• Malignant pleural effusion (extra fluid around the lungs caused. (instituteofliving.org)
  • The most common findings on physical examination (79%) are signs of pleural effusion (eg, dullness to percussion, decreased breath sounds). (medscape.com)
  • When this capacity is overwhelmed, either through excess formation or decreased lymphatic absorption, a pleural effusion develops. (wikidoc.org)
  • Pleural effusion results either from increased pleural fluid formation or decreased exit of fluid. (wikidoc.org)
  • Methods: This multicenter, retrospective study included 164 cirrhotic patients with recurrent pleural effusion from March 2012 to June 2017. (ewha.ac.kr)
  • This image shows the extensive pleural thickening that is characteristic of mesothelioma, effusion, and reduction in the volume of the affected hemithorax. (medscape.com)
  • On physical examination, findings of pleural effusion are usually noted upon percussion and auscultation. (medscape.com)
  • Patients may also be asymptomatic, with evidence of a pleural effusion noted incidentally on physical examination or by chest radiograph. (medscape.com)
  • Imaging revealed moderate to large left sided pleural effusion and a renal mass concerning for renal neoplasm. (fortuneonline.org)
  • Hemorrhage can occur despite reduced dose, and can result in hemorrhagic pleural effusion and bleeding in solid organs like the kidney. (fortuneonline.org)
  • Pleural effusion (water in the lung): kills? (hickeysolution.com)
  • Pleural effusion, or water in the lung, is the accumulation of fluids within the pleura, the membrane that lines the lung. (hickeysolution.com)
  • The condition of pleural effusion occurs when, for some reason, there is an overproduction of the serous fluid, or when the lymphatic system is unable to do resorption. (hickeysolution.com)
  • Pleural effusion can be classified in several ways, one of which is according to the chemical composition of the accumulated liquid. (hickeysolution.com)
  • Another way to classify a pleural effusion is according to its location in the pleura. (hickeysolution.com)
  • Pleurodesis following pleural aspiration decreases the chance of pleural effusion recurrence, and has been a widely used long-standing method of controlling recurrent pleural effusions. (scirp.org)
  • It refers to the abnormal accumulation of more than 500 milliliters of transudative pleural effusion in patients with liver cirrhosis where a cardiac and pulmonary cause of pleural effusion has been ruled out [1]. (scirp.org)
  • The effusion is usually a transudate, however, due to a higher absorptive pleural capacity, the protein content of the pleural effusion is usually slightly higher than that of the ascitic fluid. (scirp.org)
  • However, it has been shown that the initial events that take place after the intrapleural administration of a sclerosing agent include the denudation of mesothelial cells and the subsequent development of an exudative pleural effusion. (scirp.org)
  • malignant pleural effusion, chest wall neoplasm, COPD, metastatic cancer, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary fibrosis, relief from oxygen, bronchodilator and steroid therapy is ineffective, as their disease process has advanced beyond conventional therapy to alleviate the dyspnea [3,4]. (symbiosisonlinepublishing.com)
  • Heterogeneous enhancement is seen and pleural effusion can be present. (eurorad.org)
  • The Meigs' syndrome is a rare but well-known syndrome defined as the triad of benign solid ovarian tumor, ascites, and pleural effusion. (medscape.com)
  • Studies reported a 40 % right pleural effusion and with varicella. (bvsalud.org)
  • A human breast cancer cell line that was derived in 1973 from the MALIGNANT PLEURAL EFFUSION of a patient with stage III BREAST CARCINOMA and was characterized as being of breast cancer origin. (bvsalud.org)
  • Rarely, ascites and pleural effusion accompany ovarian fibromas;this triad of findings is called Meigs syndrome. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Moreover, the fibrous nature of the tumor has given rise to various other names, such as pleural fibroma, submesothelial fibroma, and localized fibrous tumor. (medscape.com)
  • In some cases where a patient with limited stage disease has only one small tumor, the tumor will be surgically removed, followed by chemotherapy. (family-health-information.com)
  • 2023). Multiomic analysis of malignant pleural mesothelioma identifies molecular axes and specialized tumor profiles driving intertumor heterogeneity. (who.int)
  • 2022). Druggable growth dependencies and tumor evolution analysis in patient-derived organoids of neuroendocrine cancer. (who.int)
