Background: While there is acknowledgment of the vital role factors such as status histological grades and hormone receptor (HR) in shaping targeted treatment strategies for breast cancer (BC), comprehensive research that unifies study imaging features with evaluation HR characteristics histopathological data notably absent Albania, creating a critical gap this endeavors to fill. This aimed investigate observed ultrasound possible correlations between expression levels HRs ductal lobular...

This study was aimed at assessing the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound (US) in patients suspected having breast cancer and confronting diagnosis by US imaging with histopathological different ages.Methods: We performed a prospective case series 280 cancer, referred to tertiary University Hospital Tirana ("Mother Teresa") for further evaluation, during January 2021-December 2021.These were diagnosed imaging, using Breast Imaging Reporting Data System (BI-RADS) as tool evaluating...

Background: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) is the most common form of breast cancer, frequently presenting independently. Rarely, IDC arises within a fibroadenoma, benign tumor typically associated with younger women. This case report and literature review aim to highlight diagnostic challenges clinical implications finding fibroadenoma. Case Presentation: A 36-year-old female patient presented dolent palpable mass in right breast. Initial mammography described normal fibroglandular...

Noninfective endocarditis, particularly in association with systemic autoimmune diseases like lupus erythematosus (SLE), presents a diagnostic challenge due to its nonspecific symptoms and the potential for severe cardiac complications. We describe case of 16-year-old female diagnosed SLE who presented fever, malaise, new heart murmur. Subsequent investigations revealed vegetations on mitral valve consistent noninfective endocarditis without any evidence infectious etiology. This underscores...

Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a rare but critical condition, presenting significant diagnostic challenges due to its varied clinical manifestations. This report underscores the complexity of superior sagittal sinus diagnosis and management, highlighting need for heightened awareness prompt intervention. We present case 47-year-old male with history cerebral aneurysm, who arrived at emergency department exhibiting acute neurological symptoms, including loss consciousness, seizures,...

Albania, a middle-income Southeast European country, is experiencing an increase in cesarean section rates. This study aims to analyze practices Albania using the Robson classification identify patterns and provide insights into elective non-elective trends.

Background: Hypothalamic hamartomas (HH) are rare, benign brain tumors that can cause severe neurological symptoms, including epilepsy. This report presents a case of an 11-year-old female with HH, highlighting the clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, and management strategies. Case Presentation: An no prior medical history presented generalized tonic-clonic seizures during sleep, characterized by convulsions, cyanosis, tongue biting, frothing at mouth, loss consciousness lasting 1-2...

Background: Preterm labor and abortion, often influenced by cervical-vaginal infections, remain pressing reproductive health challenges.This study explores the interplay between socio-demographic factors, emerging pathogens like Mycoplasma genitalium, their combined implications for these adverse pregnancy outcomes. Methods Results:The utilized a retrospective approach based on sonographic databases, laboratory data, clinical records of patients monitored at Bylykbashi clinic subsequently...

Abstract
 Background: Thyroid function testing and imaging studies guide the initial management of thyroid nodules. Our study aims to assess role that ultrasound (US) scintigraphy play in nodules.
 Methods: We conducted a prospective case series 212 consecutive patients presented with nodules at tertiary University Hospital Tirana (“Mother Teresa”) for further evaluation between January 2018 March 2018. All were examined US 99mTc underwent fine- needle aspiration cytology....

Introduction: Based on hemodynamic stability, non-operative management of low- and high-grade liver injury is the first treatment choice over surgical treatment. Small clinics are still preferring primary operative approach instead nonoperative one.
 Presentation case: We presenting a case (3-year-old male child) grade IV blunt trauma (lacero-contusive V, VI VII segments) with massive hemoperitoneum. The patient was put into conservative antibiotics, fluids ½ unit blood. results...

Supracondylar fractures of the humerus are most common elbow fracture injuries in children. Despite frequency these injuries, vascular and orthopaedic surgeons have long debated management fractures. This study aims to look at effects surgical intervention time on how patient is treated complications after surgery. a retrospective children under 12 years age who received hospital care due supracondylar University Trauma Hospital for period January 2021 - November 2022. Data analysis 90...

Acute transverse myelitis (ATM) is a rare inflammatory spinal cord disorder with varied clinical manifestations, particularly in the pediatric demographic.This report details case of 3-year-old child from Dibra, Albania, admitted fever and sudden paralysis right arm.Initial symptoms included fever, fatigue, anorexia, leading to total arm.Laboratory findings highlighted elevated neutrophils at 66.6%.Crucially, an MRI spine indicated lesions cervical region, confirming diagnosis ATM.The...

Supracondylar humeral fractures (SHF) are the most common type of elbow in children, representing as much 60% fractures.We aim to evaluate epidemiological evidence and seasonal patterns SHF occurring, a under researched topic Albania.A retrospective case series study was conducted during January 2021-November 2022 at University Trauma Hospital, Tirana, Albania.The Mann-Whitney U test used assess differences median age values between male female patients with SHF.Overall, we included 90 SHF,...

Topic: 33. Bleeding disorders (congenital and acquired) Background: Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune disease characterized by the destruction of platelets immune mediators, their deficient production in red bone marrow leading to appearance thrombocytopenia increased risk hemorrhage. Treatment indicated patients with low platelet counts (<30 x 10 9/L), who present clinically hemorrhagic events or are at for Corticosteroid therapy remains first choice treatment Primary...

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical-imagery correlates cervical cancer before and after brachytherapy, as well effects tumor reduction resulting from use radiation therapy. Methods: A prospective case series conducted during 2009-2012 in University Hospital Center: "Mother Teresa", Oncology Service. Sampling technique included 202 consecutive women diagnosed with cancer, presented at hospital met protocol’s inclusion criteria. instrument used for imaging data...

Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) defines physical activity (PA) as any movement of the body produced by skeletal muscle that requires expenditure energy. aim research is to assess prevalence and socio-demographic characteristics associated with inactivity (PI) among adult primary healthcare (PHC) users in Tirana, capital Albania.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out Tirana from November 2020 January 2021. During this period 500 consecutively approached...