Gastrointestinal mucormycosis in a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: An uncommon but ominous complication.

abstract：:The office of the Drugs Controller General (India) vide order dated 19 th November 2013 has made audio visual (AV) recording of the informed consent mandatory for the conduct of all clinical trials in India. We therefore developed a standard operating procedure (SOP) to ensure that this is performed in compliance with...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Parikh PM,Prabhash K,Govind KB,Digumarti R,Pandit S,Banerjee I,Biyani R,Deshmukh A,Doval D,Bhattacharyya GS,Gupta S

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:5-Fluorouracil (FU)-based chemotherapy (CT) and concurrent 45 Gy radiotherapy (RT) is one of the standard postoperative approaches currently used in gastric carcinoma. The high toxicity rates of this treatment leads to interruption of treatment in the majority of patients. In our study, we investigated the r...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Yoney A,Bati Y,Isikli L,Unsal M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A novel mutation in the MLH1 gene likely to be pathogenic for Lynch syndrome was discovered in a proband with a family history of colon cancer. Immunohistochemistry showed negative expression of PMS2 and MLH1 in the resected tumor sample. The mutation lies at the highly conserved C-terminus of the MLH1 protein, the re...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Pandey AS,Shrestha S

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A composite tumour of the caecum and colon, comprising of distinct areas of classical carcinoid and of well differentiated adenocarcinoma is described. Both components were histochemically confirmed. Presence of a morphologic transition at junctional areas favour a histogenesis from bi-directional differentiation of m...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Chaturvedi KU,Kaur H

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN) are a spectrum of tumors that develop from placental tissue. We aimed to evaluate the management and treatment outcome of GTN. Methods:Patients diagnosed with GTN presented to Kasr Alainy Center of Clinical Oncology between 2008 and 2017 were included in this study....

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Edesa WA,Ayad NN,Mounir AM,Haggag MH

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The standard of care of patients with cancer of cardia and esophagus still remains surgery in early stage. One of the most feared complications after such procedure is anastomotic leak. AIM:We present our experience with omental wrapping of anastomosis (omentoplasty) to decrease the anastomotic leak. SETTI...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Thakur B,Zhang CS,Tan ZB

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytogenetic analysis using G-banding techniques for the diagnosis of malignancy in pleural and peritoneal effusions is compared with the results of traditional cytomorphology. The studies indicate that the yield of mitotic cells in malignant effusions is quite high when compared to fluids with no cytological evidence ...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Augustus M,Visveshwara RN,Bhargava MK

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gliomatosis cerebri is a vary rare neoplastic lesion of the central nervous system. An intra-vitam diagnosis of gliomatosis cerebri can be suggested with a steleolactic biopsy of the lesion in conjunction with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) findings in the brain. ...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Radhakrishnan VV,Misra BK,Rout D

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Ewing sarcoma family of tumors (ESFT) are aggressive malignant tumors with small round cell morphology affecting mainly children and adolescents. The aim of this study is to classify the histological diversity and clinical characteristics of ESFT in children from a Tertiary Care Center in South India. M...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Priya D,Kumar RV,Appaji L,Aruna Kumari BS,Padma M,Kumari P

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Meticulous staging of ovarian cancer has so far been a prerequisite for treatment planning. However, more than 80% of patients operated by non-oncologists all over the world do not under go a complete staging. Recently there have been reports questioning the need for extensive staging from the point of cervical benefi...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Prasad GR,Dalal AV,Tongaonkar HB,Chatterjee S,Kamat MR

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuroendocrine tumors, including carcinoids account for less than 1% of gastric tumors. Various subtypes of gastric carcinoids have been reported earlier. The present case deals with two unusual presentations, diagnosis and course of a gastric neuroendocrine tumor in an adult patient. A 35-years-old male initially pre...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Rekhi B,Saxena S,Chintamani.

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary undifferentiated embryonal of the liver in children is a rare neoplasm with dismal prognosis. Surgery is the treatment of choice. Adjuvant chemotherapy may prove useful in improving the prognosis of these tumours. We report two cases of Primary undifferentiated embryonal sarcoma of the liver. ...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Mistry RC,Deshpande RK,Chinoy R,Sampat M,Desai PB

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Uncommon patterns of presentation of acute leukemia pose diagnostic problems. A rheumatological prodrome in acute myeloblastic leukemia is very rare. We describe one such patient who had a normal haemogram. Bone marrow examination done later revealed acute myeloblastic leukemia. The case is discussed with reference to...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Devi VL,Rao RN,Madhumathi DS,Babu KG

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sentinel node localization is the second most important development in this century after conservative lumpectomy for the treatment of early breast cancer. The sentinel node mapping is a new multidisciplinary approach for staging of axilla in an accurate and less morbid way as compared to axillary node dissection. Sen...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Kumar R,Bozkurt MF,Zhuang H,Alavi A

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A seventy year old man presented with bone pains. Investigation revealed a metastatic bone lesion in the humerus. The primary was found in the liver. The patient achieved good palliation with chemotherapy and radiotherapy and survived for one year. ...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Doval DC,Rao CR,Acharya R,Reddy BK,Bapsy PP

