Publications by authors named "Nina Balac"
Background: can be associated with extrapulmonary manifestations, including vasculitis, myocarditis, and thrombosis. In rare cases, it has also been implicated in intracardiac thrombus formation.
Case Summary: A previously healthy 25-year-old male presented with worsening abdominal pain, an episode of acute chest pain, new lightheadedness, and gait instability in the setting of .
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- Palpable ductal carcinoma in-situ (pDCIS) is a type of DCIS that presents as a clinical mass and is hypothesized to be more aggressive than screen-detected DCIS.
- A study analyzed 83 female patients with DCIS, finding that pDCIS lesions were larger and more often biopsied using ultrasound, but both types had similar rates of recurrence and upgrades to invasive cancer.
- The findings suggest that while pDCIS shows some aggressive characteristics, it does not significantly differ from screen-detected DCIS in terms of recurrence or progression to invasive disease.
Tattoos of formerly gang-involved and incarcerated individuals can negatively impact their ability to reintegrate into society. Laser tattoo removal is essential to helping individuals obtain employment, re-cultivate positive relationships, and disengage from gangs. The objective of this study is to describe the demographics and motivations for laser tattoo removal at a large nonprofit clinic.
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