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Adult sigmoid intussusception resembling rectal prolapse: A case report. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-3-11 Tsung-Jung Tsai, Yu Shih Liu
Rectal prolapse arises from benign etiology. When symptoms of internal intussusception mirror those of rectal prolapse, a misdiagnosis is possible, especially under limited clinical presentation. It is crucial to recognize and differentiate rectal prolapse from internal intussusception because the two diagnoses have different prognoses. Here, we describe a case of adult sigmoid intussusception presenting
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Association of preschool children behavior and emotional problems with the parenting behavior of both parents. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-3-11 Su-Mei Wang, Shuang-Qin Yan, Fang-Fang Xie, Zhi-Ling Cai, Guo-Peng Gao, Ting-Ting Weng, Fang-Biao Tao
Parental behaviors are key in shaping children's psychological and behavioral development, crucial for early identification and prevention of mental health issues, reducing psychological trauma in childhood.
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Left atrial appendage occluder detachment treated with transthoracic ultrasound combined with digital subtraction angiography guided catcher: A case report. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-3-11 Kai Yu, Yun-Hua Mei
There are very few cases of cardiac occluder detachment, and it is rare to completely remove the occluder using interventional methods without undergoing thoracotomy surgery after detachment. This case innovatively used ultrasound guidance combined with digital subtraction angiography (DSA) to completely remove the occluder, accumulating some experience.
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Clinical analysis of 12 cases of ovarian neuroendocrine carcinoma. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-3-11 Xiao-Yu Xing, Wei Zhang, Li-Ya Liu, Li-Ping Han
Neuroendocrine neoplasms of the female genital tract are rare.
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Parotid metastasis of rare lung adenocarcinoma: A case report. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-3-11 Ru-Xi Yan, Lin-Bo Dou, Zi-Jia Wang, Xue Qiao, Hong-Hai Ji, Yan-Cong Zhang
Lung cancer (LC) is the leading cause of malignancy-related deaths worldwide. The most common sites of metastasis include the nervous system, bone, liver, respiratory system, and adrenal glands. LC metastasis in the parotid gland is very rare, and its diagnosis presents a challenge. Here, we report a case of parotid metastasis in primary LC.
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Bipolar hip arthroplasty using conjoined tendon preserving posterior lateral approach in treatment of displaced femoral neck fractures. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-3-11 Ting-Xin Yan, Sheng-Jie Dong, Bo Ning, Yu-Chi Zhao
Hip fractures account for 23.8% of all fractures in patients over the age of 75 years. More than half of these patients are older than 80 years. Bipolar hemiarthroplasty (BHA) was established as an effective management option for these patients. Various approaches can be used for the BHA procedure. However, there is a high risk of postoperative dislocation. The conjoined tendon-preserving posterior
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Simple bone cysts of the proximal humerus presented with limb length discrepancy: A case report. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-3-11 Cing Syue Lin, Shang Ming Lin, Syang-Peng Rwei, Chin-Wen Chen, Tsung-Yu Lan
Simple bone cysts (SBC) are benign tumor-like bone lesions typically identified in children. While SBC may lead to growth disturbances or growth arrest, such cases are uncommon. The mechanisms behind these observations remain unclear. Additionally, research on the etiology of SBC remains inconclusive, and there has been no consensus on the appropriate timing and methodology for treatment.
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Assessment of the triglyceride glucose index in adult patients with chronic diarrhea and constipation. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-3-11 Jing-Yi Zhu, Mu-Yun Liu, Chang Sun
Accumulating evidence suggests that the gut microbiome is involved in the pathogenesis of insulin resistance (IR). However, the link between two of the most prevalent bowel disorders, chronic diarrhea and constipation, and the triglyceride glucose (TyG) index, a marker of IR, has not yet been investigated.
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Clinical evolution of antisynthetase syndrome-associated interstitial lung disease after COVID-19 in a man with Klinefelter syndrome: A case report. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-3-11 Xiang-Xiang Wu, Jian Cui, Shi-Yao Wang, Tian-Tian Zhao, Ya-Fei Yuan, Long Yang, Wei Zuo, Wen-Jian Liao
This study presents a case of rapidly developing respiratory failure due to antisynthetase syndrome (AS) following coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in a 33-year-old man diagnosed with Klinefelter syndrome (KS).
