Bratisl Med J
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The distinction of benign lesions from malign tumors is crucial for the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancers. ⋯ Circulating miR-637 and miR-523-5p combination maybe used to discriminate between invasive ductal carcinomas and fibroadenomas. (Tab. 9, Fig. 4, Ref. 30).
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To examine the attitude and willingness of medical students in Serbia to volunteer in COVID-19 hospitals. ⋯ A number of individual factors may be involved in the decision to volunteer in COVID-19 hospitals. Promotion of volunteering in medical schools could be influential for future health emergencies (Tab. 6, Ref. 32). Text in PDF www.elis.sk Keywords: COVID-19, students, volunteering, hospital.
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Mammography breast cancer screening programs and continuing improvements in early diagnosis of the disease have led to more frequent detection of nonpalpable breast lesions. The commonly used technique in guiding the surgical removal of these lesions is hook wire-guided localization (WGL). However, the WGL procedure has been criticized for the last years. ⋯ Over the last decade, alternatives to wire localization have emerged. In this study the authors present their initial experience with a wireless, nonradioactive, wave reflection implant system that enables surgeons to safely and accurately remove breast lesions (Tab. 2, Fig. 4, Ref. 20). Keywords: breast cancer, breast surgery, nonpalpable lesions, preoperative localization.
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Branchiogenic cysts are benign lesions caused by anomalous development of the branchial cleft. They are typically detected in individuals aged between their twenties and forties. ⋯ Surgical excision is the sole treatment modality (Tab. 1, Fig. 6, Ref. 25). Keywords: branchiogenic cyst, extirpation, ultrasonography, computed tomography.
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During cancer surgery, the perioperative period is characterized by stress response and immunosuppression that can lead to further worsening of the disease and metastatic spread. Local anesthetics have antiproliferative, cytotoxic and antimetastatic effects on cancer cells in vitro. There is scientific evidence that local anesthetics possess anti-inflammatory effects, help to preserve normal immune function and reduce the possibility of metastatic spread. ⋯ The use of local anesthetics during the perioperative period in oncological patients may have a beneficial effect on their survival and cancer recurrence. This article summarizes the effects of local anesthetics in vitro (Tab. 1, Fig. 1, Ref. 36). Keywords: local anesthetics, cancer cells.