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Angiolymphatic invasion as a prognostic fator in resected N0 pancreatic adenocarcinoma

ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.); 30 (1), 2017
ABSTRACT Background: Pancreatic adenocarcinoma remains one of the worst digestive cancers. Surgical resection is the main target when treating a patient with curative intent. Aim: To assess angiolymphatic invasion as a prognostic factor in resected pN0 pancreatic cancer. Methods: Thirty-eight patients...

Analysis of the histomorphologic profile of invasive cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma from 2002 to 2011 in a pathology laboratory in the region of Campos Gerais, Brazil

An. bras. dermatol; 92 (1), 2017
ABSTRACT Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common type of malignant skin cancer. It is also quite aggressive. The increasing incidence of the disease can be altered given its connection with sun exposure. The aim of this study was to establish the clinical and histomorphological profile of squam...

Initial basal cell carcinomas diagnosed in the National Campaign for Skin Cancer Prevention are smaller than those identified by the conventional medical referral system

An. bras. dermatol; 92 (1), 2017
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Basal cell carcinoma is the malignant tumor most often diagnosed in the National Campaign for Skin Cancer Prevention (NCSCP). Little is known about the profile of these lesions compared to the profile of lesions diagnosed by conventional routes of public dermatological care. OBJEC...

Intrahepatic, Perihilar and Distal Cholangiocarcinoma: Management and Outcomes

Ann. hepatol; 16 (1), 2017
Abstract: Introduction and aims. Cholangiocarcinomas are a heterogeneous group of tumors that can be classified into three clinically distinct types of cancers, intrahepatic, perihilar and distal cholangiocarcinoma. The inconsistent use of nomenclature for these cancers has obscured a true knowledge of...

Myiasis associated with penile carcinoma: a new trend in developing countries?

Int. braz. j. urol; 43 (1), 2017
ABSTRACT Objectives The aim of this study is to report an unusual form of penile cancer presentation associated with myiasis infestation, treatment options and outcomes. Materials and Methods We studied 10 patients with suspected malignant neoplasm of the penis associated with genital myiasis infesta...

A prospective randomized trial comparing patent blue and methylene blue for the detection of the sentinel lymph node in breast cancer patients

Summary Introduction: Methylene blue is more widely available and less expensive than patent blue, with an apparently lower risk of anaphylaxis. Objective: The two dyes were compared regarding detection of the sentinel lymph node (SLN). Method: A prospective, randomized trial involved 142 patients wit...

Targeting personalized medicine in a non-Hodgkin lymphoma patient with 18F-FDG and 18F-choline PET/CT

Summary Early diagnosis and staging of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is essential for therapeutic strategy decision. Positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) with fluordeoxyglucose (FDG), a glucose analogue, labeled with fluor-18 (18F-FDG) has been used to evaluate staging, therapy response...

Eficacia y seguridad de la adición de panitumumab a folfox o folfiri como tratamiento de primera línea en pacientes con cancer colrectal metastásico con gen kras no mutado (wild type) e irresecable

INTRODUCCIÓN: Antecedentes: El presente dictamen expone la evaluación de tecnología de la eficacia y seguridad del uso de panitumumab asociado a quimioterapia como primera línea de tratamiento de cácner colorrectal metastásico. Aspectos Generales: El cáncer colorrectal es la segunda causa de muert...

Caracterización clínica según la clasificación TNM de pacientes con cáncer de mama en su primera consulta en el Hospital Nacional de la Mujer de enero a diciembre 2015

El estudio se realizó en el HNM en los meses de junio a noviembre de 2017. Se revisaron expedientes clínicos de las pacientes con diagnóstico de cáncer de mama, que consultaron por primera vez en 2015. En los últimos cinco años en el Hospital Nacional de La Mujer, el cáncer de mama ha constituido ...

Guía de Práctica Clínica para la detección, tratamiento y seguimiento de Linfomas Hodgkin y No Hodgkin en población mayor de 18 años

Esta guía esta dirigida al personal de la salud involucrado directamente en la atención de pacientes adultos mayores de 18 años con sospecha o diagnóstico de linfoma no Hodgkin B difuso de célula grande (Linfoma B difuso de células grandes), linfoma folicular (LF), linfoma de células del manto (LC...