Background: Data on the potential association between diverticulosis and colonic neoplastic lesions are still controversial. We investigated this issue in subjects who underwent screening colonoscopy.
Methods: We reviewed the data of subjects with a positive fecal immunological test who underwent a first colonoscopy in the national colorectal screening program. Endoscopic and histological reports were evaluated, using both univariate and multivariate analyses to search for an association between diverticulosis and colonic neoplastic lesions.
Results: Data from 5050 subjects (males: 52.2%; mean age: 61.7±6.5 years) observed in the 7 participating centers were considered. Diverticula were found in 2176 (43.1%) cases; at least 1 adenoma was detected in 2277 (45.1%) patients, at least 1 advanced adenoma in 842 (16.7%); and cancer was diagnosed in 159 (3.1%) cases. By univariate analysis, the prevalence of adenomas in patients with diverticula (46.7%, 95% confidence interval [CI] 44.6-48.8%) was significantly higher than in controls (43.8%, 95%CI 42.1-45.7%; P=0.041), while prevalences of both advanced adenomas (13.8%, 95%CI 16.3-19.5%) and cancers (2.4%, 95%CI 1.7-3.1% vs. 3.7%, 95%CI 3.1-4.4%) were lower. By multivariate analysis, only male sex (odds ratio [OR] range: 1.54-2.05) and age (OR range: 1.03-1.05) were found to be independent variables associated with different neoplastic lesions in the colon, whilst diverticulosis was not.
Conclusion: This large, multicenter study found no significant association between diverticulosis and neoplastic lesions in subjects who underwent screening colonoscopy.
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Clin Case Rep
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran.
Extramedullary plasmacytomas (EMP) are uncommon solitary tumors composed of neoplastic plasma cells occurring outside the bone. These lesions are of clinical significance due to their potential progression to multiple myeloma (MM), a more systemic and serious plasma cell malignancy. Although EMPs primarily arise in the head and neck region, cases involving the oral cavity are particularly rare.
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Gastroenterology Unit, Nuovo Regina Margherita Hospital, Rome, (Sabrina Berardi, Angelo Zullo); Italy.
Background: Data on the potential association between diverticulosis and colonic neoplastic lesions are still controversial. We investigated this issue in subjects who underwent screening colonoscopy.
Methods: We reviewed the data of subjects with a positive fecal immunological test who underwent a first colonoscopy in the national colorectal screening program.
J Orthop Case Rep
January 2025
Department of Orthopedics, Apollo sage hospitals, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Introduction: Giant cell tumor of bone (GCTB) ranks among the most prevalent locally aggressive tumor lesions, displaying a diverse range of biological behaviors. Recurrence of GCTB is well-documented, often attributed to microscopic tumour remnants remaining after intralesional curettage, with increased concern when infection occurs postoperatively. Studies suggest the limited effectiveness of adjuvants in preventing giant cell tumour recurrence, emphasizing the necessity of complete removal of malignant cells.
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January 2025
Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur 43GW+CR2, Hanuman Nagar, Ajni Rd, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440003, India.
Introduction: Aneurysmal Bone Cyst (ABC) is a benign, non neoplastic, expansile lesion of bone characterized by channels of blood and spaces separated by fibrous septae. ABC of femoral head is an extremely rare condition and is difficult to treat as the surgical approach is a dilemma .
Case Report: We hereby report a case of aneurysmal bone cyst in femoral head of a 19 year old female patient.
Global Spine J
January 2025
Combined Neurosurgical and Orthopedic Spine Program, Department of Orthopedics Surgery, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Study Design: Systematic review.
Objective: In patients with extradural metastatic spine disease, we sought to systematically review the outcomes and complications of patients with intermediate Spinal Instability Neoplastic Score (SINS) lesions undergoing radiation therapy, percutaneous interventions, minimally invasive surgeries, or open spinal surgeries.
Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines for systematic reviews, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and the Cochrane Center Register of Controlled Trials were queried for studies that reported on SINS intermediate patients who underwent: 1) radiotherapy, 2) percutaneous intervention, 3) minimally invasive, or 4) open surgery.
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