We must look not only to evidence-based medicine, but also to medicine-based evidence, in seeking the knowledge that we need.”
“Purpose of review
To review the recent information regarding disorders of sex development (DSD) which contribute to, as well as highlight, the need for greater understanding of genetic mutations and the dire need for specific
outcome information.
Recent findings
New information is primarily related to the identification of genetic mutations and other gene variations that impact reproductive system development. These new data add to the increasingly complex list of genes and MK 8931 mouse the multigenetic effects involved in DSD. Several reviews outline the approach to diagnosis and management of the patient with DSD and the importance of a multidisciplinary team. These reviews continue to demonstrate the lack of specific guidelines for complex DSD patients for whom sex assignment is problematic.
Summary
Although genetic research continues to define new and multigenetic factors Doramapimod chemical structure involved
in the development of DSD, this review of the medical literature also underscores the fact that scientific understanding remains inadequate in many areas of DSD to provide solid guidelines for approaching the more controversial questions in the DSD patient. Accordingly, the need for larger, outcome studies using subjects with verified diagnoses are needed. Optimally, these studies would account for potentially confounding differences in genetic, social, and psychological factors to help answer the pressing question facing every clinician dealing with DSD patients – what is the relationship between medical decision-making (such as sex assignment and genital Pinometostat in vivo surgery) and future quality of life and adaptation.”
“Ascending aortic false aneurysm is a rare but serious complication of pericardial mesothelioma. We report a case of ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm due to
spindle cell pericardial mesothelioma. In this case, the first symptoms of the disease appeared 18 months before surgery. The final diagnosis was determined only when severe late complications occurred. Palliative tumour excision, aorto-plasty and aortic valve prosthesis were performed with subsequent adjuvant chemotherapy. Over 10 months after surgery, the patient is alive and a significant reduction of the tumour mass has been achieved. This case demonstrates that timely lifetime diagnosis of malignant pericardial tumour remains very difficult and effective adjuvant chemotherapy is needed to improve the results of surgery.”
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