Role of inflammatory markers in predicting spontaneous passage of ureteral stones less than 10 mm.

Introduction: In ureterolithiasis, the prediction of spontaneous passage poses a challenge for urologists. Moreover, there is controversy surrounding the preferred management approach, whether medical or surgical, as each approach has its disadvantages. Procalcitonin and other inflammatory markers were studied for predicting stone passage spontaneously, but their significance remains controversial.

Takayasu arteritis masquerading as brucellosis: a case report.

This study reports a unique case of a 19-year-old male with Takayasu arteritis initially misdiagnosed as brucellosis due to persistently positive brucella serology. Despite multiple anti-brucellosis treatments, symptoms persisted until the correct diagnosis of Takayasu arteritis was made, Subsequent immunosuppressive therapy for Takayasu arteritis led to symptom improvement and normalization of serological markers. This highlights the challenge of distinguishing between these conditions and the potential for immunosuppression to impact brucella serology in such cases.

Role of autologous blood patch pleurodesis for management of prolonged pulmonary air leak: A systematic review.

Prolonged air leak (PAL) represents the most commonly encountered complication following pulmonary resection. This review aims to show the role of autologous blood pleurodesis (ABPP) in the management of PAL. A search was conducted on the Web of Science, PubMed, MEDLINE, and Google Scholar for English-language articles until September 15, 2023, with titles containing the related phrase "autologous blood patch pleurodesis (ABPP), and prolonged air leaks.

Intratesticular prepubertal‑type mature teratoma in an infant: A case report and mini‑review of the literature.

Testicular tumors are rare in children, representing a small percentage of pediatric solid tumors, with an incidence of 2 cases per 100,000 males. Teratomas, which are the most prevalent tumors in infants, may manifest in mature, immature, or malignant forms. While mature teratomas are typically found in the abdomen, intratesticular prepubertal-type teratomas in infants are infrequent.

The clinical manifestations and treatment outcomes of Behçet's disease: A single-center experience.

Background And Aims: Behçet's disease is a chronic, multisystemic, and relapsing inflammatory disorder. It lacks a permanent cure, the focus of treatment is on mitigating symptoms, decreasing the frequency and severity of relapses, and preventing life-threatening complications. This study aims to report the experience of a single center in managing patients with Behçet's disease and discuss the treatment outcomes.

Pediatric thoracic outlet syndrome: a systematic review with metadata.

Introduction: Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) typically considered a condition of the adult population; it is often disregarded in children and adolescents due to its limited recognition within the pediatrics. The current study aims to systematically review and provide insights into TOS among pediatric patients.

Methods: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases were thoroughly searched for English language studies published until March 15th, 2024.

Süreyya-Dani technique, a new technique to address notching of soft triangle and opening external nasal valve.

Introduction: While different methods are employed for fixing narrowed nasal valves and preventing the notching of soft triangles, this study aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of a new technique called Süreyya-Dani Technique.

Methods: This prospective study composed 100 patients who underwent rhinoplasty using the Süreyya-Dani technique. All patients presented with either notching of the soft triangle and/or external nasal valve dysfunction.

Predictive value of inflammatory markers for the spontaneous passage of Ureteral stones: a comprehensive systematic review with meta analysis.

Urolithiasis is a common disease that affects approximately one-fifth of the global population. This systematic review explores the predictive role of inflammatory markers for the spontaneous passage of ureteral stones. The literature was systematically searched via Google Scholar, PubMed/MEDLINE, the Cochrane Library, Science Direct, CINAHL, Web of Science, and EMBASE databases to identify papers published until 2023.

Granulomatous mastitis in accessory breast tissue: A rare presentation and surgical management.

Granulomatous mastitis (GM) in accessory breast tissue is rare. The present study aimed to report a rare case of GM in accessory breast tissue. A 39-year-old female patient presented with right axillary discomfort and swelling for ~5 days.

Prevalence and predictive factors associated with stunting in preschool children in a governorate of Iraq: a community-based cross-sectional study.

Introduction: The prevalence and risk factors of stunting in various geographical regions have been well investigated. However, not enough data exists regarding the communities in Iraq. This study investigated the prevalence and risk factors of stunting in preschool children in Halabja governorate.

Pleomorphic giant cell carcinoma of the prostate: A case report and mini‑review of the literature.

Pleomorphic giant cell carcinoma (PGCC) is an exceptionally uncommon form of prostate adenocarcinoma. It consists of unusually large and irregular cells with varied nuclei. The present study describes a rare case of prostatic PGCC.

Giant sacrococcygeal teratoma in an infant: a case report with a literature review.

Introduction And Importance: A sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) is a rare embryonal tumor that emerges in the sacrococcygeal area. It affects one in every 35 000-40 000 live births. Herein, we report a case of a substantial SCT in a neonate.

