Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is cancer originating from the mucosal lining of nasopharynx, with the highest predilection in the fossa of Rosenmüller. One-fifth of NPC cases have cranial nerve complications. The location of Rosenmüller’s fossa which is adjacent to foramen lacerum and middle base of the cranium allows the tumor to extend directly into the cranium and surrounding crania…
Abstract: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a malignant tumor that grows from the epithelial cells of nasopharynx. NPC has the ability to modify its metabolism and leads the patient to suffer from malnutrition and cachexia, therefore aggravates the occurrence of impaired inflammatory response. Currently, available treatments for NPC are chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or chemoradiotherapy. De…
Background: Nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) patients have high risk of cachexia. It is important to notice cachexia parameters in the beginning of their treatment in order to predict and anticipate unexpected outcomes. This study aimed to describe the profile of advanced stage NPC patient receiving first chemotherapy, especially in cachexia parameters and dietary intakes. Methods: A cross-sectio…
BACKGROUND: Central neurocytoma (CN) is one of the rarest brain tumors which can cause considerable threats to the patient. Studies and trials regarding its treatment are scarce, and no official guidelines are dedicated to this disease. The main principle of treatment generally consists of surgery and radiotherapy. The choice of radiotherapy is divided into conventional fractionated radiotherap…
Background Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common complication in cancer. Although thromboprophylaxis in cancer patients is recommended by the guidelines, clinicians’ use of thromboprophylaxis remains limited due to cost, bleeding complications, and reluctance to give injectable anticoagulants. Infammation plays essential roles in the pathogenesis of cancer-associated thrombosis. Owing to …
Background: Spinal cystic intradural Schwannoma is a type of tumor that is rarely found, with an incidence of 0.3– 0.5/100,000 person per year. The operative procedure for this tumor was simple. However, some patients showed other comorbidities, such as heart failure with low ejection fraction (EF) and atrial fibrillation. Such cases are a challenge to the anaesthesiologist as they are mos…
Background: Malnutrition in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients is caused by various factors such as tumor localization, metabolic derangement, and side effects of therapy. Poor nutritional status in cancer patients is associated with serious clinical consequences such as poor quality of life, higher treatment toxicity, and poor prognosis. The purpose of this study was to determine the e…
Background: Breast cancer is a malignancy originating from breast tissue, where chemotherapy is one of the choice therapy. Doxorubicin, 5-fluorouracil, and cyclophosphamide (FAC) are the most commonly used combination of chemotherapy. One of the side effects of chemotherapy is cardiotoxicity. Multiflora honey prevents cardiotoxic effects through its flavonoids and polyphenols compounds. The …
Background: Deep Aggressive Angiomyxoma (DAA) is a rare benign tumor with about 250 cases reported worldwide. It was first reported in 1983. This tumor is commonly found in women of reproductive age, with the highest incidence in the 3rd and 4th decades of life. DAA is most often found in the pelvic, genital, inguinal region, or perineum. Case Report: Nulligravida woman 52 years old, with en…
Background : Recurrence of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC) is the emergence of a tumor remission after administration of chemoradiation based on symptoms and several examinations. The combination of chemotherapy in recurrent NPC still gives good results. The combine of regimens used is still varied and not much study has been done to assess the clinical response. The objectives of this study…