  • For non-surgical admissions, the DRG logic first identified whether the patient had a neoplasm (tumor) then divided up the DRGs within and MDC based on the specific conditions related to the organ system and/or patient symptoms. (sfur.com)
  • This case highlights the difficulties that may be encountered in the management of patients with Meigs' syndrome, including potential misdiagnosis of the tumor as a malignant ovarian neoplasm that may influence the medical and surgical approach and the adverse impact that Meigs' syndrome can have on the patient's condition, especially if it is associated with acute pain and severe anemia. (medscape.com)
  • More common diseases, such as benign asbestos-related pleural disease and metastatic adenocarcinoma, can look radiographically identical to mesothelioma. (medscape.com)
  • MAINtenance Afinitor (MAIN-A): A randomized trial comparing maintenance aromatase inhibitors (AIs) + everolimus (Afinitor) vs. AIs in patients withHR+ metastatic breast cancer with disease control aft. (trialstracker.net)
  • An Open Label, Phase Ib, Dose-escalation Study Evaluating the Safety and Tolerability of Xentuzumab and Abemaciclib in Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumours and in Combination With Endocrine Therapy in Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Hormone Receptor-positive, HER2-, Breast Cancer, Followed by Expansion Cohorts. (researcherprofiles.org)
  • Our case highlights the importance of early recognition of metastatic meningioma, especially when treating patients with a history of intracranial meningioma. (amjcaserep.com)
  • Our case emphasizes the need for early recognition of metastatic meningioma, especially when treating patients with a prior history of intracranial meningioma. (amjcaserep.com)
  • as monotherapy for the treatment of those patients who have received at least two chemotherapy regimens for their metastatic disease. (who.int)
  • The classic description of malignant pleural mesothelioma is a thickening in the pleural space with encasement of the lung by a rindlike visceral pleura. (medscape.com)
  • Small malignant pleural effusions may not be observed on standard radiographs. (medscape.com)
  • Pleural effusions are common and may obscure the presence of the underlying pleural thickening. (medscape.com)
  • Over-time as many diseases advance (cancer), it may spread to the pulmonary system and evolve into malignant pleural effusions or chest wall neoplasm, which has a profound negative effect on work of breathing and alveolar gas exchange that may cause hypoxemia respiratory failure. (symbiosisonlinepublishing.com)
  • Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are now a first-line treatment option for patients with pleural mesothelioma with the recent approval of ipilimumab and nivolumab. (nih.gov)
  • We included patients with pleural mesothelioma who were treated with nivolumab (NivoMes, NCT02497508 ) or nivolumab and ipilimumab (INITIATE, NCT03048474 ) after first-line therapy. (nih.gov)
  • To potentially select antitumor clusters, we filtered for clusters that were (1) not found in healthy controls, (2) recurrent in multiple patients with mesothelioma, and (3) more prevalent in post-treatment than pretreatment samples. (nih.gov)
  • We identified two unique TCR clusters that were associated with survival on treatment with ICI in patients with pleural mesothelioma. (nih.gov)
  • Whereas pleural mesothelioma is highly associated with asbestos exposure , nonmesotheliomatous cancers have generally not been proven to result from exposure to airborne asbestos. (medscape.com)
  • By definition, pseudomesotheliomatous carcinoma refers to an epithelial neoplasm that secondarily involves the pleura and encases the lung, thereby simulating the radiologic and macroscopic appearance of malignant mesothelioma. (medscape.com)
  • Considerations for Imaging of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: A Consensus Statement from the International Mesothelioma Interest Group. (uchicago.edu)
  • Imaging in pleural mesothelioma: A review of the 15th International Conference of the International Mesothelioma Interest Group. (uchicago.edu)
  • Comparison of Nuclear Grade, Necrosis, and Histologic Subtype Between Biopsy and Resection in Pleural Malignant Mesothelioma: An International Multi-Institutional Analysis. (uchicago.edu)
  • Gemcitabine with or without ramucirumab as second-line treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma (RAMES): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 2 trial. (uchicago.edu)
