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Exploring the genetic alterations of Gorham-Stout disease.

The "vanishing bone disease" or Gorham-Stout disease (GSD) is a very rare disorder characterized by massive lymphatic and angiomatous proliferation accompanied by progressive osteolysis, without the deposition of new bone matrix. Because of its rare and complex clinical features, diagnosis is challenging and its etiopathogenesis is not completely known; the genetic basis of GSD has been hypothesized and different mutations have been reported in patients. Our review aims to describe all these genetic alterations found in GSD patients and their association with clinical features. The identificat

Effects of Radiotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma: a retrospective analysis of a Single Institution.

BACKGROUND: Palliative irradiation of osteolytic lesions is a considerable component in the treatment for patients with multiple myeloma. In this study, we analyzed the efficacy of irradiation in these patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed 153 patients with multiple myeloma who were admitted to our department between 1989 and 2013. According to the staging system of Durie & Salmon 116 patients were classified as stage III. 107/153 patients were treated with radiotherapy of at least one and up to 6 bony lesions at different times. In order to evaluate the effect of local

Computed tomography with low-dose radiation versus standard-dose radiation for diagnosing fractures: systematic review and meta-analysis.

BackgroundComputed tomography (CT) accounts for 13% of all radiological examinations in the United States and 40-70% of the radiation that patients receive. Even with the advent of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), CT continues to be the gold standard for diagnosing bone fractures. There is uncertainty as to whether CT with a low radiation dose has a fracture detection rate similar to that of standard-dose CT.ObjectiveTo determine the detection rate of low-dose radiation CT and standard-dose radiation CT for fractures, in patients with suspected fractures.Design and settingSystematic review of

Primary lymphoma of bone: a population-based study of 2558 patients.

BackgroundPrimary lymphoma of bone (PLB) is an extremely rare malignancy arising in the skeletal system. There is no consensus over the best definition of PLB. Most of the published articles are single-institutional retrospective studies with a limited sample size. The rarity of PLB and discrepancies on diagnostic criteria has resulted in a vague understanding of PLB.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed the clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of 2558 PLB patients who were registered in the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database from 1973 to 2016. Survival rates w

An unusual presentation of metastatic prostate cancer in a 44-year-old man: A case report and review of the literature.

UNLABELLED: Prostate cancer is one of the two most common non-cutaneous cancers in men. Its presentation might be with unusual symptoms and cause the wrong initial diagnosis. This case report discusses a rare neurologic manifestation of advanced metastatic cancer in a low-risk man. He had been receiving treatment for multiple sclerosis incorrectly due to unusual manifestations such as claudication and pelvic, leg, and shoulder pain. The patient underwent a whole-body bone scan and then a transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy, which confirmed metastatic prostate cancer with a Gleason score betwe

Epidemiology and management of osteoporosis in the People's Republic of China: current perspectives.

With the progressive aging of the population, osteoporosis has gradually grown into a global health problem for men and women aged 50 years and older because of its consequences in terms of disabilities and fragility fractures. This is especially true in the People's Republic of China, which has the largest population and an increasing proportion of elderly people, as osteoporosis has become a serious challenge to the Chinese government, society, and family. Apart from the fact that all osteoporotic fractures can increase the patient's morbidity, they can also result in fractures of the hip an

Primary hyperparathyroidism-induced brown tumors caused by parathyroid carcinoma: a case report and literature review

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Could kinesiology taping help mitigate pain, breathlessness and abdominal-related symptoms in cancer?

We present the case of a woman who was an amateur athlete diagnosed with primary breast cancer, and 10 years later with terminal metastatic cancer. This case report was prepared posthumously in co-operation with her next of kin (husband). The patient first presented to a sports physiotherapist (AR) for her pain-management and to help maintain physical fitness so that she could continue with sports and an active lifestyle. The patient continued with physiotherapy for several months to enable her to be active. However, when her health deteriorated significantly due to advancing cancer, the treat

Pamidronate disodium for palliative therapy of feline bone-invasive tumors.

This study sought to quantify in vitro antiproliferative effects of pamidronate in feline cancer cells and assess feasibility of use of pamidronate in cats by assessing short-term toxicity and dosing schedule in cats with bone-invasive cancer. A retrospective pilot study included eight cats with bone invasive cancer treated with intravenous pamidronate. In vitro, pamidronate reduced proliferation in feline cancer cells (P < 0.05). One cat treated with pamidronate in combination with chemotherapy and two cats treated with pamidronate as a single agent after failing prior therapy had subjective

Respiratory and Thoracic Medicine

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Morbidity and Mortality: A Case Report of Metastatic Bone Disease.

Metastatic prostate cancer and multiple myeloma (MM) usually present with bone lesions, posing a diagnostic challenge in males presenting in late stages. In this case report, an 86-year-old male who had not seen a physician in over 30 years presented with complaints of hip pain and progressive difficulty in walking for three weeks. Outpatient X-ray of the right hip showed multiple lytic bone lesions, raising suspicion of MM. Other laboratory tests revealed elevated serum calcium and elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA), supporting a diagnosis of prostate cancer. The patient was admitted fo

Approach to the Patient With Bone Fracture: Making the First Fracture the Last.

