First branchial cleft cyst accompanied by external auditory canal atresia and middle ear malformation: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Aug 26;8(16):3616-3620 Authors: Zhang CL, Li CL, Chen HQ, Sun Q, Liu ZH Abstract BACKGROUND: We report a rare case of first branchial cleft anomaly (FBCA) accompanied by bony atresia of the external auditory canal, middle ear malformation, and location malformation of the facial nerve according to the...
Sat Sep 12, 2020 13:18
Delayed perforation after endoscopic resection of a colonic laterally spreading tumor: A case report and literature review. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Aug 26;8(16):3608-3615 Authors: Zhou GY, Hu JL, Wang S, Ge N, Liu X, Wang GX, Sun SY, Guo JT Abstract BACKGROUND: Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) have been widely used for the treatment of early gastrointestinal cancer. Endoscopic piecemeal mucosal...
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Spontaneous multivessel coronary artery spasm diagnosed with intravascular ultrasound imaging: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Aug 26;8(16):3601-3607 Authors: Wu HY, Cao YW, Chang FJ, Liang L Abstract BACKGROUND: Coronary artery spasm is a major cause of myocardial ischemia. Although coronary artery spasm has been known for a long time, its mechanism has not yet been identified. Many clinicians, especially young clinicians pay less...
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Giant benign phyllodes breast tumour with pulmonary nodule mimicking malignancy: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Aug 26;8(16):3591-3600 Authors: Zhang T, Feng L, Lian J, Ren WL Abstract BACKGROUND: Phyllodes tumours (PTs) are fibroepithelial breast tumours, which can be classified as benign, borderline or malignant, according to their histological characteristics. While various huge borderline or malignant PTs have been previously described,...
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Multifocal neuroendocrine cell hyperplasia accompanied by tumorlet formation and pulmonary sclerosing pneumocytoma: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Aug 26;8(16):3583-3590 Authors: Han XY, Wang YY, Wei HQ, Yang GZ, Wang J, Jia YZ, Ao WQ Abstract BACKGROUND: Pulmonary tumorlets are nodular hyperplastic neuroendocrine cells (NECs) that extend beyond the basement membrane. They often coexist with other lung diseases such as fibrosis and...
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Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis with airway mucosa involvement: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Aug 26;8(16):3578-3582 Authors: Li LL, Lu YQ, Li T Abstract BACKGROUND: Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is a severe cutaneous adverse reaction characterized by sterile pustules on erythematous skin associated with fever and leukocytosis. The annual incidence of AGEP is estimated to be 1-5 cases per million. Cases...
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Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in an elderly COVID-19 patient: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Aug 26;8(16):3573-3577 Authors: Kong N, Gao C, Xu MS, Xie YL, Zhou CY Abstract BACKGROUND: Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) is more common in young adults, usually caused by external factors like trauma. It causes symptoms such as chest pain or dyspnea, but it is rare to see elderly patients who develop SPM. Here we report the case of an...
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Recovery from a biliary stricture of a common bile duct ligature injury: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Aug 26;8(16):3567-3572 Authors: Fan Z, Pan JY, Zhang YW Abstract BACKGROUND: Cholecystectomy is a common elective procedure for cholecystic diseases, including cholecystitis and cholelithiasis. Common bile duct injury is a major complication in both open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). The number of cholecystectomies performed...
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Clinical laboratory investigation of a patient with an extremely high D-dimer level: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Aug 26;8(16):3560-3566 Authors: Sun HX, Ge H, Xu ZQ, Sheng HM Abstract BACKGROUND: D-dimer, a soluble degradation product of cross-linked fibrin, is commonly used as an important marker for the diagnosis of disseminated intravascular coagulation and differential diagnosis of thrombosis. Herein, we present a geriatric...
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Intestinal obstruction in pregnancy with reverse rotation of the midgut: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Aug 26;8(16):3553-3559 Authors: Zhao XY, Wang X, Li CQ, Zhang Q, He AQ, Liu G Abstract BACKGROUND: Reverse rotation of the midgut is a rare type of intestinal malrotation. Volvulus of the right colon or entire midgut, stenosis of the transverse colon and obstruction of the duodenojejunal junction are common complications of reverse...