  • Randomized Study of Maintenance Pemetrexed Versus Observation for Treatment of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: CALGB 30901. (uchicago.edu)
  • Treatment patterns among patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma: An Italian, population-based nationwide study. (uchicago.edu)
  • Optimization of response classification criteria for patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma, a validation study. (uchicago.edu)
  • EURACAN/IASLC Proposals for Updating the Histologic Classification of Pleural Mesothelioma: Towards a More Multidisciplinary Approach. (uchicago.edu)
  • Radiologic Considerations and Standardization of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Imaging Within Clinical Trials: Consensus Statement from the NCI Thoracic Malignancy Steering Committee - International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer - Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation Clinical Trials Planning Meeting. (uchicago.edu)
  • Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare and aggressive cancer mainly caused by asbestos exposure. (bvsalud.org)
  • Wagner et al connected asbestos to mesothelioma in a classic 1960 study of 33 patients with mesothelioma who were exposed to asbestos in a mining area in South Africa's North Western Cape Province. (medscape.com)
  • The clinical latency period between asbestos exposure and mesothelioma development is 35-40 years, and as a result, the number of mesothelioma patients has continued to rise despite decreased asbestos production. (medscape.com)
  • The most common mesothelioma finding on radiographs is unilateral, concentric, plaquelike, or nodular pleural thickening (as seen in the images below). (medscape.com)
  • Calcified pleural plaques are present in 20% of patients with mesothelioma and are usually related to the previous asbestos exposure. (medscape.com)
  • To review the computed tomography (CT) imaging findings of pleural mesothelioma at presentation and to correlate the CT with the histological subtype. (nih.gov)
  • Pathology reports from 1997 to 2006 were reviewed at two academic institutions to identify patients with proven pleural mesothelioma. (nih.gov)
  • Mesothelioma, malignant (MESOM) [MIM:156240]: An aggressive neoplasm of the serosal lining of the chest. (enquirebio.com)
  • Asbestos, particularly the types of amphibole asbestos known as crocidolite and amosite asbestos, is the principal carcinogen implicated in the pathogenesis of malignant pleural mesothelioma. (medscape.com)
  • Computed tomography scan of a 58-year-old patient with mesothelioma and shortness of breath. (medscape.com)
  • Dyspnea and nonpleuritic chest wall pain are the most common presenting symptoms of malignant pleural mesothelioma, with at least 1 of these occurring in 60-90% of patients. (medscape.com)
  • For patient education information, see Mesothelioma and Mesothelioma in Children . (medscape.com)
  • The prevalent histological type was the epitelial mesothelioma (16 patients). (mesothelioma-line.com)
  • The epithelium mesothelioma was the prevalent histological type and because of the few number of patients with other types, it was not possible to establish significant relationships between the histological type and the overall survival. (mesothelioma-line.com)
  • S rarely is the treatment of choice, once most of the patients have local advanced disease, old age and comorbilities The epithelium mesothelioma was the prevalent histological type and because of the few number of patients with other types, it was not possible to establish significant relationships between the histological type and the overall survival. (mesothelioma-line.com)
  • 2022). A molecular phenotypic map of malignant pleural mesothelioma. (who.int)
  • 2019). Redefining malignant pleural mesothelioma types as a continuum uncovers immune-vascular interactions. (who.int)
  • The document collects literature relating to the application of therapeutic approach with CAR T to malignant pleural mesothelioma, considering this treatment strategy as a future prospect for improving the prognosis and outcomes of patients suffering from this neoplasm. (fondazionebuzziunicem.org)
  • Asbestos exposure among Finnish mesothelioma patients. (cdc.gov)
  • Thoracentesis allows chemical and cytologic examination of pleural fluid. (family-health-information.com)
  • Results: A total of 164 patients were divided into pigtail catheter (n = 115) and thoracentesis (n = 49) groups. (ewha.ac.kr)
  • A total of five complications occurred, including four total cases of bleeding (one patient in the pigtail catheter group and three in the thoracentesis group) and one case of empyema in the pigtail catheter group. (ewha.ac.kr)
