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J Surg Case Rep
January 2025
Neurosurgery Division, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University, Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah General Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia.
Neurenteric cysts, rare benign tumors, are most often found in the cervical or thoracic spinal cord, with intracranial occurrences being extremely uncommon. This case report describes a 52-year-old female with a neurenteric cyst in the cerebellopontine angle, presenting with headaches and balance disturbances. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a cystic lesion causing hydrocephalus, and surgical removal was performed using a retrosigmoid approach.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe management of locally advanced esophageal cancer typically involves esophagectomy; however, postoperative complications, particularly anastomotic stricture, remain prevalent. Anastomotic stricture can severely compromise patients' quality of life by leading to difficulties in food intake. Although endoscopic balloon dilation has become a standard treatment for gastrointestinal strictures, its efficacy is often limited due to the risk of perforation and the potential for recurrent stricture, necessitating multiple interventions.
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March 2025
Department of Ultrasound, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524002, P.R. China.
Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid (PSCCT) is a rare malignancy with a poor prognosis. Therefore, early diagnosis and treatment are critical to the survival of patients and to improve their quality of life. However, diagnosing this illness is challenging.
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January 2025
Department of Dermatology, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua, PR China.
Introduction: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin malignancy, accounting for approximately 80% of all non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSCs). Ultraviolet (UV) exposure is a significant risk factor for BCC development, which typically occurs in sun-exposed areas. BCC arising in non-sun-exposed regions, such as the nipple-areola complex (NAC), is exceedingly rare, with fewer than 100 cases reported globally.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArthroplast Today
December 2024
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head accounts for up to 10% of all total hip arthroplasties performed annually. Typically associated with intravascular coagulation, AVN is extremely rare in patients with bleeding disorders such as hemophilia B. In this report, we describe the therapeutic management of a 46-year-old male with hemophilia B, presenting with chronic left hip pain and AVN of the femoral head.
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