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Pleural fluid secondary to pulmonary cryptococcal infection: a case report and review of the literature
BackgroundPulmonary Cryptococcosis (PC) is diagnosed with increasing incidence in recent years, but it does not commonly involve the pleural space....
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The evolving landscape of IL-10, IL-22 and IL-26 in pleurisy especially in tuberculous pleurisy
Pleurisy can be categorized as primary or secondary, arising from immunological, tumorous, or microbial conditions. It often results in lung...
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Extramedullary disease in multiple myeloma: what you might not expect on [18F]FDG PET/CT - a pictorial essay
IntroductionExtramedullary disease (EMD) represents an aggressive manifestation of multiple myeloma (MM), characterized by autonomous cancer clone...
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Incipient tuberculosis: a comprehensive overview
In the context of the evolving global health landscape shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, tuberculosis (TB) is gaining renewed attention as a...
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Malignant mesothelioma in situ: morphologic features and clinical outcome
The existence of an in situ phase of malignant mesothelioma has long been postulated but until recently has been impossible to prove. Here we...
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Posterior mediastinal Ewing sarcoma with multiple metastases on FDG PET/CT: a rare entity
BackgroundEwing sarcoma and peripheral primary neuroendocrine tumors are aggressive neoplasms which consist of small, round, blue cells of...
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Clinical experience of thoracoplasty with absorbable rib substitutes
PurposeMalignant chest wall tumors are rare in pediatrics. They require multimodal oncological treatment and local surgical control. Resections are...
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Development of a novel nomogram for predicting delayed methotrexate excretion following high-dose methotrexate in adult patients with hematologic malignancies
PurposeHigh-dose methotrexate (HDMTX) is integral in treating hematologic malignancies but carries risks of severe toxicities due to prolonged MTX...
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis sepsis with multiple intermuscular abscesses and respiratory failure as the main manifestations: a case report
BackgroundTuberculous sepsis is uncommon in individuals without human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, and some patients may not exhibit...
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Organ-specific metastatic landscape dissects PD-(L)1 blockade efficacy in advanced non-small cell lung cancer: applicability from clinical trials to real-world practice
BackgroundOrgan-specific metastatic context has not been incorporated into the clinical practice of guiding programmed death-(ligand) 1 [PD-(L)1]...
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Intraoperative OK-432 pleurodesis for preventing recurrence of primary spontaneous pneumothorax in children and adolescents: a single-center experience
BackgroundPrimary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) commonly occurs in lean, tall, male children and adolescents. To reduce recurrence rates of PSP,...
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Breast Implant Capsule-Associated Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Case Presentation
AbstractBreast implant capsule-associated squamous cell carcinoma is exceedingly rare, with only eleven previously published cases. The present study...
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Refractory ascites after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a case report
BackgroundLaparoscopic cholecystectomy is a common surgical option for gallstone disease with minimal trauma and rapid recovery. Ascites is a...
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New Approaches to Management of Pericardial Effusions
Purpose of ReviewPericardial effusion is a challenging pericardial syndrome and a cause of serious concern for physicians and patients due to its...
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Evaluation of the Safety and Effectiveness of Oral Minoxidil in Children: A Systematic Review
The minimal adverse-effect profile and positive clinical response of low-dose oral minoxidil (LDOM) have recently caused the drug to gain popularity...
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IgG4-related lung disease with recurrent pulmonary lesions during steroid therapy and difficulty in differentiating from malignancy: a case report
BackgroundImmunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is characterized by the formation of inflammatory lesions with fibrosis and infiltration of...
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Current update on malignant epithelial ovarian tumors
Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) represents the most frequently occurring gynecological malignancy, accounting for more than 70% of ovarian cancer...