  • All patients were subjected to repeated thoracentesis. (scirp.org)
  • Asbestos bodies in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in view of occupation, pleural changes, and bronchogenic carcinoma. (cdc.gov)
  • This concept becomes more challenging when evaluating hematolymphoid neoplasm in body fluid. (cytojournal.com)
  • The pleural fluid lubricates the [[pleura]l surfaces and allows the layers of pleura to slide against each other easily during respiration . (wikidoc.org)
  • Pleural fluid is filtered across the parietal mesothelium in the top of the pleural cavity and removed by lymphatic stomatas in the more dependent mediastinal and diaphragmatic regions. (wikidoc.org)
  • Healthy individuals have less than 15 ml of fluid in each pleural space . (wikidoc.org)
  • Normally, fluid enters the pleural space from the capillaries in the parietal pleura , from interstitial spaces of the lung via the visceral pleura , or from the peritoneal cavity through small holes in the diaphragm . (wikidoc.org)
  • This liquid can be from the pleural fluid itself, with small changes, to blood and other secretions. (hickeysolution.com)
  • Characterized by a liquid that is poor in cells and proteins , light and transparent in color, similar to normal pleural fluid, this type of stroke happens because of the increase in pressure in the blood vessels or by blood that is low in proteins. (hickeysolution.com)
  • Twenty eight patients (50%) had to repeat the procedure for a second time, sixteen of which (28.6%) failed despite the second trial and twelve cases (21.4%) showed no fluid reaccumulation. (scirp.org)
  • Transmission of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis to the pleural cavity further changes the criteria of fluid analysis [5]. (scirp.org)
  • Placement of a chest tube carries the risk of uncontrollable fluid loss and high mortality [10], however, some pulmonologists are still performing this maneuver and even in their experienced hands there still exists high mortality and difficulty in removal of the chest tube in a considerable number of patients [11]. (scirp.org)
  • DSRCT was first described by Gerald and Rosai in 1989 as a primitive neoplasm of children and young adults that most frequently occurs in the serosa of the pelvic cavity. (medscape.com)
  • Neoplasms of the thin serous membrane that envelopes the lungs and lines the thoracic cavity. (uchicago.edu)
  • In between the two is a thin space known as the pleural cavity or pleural space . (wikidoc.org)
  • The pleural membrane also helps to keep the two lungs away from each other and air tight, thus if one lung is punctured and collapses due to an accident, the other pleural cavity will still be air tight, and the other lung will work normally. (wikidoc.org)
  • Inside the pleura, there is a structure known as the pleural cavity. (hickeysolution.com)
  • This serous liquid is released into the pleural cavity through blood capillaries in the outermost layer of the pleura (parietal). (hickeysolution.com)
  • Lymph accumulation in the pleural cavity, which has a milky appearance due to its high fat content. (hickeysolution.com)
  • I put it in the pleural cavity. (hickeysolution.com)
  • The detection of rhabdomyoblasts is fundamental in the diagnosis of rhabdomyosarcomas, but rhabdomyoblast differentiation can be detected in several pediatric neoplasms. (wikipedia.org)
  • This procedure allows a firm diagnosis in 80% of patients. (family-health-information.com)
  • Early and accurate diagnosis is important to choosing the most appropriate care strategies, even if the patient is not exhibiting symptoms. (cdc.gov)
  • Eighty patients in whom there was no significant delay between CT imaging and histological diagnosis were assessed by logistic regression analysis to correlate CT and histologic findings. (nih.gov)
  • In the period between 2000 and 2005, 18 patients with MPM were observed, 7 to initiate treatment and 11 to diagnosis and treatment. (mesothelioma-line.com)
  • ABSTRACT To compare clinical (non-invasive) diagnosis with bronchoscopic (invasive) diagnosis, a total of 50 patients with chronic pneumonia (sputum smear-negative for tuberculosis) were examined. (who.int)
  • Diagnosis was based on reverse transcription polymerase chain reac- tion, and patients were classified as mild, moderate or critical. (who.int)
  • Traditional treatment of hepatic hydrothorax in a patient who failed medical management of ascites remains problematic and controversial and no guideline for an ideal method is available at the present [8]. (scirp.org)
