Accuracy of Labial Salivary Gland Biopsy in Suspected Cases of Sjogren's Syndrome.

Introduction: Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder primarily characterized by dysfunction of the exocrine glands, leading to dryness of the eyes and mouth (sicca symptoms). Labial salivary gland biopsy (LSGB) is a key diagnostic tool used to confirm SS through histopathological analysis. LSGB evaluates lymphocytic infiltration in the salivary glands, a hallmark of SS.

Clinicopathological Significance of Defective DNA Mismatch Repair in Endometrial Carcinoma: A Single-Center Study From Bahrain.

Introduction:  Endometrial carcinoma, the most prevalent gynecologic malignancy in developed countries, represents a significant public health issue worldwide. DNA mismatch repair (dMMR) deficiency is an important molecular mechanism in endometrial carcinoma development, clinical course, and prognosis.

Aims And Objectives:  This study aimed to determine the incidence and histological subtypes of endometrial carcinoma among Bahraini women, evaluate the prevalence of MMR deficiency using immunohistochemistry in these patients and analyze the association between MMR deficiency and clinicopathological features, including potential links to Lynch syndrome.

Outcomes of home-isolated coronavirus disease 2019 patients in Bahrain.

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic resulted in a huge burden on healthcare systems and necessitated a risk assessment of patients and an update of the treatment protocol to include home isolation for low-risk patients. The primary objective was to describe the outcome of home isolation and the characteristics of patients at higher risk of admission. The secondary objectives were to determine the proportion of patients with pneumonia and hypoxemia and the correlation between cycle of the threshold (CT) value and severity of the disease.

Deceptive Triple-Negative Breast Cancer of Intermediate Grade: A Case of Rare Microglandular Adenosis-Associated Carcinoma.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally. Ductal carcinoma of no special type is the most prevalent, followed by lobular carcinoma. Finding a triple-negative breast cancer of intermediate grade on core biopsies should raise the possibility of dealing with one of the rare subtypes such as microglandular adenosis (MGA)-associated carcinoma.

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Recurrence Presenting as a Small Bowel Obstruction: A Case Report.

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the alimentary tract in adults. The most common site is the stomach, followed by the small intestine. The clinical presentation varies from an incidental finding in asymptomatic patients to a large palpable mass causing complications such as bowel obstruction or viscus perforation.

Plasmacytoma as a Mimicker of Colonic Carcinoma in an Elderly Man.

Multiple myeloma is a neoplastic proliferation of monoclonal plasma cells. Although it is usually restricted to the bone marrow, extraskeletal spread in the form of localised extramedullary collections of malignant plasma cells (plasmacytomas) can occur. However, gastrointestinal tract involvement in multiple myeloma is rare and overt gastrointestinal bleeding from plasmacytoma is uncommon.