Niger J Clin Pract
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Oral mucosal melanoma (OMM) is a malignant lesion of melanocytes of oral epithelium. The prevalence in four Nigerian teaching hospitals is reported. ⋯ OMM has a low prevalence but with poor prognosis. Amelanotic OMM showed less clinical aggression. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are recommended.
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Our aim in this study is to evaluate the knowledge level of outpatients about obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). ⋯ In our study, it was concluded that the level of knowledge about OSAS in the society was not sufficient and that the society had to be informed about this disease which has serious complications and awareness should be established.
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There are various endoscopic techniques for thyroid carcinoma dissection but few reports regarding the scarless neck technique and central compartment dissection (CCD) via the breast approach, especially for bilateral CCD are available. In this study, we reported 45 cases with scarless neck endoscopic total or near-total thyroidectomy plus CCD via the breast approach. ⋯ Experienced thyroid surgeons performed the scarless neck endoscopic total or near-total thyroidectomy plus unilateral or bilateral CCD via the breast approach for selected PTC patients. The procedure was safe and feasible with excellent cosmetic results.
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Postpartum fatigue means tiredness, sense of suffocation, and decreased physical and mental capacity. Fatigue reduces postpartum women's ability of concentrate, which may increase the frequency of postpartum depression, and their babies and cause babies' weaning off breastmilk earlier. ⋯ Women feel tired in the early postpartum period due to giving birth and their tiredness is increased by breastfeeding and infant care.
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Heat shock protein 90 (HSP90) possesses two major isoforms - HSP90α and HSP90β. They have essential roles in the protection against stressful conditions. They are also important for the re-establishment of cellular homeostasis. We investigated the clinical significance of HSP90α and HSP90β expression in patients with gastric cancer (GC). ⋯ Our results showed that HSP90α overexpression might be associated with disease progression and poorer survival in patients with GC. Therefore, HSP90α could be used as possible biomarker for the prognosis of GC.