Ectopic hepatocellular carcinoma, an unexpected diagnosis of a retroperitoneal mass: A case report and literature review.

Ectopic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is defined as HCC arising from hepatic parenchyma located in an extrahepatic organ or tissue without any communication with the mother liver. It is very rare and difficult to diagnose by imaging alone. We report a case of a rare ectopic HCC mimicking a right para-aortic retroperitoneal mass and present a review of the literature.

Pseudoaneurysms: Different ultrasound patterns, aetiologies and locations.

Pseudoaneurysms are frequent vascular anomalies. This review article aims to describe the unique specific aspect of pseudoaneurysm (PSA) that allows to make the diagnosis using different modalities: colour Doppler ultrasound, computed tomographic angiography, magnetic resonance angiography and conventional angiography. It is essential to know the various aetiologies of PSA: iatrogenic, traumatic, dissecting and anastomotic; different locations and the possible complications, information to help clinicians choose the best treatment.

Anxiety and depressive symptoms in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic-Broader sociodemographic causes, connections and implications.

Introduction: Our study (part of multicentric "MindCOVID") investigates risk factors for anxiety and depression among pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic.

Material And Methods: The study used a prospective cross-sectional design. Data was collected using an online self-administered questionnaire.

Cryoablation and Immunotherapy: An Enthralling Synergy for Cancer Treatment.

As less invasive options for surgical tumor removal, minimally invasive ablative techniques have gained popularity. Several solid tumors are being treated with cryoablation, a non-heat-based ablation technique. Cryoablation data in comparison over time demonstrates better tumor response and faster recovery.

Obesity pharmacotherapy - update 2023.

The increasing prevalence of obesity and its associated complications leads to the need to intensify its prevention and treatment. The treatment of obesity is currently based on lifestyle modification, which often fails in the long term. For the next decade, the long-term administration of anti-obesity drugs, i.