Cytopathologic diagnosis of fine needle aspiration biopsies of thyroid nodules.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Extrahepatic metastasis (EHM) from hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) occurs in 10%-15% of cases following initial treatment. The most frequent sites of EHM are the lung, lymph nodes, and bone. Gastrointestinal or brain metastasis from HCC is rarely reported. Here, we report a rare case of concurrent HCC metasta...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： Kim R,Song J,Kim SB

更新日期：2020-08-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) has been advocated by digestive endoscopists because of its comparable therapeutic effect to surgery, reduced trauma, faster recovery, and fewer complications. However, ESD for lesions of the duodenum is more challenging than those occurring at other levels of the gastr...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： Li XY,Ji KY,Qu YH,Zheng JJ,Guo YJ,Zhang CP,Zhang KP

更新日期：2020-12-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Quorum sensing (QS) is cell communication that is widely used by bacterial pathogens to coordinate the expression of several collective traits, including the production of multiple virulence factors, biofilm formation, and swarming motility once a population threshold is reached. Several lines of evidence indicate tha...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： Castillo-Juárez I,Maeda T,Mandujano-Tinoco EA,Tomás M,Pérez-Eretza B,García-Contreras SJ,Wood TK,García-Contreras R

更新日期：2015-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Dysbetalipoproteinemia is a rare familial dyslipidemia characterized by approximately equally elevated serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels due to accumulated remnant lipoproteins in apolipoprotein E2/E2 homozygotes. It is associated with an increased risk for premature cardiovascular disease. Thus, making a diag...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： Kei A,Miltiadous G,Bairaktari E,Hadjivassiliou M,Cariolou M,Elisaf M

更新日期：2015-04-16 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the case of a 67-year-old woman with L5-S1 ontogenetic spondylolisthesis treated with pedicle fixation associated with interbody arthrodesis performed with S1-L5 trans-sacral screwing according to the technique of Bartolozzi. The procedure was followed by a wide decompressive laminectomy. The patient had a...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： Landi A,Marotta N,Mancarella C,Tarantino R,Delfini R

更新日期：2013-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory pseudotumor (IPT) has always been considered a diagnostic challenge. Its rarity and resemblance to other more common pathological entities imposes that neither clinical nor radiological characteristics can lead to a definitive diagnosis. The surgical excision of the lesion is the ultimate approach for acc...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： Degheili JA,Kanj NA,Koubaissi SA,Nasser MJ

更新日期：2017-02-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Collagen proportionate area (CPA) is an important index for assessing the severity of liver fibrosis. Budd-Chiari syndrome can frequently progress to liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. CPA might play an important role in the pathological progress of Budd-Chiari syndrome. AIM:To explore the role of CPA in predict...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： He FL,Li C,Liu FQ,Qi XS

更新日期：2019-01-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited connective tissue disorders caused by collagen synthesis defects. Several hemostatic abnormalities have been described in EDS patients that increase the bleeding tendencies of these patients. This case report illustrates a patient with an unusual presentation of a p...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： Refaat M,Hotait M,Winston B

更新日期：2014-03-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Myocardial bridge (MB) will compress the mural coronary artery (MCA) during the systole and cause myocardial ischemia. In the diagnosis of coronary heart disease (CHD), because the structure of MB is difficult to be observed by coronary angiography (CAG), the clinical study of the influence of MB on CHD is l...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： Zhao DH,Fan Q,Ning JX,Wang X,Tian JY

更新日期：2019-08-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has rapidly evolved into a global pandemic. COVID-19 is clinically categorized into mild, moderate, severe, and critical illness. Acute kidney injury is an independent risk factor for poor prognosis in patients with. Serum cystatin C (sCys C) is considered ...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： Li Y,Yang S,Peng D,Zhu HM,Li BY,Yang X,Sun XL,Zhang M

更新日期：2020-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Distant metastasis, particularly visceral metastasis (VM), represents an important negative prognostic factor for prostate cancer (PCa) patients. However, due to the lower rate of occurrence of VM, studies on these patients are relatively rare. Consequently, studies focusing on prognostic factors associated ...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： Cui PF,Cong XF,Gao F,Yin JX,Niu ZR,Zhao SC,Liu ZL

更新日期：2020-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a valuable therapeutic technique for pancreatobiliary diseases, and its application in the elderly is no longer limited. However, a higher incidence of procedure difficulty and periprocedural adverse events might be expected in elderly patients due to ...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： Tabak F,Wang HS,Li QP,Ge XX,Wang F,Ji GZ,Miao L

更新日期：2020-07-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Marjolin's ulcer (MU) represents malignant degeneration that typically ensues over a period of time in the post-burned lesions and scars or any other chronic wound. This review highlights various facets of the presentation and management of MUs that originate from post-burned lesions. The incidence of MUs in such lesi...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： Saaiq M,Ashraf B

更新日期：2014-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：:The processes of lung fibrogenesis and fibrotic healing are common to a number of conditions with different etiologies. The lungs are the only affected organ in some cases, whereas in others, several organ systems are involved. Therapeutic options can be discussed from various perspectives. In this review, we address ...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： Sterclova M,Vasakova M

更新日期：2014-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coronary artery spasm is a major cause of myocardial ischemia. Although coronary artery spasm has been known for a long time, its mechanism has not yet been identified. Many clinicians, especially young clinicians pay less attention to coronary artery spasm, which may lead to some patients not being appropri...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： Wu HY,Cao YW,Chang FJ,Liang L

