Onur Öztürk, Alai̇ddi̇n Domaç, Şuayi̇p Ceylan, Arzu Ayraler, M. Tapur, M. Oruç
{"title":"Evaluation of the reasons for the non‑COVID‑19 status: A socio‑demographic analysis","authors":"Onur Öztürk, Alai̇ddi̇n Domaç, Şuayi̇p Ceylan, Arzu Ayraler, M. Tapur, M. Oruç","doi":"10.3892/mi.2023.127","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3892/mi.2023.127","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74161,"journal":{"name":"Medicine international","volume":"128 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138599313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anna Thanasa, Efthymia Thanasa, Evangelos Kamaretsos, Vasiliki Grapsidi, E. Xydias, A. Ziogas, Evangelos-Ektoras Gerokostas, I. Antoniou, Ioannis Paraoulakis, I. Thanasas
{"title":"Surgical treatment of a very rare case of a huge intraligamental leiomyoma of the uterus: A case report and mini‑review of the literature","authors":"Anna Thanasa, Efthymia Thanasa, Evangelos Kamaretsos, Vasiliki Grapsidi, E. Xydias, A. Ziogas, Evangelos-Ektoras Gerokostas, I. Antoniou, Ioannis Paraoulakis, I. Thanasas","doi":"10.3892/mi.2023.126","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3892/mi.2023.126","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74161,"journal":{"name":"Medicine international","volume":"12 s14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138623004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Medicine internationalPub Date : 2023-11-23eCollection Date: 2023-11-01DOI: 10.3892/mi.2023.124
Dimitrios Sfairopoulos, Christos S Konstantinou, Panagiotis Korantzopoulos
{"title":"Syncope in the setting of trifascicular block and retrograde concealed conduction: A case report.","authors":"Dimitrios Sfairopoulos, Christos S Konstantinou, Panagiotis Korantzopoulos","doi":"10.3892/mi.2023.124","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3892/mi.2023.124","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In clinical practice, the accurate diagnosis of the causes of syncope is often challenging and demanding. Moreover, certain rare electrocardiographic phenomena may complicate the diagnostic workup, leading to imprecise diagnoses. The present study briefly describes the case of an 82-year-old male patient with ischemic cardiomyopathy who suffered syncopal episodes in the setting of trifascicular block. The 12-lead electrocardiogram revealed premature ventricular contractions and non-conducted P waves due to the phenomenon of retrograde concealed conduction. Following the exclusion of myocardial ischemia, an electrophysiological study yielded abnormal results and a biventricular pacemaker was implanted. Although retrograde concealed conduction is considered a benign phenomenon caused by the transient modification of antegrade atrioventricular conduction characteristics, further meticulous investigation is required in patients with concomitant baseline conduction abnormalities and/or structural heart disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":74161,"journal":{"name":"Medicine international","volume":"3 6","pages":"64"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10719962/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138811789","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ameloblastic fibro‑odontoma in the posterior mandible: A case report.","authors":"Mahima Goel, Ali Qamar, Mimansa Daftary, Sujata Rajesh Chhabile, Shruti Pundkar, Manish Sharma","doi":"10.3892/mi.2023.123","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3892/mi.2023.123","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma (AFO) is a rare, slow-growing neoplastic lesion classified as a benign, epithelial odontogenic mesenchymal tumor. This tumor exhibits histological features characteristic of both ameloblastic fibromas and complex odontomas. The clinical manifestation of AFO is typically characterized by the asymptomatic enlargement of the jawbones. Radiographically, it presents as a distinct radiolucent region, indicating the presence of radiopaque substances with varying degrees of irregularities in size and morphology. Standard therapeutic intervention involves enucleation. Despite its benign nature, AFO can cause significant morbidity if left untreated. Therefore, prompt diagnosis and appropriate management are essential to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The present study describes the case (clinical presentation and management) of an 18-year-old male patient with an AFO lesion located in the posterior mandible. This particular case was treated with conservative measures involving surgical enucleation along with the extraction of the impacted tooth and the curettage of residual bone.</p>","PeriodicalId":74161,"journal":{"name":"Medicine international","volume":"3 6","pages":"63"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10704407/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138811760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Corrigendum] Stormorken syndrome caused by STIM1 mutation: A case report and literature review","authors":"Wenqiang Sun, Jinhui Hu, Mengzhao Li, Xueping Zhu","doi":"10.3892/mi.2023.122","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3892/mi.2023.122","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74161,"journal":{"name":"Medicine international","volume":"171 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139257399","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
P. Nana, Konstantinos Spanos, G. Kouvelos, V. Georgakopoulou, Ioannis G. Lempesis, N. Trakas, P. Sklapani, Konstantinos Paterakis, George Fotakopoulos, Alexandros Brotis
{"title":"Carotid artery stenting and endarterectomy surgery techniques: A 30‑year time‑lapse","authors":"P. Nana, Konstantinos Spanos, G. Kouvelos, V. Georgakopoulou, Ioannis G. Lempesis, N. Trakas, P. Sklapani, Konstantinos Paterakis, George Fotakopoulos, Alexandros Brotis","doi":"10.3892/mi.2023.121","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3892/mi.2023.121","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74161,"journal":{"name":"Medicine international","volume":"9 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139267982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Saman Fakhralddin, Rawa Ali, Ari Abdullah, Farman Faraj, Dlsoz Hussein, Shvan Mohammed, Berun Abdalla, Fahmi Kakamad, Hawbash Rahim
