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Solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas: Clinical features, diagnosis and t...
Lima,Carlos Anselmo; Silva,Angela; Alves,Carlos; Alves Jr.,Antonio; Lima,Sonia; Cardoso,Elisanio; Brito,Erika; Macedo-Lima,Matheus; Lyra Jr.,DivaldoSummary Introduction: Solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas (SPTP) is a rare neoplasm of low malignant potential with uncertain behavior, diagnosed mainly in young women. Method: Our report comprises a series of cases of SPTP reviewed retrospectively, highlighting clinical, tomographic and immunohistochemical features, treatment performed and outcomes. Results: Thirteen patients were found to have pancrea...
Trends in prostate cancer incidence and mortality in a mid-sized Northeastern B...
Lima,Carlos Anselmo; Silva,Angela Maria da; Kuwano,André Yoichi; Rangel,Margareth Rose Uchôa; Macedo-Lima,MatheusOBJECTIVE: International data have reported prostate cancer as the most frequent among men, and the third highest in mortality. A rise in incidence has been observed in the course of recent decades, probably influenced by early detection, mainly in asymptomatic men, through regular screening with prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing. The purpose of this study was to contribute to information on trends in pro...