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Lateral clavicle fracture-plating options and considerations. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-3-11 Sathish Muthu, Saravanan Annamalai, Velmurugan Kandasamy
Clavicle fractures are among the most prevalent types of fractures with numerous treatment strategies that have evolved over time. In the realm of lateral-third clavicle fracture management, several surgical methods are available, with plate and screw constructs being one of the most frequently employed options. Within this construct, numerous choices exist for fixing the fracture. This editorial provides
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Management of retroperitoneal high-grade serous carcinoma of unknown origin: A case report. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-3-11 Wen-Lin Hsieh, Dah-Ching Ding
Retroperitoneal high-grade serous carcinoma (HGSC) of unknown origin is a sporadic tumor that can originate from ovarian cancer. Herein, we report the case of a woman with retroperitoneal HGSC of unknown origin and describe how she was diagnosed and treated.
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Tumor deposits in axillary adipose tissue in patients with breast cancer: Do they matter? World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-3-11 Muhammed Mubarak, Rahma Rashid, Shaheera Shakeel
Tumor deposits (TDs) are defined as discrete, irregular clusters of tumor cells lying in the soft tissue adjacent to but separate from the primary tumor, and are usually found in the lymphatic drainage area of the primary tumor. By definition, no residual lymph node structure should be identified in these tumor masses. At present, TDs are mainly reported in colorectal cancer, with a few reports in
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Gigantic occipital epidermal cyst in a 56-year-old female: A case report. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-3-11 Yao Wei, Peng Chen, Hao Wu
Gigantic epidermal cysts (GECs) are rare benign skin appendicular tumours also known as keratinocysts. GECs have a high incidence and their wall is made up of epidermis. Epidermal cysts can occur in any part of the skin; clinical manifestations include skin colour hemispherical swelling; cystic; mobile; 0.5 cm to several centimetres in diameter; and slow growth.
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Acute pancreatitis as a complication of acute COVID-19 in kidney transplant recipients. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-3-11 Nikolina Basic-Jukic, Ivana Juric, Lea Katalinic, Vesna Furic-Cunko, Vibor Sesa, Anna Mrzljak
Acute pancreatitis is a rare extrapulmonary manifestation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) but its full correlation with COVID-19 infection remains unknown.
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Autoimmune hepatitis-primary biliary cholangitis overlap syndrome complicated by various autoimmune diseases: A case report. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-3-11 Yu-Jie Qin, Ting Gao, Xing-Nian Zhou, Ming-Liang Cheng, Hong Li
Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) and primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) are two common clinical autoimmune liver diseases, and some patients have both diseases; this feature is called AIH-PBC overlap syndrome. Autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) is the most frequently overlapping extrahepatic autoimmune disease. Immunoglobulin (IgG) 4-related disease is an autoimmune disease recognized in recent years, characterized
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New strategies in the diagnosis and treatment of immune-checkpoint inhibitor-mediated colitis. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-3-11 Tsvetelina Velikova, Boris Krastev, Milena Gulinac, Miroslav Zashev, Vasko Graklanov, Milena Peruhova
Immune-checkpoint inhibitor-mediated colitis (IMC) is an increasingly recognized adverse event in cancer immunotherapy, particularly associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) such as anti-cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen-4 and anti-programmed cell death protein-1 antibodies. As this revolutionary immunotherapy gains prominence in cancer treatment, understanding, diagnosing, and effectively
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Efficacy and safety of remimazolam in bronchoscopic sedation: A meta-analysis. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-3-11 Ying Zhou, Cheng Zhao, Yi-Xun Tang, Ji-Tong Liu
Remimazolam is a new benzodiazepine used for procedural sedation and general anesthesia. Several studies have used remimazolam for bendable bronchoscopy.
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Correlative factors of poor prognosis and abnormal cellular immune function in patients with Alzheimer's disease. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-3-11 Hua Bai, Hong-Mei Zeng, Qi-Fang Zhang, Yue-Zhi Hu, Fei-Fei Deng
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a serious disease causing human dementia and social problems. The quality of life and prognosis of AD patients have attracted much attention. The role of chronic immune inflammation in the pathogenesis of AD is becoming more and more important.
