Search Results - "Pounds, Rachel"
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Vulval cancer in pregnancy: Two case reports
Published in Case reports in women's health (01-01-2022)“…Vulval cancer is rare in women of reproductive age. We report two cases of vulval squamous cell carcinoma (VSCC) in pregnancy. They presented with a solitary…”
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Aberrant activation of the Hedgehog signalling pathway in squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva as a potential target for cancer therapy
Published in Scientific reports (03-09-2021)“…In a previous study, we showed that the Hedgehog (Hh) signalling pathway is aberrantly activated in vulval squamous cell carcinoma (VSCC). In this study, we…”
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Under expression of the Sonic Hedgehog receptor, Patched1 (PTCH1), is associated with an increased risk of local recurrence in squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva arising on a background of Lichen Sclerosus
Published in PloS one (2018)“…Dysregulation of the Hedgehog (Hh) pathway has been described in a variety of cancers, including cervical cancer, a disease which shares a common aetiology…”
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The diagnostic conundrum of chronic ectopic pregnancy: A case report
Published in Case reports in women's health (01-10-2018)“…Chronic ectopic pregnancy (CEP) is a rare condition caused by implantation of trophoblastic tissue in the fallopian tube, which causes protracted tissue…”
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A graphic elicitation technique to represent patient rights
Published in Conflict and health (14-12-2020)“…A patient charter is an explicit declaration of the rights of patients within a particular health care setting. In early 2020 the Save the Children Emergency…”
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En bloc resection of the external iliac vein along with broad ligament leiomyosarcoma: A case report
Published in Case reports in women's health (01-07-2019)“…Outcomes following the excision of the external iliac vein during gynaecological oncology surgery are poorly documented. This is because most gynaecological…”
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Fetal Limb Ischaemia in Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
Published in Case reports in pediatrics (01-01-2013)“…Objective. To describe the rare association between prenatal vascular limb occlusion and twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. The Case. A woman with severe…”
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Repurposing itraconazole for the treatment of cancer
Published in Oncology letters (01-09-2017)“…The repurposing of drugs is becoming increasingly attractive as it avoids the lengthy process and cost implications associated with bringing a novel drug to…”
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Prolonged interruption of chemotherapy in patients undergoing delayed debulking surgery for advanced high grade serous ovarian cancer is associated with a worse prognosis
Published in Gynecologic oncology (01-07-2020)“…The current standard of care for advanced high grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSC) comprises a combination of debulking surgery and platinum-based chemotherapy…”
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When Is It Safe to Omit Surgery in Primary Peritoneal Cancer With Small Volume Disease?
Published in Current oncology reports (01-08-2015)“…Primary peritoneal cancer (PPC) is considered a very rare condition, with mesotheliomas deemed the only true PPC when considering the cellular content and…”
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The role of preoperative computerized tomography (CT) scan of the pelvis and groin in the management of clinically early staged vulva squamous cell carcinoma
Published in Gynecologic oncology (01-05-2020)“…Vulvar squamous cell carcinoma (VSCC) commonly metastasises through groin lymphatics. However, the use of pre-operative imaging in detecting inguinal nodal…”
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Evaluating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tertiary gynaecological cancer care delivery: a population based study
Published in Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology (17-11-2022)“…During the COVID-19 pandemic, reports of delays and alterations in cancer treatment pathways have emerged. We aim to evaluate the proportional impact of the…”
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Ulipristal acetate for uterine fibroids: 2 years of real world experience in a UK hospital
Published in Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology (18-08-2018)“…Ulipristal acetate (UPA), is a selective progesterone-receptor modulator, it decreases fibroid size and reduces menstrual bleeding. We reviewed its use at the…”
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The impact on obstetric outcomes following complete amputation of the cervix uteri in fertility preservation surgery for cervical neoplasm
Published in European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology (01-05-2021)“…•Trachelectomy is a safe treatment for cervical cancer in women who desire fertility.•Isthmic glands are a reliable surrogate measurement of complete cervical…”
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Diaphragm disease in advanced ovarian cancer: Predictability of pre-operative imaging and safety of surgical intervention
Published in European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology (01-07-2018)“…To establish the positive predictive values of pre-operative identification with CT imaging of metastatic diaphragm disease in surgically managed cases of…”
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'Spigelian-type' hernia: a rare laparoscopic trocar site hernia following total laparoscopic hysterectomy
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Socioeconomic differences impact overall survival in advanced ovarian cancer (AOC) prior to achievement of standard therapy
Published in Archives of gynecology and obstetrics (01-11-2019)“…Purpose Survival difference between socioeconomic groups with ovarian cancer has persisted in the United Kingdom despite efforts to reduce disparities in care…”
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A survey on the use of topical steroids in patients treated for lichen sclerosus-associated vulval squamous cell carcinoma
Published in Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology (17-02-2018)“…Evidence suggests that lichen sclerosus (LS) is the primary aetiological factor for local vulval recurrence (LVR) in vulval squamous cell carcinoma (VSCC). The…”
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Predictive value of the age-adjusted Charlston co-morbidity index on peri-operative complications, adjuvant chemotherapy usage and survival in patients undergoing debulking surgery after neo-adjuvant chemotherapy for advanced epithelial ovarian cancer
Published in Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology (01-11-2017)“…The aim of this study was to determine whether the age-adjusted Charlston co-morbidity index (ACCI) can predict post-operative complications, adjuvant…”
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The diagnostic conundrum of chronic ectopic pregnancy: A case report
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