Publications by authors named "Sharifa Sikandar"
Article Synopsis
- A total of 150 women underwent bilateral mammography and breast ultrasounds, revealing a 5.1% false-negative rate, with major contributing factors being lesion-related (39.7%), patient-related (26.7%), provider-related (19.3%), and technical-related issues (26.7%).
- The findings emphasize the impact of dense breast tissue on missed diagnoses and recommend incorporating additional imaging methods like ultrasounds to improve detection rates, particularly for younger women, suggesting potential updates to Pakistan's national breast cancer screening guidelines.
Background: Tumour thrombus of the facial vein is an exceedingly rare complication arising from mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the salivary glands. Early detection is pivotal for appropriate management, as delays can lead to metastatic disease, worsening the prognosis.
Case Description: We present a case involving a 76-year-old male with a history of mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the right submandibular gland, previously treated with surgical resection and radiotherapy.