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Giant bile duct dilatation in newborn: A case report. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-3-11 Dong-Wen Quan, Peng-Gang Li, Xiang-Hua Xu, Shi-Qi Liu
Giant congenital biliary dilation (CBD) is a rare condition observed in clinical practice. Infants born with this condition often experience a poor overall health status, and the disease progresses rapidly, leading to severe biliary obstruction, infections, pressure exerted by the enlarged CBD on abdominal organs, disturbances in the internal environment, and multiple organ dysfunction. The treatment
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Postoperative abdominal herpes zoster complicated by intestinal obstruction: A case report. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-3-11 Zhen-Yu Dong, Rui-Xian Shi, Xiao-Biao Song, Ming-Yue Du, Ji-Jun Wang
Intestinal obstruction is a common occurrence in clinical practice. However, the occurrence of herpes zoster complicated by intestinal obstruction after abdominal surgery is exceedingly rare. In the diagnostic and treatment process, clinicians consider it crucial to identify the primary causes of its occurrence to ensure effective treatment and avoiding misdiagnosis.
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Ankylosing spondylitis coexisting with Clonorchis sinensis infection: A case report. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-28 Tian-Xin Yi, Wei Liu, Wen-Fei Leng, Xiao-Chuan Wang, Liang Luo
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease. The prevailing theory links AS onset to infections in susceptible individuals. Furthermore, infections may impair the immune responses. Numerous studies have investigated links between AS and various infections-bacterial, viral, fungal, and other microorganism infections. However, limited attention has been given to the
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Novel approach of ultrasound-guided lateral recess block for a patient with lateral recess stenosis: A case report. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-28 Jiao Yang, Xin-Ling Li, Qing-Bing Li
Ultrasound guide technology, which can provide real-time visualization of the needle tip and tissues and avoid many adverse events, is widely used in minimally invasive therapy. However, the studies on ultrasound-guided Lateral recess block (LRB) are limited, this is probably because there is no recognized standard method for ultrasound scanning. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of ultrasound-guided
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Causal associations between gastroesophageal reflux disease and essential hypertension: A bidirectional Mendelian randomization study. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-28 Ning Wei, Ming-Hui Liu, Yu-Hu Song
Clinical studies have reported that patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have a higher prevalence of hypertension.
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Left ventricular thrombosis caused cerebral embolism during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support: A case report. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-28 Yao-Bang Bai, Feng Zhao, Zhen-Hua Wu, Guo-Ning Shi, Nan Jiang
Venoarterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), an effective short-term circulatory support method for refractory cardiogenic shock, is widely applied. However, retrospective analyses have shown that VA-ECMO-assisted cases were associated with a relatively high mortality rate of approximately 60%. Embolization in important organs caused by complications of left ventricular thrombosis
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Transcranial direct current stimulation efficacy in trigeminal neuralgia. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-28 Theodoros Fasilis, Stylianos Gatzonis, Panayiotis Patrikelis, Stefanos Korfias, Athanasia Alexoudi
Trigeminal neuralgia is a severe, disabling pain and its deafferentation remains a challenge for health providers. Transcranial direct current stimulation is a non-invasive stimulation technique which finds new utility in managing pain. Therefore, the introduction of alternative, non-invasive, safe, and effective methods should be considered in treating patients with trigeminal neuralgia unresponsive
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Effect of health education based on information-motivation-behavioral skills model on patients with unilateral vestibular dysfunction. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-28 Qiong Shi, Ruo-Jun Wu, Jiang Liu
Vestibular dysfunction (VH) is a common concomitant symptom of late peripheral vestibular lesions, which can be trauma, poisoning, infection, heredity, and neurodegeneration, but about 50% of the causes are unknown. The study uses the information-motivation-behavioral skills (IMB) model for health education, effectively improve the quality of life, increase their self-confidence, reduce anxiety and
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Omental fibroma combined with right indirect inguinal hernia masquerades as a scrotal tumor: A case report. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-28 Ping Zhou, Chan-Hui Jin, Ying Shi, Guo-Qing Ma, Wen-Hao Wu, Yu Wang, Kun Cai, Wu-Feng Fan, Tian-Bao Wang
