Publications by authors named "Maryam Hammad"

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  • The study investigates the necessity of frozen section during sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) for early breast cancer, highlighting that while it prevents a second surgery, it has its drawbacks.* -
  • In a retrospective analysis of 147 patients at Salmaniya Medical Complex, the frozen section showed an 84.6% sensitivity with a 15.4% false-negative rate, and only a small percentage required immediate axillary dissection.* -
  • The findings suggest that routine frozen section is often unnecessary, indicating that permanent section alone can maintain quality care in most early breast cancer cases.*
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Introduction:  Endometrial carcinoma, the most prevalent gynecologic malignancy in developed countries, represents a significant public health issue worldwide. DNA mismatch repair (dMMR) deficiency is an important molecular mechanism in endometrial carcinoma development, clinical course, and prognosis.

Aims And Objectives:  This study aimed to determine the incidence and histological subtypes of endometrial carcinoma among Bahraini women, evaluate the prevalence of MMR deficiency using immunohistochemistry in these patients and analyze the association between MMR deficiency and clinicopathological features, including potential links to Lynch syndrome.

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  • Primary appendiceal neoplasms (ANs) are rare tumors that can mimic symptoms of acute appendicitis, making accurate diagnosis essential for effective treatment.
  • This study analyzed 38,643 patients who underwent appendectomies at Salmaniya Medical Center from January 2020 to March 2024, discovering 12 cases of various ANs, with neuroendocrine tumors being the most prevalent.
  • The mean age of patients with ANs was 30 years, and the findings suggest that age may be a significant risk factor, indicating the need for more research on how age impacts the likelihood of these neoplasms.
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Introduction Breast-conserving surgery (BCS) followed by adjuvant radiotherapy has similar overall survival compared to mastectomy but is associated with higher rates of local recurrence. Positive surgical margins in BCS are the most important predictor of local recurrence. The aim of our study was to assess the risk factors associated with positive margins in women undergoing BCS for breast cancer in order to inform our clinical practice and minimize re-operation rates.

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