scholarly journals An Ecchymosis with Fulminant Evolution

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 535-538
Author(s):  
Andrea Michelerio ◽  
Stefania Barruscotti ◽  
Nathalie Rizzo ◽  
Carlo Tomasini
Keyword(s):  
Patient Outcome ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Photographic Documentation ◽  
Main Determinants

We present the case of an 83-year-old woman who presented with an advanced cutaneous angiosarcoma of the head. The tumor had first appeared as a small ecchymosis on her forehead 3 months before admission. There was an extremely rapid and dramatic evolution, as evidenced by photographic documentation by her relatives. Unfortunately, the delay in access to the healthcare system due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown and the fulminant growth were the main determinants for our patient outcome.

scholarly journals Frequency of Positive Surgical Margin at Prostatectomy and Its Effect on Patient Outcome

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth A. Iczkowski ◽  
M. Scott Lucia
Keyword(s):  
Patient Outcome ◽  
Tumor Cells ◽  
Surgical Margin ◽  
Positive Margin ◽  
Positive Surgical Margin ◽  
Positive Margins ◽  
Operator Experience ◽  
The Past ◽  
Psa Failure ◽  
Main Determinants

A positive surgical margin at prostatectomy is defined as tumor cells touching the inked edge of the specimen. This finding is reported in 8.8% to 42% of cases (median about 20%) in various studies. It is one of the main determinants of eventual biochemical (PSA) failure, generally associated with a doubled or tripled risk of failure. The effect of a positive margin on outcome can be modified by stage or grade and the length, number and location of positive margins, as well as by technical operative approach and duration of operator experience. This paper tabulates data from the past decade of studies on margin status.

Alpha 1 antitrypsin ameliorates experimental alcoholic liver disease and determines patient outcome

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
C Grander ◽  
B Schäfer ◽  
F Grabherr ◽  
B Enrich ◽  
M Sangineto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Outcome ◽  
Liver Disease ◽  
Alcoholic Liver Disease ◽  
Alpha 1 Antitrypsin
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