[Gastric polyps: experience in Daniel Alcides Carrion Hospital 2014-2016]. / Pólipos gástricos: experiencia en el hospital Daniel Alcides Carrión - Callao 2014-2016.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of the different types of gastric polyps in the Daniel Alcides Carrión Hospital between the years of 2014 and 2016, and also define the endoscopic and histopathological characteristics of the lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 7559 endoscopic reports were reviewed, in which 148 gastric polyps were found. The patients age and sex as well as the localization, number, size and macroscopic and microscopic aspects of the polyps were recorded. RESULTS: The prevalence of gastric polyps was 1.9%; 74.3% of these were found in women with an average age of 61.5 years. 59.4% of the gastric polyps found were singular, and the majority were located on the body and antrum of the stomach. 74.29% of the polyps were less than 1 cm in diameter and 83.64% of these were sessile when seen macroscopically. According to the histological type, it was found that the majority of gastric polyps were hyperplasic (76.4%), followed by fundic gland polyps (17.5%) and gastric adenomas (6.1%). It was also found that multiple gastric polyps were associated with fundic gland polyps while singular polyps were most likely hyperplastic or adenomas. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of fundic gland polyps has increased, while the other types of polyps have maintained their estimated prevalence.

Survival Analysis of Metastatic Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Compared to Metastatic Average-Onset Colorectal Cancer: A SEER Database Analysis.

BACKGROUND: Early-onset colorectal cancer (EO-CRC) is defined as colorectal cancer diagnosed before the age of 50 years, and its incidence has been increasing over the last decade, now accounting for 10% of all new CRC diagnoses. Average-onset colorectal cancer (AO-CRC) has shown a steady decline in its incidence and related mortality over the past 20 years. The disparities in outcomes and overall survival (OS) between EO-CRC and AO-CRC are controversial. Our study compared OS and cause-specific survival (CSS) between metastatic EO-CRC (mEO-CRC) and metastatic AO-CRC (mAO-CRC) and identified the associated factors. METHODS: Data on patient characteristics, tumor characteristics, incidence, and mortality were obtained from the SEER database from 2010 to 2020. We identified 23,278 individuals aged > 18 years with a confirmed diagnosis of all histological subtypes of metastatic CRC (M1 on TNM stage) using ICD-O-3 site codes. mEO-CRC and mAO-CRC were compared. OS distributions and CCS were analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method and log-rank test to assess differences. A Cox regression model was used to assess the associations between variables. RESULTS: mEO-CRC constituted 17.79% of the cases, whereas 82.21% had mAO-CRC. Most patients with mEO-CRC were 45-49 years old (47.66%), male (52.16%) and White (72.57%) and had adenocarcinoma histology (87.30%). Left colon tumors were most prevalent in both groups (40.26%) but were more prevalent in mEO-CRC patients than in mAO-CRC patients (49.63% vs. 38.23%, p < 0.001). Patients with mEO-CRC had higher OS (p < 0.001) and CSS (p < 0.001) than those with mAO-CRC. Patients with mEO-CRC also had significantly better median overall survival (30 months vs. 18 months, p < 0.001). The factors associated with worse OS included mAO-CRC (p < 0.001), mucinous adenocarcinoma (p < 0.001), male sex (p = 0.003), and a lack of surgical intervention (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Most patients with mEO-CRC fall within the range of 45 to 49 years of age. Patients with mEO-CRC were more likely to receive cancer-directed therapy (including chemotherapy and radiotherapy) and had better OS and CSS than those with mAO-CRC. This is likely attributable to the better performance status, fewer comorbidities, and better tolerance to cancer-directed therapy in mEO-CRC patients. The factors associated with worse OS and CSS were age > 50 years, mucinous adenocarcinoma, male sex, and no surgical treatment.

Lacrimal sac Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Presenting as Sudden-Onset Binocular Diplopia.

Introduction: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a prevalent subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) affecting predominantly elderly individuals. Case description: A 68-year-old man with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidaemia and a small pituitary gland tumour presented with sudden-onset binocular diplopia and right-eye blurry vision. A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain revealed enhancing soft tissue in the right superolateral orbit inseparable from the lacrimal gland, extending medially to the right superior rectus muscle and soft tissue. Further scanning showed widespread metastasis to the bilateral retroperitoneal lymph nodes, adrenal gland, spine and lymph nodes in the neck. A biopsy of the lacrimal gland confirmed DLBCL. Conclusion: Primary lacrimal gland DLBCL is a rare and delayed diagnosis that often stems from the resemblance of its clinical manifestations to more benign conditions such as dacryocystitis, dacryostenosis or mucocele. Timely recognition and accurate diagnosis are essential for initiating appropriate treatment and improving patient outcomes. LEARNING POINTS: Lacrimal sac lymphomas represent diagnostic challenges due to their rarity, non-specific symptoms and frequent misdiagnoses as benign pathologies, hence it is crucial to include this in the differential diagnosis.Timely recognition and accurate diagnosis are important in improving outcomes for lacrimal sac lymphomas.

From No Disease to Stage IV Colon Cancer in Four Months: A Case Report.

Colorectal cancer remains one of the most common cancers in the population. Meanwhile, steroids or other immunosuppressive drugs are usually given in rheumatological diseases as a treatment for flare-ups. Herein, we present the case of a 61-year-old female diagnosed with metastatic colorectal cancer merely four months following the commencement of glucocorticoid therapy for a recently diagnosed rheumatologic condition, despite a clear colorectal cancer screening colonoscopy conducted four months prior. The case report discusses the possible impact of corticosteroids on the fast disease progression of colorectal cancer and raises awareness regarding this potential risk.

