Mesenteric leiomyosarcoma in a pregnant woman: A case report and review of literature
Sanjay P Deshmukh, Minish Jain, Taher ChharchhodawalaIndian Journal of Cancer 2021 58(2):267-272
We herein describe a case of primary leiomyosarcoma of descending mesocolon mesentery in a pregnant woman. A 31-year-old woman was referred to our clinic for the presence of a suspicious mass (solid heterogenous lesion with lobulated margins) detected during routine obstetric ultrasonography (USG), growing throughout her term. Imaging in her third trimester showed a considerable increase in the size of the mass and was suspected to be malignancy of uterine origin. Tru-cut biopsy performed post-partum indicated leiomyosarcoma. ...
Source: Indian Journal of Cancer - June 7, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Sanjay P Deshmukh Minish Jain Taher Chharchhodawala Source Type: research
Primary retroperitoneal serous adenocarcinoma: A case report of rare malignancy with literature review
We present a case of PRSAC in a 60-year-old woman. Only 11 cases of PRSAC have been reported from 1983 to 2019. Histopathological features with immunohistochemical expressions are important to diagnose PRSAC. The outcome and survival mainly depend on the possibility of surgical resection. Molecular genetics of PRSAC should also be studied in relation with its ovarian counterpart. (Source: Indian Journal of Cancer)
Source: Indian Journal of Cancer - June 7, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Thin Thin Win Saint Nway Aye Nurul Shuhada Abdul Hamad Sharifah Emilia Tuan Sharif Source Type: research
Masquerader in oncology: IgG4-related kidney disease presenting as right upper ureteric mass
We present a case of a 53-year-old woman who presented with a right upper ureteric mass. On pathologic evaluation, a diagnosis of IgG4-RD was made. In the absence of preoperative biopsy and other clinical manifestations, preoperative clinical diagnosis remains challenging and high index of suspicion and accurate pathological evaluation may help in avoiding misdiagnosis. (Source: Indian Journal of Cancer)
Source: Indian Journal of Cancer - June 7, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Abhishek Laddha Ginil K Pooleri Amrutha Thomas MR Bindhu Appu Thomas Source Type: research
Why is it important to report early possible COVID-19 PET/CT findings in cancer patients ? Explaining with a case series
Conclusion: COVID-19 may be recognised early by detecting incidental findings in PET/CT, especially in asymptomatic cancer patients. Potential complications may be prevented by early diagnosis and anticancer therapy changes. Therefore, possible COVID-19 findings in PET/CT should be reported and the patient should be referred to relevant clinician. (Source: Indian Journal of Cancer)
Source: Indian Journal of Cancer - June 7, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Duygu Tekin Emine Budak Banu Yoldas Adnan Budak Source Type: research
S100A2: A potential biomarker to differentiate malignant from tuberculous pleural effusion
Conclusion: Our results indicate that levels of S100A2 are significantly elevated in MPE, and that S100A2 may serve as a diagnostic biomarker for NSCLC patients with MPE. In further studies, we will validate our findings with a larger sample population. (Source: Indian Journal of Cancer)
Source: Indian Journal of Cancer - June 7, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ting Wang Ning Wang Linpei Zhang Yuchun Liu Asmitananda Thakur Source Type: research
The efficacy and safety of onartuzumab in patients with solid cancers: A meta-analysis of randomized trials
Conclusion: This meta-analysis indicates that the addition of onartuzumab to the standard treatments had no definite survival benefit with increased severe toxicities in patients with solid cancer. (Source: Indian Journal of Cancer)
Source: Indian Journal of Cancer - June 7, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Bum Jun Kim Dalyong Kim Jung Han Kim Hyeong Su Kim Hyun Joo Jang Source Type: research
Robotic-assisted versus conventional laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer: Short-term outcomes at a single center
Conclusion: The present study suggests that colorectal cancer robotic surgery was more beneficial to patients because of a shorter postoperative recovery time of bowel function and shorter hospital stays (Source: Indian Journal of Cancer)
Source: Indian Journal of Cancer - June 7, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Dong-ping Hu Xiao-long Zhu He Wang Wen-han Liu Yao-chun Lv Xin-long Shi Li-li Feng Wei-sheng Zhang Xiong-Fei Yang Source Type: research