The most common causes of scrotal enlargement in patients include primary tumor of the scrotum, inflammation, hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis, and indirect inguinal hernia; scrotal enlargement caused by external tumors of the scrotum is rare. The patient had both a greater omentum tumor and an inguinal hernia, and the tumor protruded into the scrotum through the hernia sac, which is even rarer. Moreover
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Strengthening pharmacotherapy research for COVID-19-induced pulmonary fibrosis. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-28 Yan-Miao Liu, Jing Zhang, Jing-Jing Wu, Wei-Wei Guo, Fu-Shan Tang
The global spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 has resulted in a significant number of individuals developing pulmonary fibrosis (PF), an irreversible lung injury. This condition can manifest within a short interval following the onset of pneumonia symptoms, sometimes even within a few days. While lung transplantation is a potentially lifesaving procedure, its limited availability
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Removal of intrahepatic bile duct stone could reduce the risk of cholangiocarcinoma: A single-center retrospective study in South Korea. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-28 Tae In Kim, Sung Yong Han, Jonghyun Lee, Dong Uk Kim
Intrahepatic duct (IHD) stones are among the most important risk factors for cholangiocarcinoma (CCC). Approximately 10% of patients with IHD stones develop CCC; however, there are limited studies regarding the effect of IHD stone removal on CCC development.
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Hematuria after nocturnal exercise of a man: A case report. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-28 Ming-Jian Bai, Song-Tao Yang, Xue-Kai Liu
A man experienced multiple episodes of macroscopic hematuria following nocturnal exercise. Urinary stones and tumors were considered the two most likely causes. The patient had two hobbies: Consuming health care products in large quantities and engaging in late-night running.
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Serum urate is associated with an increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease: A bidirectional Mendelian randomization study. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-28 Song Zhang, Xue Fang, Le Kang, Xiang-Yu Sui, Miao Liu, Yu-Jia Luo, Shuo Fu, Zhao-Shen Li, Sheng-Bing Zhao, Yu Bai
Previous studies have indicated bidirectional associations between urate levels and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD). However, it remains unclear whether the observations are causal because of confounding factors.
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Abnormal uterine bleeding successfully treated via ultrasound-guided microwave ablation of uterine myoma lesions: Three case reports. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-28 Toshiyuki Kakinuma, Kaoru Kakinuma, Rora Okamoto, Kaoru Yanagida, Michitaka Ohwada, Nobuhiro Takeshima
Microwave endometrial ablation (MEA) is a minimally invasive treatment method for heavy menstrual bleeding. However, additional treatment is often required after recurrence of uterine myomas treated with MEA. Additionally, because this treatment ablates the endometrium, it is not indicated for patients planning to become pregnant. To overcome these issues, we devised a method for ultrasound-guided
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Clinical efficacy and mechanism study of mid-frequency anti-snoring device in treating moderate obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-28 Bao Qian, Zhan-Jun Chen, Yong-Sheng Wang, Xiao-Yan Hu, Xiao-Biao Hu, Yong-Hua Zheng
Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is primarily caused by airway obstruction due to narrowing and blockage in the nasal and nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal, soft palate, and tongue base areas. The mid-frequency anti-snoring device is a new technology based on sublingual nerve stimulation. Its principle is to improve the degree of oropharyngeal airway stenosis in OSAHS patients under mid-frequency
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Is it possible to anchor a tooth with photobiomodulation? World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-28 Angela Dominguez
During orthodontic treatment, we can achieve differential movements by using photobiomodulation (PBM) as an adjuvant before applying force. We can expect a greater bone density that initially resists movement while applying PBM to the other teeth to achieve an accelerating effect. The proposed protocol is to use an 810 nm laser at 0.1W power, applying between 4 and 6J per tooth for 22 s on the vestibular
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Neuroimaging features in a patient with non-ketotic hyperglycaemic seizures: A case report. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-28 Jing Wu, Huijie Feng, Yaxiong Zhao, Junfeng Li, Ting Li, Kefeng Li
Non-ketotic hyperglycaemic (NKH) seizures are a rare neurological complication of diabetes caused by hyperglycaemia in non-ketotic and non-hyperosmotic states. The clinical characteristics of NKH seizures are atypical and lack unified diagnostic criteria, leading to potential misdiagnoses in the early stages of the disease.
