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Osteoblastoma is an uncommon benign bone tumor rarely involving the craniofacial skeleton. Manifestations in the fronto-orbital region are exceptionally rare. A 19-year-old man presented with persistent headache, nausea, vomiting, right eye pain, and longstanding right exophthalmos.

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Introduction: The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) is an infectious disease with a high mortality rate that is challenging to treat. Cytokine storm is a crucial factor leading to acute respiratory distress syndrome in COVID-19 patients. Identifying factors that predict the severity of the disease may be primarily prognostic to guide drug therapy.

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Background: Despite advancements in the management of patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), the involvement of the cardiovascular system in these patients remains a significant concern. Cardiovascular manifestations of SCD are well-documented, with electrocardiography (ECG) serving as a valuable diagnostic tool. Studies have reported a high rate of critical ECG findings in patients with SCD that warrants consideration when managing these patients, indicating the need for proactive cardiac screening and management strategies in this patient population.

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Key Clinical Message: Intracranial RDD is rare medical event mimicking different diagnoses. Although the surgical resection is the best treatment option, but radiation therapy can also achieves long-term suboptimal outcomes.

Abstract: An 83-year-old male with a history of tension-type headaches was evaluated.

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Arteriovenous hemangioma is a rare, benign vascular lesion that presents with an asymptomatic red or violaceous papule which is frequently asymptomatic but pruritus, pain and enlargement may be seen in some patients. In histology it is composed of thick-walled and thin-walled blood vessels distributed in superficial and mid dermis. The treatment of choice in such cases is complete excision and recurrence is rare.

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Children are more likely to develop Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), a rare disorder with an unknown cause. LCH often invades skeletal systems, while it has occasionally been seen in the sternum or ribs. The best course of treatment for single-site, skeletal LCH is yet unknown.

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Article Synopsis
  • Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), which constitutes 85% of lung cancer cases, is significantly influenced by smoking habits, and identifying EGFR mutations in patients has transformed treatment options.
  • A study of 217 NSCLC patients revealed that EGFR mutations were present in 25.3% of cases, with a notable majority being nonsmokers and females, indicating distinct demographic patterns among those with mutations.
  • The research highlighted a significant correlation between female gender, nonsmoker status, and the presence of EGFR mutations, suggesting a need to reconsider who should be tested for these mutations in lung cancer patients.
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Background And Aims: Cancer registry profiles provide an insight into the trend of cancer in a specific region. The present study aimed to report the cancer incidence in Fars during 2015-2018, based on the cancer registry of Fars province.

Methods: The present population-based study electronically gathered new cancer patient's data from all pathology, radiology, radiotherapy, chemotherapy departments, and mortality data of Fars province.

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Background/purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic affects social and psychological resources. Healthcare workers, especially dental personnel, are more at risk for mental issues due to anxiety, pressure, and frustration. This study assessed mental health outcomes during the COVID-19 epidemic among Iranian dental care providers, focusing on insomnia, anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Objective: Hypothyroidism has a significant effect on the patients' voices. This study evaluated the histopathological characteristics of larynx following hypothyroidism in an experimental rabbit model.

Methods: Eleven male Dutch rabbits were included.

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Cardiac hemangiomas are benign, slow-growing tumors among the most common soft tissue tumors in the human body. Surgical resection is highly recommended for cardiac hemangiomas in symptomatic patients. We report our cases with a review of the literature on cardiac hemangiomas.

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We reported a 65-year-old male with a benign mammary myofibroblastoma. This report shows that not all masses of male breast are malignant. To differentiate benign masses from malignant neoplasms, careful preoperative diagnosis should be performed.

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