Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Supraglottis Presenting as Hoarseness.

Hoarseness is a well-known condition in primary care offices, with over 1% of primary care visits secondary to this ailment.1 The most common causes are acute laryngitis (40%), functional dysphonia (30%), benign and malignant tumors (2.2 to 30%), neurogenic factors such as vocal cord paralysis (8%), physiological aging (2%), and psychogenic factors (2.

Emphysematous Cystitis in an Uncontrolled Diabetic: A Case Report.

Emphysematous cystitis is a rare potentially life-threatening infection of the urinary tract system commonly caused by gas forming micro-organisms like . It is commonly seen in diabetics and middle-aged-elderly women. Presenting symptoms could be variable and unusual on many occasions.

Nephrolithiasis.

Nephrolithiasis, commonly known as kidney stones, may be localized to any part of the urothelial system, causing common systemic symptoms, some of which may become acute. Primary care physicians increasingly are the first line of management for this condition, making recognition and prompt treatment essential. This article highlights the pathogenesis of kidney stones, the risk factors for their formation, and common complications.

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis: Old disease, new tactics.

Beyond NSAIDs and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs are now biologic agents and anti-interleukin drugs that can augment therapy.

Breast cancer in pregnancy: case report.

This case report is about a case of breast cancer in pregnancy at the Brooklyn hospital Center. Our patient's case highlights some of the inherent causes of fatality in PABC and how to thread the line between the mother's health and the baby`s safety to ensure a good outcome for both parties.

Concomitant leiomyosarcoma of the right kidney and squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix - an unusual clinical presentation.

We report a case of right-sided leiomyosarcoma of the kidney with concomitant poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix diagnosed one month after radical nephrectomy in a previously healthy female patient. This is the first reported case of concomitant leiomyosarcoma of the kidney and squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix, and the diagnosis, clinical presentation, prognosis, and treatment are discussed.