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Effect of nursing on postoperative respiratory function and mental health of lung cancer patients. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-28 Xiang Yang, Dan Yin, Shi-Qing Chen
Both pulmonary rehabilitation training and psychological care have been shown to have a positive effect on the postoperative recovery of patients with lung cancer. However, few studies have combined the two to explore their combined effect. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of pulmonary rehabilitation training combined with psychological care on postoperative respiratory function
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Imaging, pathology, and diagnosis of solitary fibrous tumor of the pancreas: A case report and review of literature. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-28 Wen-Wen Wang, Shu-Ping Zhou, Xiang Wu, Luo-Luo Wang, Yi Ruan, Jun Lu, Hai-Li Li, Xu-Ling Ni, Li-Li Qiu, Xin-Hua Zhou
A solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is often located in the pleura, while SFT of the pancreas is extremely rare. Here, we report a case of SFT of the pancreas and discuss imaging, histopathology, and immunohistochemistry for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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Exploring multifaceted factors in chronic kidney disease risk: A comprehensive analysis of biochemistry, lifestyle, and inflammation in elderly Chinese individuals. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-28 Fernando Cardona
This letter praises a recent article in the World Journal of Clinical Cases (Roles of biochemistry data, lifestyle, and inflammation in identifying abnormal renal function in old Chinese), examining factors affecting abnormal renal function in elderly Chinese using advanced machine learning. It highlights the importance of uric acid, age, hemoglobin, body mass index, sport hours, and systolic blood
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Urinary metabolic profiles during Helicobacter pylori eradication in chronic gastritis. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-28 Wen-Ting An, Yu-Xia Hao, Hong-Xia Li, Xing-Kang Wu
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is a major risk factor for chronic gastritis, affecting approximately half of the global population. H. pylori eradication is a popular treatment method for H. pylori-positive chronic gastritis, but its mechanism remains unclear. Urinary metabolomics has been used to elucidate the mechanisms of gastric disease treatment. However, no clinical study has been
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Clinical significance of platelet mononuclear cell aggregates in patients with sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-28 Chong-Min Huang, Juan-Juan Li, Wei-Ke Wei
The diagnosis of sepsis combined with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has increased owing to the enhanced awareness among medical professionals and the continuous development of modern medical technologies, while early diagnosis of ARDS still lacks specific biomarkers. One of the main pathogenic mechanisms of sepsis-associated ARDS involves the actions of various pathological injuries and
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Value of glucose transport protein 1 expression in detecting lymph node metastasis in patients with colorectal cancer. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-28 Hongsik Kim, Song-Yi Choi, Tae-Young Heo, Kyeong-Rok Kim, Jisun Lee, Min Young Yoo, Taek-Gu Lee, Joung-Ho Han
There are limited data on the use of glucose transport protein 1 (GLUT-1) expression as a biomarker for predicting lymph node metastasis in patients with colorectal cancer. GLUT-1 and GLUT-3, hexokinase (HK)-II, and hypoxia-induced factor (HIF)-1 expressions may be useful biomarkers for detecting primary tumors and lymph node metastasis when combined with fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake on positron
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Response letter to "Acute cholangitis: Does malignant biliary obstruction vs choledocholithiasis etiology change the outcomes?" with imaging aspects. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-28 Sonay Aydin, Baris Irgul
Radiological imaging findings may contribute to the differentiation of malignant biliary obstruction from choledocholithiasis in the etiology of acute cholangitis.
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Primary anaplastic lymphoma kinase-positive large B-cell lymphoma of the left bulbar conjunctiva: A case report. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-7 Xiao-Hong Guo, Chu-Bin Li, Hui-Hui Cao, Gen-Yuan Yang
Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL) is an aggressive and rare variant of diffuse LBCL. Herein, we report an uncommon case of stage IE extranodal ALK-positive LBCL initially originating in the bulbar conjunctiva.
