe abdominal pain, fever, and a large uterine tumor, with surgery recommended as the main treatment approach.
- Despite surgery being the preferred treatment, UCS has a generally poor prognosis with low survival rates due to its malignant nature and potential for metastasis.
Bone metastases of colorectal cancer (CRC) are uncommon and usually occur in the context of a widespread disease. A 77-year-old woman presented with increasing pain in the right shoulder which had started 5 months earlier. On examination, a hard mass arising from the right scapula was found.
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- - Septic thrombosis of the internal jugular vein is a serious complication that can arise from central venous catheters, potentially leading to hiccups and life-threatening organ metastasis.
- - Diagnosis is typically confirmed through a cervicothoracic CT scan, which helps visualize the condition.
- - Treatment involves removing the catheter, administering antibiotics, and possibly anticoagulants for high-risk patients, with surgery as an option if conservative methods don't work.