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Feb 8

@NEJM

What is the Diagnosis?

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A 29-year-old male presented with a 6-month history of progressive painless skin lesions over his face, back, trunk, and limbs. He had no systemic symptoms such as night sweats or weight loss.

Skin biopsy showed diffuse dermal infiltrate with blast-like cells extending to the hypodermis. Immunohistochemical analysis showed cells that were positive for CD4, CD56, and CD123.

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Feb 7

@TheLancetOncol

What is most likely to be the primary tumor?

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Bone marrow examination suggested malignant bone marrow invasion. PET-CT scan showed extensive bone marrow invasion and malignant lymphadenopathy in the anterior mediastinum.

The correct diagnosis is Breast cancer.

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Feb 6

@TheLancetOncol

What is the Diagnosis?

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64yo woman treated for recurrent triple-negative breast cancer with chemotherapy and radiotherapy in 2014, with no evidence of recurrent disease for the past 7 years, presents with well demarcated erythematous skin changes and a focal necrotic wound.

Symptoms include skin pain, and her symptoms began with a documented COVID-19 infection.

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Feb 5

Demystifying membrane anatomy: Towards a new era of abdominopelvic surgery

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Diagram of embryonic development and characteristics of membrane anatomy under laparoscopy

It will probably redefine the surgical scope of complete resections of pelvic tumors (cervical, rectal, and bladder cancer), improve nerve-sparing and pelvic floor reconstruction, and reduce operative bleeding and surgical injuries.

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Feb 5

What is the Diagnosis?

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19yo woman who was 34 weeks pregnant presented to the emergency department with a 3-day history of abdominal pain. Physical examination revealed hyperpigmented macules on her lips and CT scan showed intussusception.