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Pathological diagnosis and immunohistochemical analysis of giant retrosternal goiter in the elderly: A case report. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-7 Yong-Chang Meng, Liu-Sheng Wu, Ning Li, Hong-Wei Li, Jing Zhao, Jun Yan, Xiao-Qiang Li, Peng Li, Jiang-Qi Wei
Elderly giant retrosternal thyroid goiter is a rare yet significant medical condition, often presenting clinical symptoms that can be confused with other diseases, posing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This study aims to delve into the characteristics and potential mechanisms of this ailment through pathological diagnosis and immunohistochemical analysis, providing clinicians with more precise
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Ischemic colitis induced by a platelet-raising capsule: A case report. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-7 Chen-Lu Wang, Ze-Kun Si, Guo-Hong Liu, Chen Chen, Hui Zhao, Lei Li
Ischemic colitis (IC) is also known as colon ischemia and is caused by colon vascular occlusion or nonocclusion, which results in a reduced blood supply to the colon and is not significant enough to maintain the metabolic function of cells, leading to intestinal wall ischemia. Its main symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloody stool. In severe cases, intestinal gangrene, peritonitis, intestinal
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Carrimycin in the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia combined with pulmonary tuberculosis: A case report. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-7 Fu-Yu Yang, Lei Shao, Jie Su, Zhen-Meng Zhang
Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) is prevalent in immunocompromised populations, including patients with hematologic malignancies, human immunodeficiency virus infections, and chronic diseases. Effective treatment for acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) combined with PTB is lacking. These patients show an extremely poor prognosis. Therefore, studies should establish efficient treatment options to improve
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Polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, M-protein, skin changes syndrome with dilated cardiomyopathy: A case report. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-7 Jia-Rong Li, Lei-Yu Feng, Jian-Wei Li, Yu Liao, Fei-Qi Liu
Polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, M-protein, skin changes (POEMS) syndrome is a rare paraneoplastic syndrome that encompass multiple systems. The most common clinical symptoms of POEMS syndrome are progressive sensorimotor polyneuropathy, organ enlargement, endocrine disorders, darkening skin, a monoclonal plasma cell proliferative disorder, and lymph node hyperplasia. The organomegaly
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Epithelioid malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor of the bladder and concomitant urothelial carcinoma: A case report. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-7 Sami Berk Ozden, Muhammed Fatih Simsekoglu, Ipek Sertbudak, Cetin Demirdag, Iclal Gurses
Epithelioid malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (EMPNST) of the bladder is a rare entity with devastating features. These tumors are thought to originate from malignant transformation of pre-existing schwannomas of pelvic autonomic nerve plexuses, and unlike the conventional malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST), are not associated with neurofibromatosis. The tumor has distinctive morphological
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Emerging roles of microRNAs as diagnostics and potential therapeutic interest in type 2 diabetes mellitus. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-7 Dharmsheel Shrivastav, Desh Deepak Singh
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a metabolic disease of impaired glucose utilization. Uncontrolled high sugar levels lead to advanced glycation end products (AGEs), which affects several metabolic pathways by its receptor of advanced glycation end products (RAGE) and causes diabetic complication. MiRNAs are small RNA molecules which regulate genes linked to diabetes and affect AGEs pathogenesis,
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Colorectal resections for malignancy: A pilot study comparing conventional vs freehand robot-assisted laparoscopic colectomy. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-7 Shamir O Cawich, Joseph Martin Plummer, Sahle Griffith, Vijay Naraynsingh
Laparoscopic colectomy is widely accepted as a safe operation for colorectal cancer, but we have experienced resistance to the introduction of the FreeHand® robotic camera holder to augment laparoscopic colorectal surgery.
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Removal of a guide-wire sliding into abdominal cavity via transgastric natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery: A case report. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-7 Shi-Ju Chen, Da-Ya Zhang, Yan-Ting Lv, Fei-Hu Bai
Guidewire slippage into the peritoneal cavity during clinical operations is extremely rare. Therefore, this paper aims to report a successful case of guidewire removal using transgastric natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES). The goal is to enhance physicians' understanding of the management plan for this unique scenario and provide a valuable reference for clinical practice.
