Pathophysiology 1) inherited disorder marked by numerous GI polyps (usually in small bowel but occasionally from stomach to rectum) and … [Read more...]
Pancoast Tumor (Superior Sulcus Tumor)
Pathophysiology of Pancoast Tumor Pancoast tumor is: 1) caused by growth of tumor in lung apex 2) extends into eighth cervical and first and … [Read more...]
Pheochromocytoma – 10% rule
Characteristics of pheochromocytoma 10% bilateral, 10% malignant, 10% extra-adrenal, 10% occur in children, 10% with calcifications Related … [Read more...]
Pheochromocytoma – 5 Ps
Signs and symptoms of pheochromocytoma - 5 Ps palpitations, pallor, perspiration, pain, pressure (increased) Related Posts More on … [Read more...]
Cancer Types With Commonly Occurring Bone Metastases
The types of cancers with commonly occurring bone mets are breast, lung, thyroid, kidney, and prostate BLT with a kosher pickle … [Read more...]
Teresa Heinz Discusses Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Teresa Heinz discusses her recent breast cancer diagnosis and treatment and her belief that early mammograms save lives … [Read more...]
Tuberous Sclerosis (Bourneville’s Disease)
Pathophysiology characterized by hamartomas of the retina, brain, and viscera Signs and Symptoms 1) glial tumors 2) subependymal nodules … [Read more...]
Mycosis Fungoides
Pathophysiology 1) low-grade cutaneous T cell lymphoma 2) metastases occur in late stages of disease to lymph nodes and visceral organs 3) … [Read more...]
Wilms Tumor (Nephroblastoma)
Pathophysiology of Wilms Tumor 1)Â Wims tumor is malignant renal tumor in children 2) occurs as both a sporadic tumor and as part of three genetic … [Read more...]
Texas Patient Trista Joy Lathern Allegedly Fakes Breast Cancer to Get Breast Augmentation
Texas patient Trista Joy Lathern shaved her head and told people who organized fundraisers for her that she had breast cancer. Lathern, who does not … [Read more...]
SHARP Trial (Sorafenib Hepatocellular Carcinoma Assessment Randomized Protocol)
The SHARP trial investigated the efficacy (usefulness) of the oral multikinase inhibitor sorafenib (Nexavar) in the treatment of hepatocellular … [Read more...]
Insulinoma
Insulinoma is a tumor that arises from the insulin secreting beta cells of the pancreas. It is one of several types of pancreatic endocrine tumors … [Read more...]