Risk of Malignancy Using the Diagnostic Categories Proposed by the World Health Organization International System for Reporting Pancreaticobiliary Cytopathology.

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) proposed an updated reporting system for pancreaticobiliary cytology, which moves low-grade malignancies to "positive for malignancy" group and serous cystadenoma to "negative for malignancy" group. The WHO system also created two new categories, namely, pancreatic neoplasia-low grade (PaN-Low) and pancreatic neoplasia-high grade (PaN-High), which includes neoplastic mucinous cysts and stratifies them according to their cytologic atypia. The risk of malignancy (ROM) of the new categories of the WHO system needs to be defined.

Prediction of Mucosal Health by NLR, CRP x NLR and MPV in Ulcerative Colitis: Can Their Availability Change According to Treatment Options?

Introduction Mucosal healing is the main treatment goal in ulcerative colitis (UC). Many noninvasive parameters have been used in clinical practice to assess mucosal healing. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), C-reactive protein (CRP) x NLR and mean platelet volume (MPV) in predicting mucosal health.

MONOCYTE/HDL RATIO IN NON-ALCOHOLIC HEPATIC STEATOSIS.

Background: Non-alcoholic hepatic steatosis (NAS) is characterized by excess fat accumulation in hepatocytes, causing portal and lobular inflammation and hepatocyte injury.

Objective: We aimed to evaluate the alterations in monocyte count to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (MHR) in patients with grade 2 or 3 fatty liver disease and the association of this marker with liver function tests and insulin resistance.

Methods: In this retrospective analysis; patients diagnosed and followed for the grade 2 or 3 fatty liver disease were included in the patient group and the patients who had undergone abdominal ultrasound for any reason and who were not having any fatty liver disease were included in the control group.

Is there any link between atrial arrhythmias and inflammatory bowel disease?

Background: Inflammation plays an important role in the development of cardiovascular disease, including atherosclerosis and arrhythmia. The aim of this study was to evaluate atrial conduction times (ACTs) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in which systemic chronic inflammation is evident.

Methods: In this cross-sectional, prospective, single-center study, 79 IBD patients (51 ulcerative colitis; 28 Crohn's disease) and 70 healthy controls were included.

Evaluation of the Relationship Between Pulmonary Artery Hypertension and Esophageal Varices Bleeding in Transplantation Candidates.

Introduction: Esophageal varices bleeding (EVB) in liver cirrhosis is an important cause of mortality and morbidity. We aimed to study the relationship between systolic pulmonary artery pressure (sPAP) and EV grade and EVB.

Methods: A total of 229 patients, 183 male and 46 female, who were determined to have EV in the upper gastrointestinal tract endoscopy and who had a transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) were included in this study.

The Results of Abdominopelvic Computed Tomography Interpreted via Remote Access for the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis.

Introduction: Abdominal computed tomography (CT) is one of the imaging modalities for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis (AA). Today, CT scans can be interpreted via remote access called tele-radiology, besides conventional methods. The objective of this study was to evaluate the CT interpreted via tele-radiology for diagnosing AA.

Non-Occlusive Mesenteric Ischemia Due to Hirudotherapy: A Case Report.

Leech therapy, which can lead to complications such as anemia and bleeding, has been used to treat many diseases since ancient times. Furthermore, some substances in leech saliva are known to have anticoagulant effects. Acute mesenteric ischemia, which develops due to mesenteric vascular obstruction, can be treated medically or surgically.

Predictive value of protein induced by absence of vitamin K absence or antagonist II, alpha-fetoprotein and gamma-glutamyltransferase/aspartate aminotransferase ratio for the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma in transplantation candidates.

Objectives: Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and protein induced by vitamin K absence or antagonist-II (PIVKA-II) are used as tumour markers for the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We investigate whether combined liver function marker such as gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) with alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and PIVKA-II increase their diagnostic predictive value in diagnosis of HCC.

Methods: The serum levels of PIVKA-II, AFP and GGT/AST ratio were analysed in 112 transplant candidates.

Leptin as an important link between obesity and cardiovascular risk factors in men with acute myocardial infarction.

Objective: The levels of leptin, a major regulator of lipid metabolism, may increase in obesity, and contribute to the development of metabolic syndrome. Leptin is produced by adipose tissue and is a peptide hormone, which has strong association with obesity, elevated cardiovascular risk, and morbidity. The present study was designed to evaluate the relationships between leptin levels, obesity, and cardiovascular risk factors in men with acute myocardial infarction.