Is Colon Cancer Curable? New Research Shows 90% Survival Rate in Early Detection Is colon cancer curable? The answer is encouraging when detected early, with localized colon cancer showing a remarkable 90% five-year survival rate. This stands in stark contrast to advanced stages of the disease, where survival rates drop significantly. Colorectal cancer ranks as …
Functioning Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors Urgent Action Key Points Pitfalls Terminology Clinical Clarification Classification Diagnosis Clinical Presentation History Physical examination Causes and Risk Factors Causes Risk factors and/or associations Age Sex Genetics Diagnostic Procedures Primary diagnostic tools Table Biochemical testing in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Tumor type Symptoms and signs Laboratory marker Diagnostic threshold Insulinoma Hypoglycemia Serum …
Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma Types Epidemiology Who is Most Affected Incidence/Prevalence Possible Risk Factors Etiology and Pathogenesis Pathogenesis History and Physical History Chief Concern (CC) Medication History Physical General Physical Pelvic Diagnosis Making the Diagnosis Differential Diagnosis Testing Overview Biopsy and Pathology Staging Table Table 1: Clinical Staging Stage T N M Stage I T1 N0 …
Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans – 4 Interesting Facts Etiology and Risk Factors Workup Physical Examination Diagnostic Procedures Differential Diagnosis Treatment Drug Therapy Treatment Procedures References 1.Han A, et al. Neoadjuvant imatinib therapy for dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans. Archives of Dermatology. 2009;145(7):792-6. View In Article|Cross Reference 2.Kallini J R, et al. Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: is mohs surgery truly superior? And the …
Dermatofibroma – 5 Interesting Facts Etiology and Risk Factors Diagnosis Approach to Diagnosis Workup History Physical Examination Diagnostic Procedures Treatment Approach to Treatment Treatment Procedures References 1.Hui P, et al. Clonal analysis of cutaneous fibrous histiocytoma (dermatofibroma). Journal of Cutaneous Pathology. 2002;29(7):385-389. View In Article|Cross Reference 2.Mentzel T, et al. Benign fibrous histiocytoma (dermatofibroma) of …
Cholangiocarcinoma – 8 Interesting Facts Pitfalls Introduction Classification Diagnosis Clinical Presentation History Physical examination Causes and Risk Factors Causes Risk factors and/or associations Age Sex Genetics Ethnicity/race Other risk factors/associations Diagnostic Procedures Primary diagnostic tools Laboratory Imaging Procedures Differential Diagnosis Most common Treatment Goals Disposition Admission criteria Recommendations for specialist referral Treatment Options General overview 27 …
Breast Sarcoma – Introduction Types Epidemiology Who Is Most Affected Incidence/Prevalence Risk Factors Etiology and Pathogenesis Causes Pathogenesis History and Physical History Chief Concern (CC) History of Present Illness (HPI) Past Medical History (PMH) Family History (FH) Social History (SH) Physical Breast Lymphatics Diagnosis Making the Diagnosis Differential Diagnosis Testing Overview Recommendations From Professional Organizations National …