Publications by authors named "Maria Antonella Rizzo-Rodriguez"

Inflammatory fibroid polyps (IPF), also called Vanek tumors, are rare, benign lesions of mesenchymal origin. They can affect both sexes with a majority incidence between 50-70 years.¹² We present the case of a 53-year-old woman with an outpatient clinic due to severe iron deficiency anemia, gastroscopy and colonoscopy without relevant findings.

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•The incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer (EO-CRC) has significantly increased worldwide, often leading to advanced disease at the time of diagnosis. •This study investigates the clinicopathological characteristics of EO-CRC cases at an academic healthcare center in Spain. •The majority of patients with EO-CRC were diagnosed between 40-49 years of age.

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Introduction: the C-reactive protein (CRP) to albumin ratio is an inflammatory marker that has shown promise in the prognosis of critically ill patients. This study is aimed to assess the value of CRP/albumin ratio to predict severity in acute pancreatitis.

Methods: a retrospective study was performed using a prospectively collected database of patients diagnosed with AP admitted to the Department of Gastroenterology between March 2014 and December 2021.

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Data on recurrent episodes of acute pancreatitis (RAP) are scarce. The aim of the study was to evaluate our rate of RAP and risks factors. This is a retrospective, single-center, study of consecutive patients admitted for AP and followed-up.

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Article Synopsis
  • Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common reason for hospital admissions in the field of Gastroenterology and can have unpredictable outcomes.
  • Early identification of the severity of AP is crucial for enhancing patient prognosis.
  • The revised Atlanta Classification system categorizes the severity of AP based on organ failure and the presence of local complications.
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Introduction: Acute pancreatitis is a frequent inflammatory gastrointestinal disorder with high mortality rates in severe forms. An early evaluation of its severity is key to identify high-risk patients. This study assessed the influence of waist circumference together with hypertriglyceridemia on the severity of acute pancreatitis.

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