Biliary Peritonitis due to a Ruptured Amebic Liver Abscess Mimicking a Periampullary Tumor and Liver Metastases with the Elevation of CA 19-9 and CA 125: A Case Report.

INTRODUCTION: An amebic liver abscess is the most common presentation of extraintestinal amebiasis. This condition is the result of a parasite infection caused by Entamoeba histolytica. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We report a case of a 53-year-old male who presented with abdominal pain in the right upper quadrant, jaundice, and a 10-kg weight loss within a 1-month span. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: A wide range of symptoms and findings in the imaging tests suggestive of neoplasia, elevated levels of CA 19-9 and CA 125, and the presentation of biliary peritonitis as a complication makes this case a challenge for its approach and management.

INTRODUÇÃO: O abcesso amebiano é a apresentação mais comum da amebíase extraintestinal. Esta condição é resultado da infeção pelo parasita Entamoeba histolytica. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Reportamos um caso clínico de um homem de 53 anos com dor abdominal no quadrante superior direito, icterícia e emagrecimento de 10 kg em 1 mês. RESULTADOS E CONCLUSÕES: Os sintomas e os achados imagiológicos sugestivos de neoplasia, os níveis elevados de CA 19-9 e CA 125 e a apresentação como peritonite biliar tornam este caso um desafio de diagnóstico e abordagem clínica.

Association between social media use (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) and depressive symptoms: Are Twitter users at higher risk?

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to determine the association between social media dependence and depressive symptoms and also, to characterize the level of dependence. It was a transversal, analytical research. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: The stratified sample was 212 students from a private university that used Facebook, Instagram and/or Twitter. To measure depressive symptoms, Beck Depression Inventory was used, and to measure the dependence to social media, the Social Media Addiction Test was used, adapted from the Internet Addiction Test of Echeburúa. The collected data were subjected for analysis by descriptive statistics where STATA12 was used. RESULTS: The results show that there is an association between social media dependence and depressive symptoms (PR [Prevalence Ratio] = 2.87, CI [Confidence Interval] 2.03-4.07). It was also shown that preferring the use of Twitter (PR = 1.84, CI 1.21-2.82) over Instagram (PR = 1.61, CI 1.13-2.28) is associated with depressive symptoms when compared to the use of Facebook. CONCLUSION: Excessive social media use is associated with depressive symptoms in university students, being more prominent in those who prefer the use of Twitter over Facebook and Instagram.

Pólipos gástricos: experiencia en el hospital Daniel Alcides Carrión - Callao 2014-2016 / Gastric polyps: experience in Daniel Alcides Carrion Hospital 2014-2016

Objetivos: El propósito de este estudio fue determinar la prevalencia y las características endoscópicas e histopatológicas de los distintos tipos de pólipos gástricos en el Hospital Daniel Alcides Carrión entre los años 2014-2016. Materiales y métodos: Se revisó 7559 reportes endoscópicos, donde se encontró 148 pólipos gástricos y se consignó datos de edad, sexo, localización, número de lesiones, tamaño, y aspectos macroscópicos y microscópicos de la lesión. Resultados: La prevalencia de pólipos gástricos fue 1,9%; el 74,3% de estos se presentaron en mujeres donde la edad promedio fue de 61,5 años. El 59,46% de los pólipos gástricos fueron únicos, la mayoría localizándose en el antro y cuerpo del estómago. El 74,29% de pólipos fueron menores de 1 cm en diámetro y el 83,64% tenían un aspecto macroscópico sésil. Con respecto al tipo histológico, se encontró que la mayoría de los pólipos gástricos en esta población son hiperplásicos (76,4%), seguidos por los de glándulas fúndicas (17,5%) y la minoría fueron adenomas (6,1%). Cabe resaltar que los pólipos múltiples fueron en su gran mayoría de tipo de glándulas fúndicas mientras que en los demás tipos histológicos predominó el pólipo único. Conclusión: La prevalencia de pólipos de glándulas fúndicas ha aumentado, mientras los otros tipos de pólipos han mantenido su prevalencia esperada.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of the different types of gastric polyps in the Daniel Alcides Carrión Hospital between the years of 2014 and 2016, and also define the endoscopic and histopathological characteristics of the lesions. Materials and methods: 7559 endoscopic reports were reviewed, in which 148 gastric polyps were found. The patients' age and sex as well as the localization, number, size and macroscopic and microscopic aspects of the polyps were recorded. Results: The prevalence of gastric polyps was 1.9%; 74.3% of these were found in women with an average age of 61.5 years. 59.4% of the gastric polyps found were singular, and the majority were located on the body and antrum of the stomach. 74.29% of the polyps were less than 1 cm in diameter and 83.64% of these were sessile when seen macroscopically. According to the histological type, it was found that the majority of gastric polyps were hyperplasic (76.4%), followed by fundic gland polyps (17.5%) and gastric adenomas (6.1%). It was also found that multiple gastric polyps were associated with fundic gland polyps while singular polyps were most likely hyperplastic or adenomas. Conclusion: The prevalence of fundic gland polyps has increased, while the other types of polyps have maintained their estimated prevalence.