Background: Borderline ovarian tumors (BOTs) comprise 15%-20% of all ovarian epithelial malignancies. The majority of them are serous tumors followed by mucinous tumors. Pre-operative cytological diagnosis plays an important role with histopathology being the gold standard.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTakotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM), also known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy or "broken heart syndrome," is a transient cardiac condition that often mimics acute coronary syndrome (ACS) but lacks obstructive coronary artery disease. TCM primarily affects postmenopausal women and is often precipitated by physical or emotional stress. This report presents a case of TCM in a 65-year-old woman, emphasizing the diagnostic challenges and clinical management required to distinguish TCM from ACS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Cosmet Dermatol
November 2024
Background: Late-onset vitiligo (LOV), generally defined as vitiligo that starts at age 30 or older, presents unique diagnostic and management challenges, reflecting an intricate interplay of genetic, environmental, and societal factors.
Objectives: This review aims to elucidate the distinct aspects of LOV such as epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and treatment outcomes thereby enhancing diagnostic precision and planning management strategies.
Materials And Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple databases including PubMed and EMBASE, adhering to PRISMA guidelines.
World Neurosurg
December 2024
Background: The impact of statin pretreatment on outcomes for patients undergoing endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms remains uncertain. We aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating the efficacy and safety of statins in this population.
Methods: We searched the PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science databases from inception to August 1, 2024.