Cancers (Basel)
September 2024
Mucosal melanoma of the head and neck (HNMM) is a rare but highly aggressive malignancy, often diagnosed at an advanced stage with poor prognosis. This review discusses current treatment strategies, emphasizing the role of radiotherapy in managing this challenging disease. A comprehensive analysis of 33 studies provides updated information on techniques and outcomes, highlighting the consistent benefit of adjuvant radiation in improving local control.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPituitary apoplexy is a rare condition that usually occurs in the setting of a pituitary adenoma. It can present with symptoms of visual disturbances, vertigo, headache, and neurological impairments. Computed tomography (CT) scans can aid in identifying pituitary apoplexy and ruling out other diseases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLaser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) is a minimally invasive surgical option for the treatment of brain tumors introduced in 1983. The innovative technique was welcomed for its ability to access deep-seated supratentorial and posterior cranial fossa lesions. Surgical approaches to pineal region tumors are challenging and require a high degree of precision since the critical vasculature, such as the vein of Galen and precentral vein, in the area pose significant anatomical challenges to operating surgeons.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: Study Type - Therapy (case series) Level of Evidence 4. What's known on the subject? and What does the study add? Hypogonadism is a prevalent problem, increasing in frequency as men age. It is most commonly treated by testosterone supplementation therapy but in younger patients this can lead to testicular atrophy with subsequent exogenous testosterone dependency and may impair spermatogenesis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: A variety of surgical techniques to correct congenital penile deviation (CPD) have been described. Although surgical outcomes have been reported, the impact of this treatment on sexual relationship, confidence, self-esteem, and sexual function has never been established.
Aim: To assess the impact of surgical treatment for CPD on sexual relationship, confidence, self-esteem, and sexual function, employing validated instruments.