Amy Van Wey Lovatt

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Is an absence of germinal centers consistent with Hashimoto's thyroiditis?

Every article I have read, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) is characterized by (1) lymphatic infiltration, (2) formation of intrathyroidal secondary lymphatic follicles which present with a mantle...

12 April 2021 5,264 4 View

Is there a resource which has a complete list of both benign and malignant causes for T cell proliferation in lymph nodes?

I understand there are a number of malignant and benign causes of persistent general lymphadenopathy which affects the axilla and cervical lymph nodes (including the supraclavicular) and present...

24 June 2019 6,831 0 View

Are there any international recommended protocols for diagnosing Inflammatory Breast Cancer or differential diagnosis?

Inflammatory breast cancer is one of the most aggressive breast cancers with 10 year survival rates at ~5%, regardless of treatment strategies (surgery alone, surgery + chemo, surgery + radiology,...

10 April 2018 7,146 6 View

What is the probability that a single extradural tumor is benign?

I have found mixed messages in published articles around the likelihood that a primary (non-metastatic) vertebral tumor (i.e. extradural tumor) is benign. "Metastatic tumors are most common (97%)...

17 November 2016 591 4 View

Is snoring a requirement for diagnosis for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?

In otherwords, can a person have OSA and not be a snorer? Please provide references. Also If snoring is a requirement, is there alternative causes for shallow breathing during REM sleep which...

06 September 2015 4,803 16 View