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Cureus
December 2024
Endocrinology Department, Hospital de Egas Moniz - Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, PRT.
Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a prevalent clinical condition characterized by an inappropriate secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH). It is most often caused by one or more parathyroid adenomas, which can, in rare cases, be ectopically located. Ectopic adenomas can pose a diagnostic challenge, lead to treatment delay, and be a common cause of recurrent hypercalcemia after parathyroidectomy.
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January 2025
Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Nasal Skull Base Surgery, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao266000, China.
To analyze the clinical features of nasal pleomorphic adenoma and to share clinical insights into its diagnosis and treatment. This was a case series study. Clinical data of 12 patients with nasal pleomorphic adenoma, confirmed by histopathology, admitted to the Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University from 2014 to 2023, were retrospectively analyzed.
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December 2024
Internal Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA.
Viral hepatitis B is infamous for being contracted in young adulthood and adolescence, as high-risk behaviors like unprotected sexual intercourse and intravenous drug abuse are common. Most infections caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) are cleared without any long-term sequelae, but some may persist and cause chronic hepatitis B (CHB). This chronicity may produce a state of prolonged inflammation and significantly increase the risk of developing colorectal adenomas (CRA) and colorectal carcinomas (CRC).
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January 2025
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, College of Dental Surgery, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal.
Pleomorphic adenoma (PA), the most common salivary gland tumor, presents unique challenges due to its diverse clinicopathologic features. The objective of this case series is to highlight the implication of detailed histopathological examination to guide appropriate diagnosis. This study reviews 10 cases of PA diagnosed at B.
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January 2025
Kabir Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Background: Malignant mesotheliomas are aggressive forms of tumors arising from mesothelial cells. The most common type is malignant pleural mesothelioma, which progresses rapidly and leads to pleural effusion. It typically affects older men and is strongly associated with asbestos exposure.
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