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Cureus
December 2024
Department of Clinical Immunology and Allergology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Cluj, Cluj-Napoca, ROU.
Macrotrabecular-massive hepatocellular carcinoma (MTM-HCC) is a rare and aggressive molecular subtype of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) associated with a poor prognosis. Unlike typical HCC, which commonly arises in the context of cirrhosis, MTM-HCC can develop in non-cirrhotic livers, presenting unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This case report describes a 35-year-old male who presented with persistent epigastric pain, fatigue, and loss of appetite.
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December 2024
Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, TUR.
Shoulder abscesses, commonly resulting from bacterial infections, can occasionally present with atypical etiologies and delayed onset. We report a rare case of a massive polymicrobial shoulder abscess developing two decades after an insect bite, emphasizing its clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, and surgical management. A 65-year-old female presented with severe, progressively worsening right shoulder pain, a 20 cm swelling, and purulent discharge persisting for 15 days.
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January 2025
State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.
The rapid increase of novel per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) raises concerns, while their identification remains challenging. Here, we develop a two-layer homolog network approach for PFAS nontarget screening using mass spectrometry. The first layer constructs networks between homologs, with evaluation showing that it filters 94% of false candidates.
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January 2025
Unit of Legal Medicine, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Via Irnerio 49, 40126, Bologna, Italy.
A 36-year-old woman diagnosed with complicated cholecystolithiasis underwent elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), then converted to open cholecystectomy because of a massive intraoperative bleeding. Hemostasis was performed with clipping and suturing the source of bleeding. In post-operative period, the patient suffered from persistent anemia associated with hemoperitoneum diagnosed through abdominal CT scanning, in absence of any sign of active bleeding.
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January 2025
Hereditary Cancer Unit, Medical Oncology Department, Puerta de Hierro University Hospital, Majadahonda, 28222, Madrid, Spain.
Hereditary polyposis syndromes are significant contributors to colorectal cancer (CRC). These syndromes are characterized by the development of various types and numbers of polyps, distinct inheritance patterns, and extracolonic manifestations. This review explores these syndromes with a focus on their genetic characteristics.
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