  • There is no anatomical connection between the left and the right pleural cavities so in cases of pneumothorax , the other hemithorax will still be able to function normally. (wikidoc.org)
  • It is usually caused by trauma in the thoracic region, neoplasms, congenital causes, infections and venous thrombosis of the superior vena cava system (in the heart). (hickeysolution.com)
  • Often patients are asymptomatic, although persistent cough, pulmonary infections or thoracic discomfort may be present. (eurorad.org)
  • In this study, we investigated the different piratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), causing characteristics of the first 150 COVID-19 patients in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) ( 2 , 3 ). (who.int)
  • Cervical Cancer Screening Using Primary High-Risk HPV (hrHPV) Versus Cotesting: Implications for hrHPV-Negative Patients with High Grade Squamous Epithelial Lesion Manrai P, Levi A, Sun T, Wang M, Cai G , Abi-Raad R. Cervical Cancer Screening Using Primary High-Risk HPV (hrHPV) Versus Cotesting: Implications for hrHPV-Negative Patients with High Grade Squamous Epithelial Lesion. (yale.edu)
  • Synovial sarcoma is a malignant soft-tissue neoplasm that most commonly affects the extremities near to, but not in continuity with, large joints. (medscape.com)
  • The METROPHOLYS Study - Metronomic cyclophosphamide vs doxorubicin in elderly patients with advanced soft tissue sarcomas. (trialstracker.net)
  • We identified 4.2 million and 12 thousand complementarity-determining region 3 (CDR3) sequences from PBMCs and tumors, respectively, in patients treated with ICI. (nih.gov)
  • Neoplasia, the formation of a neoplasm, can result in the expression of tumors and ultimately progress into cancers. (wikipedia.org)
  • Brenner tumors are commonly associated with other ovarian neoplasms, including mucinous-type tumors. (cap.org)
  • Histologically, these tumors resemble non-invasive, low-grade urothelial neoplasms. (cap.org)
  • Myeloproliferative neoplasms are a group of diseases in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets. (instituteofliving.org)
  • However, asbestos-associated diseases typically have long latency periods so many patients exposed to asbestos are asymptomatic for years before any clinically apparent asbestos-related disease develops. (cdc.gov)
  • A single patient can have any combination of asbestos-associated diseases. (cdc.gov)
  • Taking a detailed exposure history is an important step in evaluating a patient who may be at risk for developing asbestos-associated diseases. (cdc.gov)
  • IMT comprises 0.04% to 0.7% of all the lung neoplasms but in children IMT is the most common primary lung lesion accounting for 50% of all the benign lesions [3]. (eurorad.org)
  • Benign ovarian masses include functional cysts (eg, corpus luteum cysts) and neoplasms (eg, benign teratomas). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Three-week-old patient with congenital midline cervical cleft. (medscape.com)
  • Pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy in patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis. (trialstracker.net)
  • Diagnosing hematolymphoid neoplasm by evaluating fine-needle aspiration (FNA) cytology sample is controversial and requires experience and clinical skills. (cytojournal.com)
  • Patients require careful monitoring for toxicity and therapeutic benefit for the duration of treatment. (basicmedicalkey.com)
  • pleural biopsy- 1 patient. (mesothelioma-line.com)
  • Open lung biopsy should be avoided as toxicity may be exacerbated and these patients may already have compromised cardiopulmonary function 11 . (radiopaedia.org)
  • Pleural mesotheliomas have been linked to exposure to asbestos. (enquirebio.com)
  • Lifting the curtain on molecular differences between malignant pleural mesotheliomas. (who.int)
  • 2020, the date of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Lebanon, and 3 April 2020, our team treated 150 patients diag- nosed with COVID-19. (who.int)
  • The treatment depends upon the stage of the cancer, there are many types pf treatment like radiation therapy, combinations of surgery, and chemotherapy improve the prognosis and prolong patient survival. (family-health-information.com)
  • Patients with neoplasms, cardiopulmonary disease, and infectious conditions were excluded. (ewha.ac.kr)
  • 1] Of the 33 patients, 32 had been exposed to crocidolite, the most carcinogenic type of asbestos. (medscape.com)
  • Patients who have been significantly exposed to asbestos should undergo a thorough medical evaluation. (cdc.gov)
