Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Feb 2021
Observational StudyFactors Affecting Cervical Lymph Node Suppuration in Oropharyngeal Tularemia Cases.
To determine the factors associated with cervical lymph node suppuration in oropharyngeal tularemia. ⋯ In order to prevent suppurative lymphadenitis in oropharyngeal tularemia, it is advisable to start appropriate antimicrobials within 14 days after the appearance of symptoms. Key Words: Oropharyngeal tularemia, Cervical lymph node suppuration, Antibiotic initiation time.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Feb 2021
Correlation of Breast Cancer Subgroups and Axillary Metastases with 18F-FDG PET/CT and the Contribution of 18F-FDG PET/CT in the Management of the Axilla.
To investigate whether breast and axilla maximum standard uptake (SUVmax) values contribute to the treatment approach in breast cancer subgroups. ⋯ As the biological aggressiveness of tumor increased, SUVmax values increased in parallel. As a result, SUVmax values guided in determining the presence of axillary metastasis and treatment strategy. Key Words: Breast cancer, 18F-FDG PET/ CT, SUVmax values, Tumor subgroups, Axilla.