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ovarian tumors are uncommon in childhood and constitute around 1% of childhood malignancies. Two thirds of pediatric ovarian tumors are germ cell tumors. Epithelial ovarian tumors and stromal tumors are less frequent. We share our experience in childhood ovarian cancers, analyzing a series of cases with resp...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Rajeswari B,Nair M,Ninan A,Parukuttyamma K

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Objectives:Salivary gland neoplasms are relatively uncommon. They have a wide variety of histopathological types with diverse biological behavior. It involves all the major and minor salivary glands in the head and neck. This article focuses on the various types of major salivary gland tumors treated at ...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Thiagarajan S,Fathehi K,Nair D,Deshmukh A,Pantvaidya G,Chaukar DA,D'Cruz AK

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Malnutrition is prevalent in children with cancer at diagnosis, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) where the great majority of children live. It is associated with an added burden of morbidity and mortality. AIMS:Answers were sought to the best measure of nutritional status in LMIC, the impa...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Barr RD

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Undernutrition is a common childhood problem in India which may contribute to higher risk of infection and lower survival rate in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Methods:In our study, we retrospectively included patients of age group 1-15 years who were treated for ALL and survived inducti...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Sonowal R,Gupta V

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Esophageal cancer (EC) is one of the most frequent and serious cancers worldwide, but its geographic distribution is disparate. Northern Iran is known as one of the hot spots for EC, but there is inadequate evidence available regarding its characteristics in northwestern region of Iran. Therefore, this study...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Pedram A,Mahmodlou R,Enshayi A,Sepehrvand N

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM OF STUDY:To investigate the trend of expression of liver function test enzymes and other biochemical changes during gallbladder carcinogenesis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Eight hundred and seventy-eight gallbladder disease patients were selected to study the liver function test enzymes and routine blood biochemical cha...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Singh TD,Barbhuiya MA,Poojary S,Shrivastav BR,Tiwari PK

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a rare case of 'metastatic invasive mole' to the spinal cord causing paraplegia in a 19-year-old woman. There are no such histologically proven reports in the literature since the use of the tumour marker, beta-subunit of human chorionic gonadotrophin (beta-HCG) and chemotherapy. We stress the importance of ...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Jayaprakash PG,Ajithkumar TV,Amma NS,Nair MK

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:: Indian families are known for adopting the role of caregiver naturally when someone in the family falls ill to cancer. Although there were strong family structure and system existed here, now the changing family pattern and structure are challenging the role of cancer caregiving as well. OBJECTIVE:: Thi...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Sivakumar C

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ultimate progress in the cancer diagnosis and therapy has only been possible with the ongoing translational research that is likely to play a very important role in future as well. Hence the importance of such translation from bedside to bench and vis versa cannot be over-emphasized. Accordingly it has become more...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Mishra A,Pandey A,Shaw R

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of colposcopy for follow up of patients with abnormal cervical smears has considerably increased the rate of detection of cervical malignancies and intraepithelial lesions in recent years. In case the lesion is situated high up in the cervical canal however, the chances of missing out the lesion are considerab...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Deshpande AH,Munshi MM

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Globally tobacco epidemic kills nearly six million people annually. Consumption of tobacco products is on the rise in low- and middle-income countries. Tobacco is addictive; hence, tobacco users need support in quitting. AIMS:Providing tobacco cessation services to women in community enabling them to quit t...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Mishra GA,Kulkarni SV,Majmudar PV,Gupta SD,Shastri SS

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Activating mutations in the epidermal growth factor receptor gene and rearrangement of the anaplastic lymphoma kinase gene exemplify the molecular characterization of nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC), particularly adenocarcinoma, and its therapeutic relevance. Several genetic alterations with prognostic and predictiv...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Puri T

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oral Metastasis from a carcinoma of the urinary Bladder is extremely uncommon. Two cases of transitional cell carcinoma of the Bladder, presenting eighteen and ten months after initial diagnosis, one with soft tissue metastasis in the upper alveolus and the other with bony metastasis to the mandible are discussed. ...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Doval DC,Naresh KN,Sabitha KS,Vijaykumar M,Bapsy PP,Anantha N,Kumarswamy SV

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT AND AIM:The prognosis of primary gliosarcoma (PGS) remains dismal with current treatment modalities. We analyzed the outcome of PGS patients treated with concurrent and adjuvant temozolomide (TMZ). SETTINGS AND DESIGN:Retrospective single institutional analysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We retrospectively evalua...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Rath GK,Sharma DN,Mallick S,Gandhi AK,Joshi NP,Haresh KP,Gupta S,Julka PK

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mitochondrial DNA (Mt DNA) defects have been identified in a variety of Tumors, but the exact role of these defects in the pathogenicity and tumor progression is poorly understood. This study aims at identifying the status of mitochondrial OXPHOS genes in neoplastic transformation and attempts to establish a...

journal_title：Indian journal of cancer

authors： Chintha R,Kaipa PR,Sekhar N,Hasan Q

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00