Abstract Spinal metastases are a common complication of systemic malignancies, significantly affecting patients' quality of life and survival. This observational and retrospective study aims to evaluate the epidemiological characteristics of patients undergoing surgery for spinal metastases at A.C. Camargo Cancer Center, as well as their functional status up to 60...
Abstract Diffuse midline gliomas (DMGs), H3K27-altered, are rare and aggressive tumors primarily affecting children, though adult cases occur. These gliomas present significant surgical challenges, and novel techniques are needed to improve outcomes. We present the case of a 53-year-old male with a solid expansive lesion located at T12 to L1,...
Abstract We herein report a case of papillary thyroid carcinoma with an unusual presentation, inside a thyroglossal cyst. An 83-year-old male patient reported a long-standing nodule persisting for over 40 years, with progressive enlargement and periodic dysphonia. The patient underwent total thyroidectomy combined with the Sistrunk procedure. Resection of the...
Abstract Introduction Colorectal carcinoma is the result of a series of mutations based on the adenoma-carcinoma sequence. We aimed to perform a comparative analysis of the immune expression of the parkin (PARK2 gene) and of the APC (APC gene) proteins in samples of colorectal polyps and adenocarcinomas. Materials and Methods Through a...
Abstract Metastatic cervical cancer presents new measures related to the association of biological therapies with conventional treatment that varies according to the presence of biomarkers. Based on a case report, we reviewed therapeutic modalities and updates on the use of concomitant immunobiological and oncological treatments to combat invasive cervical cancer....
Abstract Introduction Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) has been proven to be a safe procedure in the treatment of endometrial cancer, and the instillment of a dye/marker in the cervix is the most used technique. Various studies have correlated the body mass index (BMI) impact as well as menopausal status and...
Postchemotherapy Robot-Assisted Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection for Metastatic Testicular Cancer: Initial Experience at a Brazilian Oncology Center
Abstract Introduction Testicular cancer is the most common neoplasm in men aged 20 to 40 years. Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection plays an essential role in the treatment of such patients. Conventional open surgery has a complication rate of 30 to 36%. Some case series have demonstrated that a robot-assisted technique presented...
Abstract Justification The importance of this study arises from the high incidence and mortality of cervical cancer (CC), and the need to evaluate the effectiveness of current treatments, such as pelvic exenteration, performed in cases of persistent or recurrent carcinoma. Objective To analyze the relationship between clinical and pathological factors and the...
Abstract The term giant melanoma was previously characterized as a significantly large melanoma, often exceeding 10 cm in diameter. The present case report presents our experience in managing a giant malignant melanoma in the deltoid region in a 79-year-old patient. Due to the size of the lesion, surgical resection with reconstruction...
Abstract Objective To evaluate the technical notes (TNs) issued by the Center for Technical Support of the Judiciary (Núcleo de Apoio Técnico do Poder Judiciário, NAT-Jus, in Portuguese) of the Brazilian Ministry of Justice regarding lawsuits against the Brazilian Unified Health System (Sistema Único de Saúde, SUS, in Portuguese) concerning bladder/ureteral...
