Leiomyosarcoma of the duodenum recognized preoperatively.

abstract：:Biopsy and autopsy materials excised from a 69-year-old woman were investigated. Serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) showed a high value of 955 ng/mL. A plateaulike tumor was located in the gastric cardia and fundus to the entire gastric body. It showed severe proliferation and infiltration from the mucosa to the ser...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Morii S,Oka K,Hakozaki H,Nihei T,Mori N

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:JC virus (JCV) is thought to infect approximately 80% of the human population. Antibodies against JCV can be found in the sera of many people with and without colorectal carcinoma (CRC). We hypothesized that JCV antibody titer will be higher in CRC patients than in healthy controls. AIM:To evaluate this hypo...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Niv Y,Vilkin A,Levi Z

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 53-year-old white woman developed diabetes mellitus, migratory erythema, and anemia, clinical features suggesting the presence of a "glucagonoma." Ten years earlier, after laparotomy and pancreatic biopsy, she had been told that she had an inoperable pancreatic carcinoma. Review of that biopsy together with current ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Pitchumoni CS,Thelmo W,Ahmed KS,Kumar A,Davidian M,Einhorn R,Adler J,McCarthy J

更新日期：1979-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：GOALS:Our aim was to study the prevalence of dysplasia and progression to high-grade dysplasia (HGD) and esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) in African Americans (AA) with Barrett's esophagus (BE) and compare it with that of non-Hispanic white (NHW) controls. BACKGROUND:BE, a precursor of EAC, is a disease of predominantl...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Thota PN,Zackria S,Sanaka MR,Patil D,Goldblum J,Lopez R,Chak A

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Changes in liver biochemical test results have been described in hyperthyroid patients before and after antithyroid therapy. In the present study, we analyzed liver tests at diagnosis and after 6 weeks of treatment with propylthiouracil (PTU) in 43 patients with hyperthyroidism. At diagnosis, 60.5% of the patients had...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Gürlek A,Cobankara V,Bayraktar M

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eosinophilic esophagitis is a morphologic finding that may result from a wide spectrum of clinical conditions. The distinctive histological features accompanying eosinophilic esophagitis may facilitate the diagnosis of the underlying disease entity. Unfortunately, there are no pathognomonic histologic characteristics ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Ahmad M,Soetikno RM,Ahmed A

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia is a group of autosomal dominant disorders, characterized by telangiectases that develop in the skin, mucous membranes, and visceral organs. Currently, there is no satisfactory treatment of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. Interferon has never been used for the treatment of ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Massoud OI,Youssef WI,Mullen KD

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At least five hepatitis viruses are known to date. Infection by enterically transmitted viruses (HAV and HEV) is generally benign compared with the disease caused by parenterally transmitted viruses (HBV, HCV, and HDV). Chronic infection by HBV is common and may evolve to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Pujol FH,Devesa M

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eosinophilic esophagitis is a recently described disease characterized by the presence of upper gastrointestinal tract symptoms in association with a dense esophageal eosinophilic infiltrate. The awareness and interest of physicians and researchers in this disease has been increasing as reflected by the number of publ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Almansa C,Devault KR,Achem SR

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a paucity of data on the long-term behavior of dyspepsia, endoscopic findings, and gastroduodenal histology in patients with or without Helicobacter pylori colonization. We evaluated these parameters during a period of 7 to 19 years (average, 12.3 years) by baseline and follow-up studies. In 36 patients studi...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： DeLuca VA Jr,West AB,Haque S,Katz DL,Ciarolla D,Goldenberg S,Fette G

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fatigue is common in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients and is associated with factors such as psychopathology, sleep quality, and disease activity. GOAL:To investigate the combined role of all the above factors in the burden of fatigue among IBD patients. STUDY:We conducted an observational study o...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Hashash JG,Ramos-Rivers C,Youk A,Chiu WK,Duff K,Regueiro M,Binion DG,Koutroubakis I,Vachon A,Benhayon D,Dunn MA,Szigethy EM

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical recognition of Helicobacter pylori gastritis in children with recurrent abdominal pain is difficult. We assessed the value of a simplified 13C urea breath test (13C-UBT) in a selected group of children with nocturnal waking and disruptive recurrent abdominal pain who fulfilled criteria for endoscopy. Gast...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Eltumi M,Brueton MJ,Francis N

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intestinal failure (IF) is a state in which the nutritional demands are not met by the gastrointestinal absorptive surface. A majority of IF cases are associated with short-bowel syndrome, which is a result of malabsorption after significant intestinal resection for numerous reasons, some of which include Crohn's dise...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Bharadwaj S,Tandon P,Meka K,Rivas JM,Jevenn A,Kuo NT,Steiger E

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined 2,253 consecutive dyspeptic patients referred to our endoscopy service by general practitioners ("open" group) and hospital clinicians ("clinic" group) to study the prevalence of the various endoscopic findings according to patient age and the route of endoscopic referral. The results obtained are represen...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Mansi C,Mela GS,Savarino V,Mele MR,Valle F,Celle G

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fundic gland polyps (FGPs) are now the most common gastric polyp encountered by endoscopists. However, they have minimal clinical significance. If they could be reliably predicted by endoscopic features, it might prevent the need for and cost of biopsy. GOALS:To determine the positive predictive value of en...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Weston BR,Helper DJ,Rex DK

