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Bilateral metastasis to the femoral head as the only manifestation of recurrence of gastric adenocarcinoma: a case report.

World journal of surgical oncology

Fernández-Aceñero MJ, Aramendi Sánchez T.
PMID: 14525616
World J Surg Oncol. 2003 Sep 18;1(1):18. doi: 10.1186/1477-7819-1-18.

BACKGROUND: Metastases to the bone as the sole manifestation of recurrence of a gastric carcinoma are extremely rare. CASE REPORT: We herein report the case of a 63-year-old man operated a year and a half before for a poorly...

Unusual presentation of choriocarcinoma.

World journal of surgical oncology

Balagopal P, Pandey M, Chandramohan K, Somanathan T, Kumar A.
PMID: 12773221
World J Surg Oncol. 2003 Apr 17;1(1):4. doi: 10.1186/1477-7819-1-4.

BACKGROUND: Choriocarcinoma is an aggressive neoplasm arising in the body of the uterus. The disease normally spreads to lung and brain. CASE REPORT: A case of malignant trophoblastic disease with brain metastasis, raised intra cranial pressure and small bowel...

A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) masquerading as an ovarian mass.

World journal of surgical oncology

Carlomagno G, Beneduce P.
PMID: 15142276
World J Surg Oncol. 2004 May 13;2:15. doi: 10.1186/1477-7819-2-15.

BACKGROUND: Malignant gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are rare mesenchymal tumors originating in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract. Myogenic gastrointestinal stromal tumor, a distinctive morphologic variant is characterized by an unusually prominent myxoid stromal background.CASE PRESENTATION: We report a...

The prognosis of women with stage IB1-IIB node-positive cervical carcinoma after radical surgery.

World journal of surgical oncology

Cheng X, Cai S, Li Z, Tang M, Xue M, Zang R.
PMID: 15606922
World J Surg Oncol. 2004 Dec 18;2:47. doi: 10.1186/1477-7819-2-47.

BACKGROUND: Pelvic lymph nodes metastasis is an important prognostic factor for patients with cervical carcinoma. However, the relationships between the number of positive nodes, site of metastases nodes, adjuvant therapy and the prognosis is controversial. The purpose of this...

Surgical training in the Netherlands.

World journal of surgery

Borel-Rinkes IH, Gouma DJ, Hamming JF.
PMID: 18343974
World J Surg. 2008 Oct;32(10):2172-7. doi: 10.1007/s00268-007-9460-1.

Surgical training in the Netherlands has traditionally been characterized by learning on the job under the classic master-trainee doctrine. Over the past decades, it has become regionally organized with intensive structural training courses, and a peer-based quality control system....

The impact of splenectomy on outcomes after distal and total pancreatectomy.

World journal of surgical oncology

Koukoutsis I, Tamijmarane A, Bellagamba R, Bramhall S, Buckels J, Mirza D.
PMID: 17543130
World J Surg Oncol. 2007 Jun 02;5:61. doi: 10.1186/1477-7819-5-61.

BACKGROUND: Several authors advocate spleen preserving distal pancreatectomy, because of the increased complication rate after splenectomy.METHODS: Postoperative complications and survival after distal and total pancreatectomy, were recorded and retrospectively analyzed according to spleen preservation. Patients, who underwent distal and...

Post-radiation sarcoma of the neck treated with re-irradiation followed by wide excision.

World journal of surgical oncology

Tan A, Ngan SY, Choong PF.
PMID: 17018155
World J Surg Oncol. 2006 Oct 04;4:69. doi: 10.1186/1477-7819-4-69.

BACKGROUND: Post-radiation sarcoma (PRS) is an uncommon disease manifesting as sarcoma in a previously irradiated field, usually with a latent period of 5 years or more. Literature is limited to small series. Optimal management of this disease is unclear....

Seeding of epithelial cells into circulation during surgery for breast cancer: the fate of malignant and benign mobilized cells.

World journal of surgical oncology

Camara O, Kavallaris A, Nöschel H, Rengsberger M, Jörke C, Pachmann K.
PMID: 17002789
World J Surg Oncol. 2006 Sep 26;4:67. doi: 10.1186/1477-7819-4-67.

BACKGROUND: Surgery of malignant tumors has long been suspected to be the reason for enhancement of growth of metastases with fatal outcome. This often prevented surgeons from touching the tumor if not absolutely necessary. We have shown in lung...

Primary right atrium angiosarcoma mimicking pericarditis.

World journal of surgical oncology

Kontogiorgi M, Exarchos D, Charitos C, Floros I, Rontogianni D, Roussos C, Routsi C.
PMID: 17953738
World J Surg Oncol. 2007 Oct 22;5:120. doi: 10.1186/1477-7819-5-120.

BACKGROUND: Primary cardiac neoplasms occur rarely and most of them are benign. Malignant tumors including angiosarcoma are extremely rare and have a non specific clinical presentation and a poor prognosis.CASE PRESENTATION: We present a case of a young male...

Peritoneal carcinomatosis from a small bowel carcinoid tumour.

World journal of surgical oncology

Gutierrez G, Daniels IR, Garcia A, Ramia JM.
PMID: 17083717
World J Surg Oncol. 2006 Nov 03;4:75. doi: 10.1186/1477-7819-4-75.

BACKGROUND: Peritoneal carcinomatosis from a gastrointestinal carcinoid tumour is rare and the long-term management and prognosis have not been clearly defined. The natural history is different from gastrointestinal adenocarcinoma, although its capacity to invade regional lymph nodes and generate...

Ethics of surgical training in developing countries.

World journal of surgery

Ramsey KM, Weijer C.
PMID: 17896129
World J Surg. 2007 Nov;31(11):2067-9; discussion 2070-1. doi: 10.1007/s00268-007-9243-8.

The practice of surgical trainees operating in developing countries is gaining interest in the medical community. Although there has been little analysis about the ethical impact of these electives, there has been some concerns raised over the possible exploitation...

Primary non Hodgkin's lymphoma of the lacrimal sac.

World journal of surgical oncology

Venkitaraman R, George MK.
PMID: 17986344
World J Surg Oncol. 2007 Nov 06;5:127. doi: 10.1186/1477-7819-5-127.

BACKGROUND: Primary Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL) of the lacrimal sac is rare.METHODS: The clinical features of a 78 year old female who presented with epiphora and swelling of the left lacrimal sac are described.RESULTS: Computerised tomography showed a mass...

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