Quantitative detection of SRY-Box 21 (SOX21) gene promoter methylation as a stool-based noninvasive biomarker for early diagnosis of colorectal cancer by MethyLight method
Conclusion: The results of the present study demonstrated that the stool-based assay of SOX21 gene promoter methylation has a relatively high sensitivity and specificity and it may serve as a noninvasive biomarker for early detection of CRC. However, more studies with a wide range of samples are required to further confirm the role of hypermethylation of SOX21 in the early CRC diagnosis. (Source: Indian Journal of Cancer)
Source: Indian Journal of Cancer - June 7, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Keivan Moradi Esmaeil Babaei Mohammad Ali Hosseinpour Feizi Reza Safaralizadeh Nayebali Rezvani Source Type: research
Factors affecting survival in glioblastoma patients below and above 65 years of age: A retrospective observational study
Conclusion: In the patient group above 65 years of age, the patient should be attentively selected before opting for a specific treatment, age alone should not be the sole determinant factor. Rather, by considering the KPS scores, potential aggressive treatment options should also be applied. (Source: Indian Journal of Cancer)
Source: Indian Journal of Cancer - June 7, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Berrin B Yavuz Gul Kanyilmaz Meryem Aktan Source Type: research
MCQs on & #8220;A descriptive study on prevalence of arm/shoulder problems and its impact on quality of life in breast cancer survivors & #8221;
HS Darling, Pradeep Jaiswal, Nishant Lohia, Nishant R TiwariIndian Journal of Cancer 2021 58(2):207-209 (Source: Indian Journal of Cancer)
Source: Indian Journal of Cancer - June 7, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: HS Darling Pradeep Jaiswal Nishant Lohia Nishant R Tiwari Source Type: research
A descriptive study on prevalence of arm/shoulder problems and its impact on quality of life in breast cancer survivors
Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of ASPs in BCSs. Survivorship care plans should appropriately address these issues. (Source: Indian Journal of Cancer)
Source: Indian Journal of Cancer - June 7, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Priyansh Jariwala Navneet Kaur Source Type: research
Evaluation of breathing-adapted radiation therapy for right-sided early stage breast cancer patients
Conclusion: Our study revealed that incorporation of ABC-mDIBH into adjuvant RT of right-sided ESBC patients results in significantly improved critical organ sparing. (Source: Indian Journal of Cancer)
Source: Indian Journal of Cancer - June 7, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Selcuk Demiral Omer Sager Ferrat Dincoglan Bora Uysal Hakan Gamsiz Yelda Elcim Bahar Dirican Murat Beyzadeoglu Source Type: research
Nutritional status in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and its correlation with severe infection
Conclusion: Our study highlights the magnitude of undernutrition at diagnosis in ALL patients in a tertiary care centre. It also correlates nutritional status with severe infection and mortality in follow-up. (Source: Indian Journal of Cancer)
Source: Indian Journal of Cancer - June 7, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Rimjhim Sonowal Vineeta Gupta Source Type: research
Evaluation of serum procalcitonin, serum interleukin-6, and interleukin-8 as predictors of serious infection in children with febrile neutropenia and cancer
Conclusion: IL-6, IL-8, and PCT can be utilized to define a group of patients with a low risk of sepsis in view of their favorable NPV. The use of these biomarkers together can facilitate early discharge from the hospital, and the use of oral antimicrobial therapy, in turn, reducing the cost of supportive therapy in a developing country. (Source: Indian Journal of Cancer)
Source: Indian Journal of Cancer - June 7, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Arathi Srinivasan Nuthan Kumar Julius X Scott Source Type: research
Adjuvant chemotherapy in uterine carcinosarcoma: Comparison of a doublet and a triplet chemotherapeutic regimen
Conclusion: Triple-drug adjuvant chemotherapy (TIP) confers no survival advantage over doublet chemotherapy (PC), and in turn, increases the grade 3/4 toxicity in the adjuvant setting of optimally staged UCS patients. (Source: Indian Journal of Cancer)
Source: Indian Journal of Cancer - June 7, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Udip Maheshwari Suhas K Rajappa Vineet Talwar Varun Goel Prasanta K Dash Manish Sharma Pankaj Goyal Parveen Jain Venkata P B Koyyala Dinesh C Doval Source Type: research
