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Journal of Case Reports, Feb 22, 2021
Introduction: Angiosarcomas are extremely rare tumors, especially those arising in the aorta. Cas... more Introduction: Angiosarcomas are extremely rare tumors, especially those arising in the aorta. Case Report: We uniquely present a case where primary aortic angiosarcoma was found in a 68-year-old woman in association with an Endurant stent graft. Conclusion: Only a handful of cases have shown an association between the development of primary angiosarcoma and other endovascular grafts, such as a Dacron stent graft. However, this may be the first case to report an association with an endurant stent graft.
SpringerPlus, 2013
Plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL) is a rare and aggressive variant of diffuse large B cell lymphoma. T... more Plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL) is a rare and aggressive variant of diffuse large B cell lymphoma. The prognosis of PBL patients is poor. The majority of patients succumb to a fulminant disease course, with most dying in the first year after diagnosis. The small number of HIV-negative PBL cases reported in the literature to date is composed of single case reports and small case series. Consequently, the natural history of the disease in HIV-negative individuals and the optimum treatment are not well characterized. Intensive induction chemotherapy has been associated with marked improved overall survival. However the optimal regimen has not been defined. We describe the third case of PBL of the maxillary sinus which occurred in a 24-year old HIV-negative man. We outline the clinicopathological features and report success using a hyper-CVAD regimen with 6 cycles and consolidation radiation therapy yielding a complete remission of four years.
Current Emergency and Hospital Medicine Reports, 2012
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) remains a significant complication of diabetes in both the United Sta... more Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) remains a significant complication of diabetes in both the United States and around the world. Diabetic ketoacidosis remains a significant complication of diabetes in both the United States and worldwide with its associated high rates of hospital admissions. Therefore, it becomes vital that the healthcare professional be able to manage the hyperglycemic crises associated with diabetes. Moreover, with increasing healthcare costs and a changing healthcare system, prevention of diabetic ketoacidosis remains essential. Though management of diabetic ketoacidosis has followed a set algorithm for many years, there are exciting management alternatives on the horizon such as subcutaneous insulin administration for uncomplicated DKA patients. By understanding DKA, including its pathogenesis, presentation, treatment, and prevention, admissions may be decreased and length of stay shortened.
Journal of Case Reports, Feb 22, 2021
Introduction: Angiosarcomas are extremely rare tumors, especially those arising in the aorta. Cas... more Introduction: Angiosarcomas are extremely rare tumors, especially those arising in the aorta. Case Report: We uniquely present a case where primary aortic angiosarcoma was found in a 68-year-old woman in association with an Endurant stent graft. Conclusion: Only a handful of cases have shown an association between the development of primary angiosarcoma and other endovascular grafts, such as a Dacron stent graft. However, this may be the first case to report an association with an endurant stent graft.
SpringerPlus, 2013
Plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL) is a rare and aggressive variant of diffuse large B cell lymphoma. T... more Plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL) is a rare and aggressive variant of diffuse large B cell lymphoma. The prognosis of PBL patients is poor. The majority of patients succumb to a fulminant disease course, with most dying in the first year after diagnosis. The small number of HIV-negative PBL cases reported in the literature to date is composed of single case reports and small case series. Consequently, the natural history of the disease in HIV-negative individuals and the optimum treatment are not well characterized. Intensive induction chemotherapy has been associated with marked improved overall survival. However the optimal regimen has not been defined. We describe the third case of PBL of the maxillary sinus which occurred in a 24-year old HIV-negative man. We outline the clinicopathological features and report success using a hyper-CVAD regimen with 6 cycles and consolidation radiation therapy yielding a complete remission of four years.
Current Emergency and Hospital Medicine Reports, 2012
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) remains a significant complication of diabetes in both the United Sta... more Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) remains a significant complication of diabetes in both the United States and around the world. Diabetic ketoacidosis remains a significant complication of diabetes in both the United States and worldwide with its associated high rates of hospital admissions. Therefore, it becomes vital that the healthcare professional be able to manage the hyperglycemic crises associated with diabetes. Moreover, with increasing healthcare costs and a changing healthcare system, prevention of diabetic ketoacidosis remains essential. Though management of diabetic ketoacidosis has followed a set algorithm for many years, there are exciting management alternatives on the horizon such as subcutaneous insulin administration for uncomplicated DKA patients. By understanding DKA, including its pathogenesis, presentation, treatment, and prevention, admissions may be decreased and length of stay shortened.