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS) causes smooth muscle atrophy and fibrosis of the distal two-thirds of the esophagus. Motility studies show reduced-amplitude or absent peristaltic contractions in this region and normal or decreased lower esophageal sphincter pressure. Patients complain of dysphagia, heartburn, and...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Ebert EC

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recognition of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) as a major cause of gastroduodenal diseases has led to the use of antibiotics to treat these diseases. However, antibiotics used alone are not very effective, and adjuvant therapy is required. The most potent adjuvant therapy consists of increasing the stomach pH with...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Mégraud F

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence of laryngopharyngeal reflux disease is controversial when abnormal sensation of the laryngopharynx is felt without heartburn. GOALS:The aims of this study were to investigate the relationship between abnormal sensation of the laryngopharynx and gastroesophageal reflux, and to elucidate the path...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Wada T,Sasaki M,Kataoka H,Ogasawara N,Kanematsu T,Tanida S,Nojiri S,Ando T,Okochi M,Joh T

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：GOALS:To determine the incidence of renal function deterioration in adult patients with Salmonella infection. BACKGROUND:Renal impairment has been described during severe Salmonella infection and is mainly due to shock, dehydration, or rhabdomyolysis. However, it is unclear whether less severe Salmonella infection als...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Janssen van Doorn K,Pierard D,Spapen H

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical reports suggest that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) use might induce esophageal symptoms and damage, including esophagitis, but experimental data are conflicting, and some indicate that NSAIDs improve mucosal damage. It is not known whether patients with endoscopically diagnosed esophagitis dur...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Sopeña F,Lanas A,Sáinz R

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adrenal neoplasm is a rare cause of Budd-Chiari syndrome. We report a case of fulminant acute Budd-Chiari syndrome due to inferior vena cava thrombosis stemming from invasion by a clinically nonfunctioning adrenal neoplasm. We also review briefly the clinical characteristics of the seven previously reported cases. ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Moreira V,Aller R,De Luis DA,San Roman AL,Ferreiro A

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ultrasound-guided percutaneous acetic acid injection (PAI) therapy is effective for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Posttreatment fever (>37.5 degrees C) may occur owing to acetic acid-induced tumor necrosis, but its incidence and clinical significance are not clear. METHODS:A total of 402 treatment session...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Huo TI,Huang YH,Huang HC,Wu JC,Lee PC,Chang FY,Lee SD

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Poor preparation for elective colonoscopy is exceedingly common in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). This unsatisfactory outcome is likely due to long-standing difficulty with evacuation and decreased colonic motility, which may result in inadequate responses to conventional bowel preparation regimens. ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Korsten MA,Spungen AM,Radulovic M,Rosman AS,Hunt K,Galea MD,Kornfeld SD,Lyons BL,Yen C,Bauman WA

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Crohn's disease (CD) is now accepted as a systemic illness. The importance of extraintestinal manifestations is underlined by the fact that such "complications" can be more prominent and even more difficult to control than the intestinal disease itself. Lately, evidence for a more than accidental association of pancre...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Piontek M,Hengels KJ,Strohmeyer G

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection due to mother-to-child transmission during the perinatal period remains an important global health problem. Despite standard passive-active immunoprophylaxis with hepatitis B immunoglobulin and hepatitis B vaccine in neonates, up to 8.5% of newborns still acquire HBV infection...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Li J,Chang MS,Tran TT,Nguyen MH

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of microcystic (glycogen-rich) adenoma of the whole pancreas with coexistent pancreatic low-grade malignant islet cell tumor in a 29-year-old woman. She complained of nausea, vomiting, and growing abdominal mass. Abdominal computed tomography showed multiple cysts in the whole pancreas and a calcified...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Jung HK,Son HY,Lee HC,Yi SY

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aims of this study were to analyze the overall survival of patients with cirrhosis and small hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and identify independent pretreatment predictors of survival in Brazil. METHODS:Between 1998 and 2003, 74 patients with cirrhosis and small HCC were evaluated. Predictors of surviv...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Kikuchi LO,Paranaguá-Vezozzo DC,Chagas AL,Mello ES,Alves VA,Farias AQ,Pietrobon R,Carrilho FJ

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The 99mtechnetium pertechnetate nuclear red blood cell scan proved to be a valuable diagnostic tool in localizing the site of bleeding, from a Meckel's diverticulum, in a 41-year-old man. When peptic ulcer or colorectal disease has been excluded by panendoscopy, bleeding Meckel's diverticulum remains a diagnostic cons...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Farr CM,Iqbal R,Bezmalinovic Z,Gladen HE,Stern R

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The bewildering array of medications in the therapy of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often confounds the clinician in the choice of specific agents regarding the balance between safety and efficacy. This review surveys and evaluates currently available IBD therapies as well as those used in clinical trials of ulcer...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Katz S

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent studies have analyzed the potential of advanced endoscopic imaging techniques for differentiating hyperplastic and adenomatous colorectal lesions. Latest endoscopic resection techniques now also allow for treatment of more advanced staged lesions including treatment of early cancerous lesions. AIMS:T...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Albrecht H,Nägel A,Tasdelen H,Rath T,Grauer M,Vieth M,Neurath MF,Neumann H

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00