Publications by authors named "Maria J Lucio"
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- Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) typically develop in the gastrointestinal tract and can sometimes present as extra-gastrointestinal tumors (EGISTs), which are often asymptomatic or have vague symptoms.
- Diagnosis is primarily done through CT scans, and biopsy reveals specific proteins that help confirm the presence of GIST.
- Treatment usually involves surgical removal of the tumor, along with targeted therapies like imatinib based on the tumor's risk of recurrence and genetic mutations; this report details a rare case of an EGIST in a 67-year-old woman linked to acute pyelonephritis.
Composite tissue allotransplantation (CTA) is the culmination of progress in transplantation, allowing the reconstruction of the hand in amputees. Worldwide, more than 100 procedures have been performed. The aim of this work was to understand the hand allotransplantation approach, making known current aspects, risks, and benefits.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To compare voice feminization and quality of life (QoL) of Male-to-Female Transsexuals (MtF Ts) after cricothyroid approximation (CTA) or glottoplasty (GL).
Study Design: Retrospective study.
Methods: Fifty-three MtF Ts were studied between 2007 and 2016.