Irish journal of medical science
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Review Case Reports
Malignant phaeochromocytoma metastasising to the breast.
Nearly one-quarter of metastatic tumours in the breast are from an occult extramammary tumour, usually a lung carcinoma. ⋯ This is the first published case of a phaeochromocytoma metastasising to the breast, and demonstrates the challenge that extramammary tumours in the breast can pose for the pathologist.
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In anticipation of vaccine development this study sought to determine the incidence, disease burden and associated financial burden of rotavirus (RV) infection, in hospitalised children. ⋯ CA RV infection accounted for 1% of all admissions during the study period at a minimum cost of Euro728.40 per case. A safe and effective vaccine could reduce morbidity and advantage children by allowing redeployment of healthcare resources to other critical areas.
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To determine the usefulness of endoscopically-delivered small intestinal submucosa (SIS) as a scaffold in enhancing the lower oesophageal sphincter (LOS) pressures. ⋯ SIS is a biologically compatible material. Lack of an animal model for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) makes determining the ability of injections of SIS to combat reflux problematic.
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Schizophrenia is a common mental illness with an incidence of 15 new cases per 100,000 population per year. ⋯ There have been considerable advances in schizophrenia research over the past 20 years. Future study of Indices of neural development will help advance our understanding of this common, disabling mental illness.