Extra‑abdominal recurrent aggressive fibromatosis: A case series and a literature review.

Aggressive fibromatosis is a rare clonal proliferative tumor arising from mesenchymal cells in the fascia and musculoaponeurotic structures. The aim of the present study was to describe several cases of extra-abdominal recurrent aggressive fibromatosis. The present study was a single-center retrospective case series of patients with recurrent aggressive fibromatosis.

Management of Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis: A Single Institution Experience.

Introduction: There are multiple management modalities for idiopathic granulomatous mastitis, but the treatment of choice is still under debate. This study aims to evaluate the diagnosis and outcomes of different management modalities in patients with idiopathic granulomatous mastitis and to identify the risk factors associated with recurrence.

Method: This is a single-group cohort study that included those patients who had idiopathic granulomatous mastitis.

Sarcoid‑like granulomatous inflammation in a carotid body paraganglioma: A case report and mini‑review of the literature.

Sarcoid-like granulomatous inflammation (SLGI) is defined as the development of non-necrotizing epithelioid granulomas in patients who do not meet the criteria for systemic sarcoidosis. Its occurrence is known to be linked to diverse conditions, including malignancies, infections, the use of certain drugs and inorganic substances. To the best of our knowledge, the available literature to date lacks any description regarding SLGI in a paraganglioma.

Avascular necrosis of femoral head following COVID-19 infection.

Introduction: It is crucial to be aware of post-COVID-19 non-pulmonary complications. Avascular necrosis (AVN) is one of these complications. It should be noted that the risk of AVN persists in individuals who have recovered from the COVID-19 infection.

Prognostic factors in renal cell carcinoma: A single‑center study.

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a heterogeneous and complex disease with numerous pathophysiologic variants. ~40% of patients succumb due to the progression of the disease, making RCC the most fatal of the common urologic malignancies. Prognostic factors are indicators of the progression of the disease, and the precise determination of these factors is important for evaluating and managing RCC.

Coexistence of acute pancreatitis and an obstructing upper ureteral calculus: does a calculus cause pancreatitis? a case report.

Unlabelled: Acute pancreatitis is an inflammatory disease that can affect both the peripancreatic tissues and distant organs. There are few reports of acute pancreatitis caused by endourological procedures. However, an obstructing ureteral calculus causing acute pancreatitis is very rare.

The clinical safety of generic and brand clopidogrel in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy: a randomized controlled trial.

Unlabelled: Although some recent studies have found that original and generic clopidogrel brands are acceptable and have the same pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties, there is insufficient evidence to compare the clinical effectiveness and safety of brand and generic clopidogrel. The current study aims to evaluate the clinical safety of brand and generic clopidogrel by comparing clinical outcomes in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy (CEA).

Method: This was a single centre, parallel-arm, phase III, open-label, and randomized group sequential trial.

Papillary thyroid carcinoma associated with non‑functioning parathyroid carcinoma with Warthin's tumor of the parotid gland: A case report and brief literature review.

Multiple neck pathologies occurring simultaneously are a rare condition. The present study describes an extremely rare case of papillary thyroid carcinoma, non-functioning parathyroid carcinoma (PC) and Warthin's tumor of the parotid gland. A 59-year-old male presented with a 3-month history of anterior neck swelling.

Non-operative management of pilonidal sinus disease; classification and outcome.

The characteristics of the pilonidal sinus that are associated with recurrence have scarcely been investigated in the literature. This study aims to evaluate the outcomes of patients with sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease who were managed by a non-operative technique using Salih's preparation. This study also tries to classify the patients according to the features that determine the outcome of the intervention.

Resectability in bronchogenic carcinoma: A single‑center experience.

Bronchogenic carcinoma comprises >90% of primary lung tumors. The present study aimed to estimate the profile of patients with bronchogenic carcinoma and assess the cancer resectability in newly diagnosed patients. This is a single-center retrospective review conducted over a period of 5 years.

Synchronous ipsilateral papillary renal cell carcinoma and urothelial carcinoma: A case report.

Concurrence of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and urothelial carcinoma (UC) in the same kidney is a rare phenomenon. It is critical to define this unusual disease to avoid a delay in diagnosis and improve the prognosis. The present study describes a case of a 71-year-old patient with synchronous ipsilateral RCC and UC of the renal pelvis and ureter.

Operative management and outcomes in patients with myxomas: A single-center experience.

Background: Cardiac myxoma is a rare cardiac tumor that may be asymptomatic or can cause embolization or intracardiac obstruction, leading to heart failure, sudden cardiac death, and arrhythmia. This study aims to report an 11-year experience of a single center in the management of cardiac myxoma.

Method: This study is a single-center retrospective case series.