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Pelvic lipomatosis and renal transplantation: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Aug 26;8(16):3548-3552 Authors: Zhao J, Fu YX, Feng G, Mo CB Abstract BACKGROUND: Pelvic lipomatosis is a rare disease of unknown etiology, characterized by the overgrowth of pelvic adipose tissue that causes compression of the urinary tract including the bladder and ureters, rectum and blood vessels. The patient may progressively develop obstructive uropathy...
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Disseminated osteomyelitis after urinary tract infection in immunocompetent adult: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Aug 26;8(16):3542-3547 Authors: Kim YJ, Lee JH Abstract BACKGROUND: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common bacterial infections. Acute pyelonephritis or upper urinary tract infection is often accompanied by bacteremia; however, bacteremia resolves in most cases without complication. Rarely, complications...
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Concurrent hepatocellular carcinoma metastasis to stomach, colon, and brain: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Aug 26;8(16):3534-3541 Authors: Kim R, Song J, Kim SB Abstract BACKGROUND: Extrahepatic metastasis (EHM) from hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) occurs in 10%-15% of cases following initial treatment. The most frequent sites of EHM are the lung, lymph nodes, and bone. Gastrointestinal or brain metastasis from HCC is rarely reported....
Sat Sep 12, 2020 13:18
Laparoscopic management of a giant mucinous benign ovarian mass weighing 10150 grams: A case report.
Laparoscopic management of a giant mucinous benign ovarian mass weighing 10150 grams: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Aug 26;8(16):3527-3533 Authors: Sanna E, Madeddu C, Melis L, Nemolato S, Macciò A Abstract BACKGROUND: Giant ovarian cysts (≥ 15 cm in diameter) are rare. The size limit of cysts and the methodology for a safe and successful minimally invasive surgery has not been established. Here we report a case of a large 10-kg multi-locular...
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Long-term medical treatment of patients with severe burns at exposed sites. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Aug 26;8(16):3515-3526 Authors: Du Y, Lv GZ, Yu S, Wang D, Tan Q Abstract BACKGROUND: Body parts such as the face and hands are highly exposed during daily life and burns may accumulate in these areas. In addition, residual wounds, scar hyperplasia and contracture often exist in the late stage of a deep burn in these areas, which may affect...
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Follow-up study on symptom distress in esophageal cancer patients undergoing repeated dilation. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Aug 26;8(16):3503-3514 Authors: Liu L, Liu QW, Wu XD, Liu SY, Cao HJ, Hong YT, Qin HY Abstract BACKGROUND: Repeated endoscopic probe dilatation is the most preferred treatment for esophageal stenosis which may cause high levels of symptom distress in the patient's home rehabilitation stage. AIM: To explore the changes...
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Value of miR-1271 and glypican-3 in evaluating the prognosis of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma after transcatheter arterial chemoembolization. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Aug 26;8(16):3493-3502 Authors: Guo Z, Wang J, Li L, Liu R, Fang J, Tie B Abstract BACKGROUND: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the third leading cause of cancer death, causing about 750000 deaths worldwide every year. Patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma...
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Factors affecting failed trial of labor and countermeasures: A retrospective analysis. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Aug 26;8(16):3483-3492 Authors: Wang JG, Sun JL, Shen J Abstract BACKGROUND: Vaginal delivery is the ideal mode of delivery for the termination of a pregnancy. However, the cesarean section rate in China is much higher than the published by the World Health Organization in the Lancet in 2010. AIM: To retrospectively analyze...
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Combination of endoscopic submucosal dissection and laparoscopic sentinel lymph node dissection in early mucinous gastric cancer: Role of lymph node metastasis. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Aug 26;8(16):3474-3482 Authors: Li H, Zhao LL, Zhang XC, Liu DX, Wang GY, Huo ZB, Chen SB Abstract BACKGROUND: Recent evidence showed that combining endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and laparoscopic sentinel lymph node dissection may avoid unnecessary...