{"title":"Pleomorphic giant cell carcinoma of the prostate: A case report and mini‑review of the literature","authors":"Saman Fakhralddin, Rawa Ali, Ari Abdullah, Farman Faraj, Dlsoz Hussein, Shvan Mohammed, Berun Abdalla, Fahmi Kakamad, Hawbash Rahim","doi":"10.3892/mi.2023.120","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3892/mi.2023.120","url":null,"abstract":"Pleomorphic giant cell carcinoma (PGCC) is an exceptionally uncommon form of prostate adenocarcinoma. It consists of unusually large and irregular cells with varied nuclei. The present study describes a rare case of prostatic PGCC. A 65‑year‑old male patient presented to the urology clinic with severe dysuria, nocturia, and frequent, urgent, and difficult urination for a period of 3 months. Pelvic magnetic resonance imaging revealed a large pelvic mass. A prostate biopsy was performed, and immunohistochemical analysis revealed positivity for the pan‑epithelial markers, AE1/AE3, alpha‑methyl acyl‑CoA racemase, and focally for sphingolipid activator protein‑2. While waiting for his pathology report, the patient's condition deteriorated, and he was diagnosed with intestinal obstruction. The patient underwent laparotomy and end colostomy. Later, he developed severe sepsis and wound dehiscence. After 2 weeks, the patient succumbed due to multiorgan failure. Prostatic PGCC cases are frequently associated with previous chemo‑, hormone, or radiation therapy. Prior to the diagnosis of PGCC, it is critical to rule out urothelial carcinoma. Early recognition of this rare condition can lead to more effective therapy. Prostatic PGCC is extremely rare. Immunohistochemistry for prostatic markers, such as prostate‑specific membrane antigen, prostate‑specific antigen, NK3 homeobox 1 and androgen receptor, can be used to confirm its origin.","PeriodicalId":74161,"journal":{"name":"Medicine international","volume":"90 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135091746","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Medicine internationalPub Date : 2023-10-31eCollection Date: 2023-11-01DOI: 10.3892/mi.2023.119
Qiang Ma, Jin Bao, Naiying Sun, Xingjie Yang, Li Liu, Ying Chen, Wenjun Guo, Lixiang Gao
{"title":"Clinicopathological significance and prognostic implications of Ube2v1 expression in colorectal cancer.","authors":"Qiang Ma, Jin Bao, Naiying Sun, Xingjie Yang, Li Liu, Ying Chen, Wenjun Guo, Lixiang Gao","doi":"10.3892/mi.2023.119","DOIUrl":"10.3892/mi.2023.119","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The present study aimed to investigate the expression of ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme E2 variant 1 (Ube2v1) in colorectal cancer (CRC) and its clinical significance. The differential expression of Ube2v1 in CRC tissues and normal intestinal tissues, as well as the association between Ube2v1 expression and the prognosis of patients with CRC were analyzed using bioinformatics analyses. TIMER database analysis revealed higher Ube2v1 expression in CRC tissues than in normal intestinal tissues. Cancerous and normal tissues collected retrospectively from 37 cases of CRC between July, 2022 and June, 2023 were analyzed for Ube2v1 expression using immunohistochemistry, and the associations between Ube2v1 expression and the clinical pathological features of patients with CRC were analyzed. Ube2v1 expression was associated with lymph node metastasis in patients with CRC (P<0.05). However, bioinformatics analysis using the GEPIA2 and HPA database revealed that Ube2v1 was not associated with the overall survival of patients with CRC. On the whole, the present study demonstrates that due to its high expression and association with lymph node metastasis, Ube2v1 may serve as a potential target for the treatment of CRC.</p>","PeriodicalId":74161,"journal":{"name":"Medicine international","volume":"3 6","pages":"59"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10636623/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89720997","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Medicine internationalPub Date : 2023-10-30eCollection Date: 2023-11-01DOI: 10.3892/mi.2023.118
Jing-Yu Wang, Shu-Lan Yao, Xin-Yi Hou, Hai-Lu Xiao, Bin Lu
{"title":"Weekly phototherapy is an effective therapy for patients with vitiligo.","authors":"Jing-Yu Wang, Shu-Lan Yao, Xin-Yi Hou, Hai-Lu Xiao, Bin Lu","doi":"10.3892/mi.2023.118","DOIUrl":"10.3892/mi.2023.118","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The current strategies for the treatment of vitiligo using phototherapy usually involve treatment for two-three times per week; however, in practice, the number of patient sessions does not meet this standard. The present study found that phototherapy once a week was also effective. The present study was designed to examine the efficacy of weekly light therapy. For this purpose, 296 patients with vitiligo were included and divided into five sub-samples of the neck, face, trunk, extremities and scalp according to the site of phototherapy, and were treated once or twice weekly with phototherapy. The difference in efficacy between phototherapy performed once and twice weekly was observed using a Chi-squared test. It was concluded that there was a minimal difference between phototherapy performed twice weekly compared to once weekly for the treatment of vitiligo on the face, neck, torso, limbs and scalp. Thus, phototherapy once a week is valid for the treatment of vitiligo, although weekly light therapy takes longer to restore color for the first time.</p>","PeriodicalId":74161,"journal":{"name":"Medicine international","volume":"3 6","pages":"58"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10636619/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89720998","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}