Medicine
-
Fibromatoses or desmoid tumors are relatively rare tumors derived from the musculoaponeurotic system. This tumor has no specific clinical symptoms and it is sometimes misdiagnosed as other diseases such as gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs). ⋯ To sum up, intra-abdominal fibromatosis is an extremely rare tumor that must be differentiated from other tumors of the digestive tract, and pathological and immunohistochemical examination is a critical part of the diagnosis. Early diagnosis of fibromatosis is essential for the outcome. Extensive resection of the mass minimizes the risk of relapse.
-
This systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of electroacupuncture in treatment of lumbar disc herniation (LDH). ⋯ This study will provide new evidence to evaluate the effectiveness and side effects of electroacupuncture for LDH. Due to the data is not personalized, no formal ethical approval is required.