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Volume 39 , Issue 1, (2025)

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31.03.2025.

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MM VOL 36 NO1

Published: 01.01.2020.

Authors in this issue:

Aleksandar Lazic, Goran Bogdanovic, Isenovic R. Esma, Jovana Stevanovic, Lackovic Milena, Mihailo Bezmarevic, Milan Jovanovic, Milan Perovic, Mirko Mackic, Mladenovic Violeta, Natasa Rakonjac, Nenad Janeski, Ninoslav Dejanovic, Obradovic Milan, Radenkovic Sasa, Samardzic Vladimir, Sanja Milenković, Stefan Ivanovic, Svetlana Kocic, Vladan Lekovski, Zoran Ciric, Zoran Gluvić,

01.01.2020.

Original Articles

Correlation between preoperative and postoperative stage of cervical cancer

Reliable preoperative staging of cervical cancer is important to evaluate and compare the results of different therapeutic modalities, including, surgical treatment, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The diagnostic reliability of preoperative staging of cervical cancer by cervical biopsy and endocervical curettage was evaluated by a retrospective diagnostic study. The results of this preoperative staging were compared with the stage of cancer set on the basis of histopathological examination of the samples. Only patients who were clinically staged as early (operable) to the disease stage were included in the study. Postoperative diagnosis in 98 patients was exocervical cancer, in 12 endocervical cancer in 5 it was H-SIL (CIN III), and in 4 patients it was chronic cervicitis. The diagnostic reliability of preoperative staging of cervical cancer by cervical biopsy and endocervical curettage was 76.9%. In order to reduce errors in the staging of cervical cancer, it is advised that it be performed in specialized cancer centers by an experienced oncology gynecologist.

Mirko Mackic, Milan Perovic, Stefan Ivanovic, Ninoslav Dejanovic

01.01.2020.

Review article

Changes in the level of endogenous adrenal steroids, testosterone, thyroid hormones, and prolactin in adult men diagnosed with chronic kidney diseases

We are the witnesses of a significant increase in chronic kidney diseases (CKD) occurrence. There is scarce literature evidence about functional integrity and natural adaptation of endocrine system axes in patients with different stages of always progressive CKD. Such a problem is growing with the beginning of renal replacement treatments (peritoneal and hemodialysis) or even with renal transplantation. The close monitoring of CKD patients by nephrologist and endocrinologist is mandatory because the natural adaptation of the endocrine system in CKD patients must be differed out of endocrine dysfunction, which has to be treated. Endocrine dysfunction management principles are mostly the same as for the patients with no CKD, except for close drug dose monitoring, especially in the circumstances with concomitant renal replacement treatment.

Zoran Gluvić, Samardzic Vladimir, Lackovic Milena, Mladenovic Violeta, Radenkovic Sasa, Obradovic Milan, Isenovic R. Esma

01.01.2020.

Case Reports

Development of breast cancer in women with breast cysts: A case report

Breast cysts are the most common benign changes at women aged 35 to 50 years old. Usually there isn’t highest risk for breast cancer in women with cystic changes, but in the rare cases cancer can be found in association with a cyst. We reported two patients aged 33 and 45 years old. Both of them had breast cystic changes. We performed Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) with cytological examination of the aspirated content, the breast ultrasound examination and mammography for second patient. Cysts were surgically removed and sent to the final histopathological verification. Patient 33 years old was diagnosed medullary breast cancer and undergone axillary dissection and breast sentinel node biopsy (SNB) with histopathological (HP) and immunohistochemical (IHC) findings, after that patient was treated with adjuvant chemotherapy. In patient 44 years old was diagnosed mucinous breast cancer, performed partial breast resection with axillary dissection and applied adjuvant hormonal therapy. Radiotherapy was conducted on both patients and they were followed for 3 years by a regional oncologic dispensary. Although malignant cells wasn’t find by cytological examination we have to be careful because in the wall of the cyst may be malignant cells, so histopathological (HP) and immunohistochemical (IHC) findings are the most relevant diagnostic procedures. Primary treatment of breast cancer is surgery, but important role in management have postoperative radiotherapy, chemotrerapy and hormonal therapy. Survival depends on the size, type of tumor and affected lymph nodes. Prognostic parameters which should be considered are: menopausal status, tumor size, tumor location, lymph node status, tumor type, nuclear grade, histological grade,
hormone receptors and tumor markers.

Vladan Lekovski, Goran Bogdanovic, Milan Jovanovic, Zoran Ciric, Mihailo Bezmarevic, Jovana Stevanovic, Aleksandar Lazic

01.01.2020.

Case Reports

Breast cancer associated with pregnancy: Is magnetic resonance imaging indicated?

Pregnancy-associated breast cancer is defined as breast cancer diagnosed during pregnancy or in the first postpartum year. High hormons level (estrogen, progesteron and prolactin) during this specific period make structural changes, increase breast volume and density and make the diagnosis often very difficult. We present the case of 38 old women, who noted a painless breast mass during first month of breastfeeding.

Svetlana Kocic, Nenad Janeski, Natasa Rakonjac

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