Salivary glands tumors are uncommon neoplasms with variable incidence, heterogenous histologies and unpredictable biological behaviour. Most located in the parotid gland. Benign salivary represent 54–79% of cases pleomorphic adenoma is frequently diagnosed this group. malignant that more commonly adenoid cystic carcinomas mucoepidermoid carcinomas. Because their diversity overlapping features, these require complex methods evaluation. Diagnostic procedures include imaging techniques combined...

A total of 300 research participants—200 consecutive patients diagnosed with dyslipidemia (100 statin (+), treated for at least five years, and 100 (−)) healthy controls—were included in this observational study. The aim the study was to deliver insights into relationship between long-term use statins gallstone disease (GSD), as well background particularities gut microbiota. All participants underwent clinical examination, laboratory workups, stool microbiology/stool 16S r RNA,...

Objectives This paper aims to evaluate the association between serum uric acid (SUA) levels, arterial hypertension (HT) prevalence, blood pressure values control, kidney function and intima media thickness (IMT), as a surrogate marker of early atherosclerosis, in representative group Romanian adult population. Materials methods The study sample consists 1920 adults included SEPHAR III (Study for Evaluation Prevalence Hypertension cArdiovascular Risk Romania) survey (mean age 48.63 years,...

Studies published so far using ultrasound-based elastography in the kidneys, lack to prove a clear relationship between kidney shear wave speed (KSWS) and renal disease progression. Taking into account that is highly vascularized organ, present study aims find KSWS vascular factors (blood pressure [BP], arterial stiffness). Our included 38 diabetic patients (mean age 56.52 ± 16.12 years, 19 female, male). KSWS, an indicator of stiffness, was measured point Shear Wave Elastography (pSWE;...

The aim of this study was to summarize the spectrum pancreatic pathology assessed by contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in a single Gastroenterology Center and emphasize its accuracy assessing two most important lesions: solid tumors necrotic lesions acute pancreatitis.Material methods: Our retrospective included 197 patients with (de novo masses; acute, severe pancreatitis; other pathologies) evaluated CEUS from October 2009 May 2013, which reference method (contrast CT/MRI)...

Sinusoidal obstruction syndrome/veno-occlusive disease (SOS/VOD) is a rare liver vascular condition, potentially life-threatening, with clinical signs of portal hypertension, frequently reported in relation to bone marrow transplantation and possibly non-transplantation-related chemotherapy. We report the case 65-year-old female patient who insidiously developed fatigue, mild tenderness right upper abdominal quadrant, hepato-splenomegaly slight weight gain consecutive ascites development, as...

Myocardial infarction is currently the leading cause of death worldwide, followed by malignant neoplasms. The presence both within same patient obviously increases risk death, as many coronary events are detected in patients diagnosed with cancer. Diagnosis an occult digestive cancer acute phase myocardial most frequently prompted a hemorrhagic complication.

Nocardia is an emerging bacterial disease that often affects patients with compromised immune systems. As the number of undergoing solid organ transplants continues to rise, and as more cancer survivors are treated long-term immune-modifying agents, corticosteroids, immunosuppressive medications, organisms typically pose no harm becoming a public health concern. Carbapenems usually second-line therapy in setting infections. We present case patient who had immunocompromised status was...

The embolization of thrombi formed within the atria can occur in any form atrial fibrillation (AF), i.e., paroxysmal, persistent, or permanent. Although ischemic stroke is most frequent embolic event associated with AF, to other sites pulmonary and systemic circulations may occasionally occur. To avert risk embolization, long-term oral anticoagulation therapy recommended for all AF patients if CHA2DS2-VASC score at least 1 men 2 women. Since anticoagulant an increased bleeding, choice agent...

The AIM of our study was to evaluate the accuracy CEUS in characterization pancreatic solid lesions, considering cross sectional imaging techniques (CE-CT/MRI) as "gold standard" methods.We performed a retrospective, monocentric that included 91 lesions which were evaluated by and second-line contrast technique (CT or MRI), considered reference method.The rate conclusive diagnosis based on typical enhancement pattern 94% (78/83 cases). In 72 cases out 83 (86.7%) there perfect concordance...

Study basis: As a byproduct of protein metabolism, serum uric acid is controversial risk factor and the focus several recent studies in field cardiovascular disease. Whether involved development these pathologies alone or conjunction with other factors matter debate. Objective: The objective this study to assess direct relationship between ejection fraction. Methods: A retrospective 303 patients heart failure, classified according ESC guidelines, was conducted, parameters, along fraction,...

Resumo Fundamento: A hiperuricemia é um achado frequente em pacientes com hipertensão arterial e há evidências cada vez maiores de que essa entidade seja também fator risco para doença cardiovascular. Objetivos: No contexto da população processo envelhecimento, este estudo tem o objetivo avaliar níveis ácido úrico sérico a prevalência controle subgrupo adultos romenos (>65 anos), relação à influência idade nesses parâmetros. [...]

Microscopic colitis (MC) has been of major concern worldwide due to its relapsing and remitting nature chronic diarrhea. Quality life patients suffering from this disease is quite debilitating.In order understand the role importance fecal calprotectin (FC) we performed a statistical analysis on diarrhea admitted our hospital 2014 2020, who were prescribed Loperamide (Imodium) or Budesonide combination both had undergone FC detection test.FC was found be significantly correlated age, alcohol...

Patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis (HD) are predisposed to higher rates of major cardiovascular events, through several well-known pathophysiological mechanisms. The all-cause mortality 6 10fold greater for these patients compared general population. Furthermore, diabetes mellitus, history disease, dialysis duration, and residual diuresis factors related events in hemodialysis. Whilst structural functional echocardiographic abnormalities dialyzed have been the...

The aim of our study was to retrospectively evaluate known factors such as CHA2DS2-VASc, but, also, new (such left atrial remodeling), associated with the development stroke in patients fibrillation (AFi).

The aim of the study was to assess inflammatory status in individuals diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (Afi) and establish an association between this clinicopathological features.

Nocardia is an emerging bacterial disease that often affects patients with compromised immune systems. As survival increases, more and are receiving solid organ transplantations, cancer survivors long-term system modifying agents or corticotherapy immunosuppressive agents, organisms not harmful in usual circumstances become a public health problem. Carbapenems usually second-line therapy the setting of infections. We present case patient who had immunocompromised status was diagnosed...

Introduction: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is among the most common causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, accounting for major resource allocation increasing incidence. This study aimed to evaluate severity non-variceal in patients at risk through use NSAIDs, oral anticoagulants, antiplatelet therapy. Material Method: The included 296 admitted Gastroenterology Department Municipal County Emergency University Hospital, Timisoara, between 01.01.2018 01.04.2020, diagnosed via...

Background and Objectives: Heart failure is associated with high morbidity mortality linked several pre-existing health conditions risk factors. Early detection prompt management in heart improves patient outcomes. Liver involvement disease progression, hence liver biomarkers fibrosis may have a prognostic impact. Several blood test based markers scoring systems estimate can be useful tools. Materials Methods: We retrospectively analyzed series of 303 patients decompensated city western...

Accessory breast cancer cases are rarely reported in the literature. Of cases, predominantly available ones those localized axillary region.

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a globally prevalent condition with an increasing trend, is frequently associated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This study investigated the clinical characteristics and gut microbiota alterations in patients NAFLD OSA. Comprehensive evaluations included examinations, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, laboratory tests, (FLI), imaging, cardiovascular assessments, polysomnography, stool analysis for dysbiosis, next-generation 16S ribosomal RNA...