Publications by authors named "Samirah Ghandurah"
Adamantinoma-like Ewing sarcoma (ALES) is a rare variant of Ewing sarcoma. It demonstrates heterogeneous morphologic pattern and complex immunophenotypic profile, with a peculiar combination of epithelial and neuroendocrine differentiation. ALES is rarely reported in the head and neck areas, including the parotid salivary gland.
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- Fine-needle aspiration cytology is an important tool for screening thyroid nodules, but it has notable rates of false diagnoses which can complicate preoperative decisions.
- A study conducted at King Abdulaziz Medical City reviewed 408 cases and found varied accuracy in diagnosis categories, with malignancy rates significantly higher in some categories than previously established.
- Overall, the study indicated that while fine-needle aspiration offers reasonable sensitivity and specificity, the risks of malignancy in certain diagnostic categories were greater, underscoring the need for careful interpretation of results.
This is a 15-year-old female who presented with sudden onset left flank pain associated with nausea and vomiting and a history of weight loss. Radiological investigation revealed a large non-obstructive tumor involving the lower pole of the left kidney which was primarily thought to be a renal cell carcinoma. She underwent left open radical nephrectomy with adrenalectomy.
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