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Histologic review of melanomas by pathologists trained in melanocytic lesions may change therapeutic approach in up to 41 9% of cases

An. bras. dermatol; 93 (5), 2018
Abstract: Melanoma Guidelines of the Brazilian Dermatology Society recommend histologic review by pathologists trained in melanocytic lesions whenever possible. Out of 145 melanoma cases identified at a private clinic in São Paulo/Brazil, 31 that had been submited to histologic review were studied to ev...

Evaluation of the Cutaneous Lymphoma International Prognostic Index in patients with early stage mycosis fungoides

An. bras. dermatol; 93 (5), 2018
Abstract: Background: Mycosis fungoides (MF) is the most common subtype of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. TNMB system is the staging method used in MF, and it not only guides therapeutic management, but represents the main prognostic factor. In order to improve the prognostic evaluation, the Cutaneous Lymph...

Colorectal adenocarcinoma staging of patients in a public tertiary hospital in the state of Grande do Sul

ABSTRACT Introduction: Colorectal cancer has the second highest prevalence and the third highest incidence in the world. Mortality is directly related to the stage of the disease. Objective: To evaluate the staging of patients with colorectal adenocarcinoma treated at the Coloproctology Department of t...

Ten-year Survival Rates for Women of Grand Bahama Island, The Bahamas, Diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 1988-2002

West Indian med. j; 67 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT A total of 150 women from Grand Bahama Island, The Bahamas, with cancer of the breast were followed up for 10 years post-diagnosis to assess survival rates, not only generally, but also by age and stage of disease at diagnosis, the presence or absence of axillary lymph node metastases, the treat...

Linfadenectomía paraaórtica extraperitoneal por laparoscopia como método clasificatorio en pacientes con diagnóstico de carcinoma de cérvix localmente avanzado: reporte de casos

Rev. colomb. cancerol; 22 (3), 2018
Resumen Describimos la experiencia quirúrgica de diez pacientes sometidas a linfadenectomía paraaórtica extraperitoneal laparoscópica (LPEL) para clasificación en carcinoma de cérvix localmente avanzado (CCLA) y revisión de la literatura. Métodos: Búsqueda de literatura en MEDLINE y EMBASE usa...

Survival analysis of penile cancer patients treatedat a tertiary oncology hospital

Abstract This article aims to estimate the specific survival of patients with penile cancer treated at a state tertiary oncology hospital. The study included 100 cases incidents patients with penile cancer treated at a cancer center, from 2000 to 2011, follow-up to December 31, 2012. The hospital-based c...

Adrenocortical tumors associated with the TP53 p. R337H germline mutation can be identified during child-care consultations

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 94 (4), 2018
Abstract Objective: To evaluate the clinical features associated with adrenocortical hormone overexpression and familial cancer profiling as potential markers for early detection of adrenocortical tumors in children from South and Southeast Brazil. Methods: The clinical manifestations and anthropometri...

Diagnostic accuracy of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging in detecting extracapsular extension in intermediate and high - risk prostate cancer

Int. braz. j. urol; 44 (4), 2018
ABSTRACT Objectives: To evaluate the diagnostic performance of preoperative multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mp-MRI) as a predictor of extracapsular extension (ECE) and unfavorable Gleason score (GS) in patients with intermediate and high-risk prostate cancer (PCa). Materials and Methods: Pa...

The diagnostic value of FNDC5/irisin in renal cell cancer

Int. braz. j. urol; 44 (4), 2018
ABSTRACT Purposes: The aim of this study was to determine the diagnostic significance of fibronectin type III domain containing protein 5 (FNDC5)/Irisin levels in the sera of patients with renal cell cancer. Materials and Methods: In the study, 48 individuals were evaluated. The patient group included ...

Elevada mortalidad por cáncer cérvico-uterino en mujeres jóvenes del área metropolitana de Buenos Aires
High mortality for cervical cancer in young women from the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires

Medicina (B.Aires); 78 (4), 2018
El cáncer cérvico-uterino, fiel indicador de inequidad social, sigue siendo un grave problema de salud pública en la República Argentina. Se suele afirmar que su frecuencia en mujeres jóvenes es baja y que las más expuestas son aquellas mayores de 35 años. Sin embargo, como ginecólogos oncólogos...