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Indian J Nephrol
June 2024
Department of Radiology, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalathumettupathai, Kalapet, Pondicherry, India.
An 80-year-old male with a history of prolonged asbestos exposure presented with 24-hour urine protein of 8 gm, and serum albumin of 1.7 gm/dl. Renal biopsy disclosed features of membranous nephropathy.
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January 2025
Central Laboratory, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
Gastric schwannoma is a relatively rare submucosal mesenchymal tumor with low probability of metastasis and arises from Schwann cells of the gastrointestinal nervous plexus. Surgical therapy is the main treatment of gastric schwannoma with symptoms or malignant tendency. Gastroparesis is a potential complication following gastrointestinal surgery, which is a clinical syndrome caused by gastric emptying disorder and characterized by nausea, vomiting, and bloating, resulting in insufficient nutrient intake.
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January 2025
Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, First People's Hospital of Jiashan County, Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China.
Introduction: Primary squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a rare type of pancreatic cancer with an extremely low incidence rate and a prognosis that is poorer than that of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
Presentation Of Case: We report a case of pure pancreatic SCC in an 80-year-old man. Based on the examination before surgical resection, we did not detect any SCC lesions that might have metastasized to the pancreas.
J Minim Access Surg
January 2025
Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
The synchronous occurrence of pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm (PNEN) and clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) in one patient is extremely rare. Synchronous resection of both tumours is preferred over a two-stage procedure if possible. The robotic da Vinci Xi platform allows for multi-quadrant surgery with oncological outcomes comparable to those of laparoscopic or open surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSubclavian steal syndrome (SSS) often goes undiagnosed because of its variable and subtle symptoms, highlighting the need for innovative diagnostic approaches. This case report explores the integration of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in both diagnosing and managing SSS, marking a pioneering contribution to the field. An 80-year-old woman with persistent dizziness, unresponsive to conventional treatments, underwent TCM pulse diagnosis, which revealed significant inter-arm pulse discrepancies.
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