Publications by authors named "Rida Mazagri"
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- Spinal angiolipomas are rare, benign tumors that consist of fat and blood vessel tissue, which can cause neurological issues by compressing the spinal cord or nerve roots.
- In a recent case, a 68-year-old man experienced lower body weakness due to an extradural mass in his thoracic spine, which was successfully removed through surgery, leading to symptom improvement.
- The case highlights the importance of considering spinal angiolipoma as a potential diagnosis for patients with epidural masses, due to its rare occurrence and favorable outcomes.
Article Synopsis
- * A new drug response assay, called ChemoID, has been developed to identify the most effective chemotherapy options for patients by testing their tumor cells against various approved drugs, aiming for personalized treatment.
- * A study involving 41 GBM patients was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of ChemoID, monitoring their response to standard care, tumor recurrence, and overall survival, to potentially improve patient outcomes.
Systemic Air Embolism Associated with Pleural Pigtail Chest Tube Insertion.
Case Rep Pulmonol
September 2016
Pleural pigtail catheter placement is associated with many complications including pneumothorax, hemorrhage, and chest pain. Air embolism is a known but rare complication of pleural pigtail catheter insertion and has a high risk of occurrence with positive pressure ventilation. In this case report, we present a 50-year-old male with bilateral pneumonia who developed a pneumothorax while on mechanical ventilation with continuous positive airway pressure mode.
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