The global burden of osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures will increase significantly as we enter a rapidly aging population. Osteoporotic fractures lead to increased morbidity, mortality, and risk of subsequent fractures if left untreated. However, studies have shown that the majority of patients who suffer an osteoporotic fracture are not investigated or treated for osteoporosis, leading to an inexcusable "osteoporosis care gap." Systematic and coordinated models of care in secondary fracture prevention known as fracture liaison services (FLS) have been established to streamline and impro

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… An electronic search tool, employed by a staff member at the radiology practice, scans all radiology reports and detects mention of several rib fractures in the radiology report. The GP receives the chest x-ray report via the usual communication methods with the radiology practice. … Several days later, the GP also receives a separate message within their clinical software, alerting them of their patient's recent rib fracture and to encourage further investigations into whether this is an osteoporotic fracture requiring treatment. …

Panniculitis and pancreatitis: Inflammation and necrotic mechanisms in a patient with alcohol use disorder and alarming suspicion for malignant process.

Panniculitis is an inflammatory process localized to subcutaneous tissue, with etiologies including infection, malignancy, external insults, enzymatic destructive processes, and inflammatory disorders. The incidence of panniculitis manifesting as necrosis of subcutaneous fat tissue associated with pancreatic diseases is low, which may encompass associated periarthritis with bone necrosis and panniculitis (Pancreatitis, panniculitis and polyarthritis syndrome). Pancreatitis, panniculitis and polyarthritis syndrome is considered to derive from the systemic activity of enzymes within the pancreas

Homemade and Handmade.

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A Focus on Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma.

Multiple myeloma (MM) is an incurable plasma cell disorder that affects nearly 35,000 people annually. Over 149,000 individuals are estimated to live in the United States with MM. Research has generated a greater understanding of the pathology of this disease, now combined with mature clinical trial data that support the use of combination therapy in treatment. This article focuses on updated diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of newly diagnosed patients. While the diagnosis of MM remains based on the 2014 International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) guidelines, we review these and updated reco

Evaluation of Different Regimens of Palliative Radiation Therapy for Symptomatic Bone Metastases: An Audit From a Tertiary Care Hospital in Jharkhand, India

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Mechanical suppression of osteolytic bone metastases in advanced breast cancer patients: a randomised controlled study protocol evaluating safety, feasibility and preliminary efficacy of exercise as a targeted medicine.

BACKGROUND: Skeletal metastases present a major challenge for clinicians, representing an advanced and typically incurable stage of cancer. Bone is also the most common location for metastatic breast carcinoma, with skeletal lesions identified in over 80% of patients with advanced breast cancer. Preclinical models have demonstrated the ability of mechanical stimulation to suppress tumour formation and promote skeletal preservation at bone sites with osteolytic lesions, generating modulatory interference of tumour-driven bone remodelling. Preclinical studies have also demonstrated anti-cancer e

Combined use of zoledronic acid and 153Sm-EDTMP in hormone-refractory prostate cancer patients with bone metastases.

Purpose(153)Sm-ethylenediaminetetramethylenephosphonic acid (EDTMP; Quadramet) is indicated for the treatment of painful bone metastases, whereas zoledronic acid (Zometa) is indicated for the prevention of skeletal complications. Because of the different therapeutic effects, combining the treatments may be beneficial. Both, however, accumulate in areas with increased osteoblastic activity. Possible drug interactions were investigated.MethodsPatients with hormone-refractory prostate cancer were treated with 18.5 MBq/kg (153)Sm-EDTMP in weeks 1 and 3 and with 37 MBq/kg in week 15. Treatment with

A Potential Interaction Between Bisphosphonates and Osseointegration of Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Implants Leading to Late Device Extrusion.

Bisphosphonate therapy is commonly used to treat patients suffering from osteoporosis due to its clinical effectiveness and its generally benign safety profile; however, osteonecrosis of the jaw is a rare side effect that can occur in some patients. A far less elucidated area of concern is the effect of these medications on osseointegrated implants, which require adequate bone formation to ensure long-term viability of the implant. To date, there are no reports in the otolaryngology literature examining the interplay between osteoporosis, bisphosphonate therapy, and osseointegrated bone-anchor

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… Due to post-menopausal estrogen deficiency and rib fractures sustained in 2012, a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan was performed. The scan found the patient to be at a high fracture risk based on a T-score of -2.6. Fosamax (Alendronate Sodium) was initiated on July 28, 2012. …

Fanconi syndrome developing and worsening during anti-myeloma therapy in multiple myeloma: a case report and literature review.

BACKGROUND: Fanconi syndrome (FS) is a rare renal complication of monoclonal gammopathies including multiple myeloma (MM), typically diagnosed before or at the time of MM presentation. Onset and progression of FS during anti-myeloma treatment are extremely rare and easily misdiagnosed, resulting in delayed electrolyte correction and clinical deterioration. CASE PRESENTATION: We report a 55-year-old woman with κ light chain MM who developed FS during induction therapy and experienced recurrence after autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT). Initial workup showed subclinical tubular dysfunc