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Home quarantine compliance is low in children with fever during COVID-19 epidemic. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Aug 26;8(16):3465-3473 Authors: Lou Q, Su DQ, Wang SQ, Gao E, Li LQ, Zhuo ZQ Abstract BACKGROUND: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak began in China at the end of 2019. The disease is highly infectious. In order to prevent and control the epidemic situation, the state has issued a series of measures to guide the prevention...
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Significance of serum fibroblast growth factor-23 and miR-208b in pathogenesis of atrial fibrillation and their relationship with prognosis. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Aug 26;8(16):3458-3464 Authors: Chen JM, Zhong YT, Tu C, Lan J Abstract BACKGROUND: The incidence and prevalence of atrial fibrillation are increasing each year, and this condition is one of the most common clinical arrhythmias. AIM: To investigate the levels and significance...
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Value of virtual bronchoscopic navigation and transbronchial ultrasound-guided sheath-guided exploration in diagnosis of peripheral lung cancer. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Aug 26;8(16):3450-3457 Authors: Liu Y, Wang F, Zhang QC, Tong ZH Abstract BACKGROUND: Peripheral lung cancer poses a substantial harm to human health, and it is easy to become exacerbated, potentially threatening the life and safety of patients. AIM: To assess the...
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Accuracy study of a binocular-stereo-vision-based navigation robot for minimally invasive interventional procedures. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Aug 26;8(16):3440-3449 Authors: Wang R, Han Y, Luo MZ, Wang NK, Sun WW, Wang SC, Zhang HD, Lu LJ Abstract BACKGROUND: Medical robot is a promising surgical tool, but no specific one has been designed for interventional treatment of chronic pain. We developed a computed tomography-image based navigation...
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Application of molybdenum target X-ray photography in imaging analysis of caudal intervertebral disc degeneration in rats. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Aug 26;8(16):3431-3439 Authors: Su QH, Zhang Y, Shen B, Li YC, Tan J Abstract BACKGROUND: Conventional plain X-ray images of rats, the most common animals used as degeneration models, exhibit unclear vertebral structure and blurry intervertebral disc spaces due to their small size, slender vertebral...
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Steroid-responsive pancreatitides. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Aug 26;8(16):3411-3430 Authors: Pelaez-Luna M, Soriano-Rios A, Lira-Treviño AC, Uscanga-Domínguez L Abstract Autoimmune pancreatitis has received considerable attention, especially due to the marked effect of corticosteroid therapy on its clinical course. Knowledge, especially regarding type 1 autoimmune pancreatitis, has significantly increased over the last decades, and despite significant...
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Liver in the limelight in the corona (COVID-19) time. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Aug 26;8(16):3405-3410 Authors: Chela HK, Pasha SB, Basar O, Daglilar E, Tahan V Abstract The novel coronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome-corona virus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), is a topic of great interest currently in the medical field due to the significant morbidity and mortality associated with it. There is immense curiosity about this virus as knowledge about...
Sat Sep 12, 2020 13:18
Management of cancer patients during COVID-19 pandemic at developing countries. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Aug 26;8(16):3390-3404 Authors: González-Montero J, Valenzuela G, Ahumada M, Barajas O, Villanueva L Abstract Cancer patient care requires a multi-disciplinary approach and multiple medical and ethical considerations. Clinical care during a pandemic health crisis requires prioritising the use of resources for patients with a greater chance...
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Novel computerized psychometric tests as primary screening tools for the diagnosis of minimal hepatic encephalopathy. World J Clin Cases. 2020 Aug 26;8(16):3377-3389 Authors: Luo M, Mu R, Liu JF, Bai FH Abstract Minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE) is a critical neurocognitive complication of decompensated liver cirrhosis and portosystemic shunting, which results in a wide range of cognitive deficits including impairments in working attention,...
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