更新日期：2020-08-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common leukemia in the western world. Despite significant advances in therapy over the last decade CLL remains incurable. Current front-line therapy often consists of chemoimmunotherapy-based regimens, most commonly the fludarabine, cyclophosphamide plus rituximab combina...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： Crassini K,Mulligan SP,Best OG

更新日期：2015-08-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heterotopic pancreas is a common lesion found in the gastrointestinal tract and is usually considered a benign disease. Reports of malignant change of heterotopic pancreas are scarce. CASE SUMMARY:A 44-year-old Chinese female underwent a gastroscopy to assess abdominal distension that had persisted for 2 mo...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： Xiong Y,Xie Y,Jin DD,Wang XY

更新日期：2020-05-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The most important factors affecting the decision of organ donation are socioeconomic, educational, cultural, and religious factors. AIM:To evaluate Islamic religious officials' attitudes and behaviors toward and level of knowledge on organ donation and transplantation. METHODS:This study surveyed 2350 Isl...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： Akbulut S,Ozer A,Firinci B,Saritas H,Demyati K,Yilmaz S

更新日期：2020-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary chondrosarcoma of the liver are extremely rare. Moreover, there are few reports focusing on typical clinical symptoms and imaging characteristics. Therefore, the diagnosis of chondrosarcoma of the liver remains a challenge. CASE SUMMARY:A 59-year-old male was admitted due to a lesion occupying the r...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： Liu ZY,Jin XM,Yan GH,Jin GY

更新日期：2020-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute pancreatitis is rarely associated with drugs. Acetaminophen overdose is a well-known cause of hepatic toxicity, but drug-induced pancreatitis is rarely reported, especially after mild overdose. A 32-year-old woman presented with nausea and vomiting for 12 h, but no abdominal pain following an overdose of eight T...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： He YH,Lu L,Wang YF,Huang JS,Zhu WQ,Guo Y,Li CX,Li HM

更新日期：2018-09-06 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To retrospectively evaluate the safety and feasibility of a new modified laparoscopic Sugarbaker repair in patients with parastomal hernias. METHODS:A retrospective study was performed to analyze eight patients who underwent parastomal hernia repair between June 2016 and January 2018. All of these patients receive...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： Huang DY,Pan L,Chen QL,Cai XY,Fang J

更新日期：2018-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Metastases to adrenal glands originate principally from lung, breast, or gastrointestinal cancers, followed by malignant melanoma and thyroid neoplasms. We present an unusual case of uterine cancer metastasizing to the adrenal glands with a review of the English literature on the management of this rare dise...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： Da Dalt G,Friziero A,Grego A,Serafini S,Fassina A,Blandamura S,Sperti C

更新日期：2019-07-26 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe clinical, diagnostic features and follow up of a patient with a vanishing brain lesion. A 14-year-old child admitted to the department of Neurology at September 2009 with a history of subacute onset of fever, anorexia, vomiting, blurring of vision and right hemiparesis since one month. Magnetic resonance i...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： Hamed SA,Mekkawy MA,Abozaid H

更新日期：2015-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary mediastinal neuroendocrine tumors are a rare malignancy that accounts for < 10% of all mediastinal tumors. The case presented here involves a 52-year-old man who had been suffering for 3 mo from chronic cough, anorexia and substantial weight loss, as well as 2 wk of jaundice prior to his admission. A computed ...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： Nawarawong N,Pongpruttipan T,Aswakul P,Prachayakul V

更新日期：2015-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Premonitory urges (PUs) was defined as the uncomfortable physical sensations of inner tension that can be relieved by producing movement responses. Nearly 70%-90% patients with Tourette syndrome reported experiences of PUs. CASE SUMMARY:In this paper, we present two cases of young patients with PUs located ...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： Li Y,Zhang JS,Wen F,Lu XY,Yan CM,Wang F,Cui YH

更新日期：2019-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endoscopic ultrasonography-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) and endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) are highly sensitive for diagnosing and staging lung cancer. In recent years, targeted therapy has shown great significance in the treatment of non-small cell lu...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： Su W,Tian XD,Liu P,Zhou DJ,Cao FL

更新日期：2020-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Coumadin ridge is a normal anatomic variant that is occasionally found in the left atrium. It can present as a linear or nodular mass which can undulate with cardiac motion and if particularly prominent, can easily be mistaken for a tumor or thrombus. Careful evaluation and consideration of the common variants discuss...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： Lodhi AM,Nguyen T,Bianco C,Movahed A

更新日期：2015-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lymphoepithelioma-like carcinomas (LELCs) are rare, malignant epithelial tumors, generally considered a subtype of squamous cell carcinoma. LELCs are undifferentiated and can occur in multiple tissues, although LELCs in the urinary tract are extremely rare. As such, evidence does not provide clinicians with ...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： Lai SC,Seery S,Zhang W,Liu M,Zhang G,Wang JY

更新日期：2020-02-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bouveret syndrome is a rare complication of cholelithiasis, with only 315 cases reported in the literature between 1967 and 2016. Delay in diagnosis is associated with a high mortality rate. Diagnosis is based upon clinical manifestations, gastroscopy, and imaging studies such as abdominal computed tomograph...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： Wang F,Du ZQ,Chen YL,Chen TM,Wang Y,Zhou XR

更新日期：2019-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the main reasons of tumor-related deaths worldwide. At present, the main treatment is surgery, but the results are unsatisfactory, and the prognosis is poor. The majority of patients die due to liver or lung metastasis or recurrence. In recent years, great progress has been made in th...

journal_title：World journal of clinical cases

authors： Song H,Zhong LP,He J,Huang Y,Zhao YX

更新日期：2019-08-26 00:00:00