  • Exposure to asbestos fibres- 4 patients, all cases with a latency period of more than 25 years. (mesothelioma-line.com)
  • As with previous editions, this edition of Diagnostic Standards has been prepared as a basic guide and statement of principles for all persons involved in the care of patients with tuberculosis. (cdc.gov)
  • RÉSUMÉ Afin de comparer le diagnostic clinique (non invasif) avec le diagnostic bron- choscopique (invasif), un effectif total de 50 patients souffrant de pneumonie chronique (frottis d'expectoration négatif pour la tuberculose) a été examiné. (who.int)
  • Anticitrullinated protein antibody (ACPA) is another antibody identified, which is produced in most patients with RA and has become an important diagnostic tool. (basicmedicalkey.com)
  • In this prospective descriptive study, we present our experience in treating these patients, specifi- cally the diagnostic criteria, outcome, and demographic, clinical, radiological and biological characteristics. (who.int)
  • [2] The parietal pleura have lymphatic stomata , of 2 to 10 µm in diameter that open onto the pleural space . (wikidoc.org)
  • The visceral pleura are devoid of lacunas and stomas and the underlying lymphatic vessels appear to drain the pulmonary parenchyma rather than the pleural space . (wikidoc.org)
  • Although the usual disease course is chronic, some patients will enter a remission spontaneously. (basicmedicalkey.com)
  • Low prevalence and independent prognostic role of del(11q) in Chinese patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. (cdc.gov)
  • [5] The pleural lymphatics act as a feedback system that regulates pleural liquid volume and its protein composition around a low volume set point. (wikidoc.org)
  • Pleural drainage carries the risk of massive protein and electrolyte depletion as well as the risk of bleeding and hepatic encephalopathy. (scirp.org)
  • The type of treatment used is determined by a combination of factors, including recommendations provided by health professionals, patient preferences, and biological properties of the cancer. (wikipedia.org)
  • [ 5 ] An earlier report, in 1956, by Babolini and Blasi, described the same clinicopathological entity using the nomenclature, "The pleural form of primary cancer of the lung. (medscape.com)
  • Good nutrition is important for cancer patients. (instituteofliving.org)
  • Weekly therapy with Carboplatin and Docetaxel in patients with head-neck cancer with important comorbidity TERAPIA SETTIMANALE CON CARBOPLATINO E DOCETAXEL IN PAZIENTI CON TUMORI CAPO-COLLO CON IMP. (trialstracker.net)
  • Role of PET/ CT with 18F-fluorocholine in the staging of patients with intermediate/high risk prostate cancer. (trialstracker.net)
  • The world-renowned experts from the NCCN diagnose and treat patients with cancer, with a particular focus on uncommon, complex and aggressive forms of cancer. (moffitt.org)
  • As an NCCN member, Moffitt plays a critical role in improving the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of cancer care so that patients can live better lives. (moffitt.org)
  • UCLA Neoplasms Trial → Patients With Different Types of Cancer (Solid Tumours) Aims to Find a Safe Dose of Xentuzumab in Combination With Abemaciclib With or Without Hormonal Therapies. (researcherprofiles.org)
  • The Study Also Tests How Effective These Medicines Are in Patients With Lung and Breast Cancer. (researcherprofiles.org)
  • This is a study in adult patients with different types of cancer. (researcherprofiles.org)
  • Free patient webinar for those experiencing squamous cell skin cancer, their caregivers, and their families. (nccn.org)
  • Experts discussed squamous cell skin cancer and its various treatments, side effects from treatments, how to prevent future skin cancers and available patient and caregiver resources. (nccn.org)
  • The most recent Patient Webinar: Squamous Cell Skin Cancer occurred in September 2023. (nccn.org)
  • This informational program was created in conjunction with the NCCN Guidelines for Patients®: Squamous Cell Skin Cancer . (nccn.org)
  • The NCCN Guidelines for Patients are available to read and download for free online and via the NCCN Patient Guides for Cancer mobile app. (nccn.org)
  • The prevalence of ataxia telangiectasia mutated (ATM) variants in patients with breast cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. (cdc.gov)
  • Patients with HLA-DR4 antigen are 3.5 times more likely to develop RA than those patients who have other HLA-DR antigens. (basicmedicalkey.com)
  • Although patients with tuberculosis also generate larger particles containing numerous bacilli, these particles do not serve as effective vehicles for transmission of infection because they do not remain airborne, and if inhaled, do not reach alveoli. (cdc.gov)
