Medicine
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Review Case Reports
Fistula formation into other organs secondary to intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of the pancreas: A case report and literature review.
Fistula formation from intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) of the pancreas is uncommon; however, IPMN penetrating various organs has been increasingly reported. To date, there is a lack of literature reviewing recent reports and the clinicopathologic details of IPMN with fistula formation are still poorly understood. ⋯ Based on the pathological examination of the surgical specimen, this case was diagnosed of MD-IPMN with invasive carcinoma and mechanical penetration or autodigestion was considered as the mechanism of fistula formation. Given the high risk of malignant transformation and intraductal dissemination of the tumor cells, aggressive surgical strategies, such as total pancreatectomy, should be recommended to achieve complete resection for MD-IPMN with fistula formation.
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This study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of 4 weekly formulations of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) on glycemic control, including glycemic control, by using a network meta-analysis (NMA). ⋯ Regimens of GLP-1RAs had differential glycemic control. The efficacy and safety of Semaglutide 2.0mg in comprehensively lowering blood sugar showed the best performance.
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To critically evaluate the effects of massage therapy on cancer pain. ⋯ Massage therapy can be used as a complementary alternative therapy to relieve cancer pain in patients with hematological malignancies, breast cancer, and cancers of the digestive system. It is suggested that chemotherapy patients use foot reflexology, and perioperative period patients use hand acupressure. A massage duration of 10 to 30 minutes and a program length of ≥1 week is recommended to achieve better effects.
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To evaluate the efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine formulas combined with acupuncture for the treatment of ovulation dysfunction infertility (ODI). ⋯ This study shows evidence that traditional Chinese medicine formulas combined with acupuncture are an effective and safe treatment approach. However, this conclusion requires further confirmation due to the insufficient quality of the included trials.
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Review Case Reports
Secretory breast cancer in a boy: A case report with genetic analysis using next-generation sequencing and literature review.
Male secretory breast cancer is a rare, low-grade carcinoma, especially in boys. Due to its rarity, not much is known about this disease. ⋯ The genomic profile of male pediatric SCB is relatively simple, no other known driver genes have been found except for the ETV6-NTRK3 fusion. Our report will improve our understanding of secretory breast cancer.