Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2022
Case ReportsCo-existence of Papillary and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma: Reports of Three Cases.
Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) and papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) are two different types of thyroid carcinoma. They have different features in terms of cellular origin, histopathology, clinical features, prevalence, and prognosis. PTC originates from follicular cells, while MTC from parafollicular cells. ⋯ The second case was followed up postoperatively and did not receive treatment other than levothyroxine replacement. The co-existence of these tumors requires a different clinical approach in treatment and follow-up, depending on which type is dominant. Key Words: Mixed thyroid carcinoma, Papillary thyroid carcinoma, Medullary thyroid carcinoma.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2022
A Rare Cause of Recurrent Melena: Haemangioma of the Small Intestine.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2022
EditorialTelemedicine and COVID-19 Pandemic: Current status, Issues, Challenges and Opportunities.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Aug 2022
Case ReportsThe Use of Lumbar Drain for Spinal Cord Protection in a Thoraco Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery.
Thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) repair is a complicated and challenging surgery with high chances of unpredictable post-operative outcomes. This is a case of a 56-year man electively admitted for De Bakey type III TAAA repair. ⋯ The patient had a prolonged hospital stay but ultimately recovered and was discharged home after two and a half months. Key Words: Lumber drain, Spinal cord injury, Aortic aneurysm surgery.