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View article: Hereditary Cancer Syndromes in Familial Breast Cancer: Insights Into Proactive Gastric Cancer Surveillance
Hereditary Cancer Syndromes in Familial Breast Cancer: Insights Into Proactive Gastric Cancer Surveillance Open
Hereditary diffuse gastric cancer (HDGC) is a rare and aggressive cancer that accounts for 1% to 3% of gastric cancer cases, often diagnosed late with poor outcomes, and it is due to a mutation in the Cadherin 1 (CDH1) gene. We present 2 s…
View article: Follicular Lymphoma of the Gallbladder in an Octogenarian: A Case Report and Literature Review
Follicular Lymphoma of the Gallbladder in an Octogenarian: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
Primary follicular lymphoma (PFL) is an indolent subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that typically involves lymphoid tissues. Gallbladder involvement is exceedingly rare and poses significant diagnostic challenges. Few cases in the literature…
View article: A Case Report of Acute Pancreatitis in Food-Induced Anaphylaxis
A Case Report of Acute Pancreatitis in Food-Induced Anaphylaxis Open
Food allergy-induced pancreatitis is a rare condition that presents unique diagnostic challenges. While acute pancreatitis (AP) is typically linked to factors such as gallstones, alcohol consumption, metabolic issues, medications, and auto…
View article: Duodenal Varices Presenting as Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Duodenal Varices Presenting as Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding Open
Duodenal varices pose a significant clinical challenge due to their association with severe gastrointestinal bleeding. This condition requires attention because of its acute severity, high morbidity, and mortality rates. The presented case…
View article: Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) With a Sarcomatoid Variant Presenting As Distributive Shock in a 41-Year-Old Female: A Case Report
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) With a Sarcomatoid Variant Presenting As Distributive Shock in a 41-Year-Old Female: A Case Report Open
The sarcomatoid variant is considered a rare subtype of anaplastic large cell lymphoma. We present a 40-year-old diabetic female who was evaluated in the ER for distributive shock, requiring vasopressors and mechanical ventilation. An exte…
View article: A retrospective study on comparison of clinical characteristics and outcomes of diabetic ketoacidosis patients with and without acute pancreatitis
A retrospective study on comparison of clinical characteristics and outcomes of diabetic ketoacidosis patients with and without acute pancreatitis Open
View article: Selective Immunoglobulin A Deficiency, <b><i>Helicobacter pylori</i></b> Infection, and Strongyloidiasis in a Patient with Adenocarcinoma of the Stomach
Selective Immunoglobulin A Deficiency, <b><i>Helicobacter pylori</i></b> Infection, and Strongyloidiasis in a Patient with Adenocarcinoma of the Stomach Open
Selective immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency is one of many congenital immunodeficiencies. It is associated with several medical condition. It has been shown to be associated with some types of malignancies, some autoimmune disorders, and e…