Advanced endoscopic resection for colorectal dysplasia in inflammatory bowel disease: a meta-analysis.

Little is known about outcomes of advanced endoscopic resection (ER) for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with dysplasia. The aim of our meta-analysis was to estimate the safety and efficacy of endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for dysplastic lesions in patients with IBD. We performed a systematic review through Jan 2021 to identify studies of IBD with dysplasia that was treated by EMR or ESD.

Acute pancreatitis in a patient with COVID-19: a case report.

The global pandemic of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is predominantly a respiratory illness, but gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations of variable severity have been reported. In patients with COVID-19 pneumonia, observational studies have demonstrated the elevation of pancreatic enzymes as surrogate markers for pancreatic injury without evidence of acute pancreatitis (AP). We report a case of AP in a patient with COVID-19 with SARS-CoV-2 as possible etiological agent with imaging evidence of pancreatitis.

A Rare Case of Synchronous Esophageal and Pancreatic Malignancy.

The incidence of double primary tumors has been rising over the past few decades. Synchronous pancreatic and esophageal carcinomas are rarely reported in the literature. In this case report, we present an 86-year-old man who developed synchronous double cancers of the pancreas and esophagus.

Hematemesis as an Initial Presentation of Enteropathy-Associated T-Cell Lymphoma.

Enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma (EATL) is a tumor of intraepithelial T-lymphocytes arising in the small intestine. Based on the genetic profile, immunohistochemistry, and histology, EATL is divided into two subtypes. EATL type I occurs in individuals with celiac disease (CD) while EATL type II is a sporadic form that occurs in individuals without CD.

Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma Presenting With Malignant Gastric Outlet Obstruction and Acute Pancreatitis: A Case Report.

Dedifferentiated liposarcomas (DDLPS) are rare, high-grade malignancies that usually originate in the retroperitoneum. Frequently, they present as asymptomatic masses, abdominal distention, abdominal pain, and weight loss. They tend to grow significantly and are usually large in size at the time of diagnosis.

Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Cecum Presenting as Spontaneous Perforation.

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the colon is an extremely rare condition, and its pathogenesis is not fully understood. Bowel perforation is a very infrequent manifestation of colonic SCC, and only a few cases have been reported in the literature involving sigmoid and splenic flexure perforation. To the best of our knowledge, no cases of ileocecal perforation have been documented in the literature.

Malnutrition in obesity before and after bariatric surgery.

Bariatric surgeries are considered the only effective way of weight loss therapy in morbidly obese patients, i.e. body mass index ≥ 35.

Beyond O&P Times Three.

Although examination of the stool for ova and parasites times three (O&P ×3) is routinely performed in the United States (US) for the evaluation of persistent and/or chronic diarrhea, the result is almost always negative. This has contributed to the perception that parasitic diseases are nearly non-existent in the country unless there is a history of travel to an endemic area. The increasing number of immigrants from third-world countries, tourists, and students who present with symptoms of parasitic diseases are often misdiagnosed as having irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease.

Diabetes Mellitus Is Associated With an Exocrine Pancreatopathy: Conclusions From a Review of Literature.

Objective: Abnormalities in exocrine pancreatic function have been reported in diabetes mellitus (DM). We reviewed published literature to determine the nature of structural and functional alterations in the exocrine pancreas in DM.

Methods: We identified and abstracted data from original studies (n = 50) describing morphological, structural, and functional changes in the exocrine pancreas in types 1 and 2 DM.