Presence of perineural invasion is the category III prognostic variable and is associated with increased incidence of extraprostatic extension and aggressive phenotypes.21Data varies across studies with a maximum percentage of about 90% in a study conducted by Merrilees AD et al 84and minimum of 16% and 17% in studies conducted by Nelson et al82 & Quinn et al83 respectively. In present study‚38% of CaPs showed perineural invasion. Studies having more number of well differentiated tumors have
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Radiation therapy (RT) is an essential component in the interdisciplinary treatment of brain tumors. Independently of histology‚ radiation plays a central role and has shown to increase local tumor control. Developments in radiation oncology are always aiming at an increase precision of dose delivery: More conformal coverage of target volumes‚ steep dose gradients to surrounding tissues‚ and sparing of organs at risk (OAR). In photon therapy‚ based on 3D-RT‚ stereotactic radiotherapy was a big step
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Assignment 1 Sanjay Menaria CWID : 802814426 EGCP 556 – Adv. NanoElectronics Quantam Dots: A quantam dots are nanoparticle which possess change in the properties if an electron is removed or added. It is composed semiconductor material like CdS‚ ZnSe‚ InP etc. Its reduced size generate an electronic excitation to high energy‚ concentrating oscillator strength within few transition which gives unique quantam confined electronic and photonic properties. Quantam Dots shows strong resistance to chemical
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What is testicular cancer? Testicular cancer is a cancer that can be treated at a certain period of time. Testicular cancer is a growth or tumor that can appear painless. Testicular cancer is a pain that involves the testes and it may cause a swelling or a lump that man or boys can feel or touch by themselves or they can go for a checkup with a doctor. The cancer can be metastasis into either parts of the body by a flow of the blood stream or by lymphatic system. The testicular cancer has a rate
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The diagnosis of prostrate cancer is done by doing a biopsy of the prostrate gland. The PSA test is performed and if the test is found to be abnormal‚ the cancer test is positive. The biopsy of the prostrate gland is done transrectally and the signs are obtained by ultrasound images. A needle is used to cut a small portion of the prostate gland. Normally‚ portions are taken from the base‚ apex and mid area of the prostrate gland. Sometimes‚ a large number of samples are taken to gain more efficiency
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Anti-neoplastic Agent against Human Papilloma Virus Related Cervical Neoplasms Problem: Is the Lubi-lubi extract a potent anti-neoplastic agent against HPV related cervical neoplasms? Specific Problems: 1. What stage in the maturity of the deadly nightshade fruit is most efficient as an anti-neoplastic agent? 2. What concentration of the extract is most efficient against HPV related cervical neoplasms? 3. What are the implications by the study should the crude
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1 Basic ICD-9-CM Coding 2011 Edition Exercise Answer Key Lou Ann Schraffenberger‚ MBA‚ RHIA‚ CCS‚ CCS-P‚ FAHIMA 2 This book includes ICD-9-CM changes announced in the CMS Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems Proposed Rules‚ as published in the May 4‚ 2010 Federal Register available online from http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/fedreg/a100504c.html. Any additional changes to these codes may be obtained at the CMS Web site or in the Final Rule for IPPS in the Federal Register when it
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Renal tumors (neoplasms) are abnormal tissue formation on or around the kidney (Nogueras‚ Thomas‚ & Porter‚ 2015). Renal tumors may alter renal function. The most common malignant renal tumors are renal cell carcinomas‚ which originates in the renal cortex. Transitional cell carcinomas are the second most common form of renal tumors. Men and older age are at both common risk factors for renal tumors. Other risk factors include: obesity‚ exposure to asbestos‚ cadmium‚ and gasoline‚ the use of phenacetin
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NEOPLASIA At the end of these two lectures you should be able to:- (1) Understand the concept of neoplasia (2) Define neoplasia (3) Understand the nomenclature of neoplasia (4) Characterised benign & malignant neoplasm (5) Differentiate between benign & malignant neoplasm (6) Characterised malignant cells & understand anaplasia (7) Classify neoplasia (8) Define “local” & “metastatic” spread (9) Discuss the route of metastatic spread and principles establish to work out the possible modes
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Intussusception describes a condition in which one segment of the intestine (the intussusceptum) telescopes or invaginates into the lumen of an adjacent segment of intestine (the intussuscipiens). The most common neoplasms that cause adult intussusception are adenocarcinoma‚ lymphomas‚ GIST‚ metastatic melanoma‚ and rarely lipomas [6] Several possible mechanisms have been proposed to explain secondary intussusception ; one of them is the tumor acts as a foreign body causing violent peristalsis leading
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