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Special electromyographic features in a child with paramyotonia congenita: A case report and review of literature. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-7 Hui Yi, Chen-Xiang Liu, Shu-Xin Ye, Yu-Lin Liu
Paramyotonia congenita (PMC) stands as a rare sodium channelopaty of skeletal muscle, initially identified by Eulenburg. The identification of PMC often relies on electromyography (EMG), a diagnostic technique. The child's needle EMG unveiled trains of myotonic discharges with notably giant amplitudes, alongside irregular wave trains of myotonic discharges. This distinctive observation had not surfaced
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Ultrasound diagnosis of congenital Morgagni hernias: Ten years of experience at two Chinese centers. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-7 Hui-Qing Shi, Wen-Juan Chen, Qiang Yin, Xue-Hua Zhang
Morgagni hernias are rare anomalies that are easily misdiagnosed or missed.
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Impact of body mass index on adverse kidney events in diabetes mellitus patients: A systematic-review and meta-analysis. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-7 Jing-Fang Wan, Yan Chen, Tian-Hua Yao, Ya-Zhou Wu, Huan-Zi Dai
The incidence of chronic kidney disease among patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) remains a global concern. Long-term obesity is known to possibly influence the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, no previous meta-analysis has assessed the effects of body mass index (BMI) on adverse kidney events in patients with DM.
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Significance of oxidative stress and antioxidant capacity tests as biomarkers of premature ovarian insufficiency: A case control study. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-7 Kaoru Kakinuma, Toshiyuki Kakinuma
Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a condition that causes secondary amenorrhea owing to ovarian hypofunction at an early stage. Early follicular depletion results in intractable infertility, thereby considerably reducing the quality of life of females. Given the continuum in weakened ovarian function, progressing from incipient ovarian failure (IOF) to transitional ovarian failure and further
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Benefit in physical function and quality of life to nonsurgical treatment of varicose veins: Pilot study. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-7 Gwon-Min Kim, BoKun Kim, Minwoo Jang, Jong-Hwan Park, Miju Bae, Chung Won Lee, Jong Won Kim, Up Huh
Studies on varicose veins have focused its effects on physical function; however, whether nonsurgical treatments alter muscle oxygenation or physical function remains unclear. Moreover, the differences in such functions between individuals with varicose veins and healthy individuals remain unclear.
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Brain abscess from oral microbiota approached by metagenomic next-generation sequencing: A case report and review of literature. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-7 Xue-Min Zhu, Chun-Xia Dong, Lei Xie, Hao-Xin Liu, Huai-Qiang Hu
Brain abscess is a serious and potentially fatal disease caused primarily by microbial infection. Although progress has been made in the diagnosis and treatment of brain abscesses, the diagnostic timeliness of pathogens needs to be improved.
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Cerebral syphilitic gumma misdiagnosed as brain abscess: A case report. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-7 Li-Kun Mu, Li-Feng Cheng, Jing Ye, Meng-Yan Zhao, Jin-Long Wang
Cerebral syphilitic gumma is a relatively rare clinical disease. Its clinical manifestations are non-specific, and the imaging manifestations are similar to other intracranial occupying lesions, often misdiagnosed as tumors or abscesses. There are few reports on this disease in the relevant literature. To our knowledge, we have reported the first case of cerebral syphilitic gumma misdiagnosed as a
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Metabologenomics and network pharmacology to understand the molecular mechanism of cancer research. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-7 Yusuf Tutar
In this editorial I comment on the article "Network pharmacological and molecular docking study of the effect of Liu-Wei-Bu-Qi capsule on lung cancer" published in the recent issue of the World Journal of Clinical Cases 2023 November 6; 11 (31): 7593-7609. Almost all living forms are able to manufacture particular chemicals-metabolites that enable them to differentiate themselves from one another and
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Inetetamab combined with pyrotinib and chemotherapy in the treatment of breast cancer brain metastasis: A case report. World J. Clin. Cases (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-2-7 Qing-Qing Dou, Ting-Ting Sun, Guo-Qiang Wang, Wei-Bing Tong
Breast cancer brain metastasis (BCBM) is an advanced breast disease that is difficult to treat and is associated with a high risk of death. Patient prognosis is usually poor, with reduced quality of life. In this context, we report the case of a patient with HER-2-positive BCBM treated with a macromolecular mAb (inetetamab) combined with a small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI).