Fazilet Kayaselcuk

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..In the second case, the kidney also showed sarcomatous changes in the pelvis...

..These results may offer new insights regarding the role of maspin in ovarian cancer and might also affect the diagnosis and treatment strategies...

..The staining pattern of nodular fasciitis supported a myofibroblastic origin, whereas the SMA negativity in elastofibroma was correlated with fibroblastic origin...

..Our objective was to show the unusual imaging characteristics of cystic liver metastases from a malignant gastrointestinal stromal tumor before and after treatment with imatinib mesylate...

..Computed tomography was compared to the combination of ultrasonography and serum alpha-fetoprotein determination in the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma...

..To investigate the correlation between ezrin expression and types of gastric carcinoma and clinico-pathological variables...

..4% [CT, 46.4; TT, 0%]; OR, 0.65; 95% CI, 0.22-1.96). According to this study, the MTHFR C677T mutation does not seem to be a risk factor for the progression of NAFL to NASH...

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..Further studies, in particular molecular investigations, are needed to reveal the detailed interactions between maspin, E-selectin, and P-selectin expression...

..We investigated the presence of p53 expression and apoptosis in an experimental model of varicocele in the rat...

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..Moreover, PTEN and pAkt expression in relation to demographic, tumoral, and outcome variables remains to be elucidated...

..Massive congenital intracranial teratoma is an extremely rare neoplasm with a poor prognosis. They grow rapidly and cause extensive destruction in the brain. Herein we report a massive intracranial teratoma causing skull rupture...

..The aim of this study was to determine whether B12 replacement therapy improves prolonged gastric emptying time in dyspeptic patients with Helicobacter pylori infection...

..In this study, we investigated the relationship of ezrin, moesin, and E-cadherin expression with the clinicopathological features of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma...

..We also looked at their association with classical prognostic factors in EC. To our knowledge, this is the first time survivin expression is investigated in terms of its relation to COX-2 in the developmental pathway of EC...

..In this study we investigated hypoxia inducible factor-1alpha (HIF-1alpha) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression, and angiogenesis in an experimental model of varicocele in the rat testis...

..A simple biopsy of the external lesion and histologic examination of the mass are essential for diagnosis...

..A correlation between the clinical outcome and Ki-67 and PCNA LI values was also detected. Conclusively, both markers can be used to evaluate the tumor grade and to asses the possibility of recurrence and malignancy in CNS tumors...

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..Some of the alterations make diagnosis difficult, even leading to misdiagnosis in favor of carcinoma. Therefore, a thorough knowledge of possible alterations is essential to the differential diagnosis...

..To investigate the expression of Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), Ki-67 and p53 in gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) and its relationship with histopathological parameters...

..To assess the possible role of apoptosis in reflux-related renal scarring by investigating how sterile vesicoureteral reflux affects apoptosis of glomerular and tubular cells in the rat kidney...

..Biopsy from the lung tumor revealed PPB, and the sister died within one year after biopsy. To the knowledge of the authors, these cases represent the second reported familial occurrence of CN and the fourth of CN and PPB...

..To investigate and compare frequencies of serum positive cagA in patients from two separate regions of Turkey who were grouped according to the presence of peptic ulcer disease or non-ulcer dyspepsia...

..This case presents the unique synchronous existence of two extremely rare entities, a GIST with OGC and a well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumor, both located in the Ampulla of Vater...

..Here we report a case of primary extradural PNET located in the thoracic spine in a 16-year-old boy and review the relevant literature...

..The patient did not respond well to initial supportive treatment and antibiotherapy. Therefore, nephrectomy was performed. She did extremely well after the operation and was discharged with antidiabetics and antibiotics...

..We present a case with epidermoid carcinoma arising in Warthin's tumor of parotid gland in a 48-year-old woman, and differential diagnosis is discussed...

..Meningeal hamartoma associated with spinal dysraphism should be kept in mind, even in adult cases. In this article, we also discuss the radiological and pathological appearance of this rare clinical entity...

..To the best of our knowledge, this is the second case involving the skull secondary to a pancreatic adenocarcinoma, and the first case when skull metastasis was the first evidence of a pancreatic adenocarcinoma...

..Ghrelin is a recently discovered peptide produced mostly in the stomach of rodents and humans and is secreted into the bloodstream. There is no data in the literature about the relationship between H. pylori and ghrelin...

..Nuclear positive staining was observed with p53 and Ki-67 in both glandular and spindle atypical cells...

..Recently, the Fas Ligand has been detected on the surface of cytotoxic T cells, and is thought to induce cells to apoptosis by adhering to the Fas antigen...

..The aim of this study was to compare a low-dose aspirin treatment on placental and perinatal effects in the patients with poor obstetric history such as preeclampsia, intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) in previous pregnancy...

..A case of syringoma of the vulva exacerbated during pregnancy is presented. The case appears remarkable for the experienced aggravated pruritic symptoms of the patient during her pregnancy...

..CA 19-9 may also be elevated in patients with conditions other than tumors, such as cholestasis, biliary obstruction, and cholecystitis...

..Chemo-radiotherapy was performed after surgery. Our case was the third patient with medulloblastoma in the literature and is still alive with no evidence of the disease 19 months after the initial diagnosis...

..Newly formed bone progressed centripetally; however, adjacent bone without the support of the dura and periosteum was capable of producing limited neovascularization and bone formation...

..In patients with a lower abdominal cystic mass, complete bladder duplication must be included in the differential diagnosis of pelvic cystic masses...

..Thrombocyte count increased after a single gamma-globulin infusion, and 6 cycles of chemotherapy were given every 21 days. The patient has remained in complete remission...

..A 2-year old boy with torsion of colonic duplication, which had a proximal communication with the cecum via an incomplete duplicated appendix, is presented. The clinical picture and complications of this rare association are discussed...

..In the English literature, there are a few cases of chondroblastoma located in the scapula. It is exceptional to see this lesion in the sixth decade of life and with pulmonary metastases...