News tagged with cysts
Genetic source of rare childhood cancer found; gene is implicated in other cancers
Apr 20, 2009 |
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The search for the cause of an inherited form of a rare, aggressive childhood lung cancer has uncovered important information about how the cancer develops and potentially sheds light on the development of other cancers.
Tiny samples could yield big predictive markers for pancreatic cancer
Mar 10, 2009 |
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A handful of proteins, detected in incredibly tiny amounts, may one day help doctors distinguish between a harmless lesion in the pancreas and a potentially deadly one, say researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center.
Is RTA a new potential option for the treatment of hydatid cysts?
Jul 24, 2009 |
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Current treatment of cystic echinococcosis is surgery or percutaneous aspiration, injection and reaspiration (PAIR) using hypertonic saline or ethanol. It is aimed at causing permanent damage to the endocyst - the thin, delicate, ...
Laparoscopic approach to retrorectal cyst
Dec 01, 2008 |
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Retrorectal cystic hamartoma (hindgut cyst) is a rare developmental lesion arising from the vestiges of the embryonic hind gut. Other developmental cysts can occur in retrorectal space. Anal gland cysts can develop near the ...
Researchers propose new ultrasound screening criteria for diagnosing polycystic kidney disease
Oct 22, 2008 |
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Modification of the current screening criteria are needed for diagnosing patients with autosomal dominant polycystic disease (ADPKD), according to a study appearing in the January 2009 issue of the Journal of the American So ...
