Search Results - Akihide Tanimoto
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Intraoperative evaluation of polymorphonuclear leukocyte during second-stage revision surgery promote overdiagnosis of persistent periprosthetic joint infection
Published 2018-05-01Get full textObjective: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether intraoperative histopathological examination could predict the risk of relapse of infection in periprosthetic joint infections (PJI). Methods: The study included 25 patients (14 women and 11 men, with a mean age of 67.0 years (range, 37–83 yea...
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Two cases of radiation-associated angiosarcoma of the breast
Published 2018-11-01Get full textAbstract Background The incidence of radiation-associated angiosarcoma (RAA) of the breast has been increasing, and its prognosis is reportedly poor. It is important to remove tumor tissues completely to prevent recurrence. Case presentation We report two cases of patients with RAA of the breast. Bo...
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Breast cancer with an intraductal component that was proven genetically to be metastasis of contralateral breast cancer: a case report
Published 2020-08-01Get full textAbstract Background When diagnosing patients with bilateral breast cancer, it is challenging to determine the relationship between multiple breast cancer lesions at the individual patient level with certainty. Case presentation A 35-year-old Japanese woman was diagnosed with a left breast cancer. Sh...
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Successful conversion surgery for stage IV gastric cancer with liver metastases after second-line chemotherapy with ramucirumab and paclitaxel: a case report
Published 2022-04-01Get full textAbstract Background In recent years, conversion surgery after chemotherapy has been considered a promising strategy for improving the prognosis of patients with stage IV gastric cancer. However, there are few reports on conversion gastrectomy after second-line chemotherapy. Here, we report a case of...
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Usefulness of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography/computed tomography in primary cystadenocarcinoma of the mesentery: a case report
Published 2020-12-01Get full textAbstract Background Mesenteric cysts have various histological forms, including mesenteric cystadenomas and borderline cystic neoplasms. Primary cystadenocarcinoma of the mesentery is extremely rare; therefore, the clinical and radiological features of this tumor have not been fully elucidated. Case...
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Case Report: Improved hearing in a rare, adult IDH2-mutant brainstem astrocytoma successfully treated with radiation and temozolomide
Published 2025-07-01Get full textIntroductionBrain stem gliomas harboring IDH mutations can be sensitive to temozolomide (TMZ) treatment, unlike their H3K27-altered counterparts, so distinguishing the two is essential.Case presentationHere, we report an adult brainstem glioma patient whose hearing loss normalized after treatment. H...
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Malignant perivascular epithelioid cell neoplasm in the liver: report of a pediatric case
Published 2021-09-01Get full textAbstract Background Perivascular epithelioid cell neoplasm (PEComa) in a child is very rare. We herein report the first malignant case of PEComa developing in the liver of a pediatric patient. Case presentation A 10-year-old boy visited a private clinic with prolonged fever of unknown etiology. Abdo...
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