Peritoneal cancer is the invasion of the serous membrane lining the peritoneal cavity by malignant cells. The malignant cells originate de novo in the mesothelioma or disseminate from other primary tumor sites. It represents an advanced stage of cancer with a poor prognosis. To decrease morbidity and mortality, early diagnosis and prompt management are essential. … [Read more…]
Peritoneal Cancer/Peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) generally refers to the metastatic involvement of the peritoneum. The name was first coined in 1931 by Sampson for the thorough description of metastatic involvement of the peritoneal stromal surface by ovarian cancer cells. Since then, it refers to almost any peritoneal metastatic deposits, metastatic cancer to the peritoneum is more … [Read more…]
Peritoneal Metastases/Peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) generally refers to the metastatic involvement of the peritoneum. The name was first coined in 1931 by Sampson for the thorough description of metastatic involvement of the peritoneal stromal surface by ovarian cancer cells. Since then, it refers to almost any peritoneal metastatic deposits, metastatic cancer to the peritoneum is more … [Read more…]
Peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) generally refers to the metastatic involvement of the peritoneum. The name was first coined in 1931 by Sampson for the thorough description of metastatic involvement of the peritoneal stromal surface by ovarian cancer cells. Since then, it refers to almost any peritoneal metastatic deposits, metastatic cancer to the peritoneum is more common … [Read more…]
Peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) generally refers to the metastatic involvement of the peritoneum. The name was first coined in 1931 by Sampson for the thorough description of metastatic involvement of the peritoneal stromal surface by ovarian cancer cells. Since then, it refers to almost any peritoneal metastatic deposits, metastatic cancer to the peritoneum is more common … [Read more…]
Thrombocytopenia in Pregnancy/Thrombocytopenia, defined as a platelet count of under 150 x 10^9/L, is the second most common hematological abnormality in pregnancy.[rx][rx] The International working group (IWG) adopted a lower threshold of platelets, 100 x 10^9/L, to define immune thrombocytopenia, which is observed in less than 1% of all pregnancies.[rx][rx][rx] Thrombocytopenia in pregnancy occurs either due to … [Read more…]
Secondary thrombocytosis, also known as reactive thrombocytosis defined as an abnormally high platelet count due to underlying events, disease, or the use of certain medications. Secondary thrombocytosis is the more common type and is usually identified in routine laboratory results. Among individuals with thrombocytosis, 80% to 90% are known to have secondary thrombocytosis.[rx] Reactive causes of thrombocytosis include transient processes … [Read more…]
Reactive thrombocytosis, defined as an abnormally high platelet count in the absence of chronic myeloproliferative disease, secondary to an infection, inflammation, and hemorrhage. Secondary thrombocytosis is usually identified in routine laboratory testing, as most patients are asymptomatic. This activity highlights the role of the interprofessional team in the evaluation and management of secondary thrombocytosis. Platelets … [Read more…]
Thrombocytopenia is a platelet count below the lower limit of normal, i.e., 150000/microliter (for adults). This activity reviews the etiology, evaluation, and management of thrombocytopenia and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in improving care for patients with this condition. Thrombocytopenia is a condition in which you have a low blood platelet count. Platelets (thrombocytes) … [Read more…]
Lymphocytosis, defined by an increase in absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) to more than 4000 lymphocytes/microL in adult patients, is a common hematologic abnormality. This activity reviews the evaluation of patients presenting with lymphocytosis, discusses the differential diagnosis for this condition, and highlights the role of the healthcare team, including primary care physicians and hematologists in … [Read more…]
What are Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors?/A tumor is a mass of abnormal cells that either form into new growth or the growth was there when you were born (congenital). Tumors occur when something goes wrong with genes that regulate cell growth, allowing cells to grow and divide out of control. Tumors can form anywhere … [Read more…]
Polycythemia Vera is an uncommon myeloproliferative neoplasm in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells. It may also result in the overproduction of white blood cells and platelets. Polycythemia vera (PV) is a myeloproliferative neoplastic disorder involving uncontrolled red blood cell production resulting in elevated red blood cell (RBC) mass. There is often concurrent stimulation of myeloid and megakaryocytic lineages leading … [Read more…]