Publications by authors named "Zarafshan Zakir"
Gallbladder carcinoma (GBC) is a relatively rare disease of old age with adenocarcinoma being the most prevalent subtype. It is extremely rare in childhood and adolescence, and only a few cases have been reported to date. A 15-year-old boy presented in the outpatient department referred from the periphery with dull progressive right upper quadrant abdominal pain, associated with jaundice, abdominal distension, anorexia and significant weight loss for the past three months.
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- Retinoblastoma is a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention, with treatment options varying based on tumor characteristics and progression.
- *The review stresses the importance of early diagnosis, increased awareness, and advanced treatments like intravitreal chemotherapy (IVitC) to effectively manage this aggressive cancer.
- *While IVitC shows promise and has fewer local side effects compared to other methods, further research is needed to balance treatment effectiveness with safety, highlighting the ongoing need for innovative approaches in managing retinoblastoma.*