Publications by authors named "Matthew Burky"
Schistosomiasis is a parasitic trematode infection spread by snails with multiple species causing human disease. Infection can cause liver disease, including fibrosis and portal hypertension, and has been linked to malignancies such as bladder and colorectal cancer. We describe a case of a geographically limited form of schistosomiasis, in a Laotian immigrant who presented with both hepatic fibrosis and rectal cancer, with numerous schistosome eggs present in the patient's rectal resection.
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- * This type often appears as a noticeable mass and is more likely to be of higher grade (2 to 3) and HER2-positive compared to typical invasive lobular carcinoma.
- * A specific case of this carcinoma was found only through imaging and exhibited HER2 amplification, highlighting that some tumors might go undetected while being aggressive, reinforcing the need for awareness to prevent misdiagnosis.