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We are conducting the trial to explore the metastasis-positive rate of intraoperative restaging strategy for diagnosing pancreatic cancer micro-metastasis. This new intraoperative restaging strategy would help pancreatic cancer patients with potential micro-metastasis avoid receiving unnecessary resection, allow systemic treatment as early as possible, and improve the prognosis of patients.
We are conducting the trial to explore the metastasis-positive rate of intraoperative restaging strategy for diagnosing pancreatic cancer micro-metastasis. This new intraoperative restaging strategy would help pancreatic cancer patients with potential micro-metastasis avoid receiving unnecessary resection, allow systemic treatment as early as possible, and improve the prognosis of patients.
Bilateral posterior fracture-dislocation of the shoulders occurs rarely and the diagnosis is often challenging. This injury is often missed or delayed on initial presentation, leading to continuous pain, disability, and rising medical costs. Timely diagnosis and proper treatment are very important to restore shoulder function.
Here we report 2 rare cases. Case 1 was a 53-year-old physical worker with severe pain and limited shoulder movement after an unexpected fall. Case 2 was a 55-year-old man with pain in upper limbs and shoulders after an electric shock.
Both of them were diagnosed as bilateral posterior fracture-dislocation of the shoulders by computed tomography (CT) scan.
After systematic preoperative evaluation, both of them were treated with open reduction and internal fixation.
After 16 months follow-up, case 1 was pain-free in both shoulders. He had returned to full activity and was satisfied with his level of function. At 24 months follow-up, both shoulders of case 2 were painless and stable with acceptable range of motion and he was able to carry out daily activities.
Our case reports highlight that bilateral posterior fracture-dislocation of the shoulders is easy to be missed; one way to prevent missing diagnosis is to suspect cases with pain and limited external rotation, especially those with a history of seizures, electric shock, or severe trauma; appropriate history inquiry, physical examination, proper shoulder images are the key to correct diagnosis.
Our case reports highlight that bilateral posterior fracture-dislocation of the shoulders is easy to be missed; one way to prevent missing diagnosis is to suspect cases with pain and limited external rotation, especially those with a history of seizures, electric shock, or severe trauma; appropriate history inquiry, physical examination, proper shoulder images are the key to correct diagnosis.
Dextrocardia is a rare congenital heart disease, while the persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is an uncommon congenital vascular malformation. It is extremely rare for a person to have dextrocardia and PLSVC. A case with a combination of dextrocardia, PLSVC, and atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia has not been reported.
A 51-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital with palpitations. The physical examination revealed a heart rate of patient increased significantly, and that apex beating was found in the right fifth intercostal space approximately 0.5 cm from the midclavicular line.
We used different techniques, including electrocardiography, esophagus heart electrophysiology, chest radiograph, and cardiac color Doppler echocardiography to reveal the presence of the combination of dextrocardia, PLSVC, and supraventricular tachycardia.
We terminated tachycardia by esophageal pacing and cured patients with radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA).
The complex structural anomalies presented great technical challenges for interventional treatments. After consulting the literature, thorough examination and understanding of the structural anatomy and anomalies of the vena cava and cardiac chambers, we successfully treated this patient by RFCA. After half a year of follow-up, the patient did not have palpitations, and no arrhythmia was seen on the electrocardiography.
Physicians need to be aware that the key to the success of RFCA, in this case, is to clarify the complexity of the morphological and anatomical structures of dextrocardia accompanying PLSVC and to consult and understand the experience of access vessels reported in relevant cases before the operation.
Physicians need to be aware that the key to the success of RFCA, in this case, is to clarify the complexity of the morphological and anatomical structures of dextrocardia accompanying PLSVC and to consult and understand the experience of access vessels reported in relevant cases before the operation.
Testicular tumors represent 1% to 1.5% of all tumors in men. buy Nimbolide Those derived from Leydig cells are rare and account for 1% of testicular tumors. Leydig tumor cells can produce steroid hormones such as estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. The amount and type of hormones secreted by these tumors may produce complicated clinical characteristics in these patients.
Here, we report a patient with azoospermia, a testicular Leydig cell tumor (LCT), and elevated plasma testosterone levels. We describe the diagnostic and therapeutic experience of this case, and our follow-up of the patient's clinical indicators and fertility status.
The patient was diagnosed with azoospermia and a testicular LCT.
The patient underwent testicular tumor removal and long-term follow-up.
After 4 months of follow-up, the patient's semen examination index significantly improved and his wife became naturally pregnant. At 4 months of gestation, the fetus was delivered because of a ruptured amniotic cavity. Twenty-six months after tumor removal, the patient's sex hormone levels had completely returned to normal and spermatogenic function had partially recovered, but there was no natural pregnancy with his partner.
For LCTs, testis sparing surgery may provide a safe and feasible option to restore spermatogenic function, although longer-term follow-up is required. Drug assistance may be required to maintain spermatogenic function and achieve fertility, and further research is required.
For LCTs, testis sparing surgery may provide a safe and feasible option to restore spermatogenic function, although longer-term follow-up is required. Drug assistance may be required to maintain spermatogenic function and achieve fertility, and further research is required.