Arch Iran Med
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Gallbladder neuroendocrine tumors remain relatively rare in the clinical setting. They are generally asymptomatic and reported as incidental findings. The diagnosis is exclusively made by histopathological and immunohistological examination according to the recent WHO guidelines. Here, we present the case of a 58-year-old woman with small-cell gallbladder neuroendocrine carcinoma.
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We aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of single anastomosis sleeve ileal (SASI) bypass surgery on obese patients with type II diabetes mellitus during a one-year follow-up period. ⋯ SASI bypass is an effective method for weight loss and controlling type II diabetes mellitus.
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Cystic echinococcosis (CE) or hydatid disease is a global public health concern which imposes considerable economic costs on the communities in endemic regions. CE surveillance data are not adequately reliable. The present study reports the development and outcomes of a CE registry in Iran. ⋯ High-quality data in the HydatidReg registry provided opportunities for health professionals to improve quality of care and organize meaningful research.
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The risk of recurrence in pulmonary embolism is the highest in the first week after the acute event. Although it decreases over time, it may remain high for months depending on compliance with treatment and the nature of the underlying risk factor. Our study aimed to identify risk factors that lead to recurrence in pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) patients and establish an easy-to-use scoring system that determines the risk of recurrence after the first embolism. ⋯ In terms of risk of recurrence, special attention should be paid to patients with diabetes, HT, obesity and any of the hereditary risk factors. Using scoring systems to determine the risk of recurrence will be valuable and interesting as it is easy-to-use, gives quick results and provides quantitative results.