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13/Aug/2025
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2025RC1150
ABSTRACT Myopericytomas are perivascular myoid neoplasms that rarely exhibit malignant characteristics. They usually arise in the dermis or subcutaneous tissue and exceptionally involve deep soft tissues, with spinal localization being rare. We report the case of a previously healthy 32-year-old pregnant woman who presented with pain in the interscapular region and progressive loss of lower limb strength. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a solid neoplastic mass at the T3 level, with spinal canal invasion and spinal cord signal abnormalities. The pregnancy […]
Keywords: Metastasis neoplasms; Myopericytoma; Pregnancy; Radiotherapy; Spinal neoplasms; Vascular tissue neoplasm
07/Apr/2025
07/Apr/2025
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2025AO1237
Highlights ■ No clinically significant differences were observed in platelet counts or global coagulation test results. ■ t-PA values decreased in patients with metastases. ■ PAI-1, DD, and MMP-9 levels increased in patients with metastases. ■ High levels of PAI-1 and MMP-9 in the early stages could indicate an aggressive course in patients. ABSTRACT Objective: The hemostatic and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) systems are known to be altered in patients with breast cancer. This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the fibrinolysis […]
Keywords: Breast disease; Breast neoplasms; Fibrinolysis; Matrix metalloproteinase; Metastasis neoplasms; Plasminogen activator inhibitor 1; Standard coagulation tests