Publications by authors named "Ricky Alianto"
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- - Cat scratch disease (CSD) is an infectious illness from a cat's scratch or bite, which can lead to symptoms similar to lymphoma, making diagnosis tricky.
- - A 24-year-old Indonesian male initially suspected to have lymphoma was diagnosed with CSD after presenting with painful masses in his arm and armpit, as well as a recent cat bite.
- - Proper diagnostic measures like imaging and biopsy are crucial to avoid misdiagnosis and ensure effective treatment, as demonstrated by the patient's successful recovery following appropriate care.
Background: Tamoxifen has been successfully administered as adjunctive therapy for breast cancer. However, the effect of tamoxifen as an estrogen agonist and antagonist can cause pathological changes in the uterus. The agonist effect may stimulate endometrial proliferation leading to endometrial polyps, hyperplasia, and, rarely, endometrial cancer.
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