Publications by authors named "Omar P Nemer"
Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare variety of breast cancer accounting for two percent of breast cancer diagnoses in the United States. It is characterized by peau d'orange, breast edema and erythema on physical examination and dermal lymphatic invasion by tumor emboli on histological examination. Micrometastases to lymphatics and bone marrow at the time of diagnosis and angiogenic properties of IBC explain the high propensity of this cancer to relapse and metastasize, its aggressiveness and poor prognosis.
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- - Craniotomy and craniectomy are emergency neurosurgical procedures used to treat conditions like trauma and cancer, making it crucial for emergency radiologists to recognize normal and abnormal imaging findings in these patients.
- - Understanding postoperative CT and MRI appearances helps avoid misinterpretations and delays in treatment, as familiarity with common complications is essential.
- - Key complications to be aware of include hemorrhage, infections, and specific issues like extracranial herniation and trephine syndrome related to craniectomies.