Annals of Saudi medicine
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jan 2020
Indicators of survival and prognostic factors in women treated for cervical cancer at a tertiary care center in Saudi Arabia.
Investigating survival in cervical cancer at the local level is crucial to determine the effectiveness of overall management, as it reflects the level of care provided and awareness among the population about screening and early diagnosis. ⋯ None.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jan 2020
Hospital-based surveillance of influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 virus in Saudi Arabia, 2010-2016.
Influenza is a highly contagious acute viral respiratory tract infection. The emergence of influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 in 2009 caused a pandemic. Since then it has become a seasonal influenza virus. It causes symptoms ranging from mild to severe illness, which might be fatal, particularly in people with underlying chronic medical conditions, immunocompromised people, the elderly, and pregnant women. ⋯ None.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jan 2020
Review Case ReportsInflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the spermatic cord: two cases and review of the literature.
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a neoplasm of intermediate biological potential. Few cases of spermatic cord IMT have been reported in the literature. Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor is a consequence of the proliferation of fibroblasts and inflammatory cells. ⋯ SIMILAR CASES PUBLISHED: There are seven cases entitled "inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of spermatic cord" in the literature. In our study we present two cases that had a spermatic cord IMT. Furthermore, one of these cases was 82 years of age and is the oldest patient presented in the literature.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jan 2020
Comparative StudyWhole slide imaging compared with light microscopy for primary diagnosis in surgical neuropathology: a validation study.
Digital pathology practice is rapidly gaining popularity among practicing anatomic pathologists. Acceptance is higher among the newer generation of pathologists who are willing to adapt to this new diagnostic method due to the advantages offered by whole slide imaging (WSI) compared to traditional light microscopy (TLM). We performed this validation study because we plan to implement the WSI system for diagnostic services. ⋯ None.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jan 2020
Observational StudyMagnetic resonance imaging findings in patients with initial manifestations of perianal fistulas.
Crohn's disease (CD) is a serious cause of perianal disease and the incidence is increasing in Saudi Arabia. MR imaging may document specific features that may help to foresee Crohn's disease in patients making an initial presentation. ⋯ None.