  • In approximately a third of patients, the presentation may mimic pulmonary infection 6 . (radiopaedia.org)
  • Cryptococcosis is a well-recognised infection in immunocompromised patients, although its prevalence varies with the type of immune defect. (annals.edu.sg)
  • Detailed knowledge of circulating pathogenic strains and heterogeneities in infection outcomes and disease dynamics may help in patient management. (cdc.gov)
  • Patients typically present with progressive dyspnea as the dominant symptom. (radiopaedia.org)
  • The patient was managed conservatively with intravenous hydration for his acute renal failure, blood transfusions and pain medications. (fortuneonline.org)
  • Group A included 1479 patients found in the Dental School archive before 2017, more specifically between 1995 and 2017. (bvsalud.org)
  • From 2017 to 2022, the records of 640 new patients were examined (GROUP B) in order to calculate the incidence of these occurrences. (bvsalud.org)
  • METHODS: Panoramic radiographs, intraoral photographs, and dental casts of 2119 patients referred to the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Turin, Italy, between 1995 and 2022 were reviewed. (bvsalud.org)
  • TCR sequencing was performed with the ImmunoSEQ assay in 49 and 39 pretreatment and post-treatment patient peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) samples. (nih.gov)
  • in order for optimal treatment to be administered, the neoplasm containing rhabdomyoblasts should be carefully and correctly classified. (wikipedia.org)
  • Methods: Thirty-nine consecutive patients in permanent dentition seeking treatment with CA were recruited from two universities. (bvsalud.org)
  • Conclusion: Motivational techniques did not affect patient compliance, and treatment outcomes were achieved as planned. (bvsalud.org)
  • The PWB of all patients improved throughout the treatment with CA. (bvsalud.org)
  • Role of SAMITAL in prevention and treatment of oral mucositis in patients treated with chemo-radiation (CT/RT)for head-and-neck squamous cell carcinomas. (trialstracker.net)
  • Only 14 patients continued treatment in this Hospital. (mesothelioma-line.com)
  • Stage: Stage IV- 3 patients: 2- Rt+Ct;1 to continue treatment. (mesothelioma-line.com)
  • S rarely is the treatment of choice, once most of the patients have local advanced disease, old age and comorbilities. (mesothelioma-line.com)
  • This subset of patients often requires repeat hospitalizations for treatment of advanced pulmonary morbidities that makes breathing difficult [1,3 and 4]. (symbiosisonlinepublishing.com)
  • Some patients find themselves watching the clock barely able to reach the next treatment scheduled time interval for aerosolized β-agonist. (symbiosisonlinepublishing.com)
  • Patients were evaluated by a measure called global improvement, which is defined as a response of "better" to the question, "Please rate the overall condition of your dry mouth now compared with how you felt before starting treatment in this study. (nih.gov)
  • Relative risk reduction from blood pressure reduction is similar across populations with varying absolute risk, so the absolute benefit is greater in patients who are at higher risk independent of their hypertension (for example, patients with diabetes or hyperlipidemia), and such patients would be expected to benefit from more aggressive treatment to a lower blood pressure goal. (globalrph.com)
  • In case of incomplete resection or non-operable patients, radiotherapy is an alternative treatment [8]. (eurorad.org)
  • Considering the patient's serious clinical condition and assuming that she had Meigs' syndrome with a twisted large ovarian mass and possible hemolytic anemia, we first concentrated on effective medical management of our patient and chose the most appropriate surgical treatment after laparoscopic examination. (medscape.com)
  • Neutrophilic eccrine hidradenitis (NEH) is a neutrophilic dermatosis primarily affecting the eccrine glands and occurs most commonly in patients undergoing chemotherapy for a malignancy. (annals.edu.sg)
  • Parental occupation and intracranial neoplasms of childhood: results of a case-control interview study. (cdc.gov)
  • The presence of sudden large masses in a solid organ in a patient on ibrutinib should elicit the differential of intra-organ hemorrhage. (fortuneonline.org)
  • The term fibroma is inappropriate because the neoplasm exhibits defined histologic features that differ from those of fibromas and may express malignant behavior. (medscape.com)